Lyman Orchards Donates $8,135 to Middlesex Health Comprehensive Breast Center

Middlefield, CT — Lyman Orchards Golf is pleased to announce a recent $8,135 donation to Middlesex Health Comprehensive Breast Center for the prevention and treatment of breast cancer.

Last October, Lyman Orchards hosted two fundraising events in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.  The first event, on October 4, was the 6th Annual Putt Fore Pink Golf Classic, a women’s only golf tournament played on the Gary Player and Robert Trent Jones Courses, which raised $7,188.

“Our entire women’s golf community comes together four different times each year to support the Middlesex Health System”, says Jason Beffert, General Manager of Lyman Orchards Golf Club. “It has become a rallying cry for our team and our patrons, and we are so pleased to be able to support such a great cause”.

Later in the month, the Apple Barrel Farm Market hosted Paint the Pumpkin Pink.  Event participants purchased, painted, glittered, and bejeweled pumpkins in support of breast cancer prevention and raised $947 toward the goal. Members of the Middlesex Health Center team staffed the painting area and spoke with guests about breast cancer and the importance of early detection.

“We look forward to Paint the Pumpkin Pink every year,” says John Lyman, Executive Vice President of Lyman Orchards. “Our customers get really creative-it’s a lot of fun and best of all it supports the great work that the Middlesex Health Cancer Center does.”

“Middlesex Health is grateful to Lyman Orchards for its continued support,” says Sarah Moore, the Middlesex Health System Executive Director of Development. “Each dollar raised helps those who have breast cancer, and Lyman Orchards is an amazing partner as we work together to make a difference in our community.”

According to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, Breast Cancer is the most common cancer among women worldwide and one in eight women will develop the disease in their lifetime.  Every two minutes, a woman is diagnosed with breast cancer in America.  If detected early, breast cancer has a 98 percent five-year survival rate.

About Lyman Orchards:

Situated on 1,100 acres in Middlefield, Connecticut, Lyman Orchards is a year-round family destination. Established in 1741, Lyman Orchards offers a variety of recreational activities and venues for adults and children of all ages—including pick-your-own fruit orchards, a farm market, seasonal mazes, 36 holes of championship golf, a par-29 nine-hole course, one of the top golf-training facilities in the state of Connecticut, 1741 Pub & Grill, meeting and event space, and seasonal festivals. For more information, call Lyman Orchards at 860-349-1793 or visit lymanorchards.com.

Lyman Orchards Donates $15K to Connecticut Children’s Foundation

Middlefield, CT — Lyman Orchards, a popular family-owned New England destination for over 280 years is pleased to announce a recent $15,573 donation to Connecticut Children’s using proceeds from its 2022 Sunflower Maze. Lyman donates one dollar from each Sunflower Maze admission to benefit patients at Connecticut Children’s Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders.

Over the past 16 years that Lyman has partnered with Connecticut Children’s, a total of $178,062 has been donated. The facility plays a leading role in helping wage the battle against pediatric cancer.

“This year’s Daniel Tiger™ Sunflower Maze was extremely popular, and we are pleased that our customers share our commitment of supporting Connecticut Children’s and the great work that they are doing,” states Lyman Orchards Executive Vice President John Lyman. 

“Connecticut Children’s remains extremely grateful to Lyman Orchards and the Lyman Family for raising awareness and support for our young patients with cancer,” said David Kinahan, President of Connecticut Children’s Foundation.”  “Through its annual campaign in support of Connecticut Children’s Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders, Lyman Orchards is helping us find cures for these terrible diseases that rob children of their childhoods and enabling us to realize a better and brighter future ahead for our patients and their families.”

The 2023 Sunflower Maze will open on July 29 and run daily through August 27.

About Lyman Orchards:

Situated on 1,100 acres in Middlefield, Connecticut, Lyman Orchards is a year-round family destination. Established in 1741, Lyman Orchards offers a variety of recreational activities and venues for adults and children of all ages—including pick-your-own fruit orchards, a farm market, seasonal mazes, 36 holes of championship golf, a par-29 nine-hole course, one of the top golf-training facilities in the state of Connecticut, 1741 Pub & Grill, meeting and event space, and seasonal festivals. For more information, call Lyman Orchards at 860-349-1793 or visit lymanorchards.com.

About Connecticut Children’s:

Connecticut Children’s is the only health system in Connecticut dedicated to children, providing more than 30 pediatric specialties along with community-based programs.  The organization is known for exceptional care that kids and parents love, conveniently delivered at locations close to home and by Video Visit. Their experts lead breakthrough research and innovative partnerships, and have won awards for everything from nursing excellence to patient-friendly technology. U.S. News & World Report named Connecticut Children’s a best children’s hospital in the nation. For more information, visit connecticutchildrens.org.

Connecticut Children’s is a not-for-profit organization with a mission to improve access to healthcare for all children.

Lyman Orchards Hosts Dazzling L.I.F.F.E. Lantern Festival

Middlefield, CT — —Lyman Orchards, a family-owned popular destination for over 280 years, is again hosting the Dazzling L.I.F.F.E. Lantern Festival, a holiday attraction that features more than 400 illuminated lantern displays. This year marks the second consecutive year that Lyman Orchards has hosted the event.

Running December 14, 2022 through January 31, 2023, and situated along a winding half-mile walking path, the Festival offers an enchanting and sparkling wonderland of animals, insects, reptiles, and plant life inspired by the 2,000-year-old Asian art of lantern making. Each larger-than-life lantern is masterfully handcrafted using thousands of colored LED lights-including a newly added 26-foot-tall Statue of Liberty, 120-foot-long Chinese Dragon, and a 15-foot-tall Phoenix. An event soundtrack dramatically brings each unique section to life.

"We're excited to welcome this amazing cultural experience back to Lyman Orchards," says Becky Critchley, Director of Business Development for Lyman Orchards. "Last year's Lantern Festival attendance topped 22,000, and we expect the new additions to this year's display to captivate and awe even more visitors. We consider this to be famly entertainment of unsurpassed beauty and magic."

Guests of all ages are welcome to experience this enchanting attraction.  Beginning December 10, the Dazzling L.I.F.F.E. Lantern Festival is open every evening from dusk until 10pm (last entry 9:30pm); visitors are encouraged to dress for the weather.  Food and beverages will be available for purchase during the event.

Tickets must be purhased in advance at https://www.dazzlingliffe.wixsite.com/lyman-ochards-light.  Limited tickets are available for each night.  For more information, please visit https://lymanorchards.com/events/dazzling-liffe-lantern-festivals-at-lyman-orchards/.

About Lyman Orchards:
Situated on 1,100 acres in Middlefield, Connecticut, Lyman Orchards is a year-round family destination. Established in 1741, Lyman Orchards offers a variety of recreational activities and venues for adults and children of all ages—including pick-your-own fruit orchards, a farm market, seasonal mazes, 36 holes of championship golf, a par-29 nine-hole course, one of the top golf-training facilities in the state of Connecticut, 1741 Pub & Grill, meeting and event space, and seasonal festivals. For more information, call Lyman Orchards at 860-349-1793 or visit lymanorchards.com.

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Lyman Orchards Named Among Top 10 Apple Picking Spots in the U.S.

Middlefield, CT — —Lyman Orchards, a family-owned popular destination for over 275 years, has been named among the Top 10 Apple Picking Spots in the U.S., according to Yelp.  Each year, Yelp publishes an all-time list of the Top 25 apple picking orchards across the country.  Apple picking is one of the many Pick-Your-Own fruits that Lyman Orchards offers from spring through fall.

Lyman Orchards has one of the largest apple orchards in Connecticut, with 30,000 trees among its 100 acres.  The farm grows 27 varieties of apples including New England favorites such as McIntosh, Macoun, Cortland, and Honeycrisp varieties.  Apple season runs for 12 weeks from late August through mid November, overlapping with peach and pear season.  In addition to PYO fruits, Lyman Orchards offers activities for all ages, including a corn maze, haunted attraction, and three public golf courses.

"We're honored for the recognition," states Lyman Orchards Executive Vice President John Lyman. "It's a testament to the hard work and dedication of our team, who strive to make our guests' experiences fun and memorable. We have a great Apple and Pumpkin crop this year, and an awesome Corn Maze, and invite all to come and enjoy."

About Lyman Orchards:
Situated on 1,100 acres in Middlefield, Connecticut, Lyman Orchards is a year-round family destination. Established in 1741, Lyman Orchards offers a variety of recreational activities and venues for adults and children of all ages—including pick-your-own fruit orchards, a farm market, seasonal mazes, 36 holes of championship golf, a par-29 nine-hole course, one of the top golf-training facilities in the state of Connecticut, 1741 Pub & Grill, meeting and event space, and seasonal festivals. For more information, call Lyman Orchards at 860-349-1793 or visit lymanorchards.com.

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Lyman Orchards to open Ben Franklin Corn Maze September 3

Middlefield, CT — —Lyman Orchards, a family-owned popular destination for over 275 years, has announced that September 3 is the opening day for its 2022 Ben Franklin Corn Maze. Fourth in a series of  "All American" History maze themes, this year’s Ben Franklin Corn Maze—situated on four sprawling acres—will spotlight American history and scientific discoveries. Particular emphasis will be on Ben Franklin and his revolutionary experiments with electricity. One dollar of each Corn Maze admission will be donated to support the American Cancer Society. Since 2000, the Lyman Orchards Corn Maze has raised nearly $700,000 for the organization. In addition, $.50 of each admission fee will be donated to the Connecticut Cancer Foundation, which has received nearly $37,000 from the Lyman Orchards Corn Maze since 2020.

"We’re excited about our 23rd season—and about our continuing partnership with the American Cancer Society and the Connecticut Cancer Foundation," states Lyman Orchards’ Executive Vice President John Lyman. "This year our theme is part of our All-American History series. We think our guests will enjoy getting to know Ben Franklin, gaining an appreciation for his inventions and wisdom, and learning the critical role he played in the creation of our country. The whole family will enjoy this year’s Corn Maze." "Lyman Orchards has been a longtime partner of the American Cancer Society, helping to raise funds each year through their annual Corn Maze," said Alexis Maliga, Director of Development, American Cancer Society in Connecticut. "These critical funds help the American Cancer Society attack all cancers in countless ways-funding and conducting breakthrough research, providing education, advocating for cancer patients and their families, and providing essential services throughout their cancer journey. Lyman Orchards is an amazing community partner, and we are grateful for their dedication in the fight against cancer."

The Lyman Orchards 2022 Ben Franklin Corn Maze opens Saturday, September 3 at 9:00am with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The Corn Maze will run through November 6. Hours are Monday–Friday, 1:00–5:30pm and weekends and holidays, 10:00am–5:30pm. The last Corn Maze entry for each day is 5:30pm.

The first 50 visitors who successfully navigate the Corn Maze on Opening Day will receive an official Lyman Orchards Kite and Skelton Key. In addition, visitors who find Corn Balls in the Corn Maze—bright yellow golf balls—in the maze will win prizes ranging from Apple Barrel Farm Market gift certificates to $100 cash. The ribbon-cutting ceremony on September 3 is part of Lyman Orchards Corn Maze Festival, which will feature many family-friendly activities, including Square Dancing demo and lessons, a Drumming Circle, horse-drawn hayrides and a Dutch Apple Pie jam-making demo.

About Lyman Orchards:
Situated on 1,100 acres in Middlefield, Connecticut, Lyman Orchards is a year-round family destination. Established in 1741, Lyman Orchards offers a variety of recreational activities and venues for adults and children of all ages—including pick-your-own fruit orchards, a farm market, seasonal mazes, 36 holes of championship golf, a par-29 nine-hole course, one of the top golf-training facilities in the state of Connecticut, 1741 Pub & Grill, meeting and event space, and seasonal festivals. For more information, call Lyman Orchards at 860-349-1793 or visit lymanorchards.com.

About the American Cancer Society:
With a presence in more than 5,000 communities, the American Cancer Society is structured to fight cancer on all fronts. Their regional and local offices mobilize communities in the cancer fight, delivering potentially lifesaving programs and services and raising crucial funds to support their mission. With the help of millions of supporters, they launch breakthrough research, create empowering resources for people to outsmart cancer, enable local communities to support those affected, and convene powerful activists to create awareness and impact. For more information, visit cancer.org.

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Lyman Orchards Sunflower Maze Celebrates 10 Years of Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood

Middlefield, CT — Lyman Orchards, a popular family-owned New England destination for over 280 years, announces that July 30 is the opening day for its 2022 Sunflower Maze. This year, 350,000 yellow, orange, and red blooming sunflowers are crafted into a design featuring Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood®, the beloved preschooler animated series produced by The Fred Rogers Company. According to CPTV, the series-which marks its tenth on-air anniversary this year-is one of the most-watched programs on PBS KIDS. The opening day Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony at the Sunflower Maze will feature daylong guest appearances by Daniel Tiger himself, as well as free cut sunflowers to the first 50 visitors! The Maze is scheduled to run from July 30 through August 28 and is open daily from 9am-4:30pm. Admission is $10 for adults and $6 for ages 4-12. Children under 3 years are admitted free of charge. One dollar of every admission goes to support Connecticut Children's, the only health system in Connecticut dedicated exclusively to the care of children.  Since 2007, Lyman Orchards Sunflower Maze has raised over $162,000 to support patients and their families seen in Connecticut Children's Division of Hematology/Oncology. "We take special pride in our annual Maze-related campaign to collect donations that support the pioneering, life-changing work at Connecticut Children's" states Lyman Orchards Executive Vice President John Lyman. "It's a great honor to be able to touch the lives of children battling cancer, and do so in a way that provides lots of playful fun for families visiting Lyman Orchards." "We are grateful for the support provided by Lyman Orchards," said David Kinahan, president of Connecticut Children's Foundation. "The longstanding partnership between Lyman Orchards and Connecticut Children's is critical in our ability to provide exceptional care to children battling cancer." Fun facts about Lyman Orchards Sunflower Maze:

After enjoying the Maze, pick your own fruit, and then visit the Lyman Orchards Apple Barrel Farm Market for a wide assortment of farm-fresh, ripe produce, as well as bakery items, cheeses and breads. For daily updates on the Maze, call our 24-hour hotline at 860-349-6015. Group pricing is available for companies or outings. Please contact bcritchley@lymanorchards.com for more information on group tickets.  For more information, visit lymanorchards.com. DANIEL TIGER’S NEIGHBORHOOD© 2012 The Fred Rogers Company. All rights reserved.

About Lyman Orchards:

Situated on 1,100 acres in Middlefield, Connecticut, Lyman Orchards is a year-round family destination. Established in 1741, Lyman Orchards offers a variety of recreational activities and venues for adults and children of all ages—including pick-your-own fruit orchards, a farm market, seasonal mazes, 36 holes of championship golf, a par-29 nine-hole course, one of the top golf-training facilities in the state of Connecticut, 1741 Pub & Grill, meeting and event space, and seasonal festivals. For more information, call Lyman Orchards at 860-349-1793 or visit lymanorchards.com. About Connecticut Children's: Connecticut Children's is the only health system in Connecticut dedicated to children, providing more than 30 pediatric specialties. Kids and parents love our exceptional care offered at multiple locations in three states, and through Video Visit. Our experts and community leaders are committed to breakthrough research and innovative partnerships which have won us multiple awards. We are Magnet recognized, a designation only 7% of hospitals achieve, and U.S. News & World Report has named us a best children's hospital in the nation.  For more information, visit connecticutchildrens.org.