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Pick Your Own Apple Orchards

Pick Your Own Apples will open in August 2026! Stay tuned for opening date!

Please be sure to call our Pick-Your-Own Hotline at 860-349-6015 for the latest picking conditions and updates, or check out our Facebook page for daily updates. Please note that since we had an early Spring this year, we are expecting our apple season to end around late October. Picking will also be more in the back of the rows, there will be more walking to find apples. 

Our Pick Your Own Apple trees are nestled on 200 acres of  Pick Your Own fruit orchards and fields overlooking the scenic Connecticut River Valley. We have one of the largest apple orchards in Connecticut. It's no wonder why Lyman Orchards was voted Connecticut's Best Pick Your Own Farm and the Nation's Best Apple Orchard for 2025!

Pick Your Own Apples

If you're looking for a fun way to spend a day in Connecticut, a visit to Lyman Orchards PYO Apple Orchards is the perfect destination for a wholesome, fun, family-friendly getaway! And because we grow so many varieties of fruits, it's worth the trip! The Apple season lasts for 12 weeks (mid August-mid November) and traditionally overlaps the Peach season (mid July-Late September) and the Pear Season (mid August - late September).

For the best PYO apples experience, be sure to check our Facebook Page for daily updates, and read our pick your own tips

Pick Your Own Apples Pricing for 2026:

$16.00 for a ½ peck bag

$26.00 for a peck bag

$47.00 for a ½ bushel bag


Apple Varieties

Lyman Orchards has 30,000 apple trees spread over 100 sprawling acres. We grow 30 varieties of apples. Some of our early season apples include Ginger Gold, Early Mac, Ruby Red (Free-Red), Paula Red, Empress, and Sunrise. Other varieties include, Gala, Jonamac, McIntosh, Cortland, Honey Crisp, Macoun, Spencer, Liberty, Fuji, Jonagold, Empire, Red Delicious, Golden Delicious, Ida Red, Crispin, Cameo, Rome, Braeburn, Granny Smith, Pink Lady, and Ever Crisp.

Like our peaches, our apples are Eco-certified, grown using agricultural methods that preserve and protect our orchards’ ecology. Click here to learn more about eco-certified. 

Apple picking is a great family friendly activity!

Apples are Nutrient-Rich

Does eating an apple every day really keep the doctor away? Below are some of the health benefits apples offer.

  • Rich in insoluble and soluble fiber
  • Good Source of Vitamin C
  • Packed with Phytochemicals (quercetin, catechin, chlorogenic acid, anthocyanin)

There are so many tasty ways to include these nutritious fruits into your breakfast, lunch, dinner or dessert!

Spend a morning or afternoon apple picking at Connecticut’s Sweet Spot®, Lyman Orchards in Middlefield, CT

View Our Apple Varieties  Availability Chart

While apple picking season is generally considered to be in the fall, each variety essentially has its own little “mini-season.” So keep checking the Pick Your Own hotline 860-349-6015 for updated “what’s picking” news and don’t miss out on trying each variety – you may just discover some new favorites!

Season

Early August - Mid November

Storing

Apples stay crisp and fresh for weeks if kept cold and moist. For best results, store them in a vegetable crisper or plastic bag in your refrigerator. Kept at room temperature, apples ripen 10 times faster than when kept in cold storage. Before storing, remove any apples that are bruised and use them immediately. Do not store apples near strong odors, as the odors may affect the taste of the apples. To avoid bruising, handle your apples very carefully...as if they were eggs!

Freezing

Core, peel and slice apples. Dip slices into lemon juice to prevent browning, and pack into freezer-proof containers. Applesauce also freezes well.

Tips

Apples stay crisp and fresh for weeks if kept cold and moist. For best results, store them in a vegetable crisper or plastic bag in your refrigerator. Kept at room temperature, apples ripen 10 times faster than when kept in cold storage. Before storing, remove any apples that are bruised and use them immediately. Do not store apples near strong odors, as the odors may affect the taste of the apples. To avoid bruising, handle your apples very carefully...as if they were eggs!

Follow our Facebook for up to date picking conditions!

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11 hours ago

Mark your calendars! 🌽🇺🇸
Join us on Saturday, September 5 for the Opening Ceremony of the 2026 Corn Maze at Lyman Orchards, "Celebrating 250 Years of America"!
Be among the first to experience this one-of-a-kind maze!
Stay tuned for event details...we can't wait to celebrate with you!
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Mark your calendars! 🌽🇺🇸
Join us on Saturday, September 5 for the Opening Ceremony of the 2026 Corn Maze at Lyman Orchards, Celebrating 250 Years of America!
Be among the first to experience this one-of-a-kind maze!
Stay tuned for event details...we cant wait to celebrate with you!
16 hours ago

🍑 🫐Pick your Own update for Monday, July 27th:
We’re picking Blueberries, Regular Peaches, and Donut Peaches from 8AM-4:30PM. The supplies are excellent. The Regular Peaches are yellow fleshed and clingstone, and the Donut Peaches are both yellow and white fleshed. PYO Raspberries are not available today.
The Winnie the Pooh Sunflower Maze is open from 9AM-4:30PM. Admission Price for the Maze is $12 for ages 13 and older, $7 for ages 4-12, and free for ages 3 and under. $1 of every ticket sold is donated to Connecticut Children’s and their cancer and blood disorder treatment center.
PYO Blueberry Price:
$7 per pint container
$11 per quart container
$34 per 4-quart container
$62 per tray container

PYO Regular and Donut Peach Price:
$16 per ½ Peck bag
$26 per Peck bag
$47 per ½ Bushel bag
In addition, $5 per quart container for Donut Peaches

Price includes the cost of the container. We provide containers, customers are not allowed to bring their own containers.

Customers may bring their used Lyman 4-quart and used Lyman tray containers on return visits. If they bring their used Lyman 4-quart container they receive a credit of $.50 on their purchase, and if they bring back their used Lyman tray container they receive a credit of $.75 on their purchase. The containers must be Lyman containers for them to receive credit.

We are picking in two areas today—follow the signs to each of the PYO locations.

Be sure to visit the Apple Barrel Farm Market after picking and navigating the Maze.

With PYO 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.
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🍑 🫐Pick your Own update for Monday, July 27th:
We’re picking Blueberries, Regular Peaches, and Donut Peaches from 8AM-4:30PM.  The supplies are excellent.  The Regular Peaches are yellow fleshed and clingstone, and the Donut Peaches are both yellow and white fleshed.  PYO Raspberries are not available today.
The Winnie the Pooh Sunflower Maze is open from 9AM-4:30PM.  Admission Price for the Maze is $12 for ages 13 and older, $7 for ages 4-12, and free for ages 3 and under.  $1 of every ticket sold is donated to Connecticut Children’s and their cancer and blood disorder treatment center.
PYO Blueberry Price:
$7 per pint container
$11 per quart container
$34 per 4-quart container
$62 per tray container
PYO Regular and Donut Peach Price:
$16 per ½ Peck bag
$26 per Peck bag
$47 per ½ Bushel bag
In addition, $5 per quart container for Donut Peaches
Price includes the cost of the container.  We provide containers, customers are not allowed to bring their own containers.
Customers may bring their used Lyman 4-quart and used Lyman tray containers on return visits.  If they bring their used Lyman 4-quart container they receive a credit of $.50 on their purchase, and if they bring back their used Lyman tray container they receive a credit of $.75 on their purchase.  The containers must be Lyman containers for them to receive credit.
We are picking in two areas today—follow the signs to each of the PYO locations.
Be sure to visit the Apple Barrel Farm Market after picking and navigating the Maze.
With PYO 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.

🍑 🫐Pick your Own update for Sunday, July 26th:
We’re picking Blueberries and Peaches from 8AM-4:30PM. The Blueberry and Peach supplies are excellent. The Peaches are yellow fleshed and clingstone. Plus there’s a limited supply of white fleshed peaches. PYO Raspberries are not available today.
The Winnie the Pooh Sunflower Maze is open from 9AM-4:30PM. This is opening weekend. Admission Price for the Maze is $12 for ages 13 and older, $7 for ages 4-12, and free for ages 3 and under. $1 of every ticket sold is donated to Connecticut Children’s and their cancer and blood disorder treatment center.

PYO Blueberry Price:
$7 per pint container
$11 per quart container
$34 per 4-quart container
$62 per tray container

PYO Peach Price:
$16 per ½ Peck bag
$26 per Peck bag
$47 per ½ Bushel bag

Price includes the cost of the container. We provide containers, customers are not allowed to bring their own containers.

Customers may bring their used Lyman 4-quart and used Lyman tray containers on return visits. If they bring their used Lyman 4-quart container they receive a credit of $.50 on their purchase, and if they bring back their used Lyman tray container they receive a credit of $.75 on their purchase. The containers must be Lyman containers for them to receive credit.

We are picking in two areas today—follow the signs to each of the PYO locations.

Be sure to visit the Apple Barrel Farm Market after picking and navigating the Maze.
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🍑 🫐Pick your Own update for Sunday, July 26th:
We’re picking Blueberries and Peaches from 8AM-4:30PM.  The Blueberry and Peach supplies are excellent.  The Peaches are yellow fleshed and clingstone.  Plus there’s a limited supply of white fleshed peaches.  PYO Raspberries are not available today.
The Winnie the Pooh Sunflower Maze is open from 9AM-4:30PM.  This is opening weekend.  Admission Price for the Maze is $12 for ages 13 and older, $7 for ages 4-12, and free for ages 3 and under.  $1 of every ticket sold is donated to Connecticut Children’s and their cancer and blood disorder treatment center.PYO Blueberry Price:
$7 per pint container
$11 per quart container
$34 per 4-quart container
$62 per tray container
PYO Peach Price:
$16 per ½ Peck bag
$26 per Peck bag
$47 per ½ Bushel bag
Price includes the cost of the container.  We provide containers, customers are not allowed to bring their own containers.
Customers may bring their used Lyman 4-quart and used Lyman tray containers on return visits.  If they bring their used Lyman 4-quart container they receive a credit of $.50 on their purchase, and if they bring back their used Lyman tray container they receive a credit of $.75 on their purchase.  The containers must be Lyman containers for them to receive credit.
We are picking in two areas today—follow the signs to each of the PYO locations.
Be sure to visit the Apple Barrel Farm Market after picking and navigating the Maze.

🍑 🫐Pick your Own update for Saturday, July 25th:
We’re picking Blueberries and Peaches from 8AM-4:30PM. The Blueberry and Peach supplies are excellent. The Peaches are yellow fleshed and clingstone. PYO Raspberries are not available today.
The Winnie the Pooh Sunflower Maze is open from 9AM-4:30PM. This is opening day. Admission Price for the Maze is $12 for ages 13 and older, $7 for ages 4-12, and free for ages 3 and under. $1 of every ticket sold is donated to Connecticut Children’s and their cancer and blood disorder treatment center.
PYO Blueberry Price:
$7 per pint container
$11 per quart container
$34 per 4-quart container
$62 per tray container

PYO Peach Price:
$16 per ½ Peck bag
$26 per Peck bag
$47 per ½ Bushel bag

Price includes the cost of the container. We provide containers, customers are not allowed to bring their own containers.

Customers may bring their used Lyman 4-quart and used Lyman tray containers on return visits. If they bring their used Lyman 4-quart container they receive a credit of $.50 on their purchase, and if they bring back their used Lyman tray container they receive a credit of $.75 on their purchase. The containers must be Lyman containers for them to receive credit.

We are picking in two areas today—follow the signs to each of the PYO locations.

Be sure to visit the Apple Barrel Farm Market after picking and navigating the Maze.
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🍑 🫐Pick your Own update for Saturday, July 25th:
We’re picking Blueberries and Peaches from 8AM-4:30PM.  The Blueberry and Peach supplies are excellent.  The Peaches are yellow fleshed and clingstone.  PYO Raspberries are not available today.
The Winnie the Pooh Sunflower Maze is open from 9AM-4:30PM.  This is opening day.  Admission Price for the Maze is $12 for ages 13 and older, $7 for ages 4-12, and free for ages 3 and under.  $1 of every ticket sold is donated to Connecticut Children’s and their cancer and blood disorder treatment center.
PYO Blueberry Price:
$7 per pint container
$11 per quart container
$34 per 4-quart container
$62 per tray container
PYO Peach Price:
$16 per ½ Peck bag
$26 per Peck bag
$47 per ½ Bushel bag
Price includes the cost of the container.  We provide containers, customers are not allowed to bring their own containers.
Customers may bring their used Lyman 4-quart and used Lyman tray containers on return visits.  If they bring their used Lyman 4-quart container they receive a credit of $.50 on their purchase, and if they bring back their used Lyman tray container they receive a credit of $.75 on their purchase.  The containers must be Lyman containers for them to receive credit.
We are picking in two areas today—follow the signs to each of the PYO locations.
Be sure to visit the Apple Barrel Farm Market after picking and navigating the Maze.
3 days ago

Today’s the day!🥳🌻

Join us for our ribbon-cutting ceremony of the Sunflowr Maze at 9 AM, where Winnie-the-Pooh will be in attendance! Then stop by the Apple Barrel Farm Market to meet Pooh for photos throughout the day until 2 PM with a sweet treat. 🍯

Our Sunflower Maze is open today through August 30, and $1 from every ticket sold benefits Connecticut Children’s Foundation. 💛
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Today’s the day!🥳🌻Join us for our ribbon-cutting ceremony of the Sunflowr Maze at 9 AM, where Winnie-the-Pooh will be in attendance! Then stop by the Apple Barrel Farm Market to meet Pooh for photos throughout the day until 2 PM with a sweet treat. 🍯Our Sunflower Maze is open today through August 30, and $1 from every ticket sold benefits Connecticut Children’s Foundation. 💛

🌻 Tomorrow’s the day! Join us at 9 AM for the ribbon cutting ceremony for the 2026 Lyman Orchard Sunflower Maze! Meet Winnie-the-Pooh! 🌻
Visit lymanorchards.com/event/sunflower-maze-opening-day-2026/ for more info!
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🌻 Tomorrow’s the day! Join us at 9 AM for the ribbon cutting ceremony for the 2026 Lyman Orchard Sunflower Maze! Meet Winnie-the-Pooh! 🌻
Visit https://lymanorchards.com/event/sunflower-maze-opening-day-2026/ for more info!
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