🍁 Authentic Vermont Maple Tap Ornament

A genuine piece of Vermont sugaring history. This one-of-a-kind keepsake features an authentic, previously used maple tap from the Silloway family sugarhouse, the very same mountainside where sap is still harvested today — and where Red Barn Collections’ studio sits among the sugar maples. Each metal tap was once hand-installed into a living maple tree to collect sap during Vermont’s sugaring season. Over years of use, these taps developed the natural weathering and patina you now see — subtle rust, texture, and marks of time that tell the story of countless spring harvests. Today, each tap has been carefully cleaned, tied with a festive green ribbon, and prepared as a simple hanging ornament — a true piece of sugaring heritage ready to display. No two taps are exactly alike. Variations in wear and aging are part of their charm and authenticity. 🍁 Why Maple Sugaring Matters in Vermont Sugaring is one of Vermont’s most important traditions, dating back hundreds of years — first practic