The Forest Experience · Coldwater Maple Company

About the Experience

Into the Forest

The Forest Experience at Cozy Acres is an intimate, curated tasting and guided visit to our working forest farm — for guests who want to go beyond the bottle and understand where genuine, small-batch maple syrup comes from.

Walk among thousands of majestic sugar maples. See the sugarbush, the evaporator, the taps. Meet the chickens. Explore the mushroom woods. Taste our syrups paired with local foods.

Available for groups of 1–6 guests, by reservation only. Click on the “Friends with Benefits” logo to learn more.

A quiet maple forest moment at Coldwater Maple

Your Options

Choose Your Session

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Afternoon Session

A guided afternoon in our working forest — see the sugarbush, the tapping system, the evaporator setup. Meet the hens. Explore the mushroom woods. Taste syrups, maple-inspired beverages, and farmgate goods.

Leave with a bottle of something special and a story worth telling.

12:00 PM – 4:00 PM · Max 6 guests

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Evening Session

As the forest quiets and the light shifts, we light the fire. Taste our syrups paired with curated local foods and maple-inspired beverages. Walk the darkening trails. Feel what this land is made of.

Our evening sessions end at 9:30 PM. Guests often leave saying they'll be back.

5:00 PM – 9:00 PM · Max 6 guests

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Farmgate Shopping

Can't make a full experience? Stop by for farmgate goods — maple syrup, gourmet mushrooms, free-range eggs, herbs, and microgreens.

No admission fee · Coldwater, ON

What to Expect

The Details

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Group Size

1–6 guests. Intimate by design — we want you to actually experience the forest, not just pass through it.

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Pricing

$100 per person (CAD). Interac e-Transfer accepted. Stripe online payment coming soon.

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What to Wear

Dress for the forest. Sturdy footwear, layers in shoulder season. We're a working forest — not a spa.

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Tastings Included

All sessions include maple syrup tastings, complementary foods, and maple-inspired beverages. Evening sessions include a more generous tasting table.

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Our Dogs

Winston and Nahla may join us — they're friendly, forest-trained, and entirely unimpressed by guests. Fair warning.

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Location

2975 Fesserton Sideroad, Coldwater, ON L0K 2C0. Directions provided upon booking confirmation.

While You're Here

Explore Simcoe County

Coldwater sits at the gateway to Georgian Bay, the Muskokas, and some of Ontario's finest outdoor country. Pair your Forest Experience with a weekend of discovery.

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Horseshoe Resort

Just minutes away — skiing in winter, golf and mountain biking in summer. A four-season anchor for the region.

Barrie · ~20 min from Coldwater

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Georgian Bay & Penetanguishene

Historic Sainte-Marie among the Hurons, Discovery Harbour, Georgian Bay cruises, and beautiful waterfront dining.

Penetanguishene · ~30 min

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Orillia & Lake Couchiching

Casino Rama, the Orillia Opera House, waterfront trails, and the Stephen Leacock Museum. A surprising little city.

Orillia · ~25 min

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Muskoka Lakes

Gravenhurst, Bracebridge, Port Carling — cottage country at its most iconic. Day-trip or weekend extension from Coldwater.

Muskoka · ~45–60 min

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Copeland Forest

Right on our doorstep — one of Ontario's largest managed forests, with trails for hiking, skiing, and mountain biking.

Coldwater · Walking distance

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Local Dining & Craft Beer

Ask Tap 🥃🚰🍁 for current recommendations — the region has a growing food and beverage scene worth exploring.

Ask Tap for current picks

Ready to Visit?

Book Your Experience

Reservations are by email only. Tell us your preferred date, session (afternoon or evening), number of guests, and any questions. We'll confirm within 24 hours.

Book by Email

📧 Jamie@ColdwaterMaple.com
📍 2975 Fesserton Sideroad, Coldwater, ON L0K 2C0
💵 $100/person · 1–6 guests · Afternoon or Evening