Hillis' Sugarbush Farm & Vineyard

Hillis' Sugarbush Farm and Vineyard brings together two of Vermont's most iconic agricultural traditions: maple sugaring and wine. Located in Colchester, just north of Burlington and close to the shores of Lake Champlain, this 5-star operation offers a genuinely Vermont experience that goes beyond a standard tasting room. Colchester's mix of residential communities and open farmland makes it a natural home for a working farm vineyard. The combination of a sugarbush and a vineyard means there's something to appreciate here in every season.

Hillis' Sugarbush Farm and Vineyard produces wines from cold-climate grape varieties grown on their Vermont property, giving visitors a true estate experience rather than a poured-from-a-bottle operation. The sugarbush side of the farm likely means you'll also encounter maple products, which pair naturally with Vermont wines. Tastings at the farm let you sample their wines in a working agricultural setting, which adds real context to what you're drinking. Special visits during maple season give the property an extra dimension that most wineries simply can't offer.

Hillis' Sugarbush Farm and Vineyard is located in Colchester, Vermont, and draws visitors from Burlington, Winooski, and the broader Chittenden County area. It's an easy trip from Essex Junction and South Burlington. Visitors exploring the Lake Champlain region often add it to a day that includes the waterfront and nearby farms.