In The News

What People Are Saying

  • “After tasting the preserves, I will never look at store-bought jam the same again.”

    Jam-boree® participant

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

    Jam-boree® host

  • “The Jam-boree® was such a great activity to do with friends. Loved it!”

    Jam-boree® participant

  • “Loved this, and love the jam as well.”

    Jam-boree® participant

Press and accolades for Maureen Estony and Woodstock Hill Preserves

“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

“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

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

— Connecticut Magazine, March 2012