Maple syrup being poured
EST. Campton Hills, IL

The Captain's
Gold

The Skipper's Secret Stash

Pure maple syrup, raw honey, jams & jellies — handcrafted by a retired U.S. Navy skipper. No shortcuts. No compromises. Just nature's finest.

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Irresistible

Thick. Rich.
Impossible to Resist.

Drizzle it slow. Watch it pour — dark amber, impossibly smooth, coating everything it touches. One taste and you'll never go back to the cheap stuff.

Our syrup is so thick and luscious, it clings to every bite. Stack your pancakes high, pour generously, and let it run down the sides. This is a guilty pleasure you don't have to feel guilty about — it's 100% pure, all natural, and absolutely sinful on a Sunday morning.

Stack of pancakes drenched in maple syrup
What We Make

Nature's Finest,
Bottled with Care

Syrup poured over pancakes with butter
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Pure Maple Syrup

Zero high fructose corn syrup. Never processed. All the minerals and antioxidants nature intended. The thin layer of sugar sand at the bottom? That's proof it's the real deal.

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Honey dripping from a wooden dipper
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Raw Honey

Our bees harvest nectar from wildflowers near Campton Hills and Elburn. Raw and unprocessed — pure, golden, and exactly the way nature made it.

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Rich amber syrup being poured
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Jams & Jellies

Small-batch, handcrafted from the season's best fruit. Each jar captures peak harvest flavor so you can enjoy summer all year long.

Small Batch
The Backstory

From the High Seas
to the Heartland

“It started with just over a gallon of syrup on a fire pit in the backyard.”

Captain Mark Metzger spent 28 years as a Skipper of a U.S. Navy warship. After retiring, he and his wife settled in Campton Hills, Illinois.

Born and raised in Geauga County, Ohio — the maple syrup capital of the state — Mark always had sap in his blood. What started as a backyard hobby quickly grew. One gallon became three. Three became eight. Before long, the yearly output exceeded what could be given away.

Today, this retired Navy captain is an avid beekeeper, orchardist, and master producer of maple syrup, honey, jams, and jellies. The Captain's Gold is the result of a lifetime of discipline, craft, and love for the land.

28
Years at Sea
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Navy Skipper
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Home Base
Where to Find Us

Markets & Shipping

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Batavia Farmers' Market

Saturdays during market season. Order online and arrange pickup!

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Geneva Green Market

Come say hello and grab your favorites fresh from the Captain's table.

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We Ship Nationwide

Honey & maple syrup ship via USPS flat rate. Order by email or phone.

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Ready to Order?

Reach out to place an order, arrange a farmers' market pickup, or just to chat. We'd love to hear from you.

Emailmadenterpriseservicesllc@gmail.com→Phone(703) 772-1169→
LocationCampton Hills, Illinois