Mountain State Maple Days – Tours & Brunch All-Day

Journey to the YMC sugar bush for free tours of the maple operation hosted by our Forest Farming Coordinator, Will Lewis. Our conversations will flow from sap run conditions, tapping specifics, to collection. We will also tap into Will’s knowledge on using the evaporator and RO equipment.

Gather sweet details on how to tap sustainably and ensure the sugar bush’s optimum health.

Satisfy your maple cravings with an all day brunch featuring endless stacks of buckwheat pancakes drenched in local maple syrup! Pair your pancakes with a mouthwatering selection of sides: local bacon and sausage from Swift Level Fine Meats, golden potatoes, and fluffy scrambled local eggs. The $20 buffet supports our non-profit’s programs, with kids 6-18 half off and children 5 and under free.

New this year is a charter bus from Lewisburg! $10 gets you a ride to the YMC from the parking lot of Lewisburg United Methodist Church (and back!) on a MTA bus. Bus departs at 9:00 am Sat. 2/15 and returns at 1:30pm. Tickets may be purchased at our website. Buffet purchase is optional.

Where will you be?
Join us at the Yew Mountain Center, a 500-acre Botanical Sanctuary. Our mission is to provide programs that explore Appalachian ecology, culture, and the arts while promoting personal and community wellness. We are the home of the West Virginia Forest Farming Initiative and a stop on the Mountain Medicine Trail. Learn more at www.yewmountain.org

The tour portion of the event will be mostly outdoors, our lodge is open for dining, children’s activities, and conversations by the fireplace.

Why participate?
At Mountain State Maple Days, connect with nature and tap into a community that loves learning and outdoor experiences. Your patronage supports our educational programs and land stewardship. Thank you!

This is a family-friendly event, and all ages are welcome!