Embark on a one-of-a-kind adventure at our Birch Syrup Taste, Tour, and Shop! Nestled just one mile off the Parks Highway on the way in to Talkeetna, our immersive experience invites you to step into the heart of the Alaskan wilderness. On your guided tour, discover the cutting-edge technology behind our birch sap harvest, a truly innovative process set against the stunning backdrop of Alaska’s boreal birch forests.
After your tour, continue the adventure in our retail shop, where you can sample and purchase a variety of locally crafted products. Along with our award-winning birch syrups you’ll find wild confections, wild harvested jams and fruit syrup, fireweed honey, and other unique Alaskan goods. Our shop also features a selection of handcrafted Alaskan functional art and local specialty food products – all made with the spirit and flavors of Alaska’s wild landscape. From gourmet goods, to children’s books, and handmade mugs there’s something for everyone to take home as a piece of Alaska’s natural beauty.
Birch Syrup Tour and Tasting Details:
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Discover the joys and challenges of birch syrup harvest and experience Alaska in a way you never have before. Taste, learn, and shop—there’s no better way to experience the Last Frontier!
Taste, Tour, and Enjoy!
Our local fan-favorite birch ice cream, crafted by Big Dipper Homemade Ice Cream, is a must-try treat! You can enjoy this unique flavor along with other delicious options, like Alaska Wild Berry. Top your ice cream with our signature syrups and brittles for the ultimate indulgence.
Relax on our inviting porch, surrounded by beautiful gardens, as you enjoy a truly Alaskan experience. It’s the perfect spot to savor the taste of the wild while taking in the serene beauty of Talkeetna
Step into a thoughtfully curated collection of Alaskan artistry and gourmet specialties. Our All-Alaska Gift Shop features an exquisite selection of locally made handcrafted pottery, birch wood bowls, and functional art pieces that showcase the best of Alaska craftsmanship. Explore botanical soaps, teas, and body care products. Browse through a selection of captivating Alaska-themed books on cooking, foraging, and the outdoors, alongside beautifully illustrated children’s books celebrating the spirit of the Last Frontier. If you’re drawn to something special but can’t take it with you, we offer convenient shipping options to send these treasures home.
Indulge in our carefully sourced local specialty foods—from the rich flavors of our world-renowned birch syrup and birch ice cream to wild Alaskan smoked salmon, roasted coffee, and chaga tea. Discover the refreshing taste of our birch sap beverages, a true taste of the Alaskan wilderness. With items that make perfect gifts or personal treasures, our shop reflects the spirit of Alaska—elevated, authentic, and unparalleled.
Visit our Taste, Tour & Shop facility at 38139 S. Talkeetna Spur Road, Talkeetna, Alaska, located just one mile from the Parks Highway. We offer ample parking and easy access for larger vehicles, including buses and RVs. Whether you arrive by bike, car, or bus, you’ll find it easy to get in and out.
For any questions, call us at 907-733-1409 (onsite) or 907-373-1309 during office hours. We can’t wait to welcome you!
Summer Hours
We are open from 10 am to 6 pm every day of the week from May through mid-September.
We also have limited hours and tastings at our Palmer/Wasilla area commercial kitchen, by appointment only. Please enquire if you would like to visit us there. Call Monday through Friday 9 am to 4 pm, 907-373-1309. Or browse the website for videos, harvest and product information, and purchases.
We look forward to hearing from you!
❄️Winter Hours❄️
The shop’s last day of Summer operation will be Monday September 30. We will be taking a “fall break” for the month of October and then opening back up November 22 under our winter hours. We will be open Fridays (11-5), Saturdays (11-5) and Sundays (11-5).
We look forward to hearing from you!
Pulled off because we saw the sign and ended up shipping $160 of delicious items back home. Great little shop where the products are locally grown, harvested and made. We tasted lots of good items. They also have a short video that explains the process of collecting the birch sap and the process for making the syrup and other items. Nice little find along the side of the road into Talkeetna.
I had never heard of birch syrup before, so on our way into Talkeetna, we decided to stop and check it out. We noticed the white buckets hanging from the trees on the way in. Interesting shop and lots of things to taste. With their offer of flat rate shipping, we purchased several local things to ship home, including the syrup. Well worth the stop.
Thank you, Micheal and Josey, for a great presentation. Thanks for teaching about the difference between first and last run flavor. Your product is amazing. This is a MUST SEE if you’re in the area. Love all of the Alaskan products for sale.
Very friendly welcome and plenty of birch products to sample. You can go into the back room where the magic happens and watch a short video on how they get the syrup and what they do with it. Nice to see that it’s still a small family run business. After the video you can do a taste tour of the syrup from the beginning of the season to the end. It was amazing how much the flavor changes. They were nice enough to hold our purchases for a week before shipping them to our house so they wouldn’t beat us home.
I’ve been driving past this place for years and never knew that they had fresh made ice cream in unique flavors, including their own birch syrup flavor! You’ve got to try it if you have any sense of adventure. They also have all sorts of birch syrup samplers in addition to other Alaskan souvenirs. The garden and bench area outside is cool and shaded and a nice place to hang out while you eat your ice cream. It’s definitely worth a stop for some ice cream on a hot summer day if you’re headed to or from Talkeetna.
