If you're wondering what makes a pear an Asian Pear, you've come to the right place! Lyman Orchards pares it all down to explain these noble and exotic pear varieties. […]
Pick Your Own Asian Pears are expected to open in late August 2026. Be on the look out for an 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.
Our Pick Your Own Asian Pear 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 pear orchards in Connecticut. It's no wonder why Lyman Orchards was voted Connecticut's Best Pick Your Own Farm!
Prized highly for its exotic apple-like appearance and pear-like taste, the Asian Pear is a highly nutritious fruit that has delivered time-honored health benefits to people not just in Asia but also throughout the world. Also known as the apple pear, the Asian pear is customarily given as a pricey and precious gift throughout Asia. Because it is such a luxurious fruit, it is good enough to eat on its own immediately after picking. Asian Pear picking is a great family friendly activity!
If you're looking for a fun way to spend a day in Connecticut, a visit to Lyman Orchards PYO Asian Pear 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 Pear season lasts for 6 weeks (mid August-late September) and traditionally overlaps the Peach season (mid July-Late September) and the Apple Season (mid August - mid November).
For the best PYO Asian pears experience, be sure to check our Facebook Page for daily updates, and read our pick your own tips
$16.00 for a ½ peck bag
$26.00 for a peck bag
$47.00 for a ½ bushel bag
Lyman Orchards has 1,400 Asian pear trees spread over 2.5 acres. We grow multiple varieties of Asian pears, including Shinseiki, Hosui, 20th Century, and Niitaka pears. Read more about our Asian Pear varieties here.
Pear picking is a great family friendly activity!
Below are some of the health benefits pears provide.
There are so many tasty ways to include these nutritious fruits into your breakfast, lunch, dinner or dessert!
Spend a morning or afternoon Asian pear picking at Connecticut’s Sweet Spot®, Lyman Orchards in Middlefield, CT
While pear 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!
If you're wondering what makes a pear an Asian Pear, you've come to the right place! Lyman Orchards pares it all down to explain these noble and exotic pear varieties. […]
Print Recipe 2 asian pears diced 1 cucumber diced ½ cup toasted almond slivers 2 cups arugula 1 pint grape tomatoes Dressing 2 tbsp sesame oil 4 tbsp grapeseed oil […]
32 Reeds Gap Rd
Middlefield, CT 06455
860-349-6000
700 Main Street
Middlefield, CT 06455
860-349-6031
70 Lyman Road
Middlefield, CT 06455
860-349-6033
105 South Street
Middlefield, CT 06455
860-349-6015
🍎 🎃 Pick your Own update for Saturday, October 3rd:
We’re picking Apples, Pumpkins, Raspberries, Squash Flowers, and Summer Squash from 9AM-4:30PM. The Apple and Pumpkin supplies are excellent. The Raspberries and Squash Flowers are while supplies last; picking is good to start. The Apple varieties are Honeycrisp, Macoun, McIntosh, Gala, Cortland, Empire, Jonagold, Jonamac, Spencer, Crispin, and Golden Delicious. The Pumpkins are carving and sugar.
The Corn Maze is open from 10AM-5:30 PM. The theme of this year’s Maze is 250 Years of the USA. 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 the American Cancer Society, and $.50 of every ticket sold is donated to the Connecticut Cancer Foundation.
PYO Apple Price:
$16 per ½ Peck bag
$26 per Peck bag
$47 per ½ Bushel bag
PYO Pumpkin Price:
$8 for small
$11 for medium
$14 for large
$17 for jumbo
PYO Raspberry Price:
$8 per pint container
$14 per quart container
PYO Squash Flower Price:
$11 per quart container
$32 per 4-quart container
Price includes the cost of the container. We provide containers, customers are not allowed to bring their own containers.
The Summer Squash is $1 each.
We are picking in three areas today—follow the signs to the PYO locations.
Be sure to visit the Apple Barrel Farm Market after picking and navigating the Maze.
Horse Drawn Wagon rides, Trackless Train rides, and Circle K Petting Farm on the grounds of the Apple Barrel from 10AM-4PM. ... See MoreSee Less
👻 OPENING NIGHT HAS ARRIVED!! The Orchard Trials Haunted House STARTS NOW at Lyman Orchards! Connecticut’s ORIGINAL interactive haunted attraction (Formerly Evidenceof Evil) runs Fridays-Sundays, 7pm-10pm, through October!
Get tickets by visiting lymanorchards.com/event/the-orchard-trials-2026/ ... See MoreSee Less
🎃💗 Pick pumpkins. Make a difference!
October is here, and so is PICK FOR PINK! When you pick your own pumpkins at Lyman Orchards on select October weekends & holidays, we’ll donate 2.85¢ for every pound picked to the Middlesex Health Comprehensive Breast Center!
Make your fall tradition count! Learn more and help us support breast health care in our community by visiting lymanorchards.com/pick-for-pink-2026/ ... See MoreSee Less
🍂🍎Fall in CT is certainly a magical time of year and we are excited that October has arrived! Take a look at this month’s events!🍂🍎
Start planning your fall adventures by visiting lymanorchards.com/events/ ... See MoreSee Less
🍎 🎃 Pick your Own update for Friday, October 2nd:
We’re picking Apples, Pumpkins, Raspberries, Squash Flowers, and Summer Squash from 9AM-4:30PM. The Apple varieties are Honeycrisp, Macoun, McIntosh, Gala, Cortland, Empire, Fuji, Jonamac, and Spencer. The Pumpkins are carving and sugar. For the Raspberries, Squash Flowers, and Summer Squash check in and pay at the first Apple booth, and then you will drive to the field.
The Corn Maze is open from 1-4:30 PM. Please note the earlier closing time today. The theme of this year’s Maze is 250 Years of the USA. 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 the American Cancer Society, and $.50 of every ticket sold is donated to the Connecticut Cancer Foundation.
PYO Apple Price:
$16 per ½ Peck bag
$26 per Peck bag
$47 per ½ Bushel bag
PYO Pumpkin Price:
$8 for small
$11 for medium
$14 for large
$17 for jumbo
PYO Raspberry Price:
$8 per pint container
$14 per quart container
PYO Squash Flower Price:
$11 per quart container
$32 per 4-quart container
Price includes the cost of the container. We provide containers, customers are not allowed to bring their own containers.
Bonus Today: Summer Squash is free when you purchase Squash Flowers.
We are picking in two areas today—follow the signs to 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. ... See MoreSee Less
The 10th Annual Putt Fore Pink Breast Cancer Awareness Golf Tournament is happening on Monday, October 5th from 4pm-9pm!🩷
TIME: 4:00pm Shotgun Start - Dinner Included
PRACTICE RANGE: Complimentary. You may warm up to one hour before and balls will be provided.
FORMAT: 9 Hole Non-Competitive Scramble
PLACE: Lyman Orchards Golf Club (Jones/Player Courses) - 70 Lyman Road, Middlefield, CT
COST: $90 includes donation, appetizers, dinner, dessert, open bar, closing door prize and giveaways
RAFFLE: Benefits Middlesex Health Breast Cancer - Bring Cash
Men Welcome To Participate! Learn more and sign up by visiting lymanorchards.com/event/putt-fore-pink-2026/ ... See MoreSee Less