The Small Restaurant Hiding In The Middle Of The New Hampshire Woods That's So Worth The Journey
By Catherine Armstrong|Published April 28, 2019
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Catherine Armstrong
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Writer, editor and researcher with a passion for exploring new places. Catherine loves local bookstores, independent films, and spending time with her family, including Gus the golden retriever, who is a very good boy.
New Hampshire’s rural roots run deep, and we definitely have a fondness for its little towns. There’s a quaint little restaurant hiding in the middle of the woods near the town of Mason, and it’s well worth the journey to visit. Take a look at Parker’s Maple Barn:
Take a drive through the woods on Brookline Drive near Mason, New Hampshire to find Parker's Maple Barn. It's a quaint little family-owned maple farm that's been in operation since the 1960s.
You'll find Parker's Maple Barn at 1316 Brookline Rd., Mason, NH 03048.
You'll absolutely love the rustic charm of this barn restaurant. The barn once served as a dairy barn in the 1800s, and its warm wood accents and antiques take you right back to the good old days.
Parker's serves breakfast and brunch, and a meal here is the perfect way to start your day. Enjoy the hearty Parker's Maple Barn special with two eggs, home fries, ham hash, and homemade pancakes...
..or tuck into a plate of eggs Florentine. The perfectly-poached eggs are topped with spinach and a rich, creamy Hollandaise sauce, and served with tasty home fries.
A plateful of chicken and waffles will also get your day started off on the right foot. The Belgian waffles are made to order, and of course they're served with homemade maple syrup.
The restaurant is just the beginning at this charming homestead. The farm also includes a coffee bar, gift shop, and syrup house. You'll want to set aside plenty of time to explore all three.
The Corn Cob Gift Shop is a wonderful place to find hand-crafted natural cedar furniture, as well as handcrafted jewelry and clothing, and maple syrup.
Parker's makes it own maple syrup right here, from March through April. The family has been making syrup from its trees for more than three decades, and you can take a tour to see the process.
Visit Parker's Maple Barn Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday and Sunday from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., and remember not to feed the Sasquatch, should you see one.
Learn more about the history of Parker’s Maple Barn and see the full menu on its website. Make sure to follow the barn’s Facebook page to see the latest events there, too!
