Laurel & Ash Farm Becomes Audubon Bird-Friendly Maple Producer

‘Laurel & Ash Farm in Holmes, a 50 acre-working family farm and forest which produces limited batches of 100% pure, wood-fired, Grade A maple syrup, has become an official Bird-Friendly Maple producer. As the tenth producer to join the program in New York, Laurel & Ash is managing their sugarbush in ways that help these birds raise the next generation of their species. We have amended our forest management and wildlife habitat plan to include the practices and recommendations of the Audubon New York bird habitat assessment. We have observed an increase in the diversity of bird species that visit or nest in our forest,” said Ashley Ruprecht, who co-owns Laurel & Ash Farm with her partner, Jeffrey Schad’

Laurel & Ash Farm Featured on Oprah Daily

‘If starting your own business sounds like a massive challenge, imagine launching one with your life partner, sibling, or best friend. These entrepreneur pairs, whose products have been handpicked as some of Oprah’s Favorite Things, have found a way to sidestep common pitfalls such as communication breakdowns or power struggles, and instead have thrived as a team. The secrets to their success differ as much as their brands, styles, and backgrounds, but there is one thing these 11 pairs have in common: They all were willing to take a massive leap of faith to start their businesses….’

Laurel & Ash Farm Selected As One Of Oprah's Favorite Things 2022!

Laurel & Ash Farm is thrilled to be featured as one of Oprah’s Favorite Things for 2022! This year, Oprah is celebrating small businesses (think family-run, local makers, BIPOC- and woman-founded, and more!). We incredibly grateful to be included in ‘The List Of All Holiday Lists’ during this season of gifting! As Oprah says on OprahDaily.com, ‘Use this maple syrup to sweeten beverages, on top of pancakes and waffles, or on plain Greek yogurt. Just as great, it comes in such a statement-making box—I wouldn’t even bother wrapping it.’

Laurel & Ash Farm Featured In Hudson Valley Magazine

‘Our Best of Hudson Valley winners offer top-tier food, drinks, and dining experiences throughout the region.’

Laurel & Ash Farm Featured on Greats of Craft

‘Join us as we visit Laurel & Ash Farm in Holmes, New York. Watch this video to see Ashley and Jeffrey explain their process and share their passion for creating artisan maple syrup on their family farm.’

Laurel & Ash Farm Featured in Frederic Magazine

‘As delicious as they are eye-catching (trust us—we tried them all!), these giftable delights will elevate everything from breakfast to cocktail hour to midnight snacking. The rich, even taste of Laurel & Ash Farm’s Amber Maple Syrup can be enjoyed on more than just pancakes—try a drizzle on ice cream or yogurt.’

Jeffrey SchadAugust 9, 2022frederic magazine, Laurel & Ash Farm, Amber Maple Syrup

Laurel & Ash Farm Featured in Tracy Anderson Magazine

‘Laurel & Ash Farm is a 50-acre working family farm and forest nestled within a mountainside in the Hudson Valley. They believe in sustainable farming practices, low-impact maple harvesting techniques, and holistic forest management. Laurel & Ash harvests every drop of maple sap using sustainable practices, remaining deeply mindful of their role as responsible stewards of the land. Talk about walking the walk. And the best part? The syrup is divine!’

Laurel & Ash Farm Featured in DVEIGHT Magazine Issue 13

‘It’s the end of fennel season and I’m stepping lightly through the tall grasses behind ASHLEY RUPRECHT’s and JEFFREY SCHAD’s pump house toward one of their gardens. She points out black vernissage tomatoes, cucumbers, honey nut squashes, fennel, herbs, Mexican sour gherkins that look like watermelons the size of kumquats.’

Laurel & Ash Farm Featured in DVEIGHT Magazine Issue 12

‘This sumptuous hand-numbered glass bottle with a wax seal and embossed gold and black label looks fit for your top shelf, or perhaps your perfume shelf, but inside, you’ll find their sustainably harvested 100% pure New York Grade A ‘Amber’ maple syrup tapped, wood-fired and bottled in the Hudson Valley.’

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