A sugar house is a facility where sap from maple trees is processed into maple syrup. During the spring, when temperatures rise, the sap flows from the trees and is collected. The sugar house is equipped with large evaporators that heat the sap, causing the water to evaporate and leaving behind the sweet syrup. In addition to syrup production, sugar houses often serve as educational centers. Visitors can learn about the maple sugaring process, from tree tapping to syrup bottling. Many sugar houses also offer tastings and sell various maple products, making them popular destinations during the sugaring season.