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HAVE FUN ON THE FARMS IN CORTLAND COUNTY QUENCH YOUR THIRST IN CORTLAND COUNTY

SPECIALTY AG PRODUCERS DRAGONFYRE DISTILLERY

Cortland County is home to an abundance of local producers that “Watch for Low-Flying Dragons” is just one of the signs you’ll encounter
create a variety of specialty agriculture products that are the perfect at Dragonfyre Distillery. Nestled in the rolling hills between Marathon and
Willet, this family-owned distillery is an experience for all whiskey (and dragon) lovers
addition to your grocery list. From cider donuts, and spicy kimchi to
to enjoy. See the art and science of whiskey-making come together with a unique
maple syrup, don’t miss these great stops along your journey!
opportunity to experience the distilling process up close with a peek-inside a masher, a
BUTTON MAPLE PRODUCTS FOOD & FERMENTS whiff of fermenting grain, and a beautiful handmade copper still.
4870 Telephone Road, Cincinnatus 181 ½ Main Street, Cortland
(607) 863-3879 (215) 954-8243 FINGER LAKES TASTING & TAP ROOM
www.foodandferments.com DRAGONFYRE DISTILLERY
COOPER HILL MAPLE Enjoy a variety of local wines, beers, ciders, spirits, and more in a unique, 1062 Leonard Road, Marathon • (607) 849-9600
291 Cooper Hill Road, Marathon GRIDLEY HOLLOW HONEY CO. www.dragonfyredistillery.com
(607) 279-5526 1819 Tone Road, Virgil relaxing environment. Come often, as they regularly rotate their craft
www.gridleyhollow.com beers and ciders, and don’t forget to check out the refrigerated section for cans-to-go.
DAISY HOLLOW FARM For wine drinkers there are over 140 varietals to choose from, or choose from over 50
830 Daisy Hollow Road, Dryden HOLLENBECK’S CIDER MILL
www.daisyhollowfarm.com 1265 State Rt. 392, Virgil NYS liquors and liqueurs (which you can also enjoy in a cocktail). The Tasting & Tap
www.hollenbeckscidermill.com Room also offers local assorted cheese and meat tasting boards to nibble on, as well as
ENSIGN FAMILY MAPLE local honey, maple syrup, and other various snacks. Keep an eye on their Events
4007 State Rt. 221, Marathon NORTHLAND SHEEP DAIRY
(607) 849-7836 3501 Hoxie Gorge Freetown Road, Marathon Calendar as they offer weekly happenings from tastings to tap takeovers, open mic
www.northlandsheepdairy.com nights and yoga classes.

CORTLAND BEER COMPANY
CORTLAND COUNTY’S SWEETEST TREAT Cortland Beer Company became the first brewery in Cortland County FINGER LAKES TASTING AND TAPROOM
E verything is better with maple syrup, and what better way to solidify your love for staple. Located in historic downtown Cortland, this farm brewery offers delicious 31 Main Street, Cortland • (607) 344-3084
when it opened its doors in 2010, and has established itself as a town
all things maple than to take a trip to Cooper Hill Maple! The family owned farm,
located in Marathon, is a 2,000 tap operation that offers pure maple syrup and a
variety of maple products including maple cream, maple sugar, maple coated
peanuts, and maple candy. If you’re lucky, you’ll get to experience their melt-in-your- draughts and flights, as well as kegs, growlers, and cans to-go. Enjoy Naked Lap Lager,
Industrial IPA, 7 Valley Stout, Sunrise Coffee Stout (brewed with locally-roasted coffee
mouth delicious maple cotton candy. Their products can be found at local festivals beans) and other delicious beers.
and shops, but you can also have their products shipped right to your door.
Visit the Cooper Hill Maple Facebook page for all the details. The brewery turned to spirits in 2016 with heir own brand of vodka, whiskey and gin
© Christa M. Boice under the name Cortland Distilling Co. (which is housed in the same location as the
brewery). Its tap room is also stocked with a variety of local New York State wines.
VISIT
www.ExperienceCortland.com
FOR A COMPLETE LIST OF HOMER HOPS BREWING
AGRITOURISM DESTINATIONS! CORTLAND BEER COMPANY
U-PICK FARMS At Homer Hops Brewing, life is local, life is family and life is meant to 16 Court Street, Cortland • (607) 662-4389
www.cortlandbeer.com
be enjoy with a beer in hand. The homegrown craft brewery and taproom
There’s no better way to summer than picking your own produce was founded in 2018, and is located just minutes from the Village of
at u-pick farms. Enjoy the experience of picking your own fruits, Homer. It features rustic finishes and a spacious atmosphere to enjoy their flagship
veggies, and even flowers at one of these local farms.
IPAs, Stouts, Sours and Porters, as well as their seasonal ales. They also carry New York
CHERRY KNOLL FARM HALL’S HILL State wines and hard ciders. You can catch emerging artists and local favorites on their
3426 Hoxie Gorge Freetown Road, BLUEBERRY FARM indoor stage, or grab a bite from a rotating lineup of food trucks. Don’t forget to explore
Marathon 2100 Tower Road, Cortland the outdoor space, offering beautiful views of the hops field, surrounding farmland and
(607) 849-6886 (607) 753-0712
www.cherryknollfarm.com www.hallshillblueberryfarm.com beautiful rolling hills of Cortland County.
SOLON GARDENS
COBBLESTONE The fun doesn’t stop after hours—join us after-hours for a
VALLEY FARMS 3673 NY Rt. 41, Cincinnatus
2100 Preble Road, Preble (607) 836-8972 good old-fashioned pub crawl after the sun goes down! HOMER HOPS BREWING
(607) 591-9607 A complete list of bars, pubs and taverns can be found at 700 NY 90, Cortland • (607) 207-9506
www.cobblestonevalley.com TWIN TOWER www.experiencecortland.com www.homerhops.com
BLUEBERRY FARM
30 4113 State Rt. 221, Marathon 31
© Kate Smith (607) 316-4800