Paths and trails connect bucolic mountain views, a small orchard, perennial gardens, and two ponds. Walk just 300 feet down the road and you’re in Newbury’s gorgeous 636 acre Tucker Mountain Town Forest with 360 degree views at the summit of its namesake. On a clear day, you can see from Mt. Moosilauke to Mt. Washington! Our area also features some of the best gravel roads for cycling and plenty of trails for running. Come back in the winter and ski groomed nordic trails ON SITE!

Built in the 1960’s by a local saw mill owner and completely redesigned in 1971 by architect and builder Ray Clark, the main dwelling at Wild Sugar Homestead beautifully integrates historic building practices with up-cycled materials. From 200 year old reclaimed beams to hand planed floor boards as wide as your dining room table, it’s easy to see how this house launched a career that landed him a spot in This Old House’s ‘Top 10 Contractors’ in 2005.

Step 1: Accept the fact that the barn on your property blew down the week you moved in.

Step 2: Disassemble a 200 year old barn in Connecticut salvaging as much material as possible.

Step 3: Bring the material to Vermont and build a barn and stables that reflects the simple beauty of the land it sits atop.

Result: The Party Barn

We have a growing collection of fruit and nut trees, fruit bearing shrubs, perennial medicinal plants, and annual vegetables that are grown without the use of ANY herbicides, pesticides, or fungicides. Additionally, we avoid plastics and fossil fuels whenever possible. Our practices go far beyond organic. Trust us, you’ll taste the difference at Sunday breakfast!

Erik and Hallie’s latest project is bringing “permaculture” into the wedding industry. How can we design systems that produce more energy over their lifetime than was required to create and operate them? How can the land provide for you on your special day, and how can you provide for the land simply by choosing Wild Sugar Homestead?

You won’t find a more environmentally conscious venue (although we hope folks start to find many more)!