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Voted Connecticut's Best Pick-Your-Own Farm &
 one of the Top 10 Apple Picking Spots in the U.S.!

The 2025 Pick-Your-Own Season is NOW OPEN!

Pick Your Own is open Daily, 8 AM - 4:30 PM (last entry)

For information and updates on picking conditions, please call our 24-hour PYO hotline at 860-349-6015. While you're here, stop by the Apple Barrel Farm Market, open year round.  The Lyman Orchards Creamery is open seasonally.

We're proud to share that Lyman Orchards has been nominated for Best Apple Orchard in the USA Today 10Best Readers' Choice Awards! With over 25 varieties of apples available throughout the season, Lyman Orchards has the perfect apple for every taste and purpose! Now, we have a chance to be recognized as the Best Apple Orchard in the country, but we can't do it without YOU! 

Vote once per day from now through Monday, September 8th to help bring this title home to Connecticut! Every vote counts, and your support means the world to us!

As Connecticut's premier Pick-Your-Own (PYO) Farm, Lyman Orchards takes pride in growing the finest quality fruits for your family. In fact, Lyman Orchards has been commercially growing fruit on the same land overlooking the Connecticut River for more than a century! It's on this land that we invite you to enjoy being a farmer for a morning or afternoon and pick nearly 100 varieties of fruits from mid-June until the end of October including Honeyberries, Strawberries, Raspberries. Blueberries, Jostaberries, Peaches, Nectarines, Apples and Pears. It's no wonder why we've been chosen as CT Magazine's Best Pick-Your-Own Farm in Connecticut and one of the Top 10 Apple Picking Spots in the U.S.!

Since 1741, our family has been stewards of the land. Nine generations later, we still are committed to preserving our farmland for the generations that follow. Our Eco-certified apples and peaches are born and raised right here on our farm. Whether you pick your own in the orchards or buy them in the Apple Barrel Farm Market, you're getting apples and peaches that are grown in ways that respect and preserve the ecology of our orchard.

Before you head out to the orchard, we recommend calling our 24-hour PYO hotline at 860-349-6015 for daily picking conditions and updates.

We look forward to hosting you, your family, and friends for a day of wholesome fun during the Lyman Orchards 2025 Pick-Your-Own Season! See you at the farm!

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harvest Seasons

Honeyberries

Availability:Early June - Late June
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Strawberries

Availability:Early June - Early July
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Raspberries

Availability:Late June - Late July
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Blueberries

Availability:Early July - Mid August
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Jostaberries

Availability:Early July - Mid July
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Peaches/Nectarines

Availability:Mid July - Late September
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Sunflower Maze

Availability:Late July - Late August
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Pears

Availability:Mid August - Late September
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Asian Pears

Availability:Late August - Late September
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Apples

Availability:Early August - Mid November
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Corn Maze

Availability:Early September - Late October
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Pumpkins

Availability:Late September - Late October
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🌻🍎🍑🍐Pick Your Own and Sunflower Maze for Wednesday, August 20th:
Picking supplies are excellent.
🌻Visit the Sunflower Maze from 9AM-4:30PM!🌻

PYO Peaches, Nectarines, Apples, and Pears are open from 8AM-4:30PM. The Peaches and Nectarines are both yellow fleshed and white fleshed and freestone. The Apple varieties are Gingergold, Ruby Red, Empress, and Sunrise, and the Pear varieties are Gree
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🌻🍎🍑🍐Pick Your Own and Sunflower Maze for Wednesday, August 20th:
Picking supplies are excellent.
🌻Visit the Sunflower Maze from 9AM-4:30PM!🌻PYO Peaches, Nectarines, Apples, and Pears are open from 8AM-4:30PM.   The Peaches and Nectarines are both yellow fleshed and white fleshed and freestone.  The Apple varieties are Gingergold, Ruby Red, Empress, and Sunrise, and the Pear varieties are Green and Red Bartlett.Sunflower Maze open 9AM-4:30PM.  Theme is Sesame Street, and the design features Elmo. This is the last week for the Sunflower Maze so don’t delay.  Ticket price is:
$11 for ages 13 and older
$6 for ages 4-12
Free for ages 3 and under
$1 of every ticket sold is donated to Connecticut Children’s Medical Center
Cut Sunflowers are $5 each.Peach, Nectarines, Apple and Pear Price:
$16 per ½ peck bag
$26 per peck bag
$47 per ½ bushel bagPrice includes the cost of the container.  We provide containers, customers are not allowed to bring their own containers.Picking location for the Apples and Pears is the top of the first hill in the Orchard where the big pine tree is.  This is the same location for the Sunflower Maze.  The Peaches and Nectarines are at the top of the 2nd hill in the Orchard and right on Powder Hill Rd.  Follow the signs.With PYO or Maze purchase customers receive a coupon for 50% off a small soft serve ice cream cone at the AB Creamery.  The offer is good on the same day of picking.  Limit 4 per receipt.Be sure to visit the Apple Barrel after picking for great food and a unique shopping experience.

🌻🍎🍑🍐Pick Your Own and Sunflower Maze for Tuesday, August 19th:
Picking supplies are excellent.
🌻Visit the Sunflower Maze from 9AM-4:30PM!🌻

PYO Peaches, Nectarines, Apples, and Pears are open from 8AM-4:30PM. The Peaches and Nectarines are both yellow fleshed and white fleshed and freestone. The Apple varieties are Gingergold, Ruby Red, Empress, and Sunrise, and the Pear varieties are Green
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🌻🍎🍑🍐Pick Your Own and Sunflower Maze for Tuesday, August 19th:
Picking supplies are excellent.
🌻Visit the Sunflower Maze from 9AM-4:30PM!🌻PYO Peaches, Nectarines, Apples, and Pears are open from 8AM-4:30PM.   The Peaches and Nectarines are both yellow fleshed and white fleshed and freestone.  The Apple varieties are Gingergold, Ruby Red, Empress, and Sunrise, and the Pear varieties are Green and Red Bartlett.Sunflower Maze open 9AM-4:30PM.  Theme is Sesame Street, and the design features Elmo. This is the last week for the Sunflower Maze so don’t delay.  Ticket price is:
$11 for ages 13 and older
$6 for ages 4-12
Free for ages 3 and under
$1 of every ticket sold is donated to Connecticut Children’s Medical Center
Cut Sunflowers are $5 each.Peach, Nectarines, Apple and Pear Price:
$16 per ½ peck bag
$26 per peck bag
$47 per ½ bushel bagPrice includes the cost of the container.  We provide containers, customers are not allowed to bring their own containers.Picking location for the Apples and Pears is the top of the first hill in the Orchard where the big pine tree is.  This is the same location for the Sunflower Maze.  The Peaches and Nectarines are at the top of the 2nd hill in the Orchard and right on Powder Hill Rd.  Follow the signs.With PYO or Maze purchase customers receive a coupon for 50% off a small soft serve ice cream cone at the AB Creamery.  The offer is good on the same day of picking.  Limit 4 per receipt.Be sure to visit the Apple Barrel after picking for great food and a unique shopping experience.

🌻We are entering the final week of the 2025 Sunflower Maze! Don't delay!🌻 ... See MoreSee Less

🌻We are entering the final week of the 2025 Sunflower Maze! Dont delay!🌻

🌻🍎🍑🍐Pick Your Own and Sunflower Maze for Monday, August 18th:
Picking supplies are excellent.
🌻Visit the Sunflower Maze from 9AM-4:30PM!🌻

PYO Peaches, Nectarines, Apples, and Pears are open from 8AM-4:30PM. The Peaches and Nectarines are both yellow fleshed and white fleshed and freestone. The Apple varieties are Gingergold, Ruby Red, Empress, and Sunrise, and the Pear variety is Clapp’s Fa
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🌻🍎🍑🍐Pick Your Own and Sunflower Maze for Monday, August 18th:
Picking supplies are excellent.
🌻Visit the Sunflower Maze from 9AM-4:30PM!🌻PYO Peaches, Nectarines, Apples, and Pears are open from 8AM-4:30PM.   The Peaches and Nectarines are both yellow fleshed and white fleshed and freestone.  The Apple varieties are Gingergold, Ruby Red, Empress, and Sunrise, and the Pear variety is Clapp’s Favorite.Sunflower Maze open 9AM-4:30PM.  Theme is Sesame Street, and the design features Elmo. Ticket price is:
$11 for ages 13 and older
$6 for ages 4-12
Free for ages 3 and under
$1 of every ticket sold is donated to Connecticut Children’s Medical Center
Cut Sunflowers are $5 each.Peach, Nectarines, Apple and Pear Price:
$16 per ½ peck bag
$26 per peck bag
$47 per ½ bushel bagPrice includes the cost of the container.  We provide containers, customers are not allowed to bring their own containers.Picking location for the Apples and Pears is the top of the first hill in the Orchard where the big pine tree is.  This is the same location for the Sunflower Maze.  The Peaches and Nectarines are at the top of the 2nd hill in the Orchard and right on Powder Hill Rd.  Follow the signs.With PYO or Maze purchase customers receive a coupon for 50% off a small soft serve ice cream cone at the AB Creamery.  The offer is good on the same day of picking.  Limit 4 per receipt.Be sure to visit the Apple Barrel after picking for great food and a unique shopping experience.

🌻🍎🍑🍐Pick Your Own and Sunflower Maze for Sunday, August 17th:
Picking supplies are excellent for everything but the Raspberries--their supply is good to start. There is a limited supply of Squash Flowers.
🌻Visit the Sunflower Maze from 9AM-4:30PM!🌻

PYO Peaches, Nectarines, Apples, Pears, Squash Flowers, Squash, and Raspberries are open from 8AM-4:30PM. The Peaches and Nectarines are both
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🌻🍎🍑🍐Pick Your Own and Sunflower Maze for Sunday, August 17th:
Picking supplies are excellent for everything but the Raspberries--their supply is good to start.  There is a limited supply of Squash Flowers.
🌻Visit the Sunflower Maze from 9AM-4:30PM!🌻PYO Peaches, Nectarines, Apples, Pears, Squash Flowers, Squash, and Raspberries are open from 8AM-4:30PM.   The Peaches and Nectarines are both yellow fleshed and white fleshed, and freestone.  The Apple varieties are Gingergold, Ruby Red, Empress, and Sunrise, and the Pear variety is Clapp’s Favorite.  PYO Raspberries are while supplies last.Sunflower Maze open 9AM-4:30PM.  Theme is Sesame Street, and the design features Elmo. Ticket price is:
$11 for ages 13 and older
$6 for ages 4-12
Free for ages 3 and under
$1 of every ticket sold is donated to Connecticut Children’s Medical CenterCut Sunflowers are $5 each.Peach, Nectarines, Apple and Pear Price:
$16 per ½ peck bag
$26 per peck bag
$47 per ½ bushel bagRaspberry Price:
$8 per pint container
$14 per quart container
Squash Flower Price:
$11 per quart container
$32 per 4-quart container
Summer Squash $1 each.Price includes the cost of the container.  We provide containers, customers are not allowed to bring their own containers.Picking location for the Apples and Pears is the top of the first hill in the Orchard where the big pine tree is.  This is the same location for the Sunflower Maze.  The Peaches, Nectarines, Squash Flowers, Squash, and Raspberries are at the top of the 2nd hill in the Orchard: go right on Powder Hill Rd for the Peaches and Nectarines and go left for the Squash Flowers, Squash, and Raspberries.  Follow the signs.With PYO or Maze purchase customers receive a coupon for 50% off a small soft serve ice cream cone at the AB Creamery.  The offer is good on the same day of picking.  Limit 4 per receipt.Be sure to visit the Apple Barrel after picking for great food and a unique shopping experience.

🌻🍎🍑🍐Pick Your Own and Sunflower Maze for Saturday, August 16th:
Picking supplies are excellent.
🌻Visit the Sunflower Maze from 9AM-4:30PM!🌻

PYO Peaches, Nectarines, Apples, and Pears are open from 8AM-4:30PM. The Peaches and Nectarines are both yellow fleshed and white fleshed and freestone. The Apple varieties are Gingergold, Ruby Red, Empress, and Sunrise, and the Pear variety is Clapp’
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🌻🍎🍑🍐Pick Your Own and Sunflower Maze for Saturday, August 16th:
Picking supplies are excellent.
🌻Visit the Sunflower Maze from 9AM-4:30PM!🌻PYO Peaches, Nectarines, Apples, and Pears are open from 8AM-4:30PM.   The Peaches and Nectarines are both yellow fleshed and white fleshed and freestone.  The Apple varieties are Gingergold, Ruby Red, Empress, and Sunrise, and the Pear variety is Clapp’s Favorite.Sunflower Maze open 9AM-4:30PM.  Theme is Sesame Street, and the design features Elmo.Ticket price is:
$11 for ages 13 and older
$6 for ages 4-12
Free for ages 3 and under
$1 of every ticket sold is donated to Connecticut Children’s Medical CenterCut Sunflowers are $5 each.Peach, Nectarines, Apple and Pear Price:
$16 per ½ peck bag
$26 per peck bag
$47 per ½ bushel bagPrice includes the cost of the container.  We provide containers, customers are not allowed to bring their own containers.Picking location for the Apples and Pears is the top of the first hill in the Orchard where the big pine tree is.  This is the same location for the Sunflower Maze.  The Peaches and Nectarines are at the top of the 2nd hill in the Orchard and right on Powder Hill Rd.  Follow the signs.With PYO or Maze purchase customers receive a coupon for 50% off a small soft serve ice cream cone at the AB Creamery.  The offer is good on the same day of picking.  Limit 4 per receipt.Be sure to visit the Apple Barrel after picking for great food and a unique shopping experience.
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It's simple to pick your own at Lyman Orchards.

Before coming to pick, always call our 24-hour hotline for up-to-the-minute crop and field conditions, varieties, and current market prices. We update the message as often as necessary (especially in rainy or overcast weather) in order to help you make the best arrangements for your picking trip.

Picking areas are easy to find and clearly marked. Our Pick-Your-Own staff members are very knowledgeable about the fruits you'll be picking and containers for picking and recipe sheets are available at every Pick-Your-Own station.

Earth Friendly

We grow Eco Apples and Eco Peaches by combining old fashioned agricultural methods with leading edge technologies, and our progressive growing techniques help make us leaders in ecological orchard care. We minimize the use of sprays and other environmentally disruptive practices by encouraging and relying on natural occurring controls such as ladybugs and other predators.

Pick Your Own Group Outings

Pick Your Own Group Outings are the perfect outdoor activity for schools, camps, employees, organizations, or team building!  For group reservations of 20 or more, please click the link below to inquire. Payment is required in advance. Reservations must be made 48 hours in advance. 

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New to 2025!
Add On An Orchard Tour

Lyman Orchards has partnered with Farm to X to enhance your next trip to Lyman Orchards Pick Your Own! Great for schools & homeschool groups to enhance their visit with a guided tour led by trained educators, along with curriculum aligned Pre and Post visit lessons that are tied directly into the farm experience. 

Orchard Tour Includes: Pick Your Own, Guided Educational Tour at Lyman Orchards & Curriculum Aligned Pre & Post Field Trip Learning Materials

Learn More About The Orchard Tours

Tips for Picking at Lyman Orchards

In order for you to enjoy picking at Lyman's, we ask that you and all members of your group observe the following information:
  • Park safely off the road, in our clearly marked "Picking" parking areas
  • For everyone's safety, do not throw fruit, and do not run through the orchards and picking fields.
  • Drive slowly and carefully through the orchards, watching for children, adults, and animals that may cross the roads.
  • Do not shake or climb the trees.
  • Walk carefully through the orchards. To many animals the Orchard is home. Watch for their burrow holes. For this reason, pets (with the exception of guide dogs) are prohibited from entering the picking areas.
  • All "pickings" must be paid for at each designated Picking Booth.
  • Pick only what you want. Do not pick fruits and discard them on the ground. When picking, handle produce carefully. Treat the plants and trees with respect.
  • Pick only in designated areas. Each day we check the fruits for ripeness and suitability for picking. Picking in undesignated areas will affect the quality and shelf life of your fruit.
  • Use only containers provided by our staff, no outside containers are allowed.
  • Children under age 14 must be accompanied by an adult.
  • Most importantly...Have fun!

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