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Pick Your Own Pear Orchards

Pick Your Own Pears are expected to open in 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 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!

Pears are one of the world's oldest cultivated and most beloved fruits. In The Odyssey, the Greek poet laureate Homer lauds pears as a "gift of the gods”. Early colonists brought the first pear trees to America's eastern settlements. Pears rank second to the apple as the most popular fruit. They can be eaten and used in the same way as the apple. Softer in texture than the apple, its unique shape reflects its luscious nature.

Pick Your Own Pears

If you're looking for a fun way to spend a day in Connecticut, a visit to Lyman Orchards PYO 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 pears experience, be sure to check our Facebook Page for daily updates, and read our pick your own tips

Pick Your Own Pears Pricing for 2025:

$16.00 for a ½ peck bag

$26.00 for a peck bag

$47.00 for a ½ bushel bag


Pear Varieties

Lyman Orchards has 900 pear trees spread over 8.5 acres. We grow multiple varieties of pears.  Some of our early season pears include Clapp's Favorite, Green Bartlett, and Red Bartlett. Other varieties include Bosc and Magness.  We also grow specialty Asian Pears for picking including 20th Century, Shinseiki, Hosui, and Niitaka.

Pear picking is a great family friendly activity!

Pears are Nutrient-Rich

Below are some of the health benefits pears provide.

  • Rich in fiber
  • Good Source of Vitamin C and Vitamin K
  • Excellent source of Antioxidants
  • Rich Source of minerals such as Copper and Potassium

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

Spend a morning or afternoon 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!

Season

Mid August - Late September

Choosing

Pears do not ripen well on trees. They are harvested when they are mature but unripe and need to be ripened after harvest. Bartlett pears change from green to yellow as they ripen. Non-Bartlett pears (Anjou, Bosc, Comice, Concorde, Seckel and Forelle) do not dramatically change color as they ripen. Because pears ripen from the inside out, the best way to check for ripeness is to "check the neck.” Gently press near the stem with your thumb. When it gives to gentle pressure it is ripe, juicy, and ready to eat. If you wait until the pear is soft around the middle, it will be overripe.

Ripening

Pears need to ripen at room temperature, so leave them on the kitchen counter or dining room table to enjoy their beauty as they ripen. Placing pears in a paper bag will help them ripen faster. Be sure to check daily so they don't get overripe. Add apples or bananas to speed up the process. All ripening fruit give off ethylene, so more ethylene in the air around the pear will help speed ripening.

Storing

Choosing Pears do not ripen well on trees. They are harvested when they are mature but unripe and need to be ripened after harvest. Bartlett pears change from green to yellow as they ripen. Non-Bartlett pears (Anjou, Bosc, Comice, Concorde, Seckel and Forelle) do not dramatically change color as they ripen. Because pears ripen from the inside out, the best way to check for ripeness is to "check the neck.” Gently press near the stem with your thumb. When it gives to gentle pressure it is ripe, juicy, and ready to eat. If you wait until the pear is soft around the middle, it will be overripe.Ripening Pears need to ripen at room temperature, so leave them on the kitchen counter or dining room table to enjoy their beauty as they ripen. Placing pears in a paper bag will help them ripen faster. Be sure to check daily so they don't get overripe. Add apples or bananas to speed up the process. All ripening fruit give off ethylene, so more ethylene in the air around the pear will help speed ripening.Storing Ripened pears can be utilized right away or refrigerated to slow further ripening. As they ripen, pears can be arranged in a fruit bowl for display.

Freezing

We don't recommend freezing fresh pears that have not been processed. The juice and fibers will separate in the thawing process, and the results are not at all desired. However, freezing a cooked or processed pear (such as pear sauce) to which sugar has been added will work. Pear pie fillings can also be pre-baked and frozen. Make sure the pears are in a tightly sealed container prior to freezing to help reduce freezer burn and the growth of microorganisms.Wash and peel pears. Cut in halves and remove cores. Slice, if desired. To prevent discoloration, keep pears in an ascorbic acid solution (a solution of 3 grams (3,000 milligrams) ascorbic acid to 1 gallon of cold water). Prepare a very light, light, or medium syrup or pack pears in apple juice, white grape juice, or water.

Tips

1. Leave firm, unripe pears at room temperature to ripen.2. Check the neck for ripeness daily, by applying gentle pressure to the neck, or stem end, of the pear with your thumb. If it yields to pressure, then it’s ripe and ready to eat!3. Once the pear is ripe, it can be refrigerated to slow the ripening process and saved for use up to five days later.

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🍑🫐Pick Your Own for Saturday, July 19th:
Picking supply is excellent for the Blueberries, Raspberries, and Peaches. Squash Flowers are good to start. Jostaberries are very limited supply as their season winds down.

PYO Blueberries, Raspberries, Peaches, and Squash Flowers are open from 8AM-4:30PM. The Peaches are yellow fleshed and clingstone.

Raspberry and Jostaberry Price: *Jostaberries only pints and quarts
$8 per pint container
$14 per quart container
$42 per 4-quart container
$78 per tray container

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

Peach Price:
$5 per quart container (Donut Peaches only)
$16 per ½ peck bag
$26 per peck bag
$47 per ½ bushel bag

Squash Flower Price:
$11 per quart container

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.

Picking location for the Blueberries and Jostaberries is at the top of the first hill in the Orchard where the big pine tree is. The Raspberries, Peaches, and Squash Flowers are at the top of the 2nd hill in the Orchard, and left on Powder Hill Rd. Follow the signs.

Be sure to visit the Apple Barrel after picking for a unique shopping experience.

Blueberry Fest 10AM-4PM at the Apple Barrel and grounds of the Apple Barrel.
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🍑🫐Pick Your Own for Saturday, July 19th:
Picking supply is excellent for the Blueberries, Raspberries, and Peaches.  Squash Flowers are good to start.  Jostaberries are very limited supply as their season winds down.PYO Blueberries, Raspberries, Peaches, and Squash Flowers are open from 8AM-4:30PM.   The Peaches are yellow fleshed and clingstone.
Raspberry and Jostaberry Price: *Jostaberries only pints and quarts
$8 per pint container
$14 per quart container
$42 per 4-quart container
$78 per tray container
Blueberry Price:
$7 per pint container
$11 per quart container
$34 per 4-quart container
$62 per tray container
Peach Price:
$5 per quart container (Donut Peaches only)
$16 per ½ peck bag
$26 per peck bag
$47 per ½ bushel bag
Squash Flower Price:
$11 per quart container
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.
Picking location for the Blueberries and Jostaberries is at the top of the first hill in the Orchard where the big pine tree is.  The Raspberries, Peaches, and Squash Flowers are at the top of the 2nd hill in the Orchard, and left on Powder Hill Rd.  Follow the signs.
Be sure to visit the Apple Barrel after picking for a unique shopping experience.
Blueberry Fest 10AM-4PM at the Apple Barrel and grounds of the Apple Barrel.

TOMORROW, July 19th, we celebrate the BLUEBERRY and YOU ARE INVITED!!
🫐WHAT: 2025 LYMAN ORCHARDS BLUEBERRY FESTIVAL!!
🫐WHEN: 10:00am-4:00pm
🫐WHERE: Apple Barrel Farm Market!
There will be so much happening! LIVE music, food trucks, Gem Mining Activity, free community yoga, face painting AND SO MUCH MORE!!!
See the list of events by visiting lymanorchards.com/event/blueberry-festival-2025/
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TOMORROW, July 19th, we celebrate the BLUEBERRY and YOU ARE INVITED!!
🫐WHAT: 2025 LYMAN ORCHARDS BLUEBERRY FESTIVAL!!
🫐WHEN: 10:00am-4:00pm
🫐WHERE: Apple Barrel Farm Market!
There will be so much happening! LIVE music, food trucks, Gem Mining Activity, free community yoga, face painting AND SO MUCH MORE!!!
See the list of events by visiting https://lymanorchards.com/event/blueberry-festival-2025/

🍑🫐Pick Your Own for Friday, July 18th:
Picking supply is excellent for the Raspberries, Regular Peaches, Donut Peaches, Blueberries, and Squash Flowers. Jostaberries are very limited supply as their season winds down.

PYO Raspberries, Blueberries, Regular Peaches, Donut Peaches, and Squash Flowers are open from 8AM-4:30PM. The Regular Peaches are yellow fleshed and clingstone, and the Donut Peaches are white fleshed.

Raspberry and Jostaberry Price: *Jostaberries only pints and quarts
$8 per pint container
$14 per quart container
$42 per 4-quart container
$78 per tray container

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

Regular and Donut Peach Price:
$5 per quart container (Donut Peaches only)
$16 per ½ peck bag
$26 per peck bag
$47 per ½ bushel bag

Squash Flower Price:
$11 per quart container

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.

Picking location for the Blueberries is just past the first hill in the Orchard and to the left. For the Jostaberries check in and pay at the Blueberry booth. The Peaches and Raspberries are at the top of the 2nd hill in the Orchard. For the Raspberries, Donut Peaches, and Squash Flowers go straight, and for the Regular Peaches turn left on Powder Hill Rd. Follow the signs.

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.

Be sure to visit the Apple Barrel after picking for a unique shopping experience.
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🍑🫐Pick Your Own for Friday, July 18th:
Picking supply is excellent for the Raspberries, Regular Peaches, Donut Peaches, Blueberries, and Squash Flowers.  Jostaberries are very limited supply as their season winds down.PYO Raspberries, Blueberries, Regular Peaches, Donut Peaches, and Squash Flowers are open from 8AM-4:30PM.   The Regular Peaches are yellow fleshed and clingstone, and the Donut Peaches are white fleshed.
Raspberry and Jostaberry Price: *Jostaberries only pints and quarts
$8 per pint container
$14 per quart container
$42 per 4-quart container
$78 per tray container
Blueberry Price:
$7 per pint container
$11 per quart container
$34 per 4-quart container
$62 per tray container
Regular and Donut Peach Price:
$5 per quart container (Donut Peaches only)
$16 per ½ peck bag
$26 per peck bag
$47 per ½ bushel bag
Squash Flower Price:
$11 per quart container
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.
Picking location for the Blueberries is just past the first hill in the Orchard and to the left.  For the Jostaberries check in and pay at the Blueberry booth.  The Peaches and Raspberries are at the top of the 2nd hill in the Orchard.  For the Raspberries, Donut Peaches, and Squash Flowers go straight, and for the Regular Peaches turn left on Powder Hill Rd.  Follow the signs.
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.
Be sure to visit the Apple Barrel after picking for a unique shopping experience.

🌟THIS SUNDAY we have a very special STAR WARS Themed Trivia Brunch at 1741pubandgrill!
We will be featuring this Java the Hutt Marshmallow Iced Coffee, (also available spiked)! 🌟
We are asking all things STAR WARS during brunch so bring your best Luke, Leia, Han and Darth Vader game face down for a competitive morning filled with Star Wars themed questions!
And, may the Force be with you, ALWAYS!
See full a la carte menu and learn more by visiting lymanorchards.com/event/star-wars-trivia-brunch-2025/
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🌟THIS SUNDAY we have a very special STAR WARS Themed Trivia Brunch at 1741pubandgrill!
We will be featuring this Java the Hutt Marshmallow Iced Coffee, (also available spiked)! 🌟
We are asking all things STAR WARS during brunch so bring your best Luke, Leia, Han and Darth Vader game face down for a competitive morning filled with Star Wars themed questions!
And, may the Force be with you, ALWAYS!
See full a la carte menu and learn more by visiting https://lymanorchards.com/event/star-wars-trivia-brunch-2025/

🍑🫐Pick Your Own for Thursday, July 17th:
Picking supply is excellent for the Raspberries, Regular Peaches, Donut Peaches, and Blueberries. There are some Squash Flowers, and Jostaberries are very limited supply as their season winds down.

PYO Raspberries, Blueberries, Regular Peaches, and Donut Peaches are open from 8AM-4:30PM. The Regular Peaches are yellow fleshed and clingstone, and the Donut Peaches are white fleshed.

Raspberry and Jostaberry Price:
$8 per pint container
$14 per quart container
$42 per 4-quart container
$78 per tray container

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

Regular and Donut Peach Price:
$5 per quart container (Donut Peaches only)
$16 per ½ peck bag
$26 per peck bag
$47 per ½ bushel bag

Squash Flower Price:
$11 per quart container

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.

Picking location for the Blueberries is just past the first hill in the Orchard to the right on the other side of the pond. For the Jostaberries check in and pay at the Blueberry booth. The Peaches and Raspberries are at the top of the 2nd hill in the Orchard. For the Raspberries, Donut Peaches, and Squash Flowers go straight, and for the Regular Peaches turn left on Powder Hill Rd. Follow the signs.

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.

Be sure to visit the Apple Barrel after picking for a unique shopping experience.
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🍑🫐Pick Your Own for Thursday, July 17th:
Picking supply is excellent for the Raspberries, Regular Peaches, Donut Peaches, and Blueberries.  There are some Squash Flowers, and Jostaberries are very limited supply as their season winds down.PYO Raspberries, Blueberries, Regular Peaches, and Donut Peaches are open from 8AM-4:30PM.   The Regular Peaches are yellow fleshed and clingstone, and the Donut Peaches are white fleshed.
Raspberry and Jostaberry Price:
$8 per pint container
$14 per quart container
$42 per 4-quart container
$78 per tray container
Blueberry Price:
$7 per pint container
$11 per quart container
$34 per 4-quart container
$62 per tray container
Regular and Donut Peach Price:
$5 per quart container (Donut Peaches only)
$16 per ½ peck bag
$26 per peck bag
$47 per ½ bushel bag
Squash Flower Price:
$11 per quart container
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.
Picking location for the Blueberries is just past the first hill in the Orchard to the right on the other side of the pond.  For the Jostaberries check in and pay at the Blueberry booth.  The Peaches and Raspberries are at the top of the 2nd hill in the Orchard.  For the Raspberries, Donut Peaches, and Squash Flowers go straight, and for the Regular Peaches turn left on Powder Hill Rd.  Follow the signs.
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.
Be sure to visit the Apple Barrel after picking for a unique shopping experience.Image attachmentImage attachment

🍑Days like this were MADE for picking PEACHES!! Well, and raspberries, blueberries, and Jostaberries!☺️ see you in the fields and stay hydrated! ... See MoreSee Less

🍑Days like this were MADE for picking PEACHES!! Well, and raspberries, blueberries, and Jostaberries!☺️ see you in the fields and stay hydrated!
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