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Bring Maureen Estony’s famous Woodstock Hill recipes into your home with your Estony Event!

Don’t take our word for it…read what the critics say!


“I know how rare it is to stumble upon something outstanding.  Woodstock Hill Preserves are truly special.”

— Mark Gillman, Owner, Cato Corner Farm, May 2020

“We use Woodstock Hill Preserves Classic Blueberry, made with wild blueberries.”

— Bear’s Smokehouse in CT Food & Farm, Fall 2016

“After spending over 1,000 hours in the kitchen…Estony was rewarded with what she wryly calls ‘overnight success.’”

— To Mkt, September 2016

“Connecticut’s oldest preserves company is also among the most innovative.”

— Connecticut Food & Farm, Winter 2015

“We are currently obsessed with Woodstock Hill Smoked Fruit Preserves.”

— Connecticut Food & Farm, Fall 2015

“Critics are obsessed with Woodstock Hill’s Hand-Smoked Fruit Preserves.”

—Press Release, Woodstock Hill Preserves, April 2015

“Handmade with local produce and ingredients.”

—Hartford Courant, November 24, 2014

“For 30 years, owner/jam-maker Maureen Estony has created her own recipes, using only local ingredients and nothing artificial.”

— Connecticut Magazine, March 2012

In our students’ words

Jamboree Student

“Class-Making jam was such a great activity to do with friends. Loved it!”

Jamboree Student

“Love this, and love the jam as well.”

Jamboree Student

“Delicious, Gal!”

Jamboree Student

“My favorite part is having the guests take home the preserves, and socializing with my neighbors.”

Jamboree Student

“My favorite part was tasting the preserves! It was the best! I will never look at store-bought jam the same again.”