At Laurel & Ash
Farm... 

We strive to produce the highest quality farm products while doing so responsibly. We value quality over quantity, enjoyment over tedium, and fostering respect for the forest and land that we farm.

Laurel & Ash Farm is a 50 acre-working family farm and forest nestled within a mountainside in Holmes, New York. We produce limited batches of 100% pure New York, wood-fired, Grade A, maple syrup.

When The nights Are Cold...

As late winter days begin to warm and the nights remain cold maple sap flows through the Laurel & Ash Farm sugarbush. During this brief but magical season, we carefully harvest only the sweetest sap to craft our delicious, wood-fired maple syrup.

Our dedication to quality drives us to produce small, limited batches from indigenous maple trees on our Hudson Valley farm. Every drop of sap is harvested using sustainable practices, honoring our commitment as responsible stewards of the land.

The process is as intentional as the product: we use wood from our farm's forest management to fire the evaporator, transforming sap into syrup in a way that stays true to tradition. Tapped, wood-fired, and bottled entirely on the farm, Laurel & Ash Farm maple syrup is a celebration of the land, the season, and the craft.

Where MAPLe, Ferns and fennel meet...

Our Commitment to Sustainable Farming and Forest Stewardship

At Laurel & Ash Farm, we embrace sustainable farming practices, low-impact maple harvesting techniques, and holistic forest management. We work in harmony with the resilient yet delicate ecosystems of the forest floor and canopy. Motor vehicle use is restricted to designated forest paths, invasive species like barberry and honeysuckle are carefully managed, and native species such as laurel and ferns thrive undisturbed, mingling naturally with our fennel and tomato crops at the forest edge.

A diverse forest is a healthy forest. Biodiversity fosters new growth, supports migrating birds, and sustains local wildlife. We selectively thin trees only to safeguard the forest habitat and enhance the sugarbush's resilience.

Fallen and thinned trees are repurposed as sugar wood for our sugaring process or responsibly burned. The resulting coals are returned to the forest floor, completing a natural cycle that enriches the soil and nurtures the ecosystem.

MAPLE MANAGED FOR BIRDS

Proud to Be New York’s 10th Bird-Friendly Maple Producer

We are thrilled to announce that Laurel & Ash Farm has been recognized as New York State’s tenth official Bird-Friendly Maple producer. This designation, awarded through Bird-Friendly Maple Project —a collaboration between Audubon, Cornell, and the New York State Maple Producers Association—celebrates our commitment to managing our sugarbush (the forest area where maple syrup is produced) in ways that create more resilient bird habitats.

In partnership with Audubon New York, we’ve updated our forest management and wildlife habitat plan to incorporate bird-friendly practices and recommendations. As a result, the diversity of bird species in our forest has flourished.

Our mission goes beyond producing the most delicious maple syrup—we are dedicated to doing so responsibly. By using low-impact harvesting techniques and holistic forest management, we promote sustainable sap production, biodiversity, and a welcoming habitat for birds and wildlife.

The stewardship of our sugarbush extends beyond our farm, positively impacting neighboring forests, wetlands, and regional bird conservation efforts. At Laurel & Ash Farm, we believe maple syrup production can serve as a model for sustainable food systems that also foster healthy, thriving ecosystems.