Nothing captures the flavor of Vermont quite like locally tapped maple syrup and handcrafted artisanal cheeses. Whether you’re bringing home edible souvenirs or planning a gourmet night in at Valley View Villa, the Mount Snow area has plenty of farmstands, markets, and specialty shops where you can pick up the good stuff—often made just a few miles down the road.
Here’s a guide to the best places near West Dover and Wilmington to find authentic Vermont syrup and cheese, including local favorites and lesser-known gems.
🍁 Best Places to Buy Vermont Maple Syrup
1. 100% Pure Vermont – Wilmington
- 📍 Main Street, Wilmington
- 🕒 Open daily, hours vary seasonally
- ✅ Tasting samples available
This locally owned shop offers a wide selection of maple syrup in all grades, along with infused varieties like bourbon barrel-aged and cinnamon maple. You’ll also find maple candy, sauces, and Vermont-made gifts. Great for gifting and shipping.
2. Dutton Berry Farm Stand – Newfane (about 25 min from West Dover)
- 📍 Route 30, Newfane
- 🕒 Open daily year-round
- ✅ Fresh produce, baked goods, maple, and cheese
A classic Vermont farmstand with everything from jams and cider to pure maple syrup bottled on site. Their syrup selection spans several sizes and grades. Don’t leave without a fresh pie or jug of cider!
3. Maple Leaf Sugaring – Wilmington Area (seasonal tours)
- 📍 Various family-run sugarhouses nearby (ask locals or check during sugaring season)
If you’re visiting in late winter or early spring, stop by a working sugarhouse for an up-close look at how syrup is made. Many offer tastings and direct sales—maple at its freshest.
🧀 Where to Find Artisanal Vermont Cheese
1. Vermont Trading Company – Wilmington
- 📍 Route 9, just outside downtown
- ✅ Cheese, local goods, woodenware, gifts
They carry a curated selection of local cheeses, often from producers like Grafton Village Cheese, Vermont Creamery, and Cabot Clothbound Cheddar. Ask for pairing suggestions—they know their stuff.
2. The Village Roost Market & Café – Wilmington
- 📍 Main Street, Wilmington
- ✅ Grab-and-go cheeses, charcuterie, and coffee
This cozy market and café stocks small-batch cheeses and local meats, perfect for putting together a grazing board or picnic. Bonus: great coffee and breakfast while you shop.
3. River Valley Market – West Dover
- 📍 Route 100, West Dover (5 min from Valley View Villa)
- ✅ Cheese, local eggs, maple, wine, and more
A great nearby stop for essentials and local flavor. Their small but thoughtful cheese section features Vermont-made favorites and seasonal specials. Also a solid source for syrup if you don’t want to head into town.
🧺 Perfect Pairings: What to Grab for Your Villa Picnic
If you’re planning to enjoy a fireside snack or back-deck picnic at Valley View Villa, we recommend:
- Aged cheddar + apple slices + maple mustard
- Goat cheese + fig jam + crackers
- Maple syrup over fresh snow or ice cream (trust us!)
- Add a bottle of local wine or cider from Ratu’s Liquor & Market in Wilmington
A Sweet and Savory Taste of Vermont
From sugarhouses tucked into the hills to market shelves stocked with small-batch cheeses, southern Vermont is a paradise for local food lovers. Whether you’re shopping for gifts, ingredients for dinner at the villa, or just something to snack on after skiing, you’ll find quality and flavor that’s uniquely Vermont—made by people who take pride in every batch.
