Golden Moment Farm

 We are retired federal government employees who set out to enjoy our later years by building a lifestyle we could value. We loved being outdoors, being busy, having room for animals, and wanted to sustain this lifestyle by producing a product from the land.   The farm we purchased had 350 acres of protected wetlands, mixed hardwood bushes and tillable land.  We identified that producing maple syrup would be a good fit for us and the farm, and as our maple business grew we got the farm certified as a Canadian Safe Food Establishment.  

John focuses year round on researching new ways to improve our operations through efficiency and new technologies.  While these are critical factors in the maple business we remain rooted in traditional values and our responsibility to care for the land—these beliefs are central to our work. We believe in and follow organic and environmental standards. 

Norma handles bottling, labeling, quality control, and produces value-added maple products. She spends time year round selling and marketing our products.  We now offer wholesale deliveries within 100 km and supply over 15 local retailers. Customers can view our offerings, place orders, and arrange deliveries through our website or, they can email/phone us for more information.  

Golden Retrievers are not only our pets but are a part of our family.  Guests and visitors get to enjoy their company and loveable nature.  Our Clydesdales, while originally bought with the purpose of working with us in the maple business have become more of extended family and pets that we enjoy. 

We love sharing our ‘park’ with others so we are open to hosting guided walking tours by reservation. Guests get the chance to see wildflowers, protected wetlands, and stands of maple and mixed hardwoods, along with learning about how maple syrup is made. Tours are designed for groups of 5–10, encourage questions and photography, and include tastings of our maple products.