Tree House Farm Trails

Go Climb a Tree
Tree House Farm Trails, Woodstock
November 2024

No one is coming here to hike. Heck, no one is coming here to drink or purchase and then accidentally hiking. And that’s fine, because the “hiking” here isn’t so much hiking but just strolling down farm roads through the plantings at the Woodstock outpost of one of the most successful breweries in the world.

I say that with a straight face. No, they don’t brew, distribute, or sell anywhere near what larger breweries brew, distribute, or sell, but for a group of a few guys who started in one of their sheds not too long ago, I stand by my statement. Tree House literally changed the way craft breweries do business in the US.

And now they own a large farm on a sweeping hillside in Connecticut. They first opened to the public as a sort of weird invitation only high-end cidery. The hard cider they make here is among the best you’ll ever have. A couple years after opening, they began brewing beer here as well, brewing a mix of Tree House flagships and Woodstock branded pilsners and stouts. It’s an absolutely fantastic place to come and hang out around a firepit and enjoy some drinks with friends.

Oh, and you can walk their “trails” as well. When I was there recently I noticed the trail map on the bar:

Here’s the thing. As part of my stated goals for CTMQ, I want to hike and write about every trail in the state. And there was a map with noted trails. Therefore, to adhere to the CTMQ mission statement, I must hike.

But I didn’t waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaant to walk. I wanted to relax. Enjoy my one beer. Chat with the guy.

So that’s pretty much what I did. I mean, what’s walking around the fields going to do for me or you?

I guess the picture at the top of the page is kind of cool, but beyond that? it’s a working farm with some fruit trees, vegetables, and flowers. In November, none of that stuff was doing anything interesting.

But I walked a bit.

Then I realized I didn’t need to walk a lot. If you are the first person to walk every inch of the Tree House map, let me know. I’ll buy you a beer.