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 2025. 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
Phone: 860-349-6000
700 Main Street
Middlefield, CT 06455
Phone: 860-349-6031
70 Lyman Road
Middlefield, CT 06455
Phone: 860-349-6033
105 South Street
Middlefield, CT 06455
Phone: 860-349-6015
💚 Help Support Jamaica’s Recovery After Hurricane Melissa 🙏
Now through December 31st, Lyman Orchards is raising funds to help families in Jamaica rebuild after Hurricane Melissa, a devastating Category 5 storm that struck on October 28, 2025. 💔
This cause is especially close to our hearts — every year, we’re honored to work alongside an incredible team of Jamaican guest workers who are essential to our harvest. Many have been part of the Lyman family for years, and now their communities need our help more than ever. 🌎❤️
Here’s how you can make a difference:
🧾 Round Up at the Register – When you shop at the Apple Barrel Farm Market, round up your purchase or donate any amount.
💻 Donate Online – Give directly to The Salvation Army’s Hurricane Melissa Jamaica Relief Fund.
👉 Learn more and donate: lymanorchards.com/help-support-jamaicas-recovery-after-hurricane-melissa ... See MoreSee Less
🍎🍏Pick Your Own Update for Friday, November 7th at Lyman Orchards, proudly voted the #1 Apple Orchard in the Nation by USAToday!
Picking supplies are excellent. The best apple supplies are toward the middle and the ends of the rows and there is quite a bit of walking involved.
PYO Apples are open today from 9AM-3:30PM. The Apple varieties are Macoun, Empire, Red Delicious, Golden Delicious, Jonagold, Crispin, Ida Red, Fuji, Rome, Cameo, Braeburn, and Granny Smith.
The Corn Maze season is over. Thank you to all who attended this year’s Maze. We hope you enjoyed the CT Pizza theme.
PYO Apple 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.
Follow the signs to the picking location.
Be sure to visit the Apple Barrel after picking for great food and a unique shopping experience. ... See MoreSee Less
🎄✨ Host a Holiday Party to Remember at Lyman Orchards! 🍽️🥂
Book your holiday party by November 10th, 2025 and get 50% OFF venue rental fees for events held Sunday–Thursday in November & December! 🎁
From cozy gatherings to lively celebrations, we’ve got the perfect spot:
🏠 The Lyman Homestead – historic charm for 25–65 guests
🍷 1741 Pub & Grill Buyout – stunning views for 65–85 guests
🔥 The Lower Grill Room – cozy & casual for 25–50 guests
Let’s make your holiday celebration unforgettable! ❤️
👉 Learn more: lymanorchards.com/host-a-holiday-party-to-remember-at-lyman-orchards ... See MoreSee Less
🍎🍏Pick Your Own Update for Thursday, November 6th at Lyman Orchards, proudly voted the #1 Apple Orchard in the Nation by USAToday!
Picking supplies are excellent. The best apple supplies are toward the middle and the ends of the rows and there is quite a bit of walking involved.
PYO Apples are open today from 9AM-3:30PM. The Apple varieties are Macoun, Empire, Red Delicious, Golden Delicious, Jonagold, Crispin, Ida Red, Fuji, Rome, Cameo, Braeburn, and Granny Smith.
The Corn Maze season is over. Thank you to all who attended this year’s Maze. We hope you enjoyed the CT Pizza theme.
PYO Apple 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.
Follow the signs to the picking location.
Be sure to visit the Apple Barrel after picking for great food and a unique shopping experience. ... See MoreSee Less
🎄Win a FREE Fresh-Cut Christmas Tree! 🎄
🖍️Lyman Orchards is proud to host the 2025 Connecticut Christmas Tree Coloring Contest in partnership with the Connecticut Christmas Tree Growers Association , Inc.
🎅✨🗓️ Now through November 14th at the Apple Barrel Farm Market!
👧🧒 Open to Connecticut residents (Grades K–4) — with 10 statewide winners!
🎨 Coloring pages & crayons are available right at the Apple Barrel.
Winning entries will be featured on the CCTGA website! 🌲💚👉 Learn more: lymanorchards.com/2025-ct-christmas-tree-coloring-contest ... See MoreSee Less
🍎🍏Pick Your Own Update for Wednesday, November 5th at Lyman Orchards, proudly voted the #1 Apple Orchard in the Nation by USAToday!
Picking supplies are excellent. The best apple supplies are toward the middle and the ends of the rows and there is quite a bit of walking involved.
PYO Apples are open today from 9AM-3:30PM. The Apple varieties are Macoun, Empire, Red Delicious, Golden Delicious, Jonagold, Crispin, Ida Red, Fuji, Rome, Cameo, Braeburn, and Granny Smith.
The Corn Maze season is over. Thank you to all who attended this year’s Maze. We hope you enjoyed the CT Pizza theme.
PYO Apple 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.
Follow the signs to the picking location.
Be sure to visit the Apple Barrel after picking for great food and a unique shopping experience. ... See MoreSee Less