Shemanski Maple Syrup | Sweet family tradition in Waymart
Shemanski Maple Syrup in Waymart carries on a legacy that dates back to the late 1700s. The Shemanski family, direct descendants of Samuel Preston, still tap thousands of trees every spring to produce hundreds of gallons of pure maple syrup. This family-run farm and gift shop celebrates Pennsylvania’s maple heritage with a passion for quality and tradition.
Maple season runs from mid-February through early April, when freezing nights and warmer days create the perfect conditions for sap flow. During this brief but exciting time, Shemanski Maple Syrup invites visitors to their open house weekend. Guests can tour the sugarhouse, learn about the syrup-making process, and see firsthand how sap transforms into syrup.
The farm’s gift shop stays open year-round, offering an array of maple products like candies, coffee, kettle corn, and, of course, syrup. Every bottle represents the meticulous process of collecting, filtering, and boiling sap until it reaches its sweet perfection. It takes about 40 gallons of sap to create just one gallon of maple syrup, making each batch a true labor of love.
Visitors can also learn about modern techniques, including reverse osmosis and vacuum tubing, which help increase sap flow while maintaining the syrup’s authentic flavor. Despite advanced equipment, the heart of the operation remains the same—producing pure maple syrup that honors generations of tradition.
Shemanski Maple Syrup in Waymart delivers a rich taste of history, family heritage, and authentic Pennsylvania sweetness in the Pocono Mountains.
