Print Recipe Ingredients: 2 diced bartlett pears 1/2 cup brown sugar 1tsp cinnamon ⅛ tsp nutmeg 2 eggs 2 cups All Purpose Flour ½ tsp salt 2 tsp vanilla extract […]
Pick Your Own Pears 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.
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.
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
$16.00 for a ½ peck bag
$26.00 for a peck bag
$47.00 for a ½ bushel bag
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!
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 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!
Print Recipe Ingredients: 2 diced bartlett pears 1/2 cup brown sugar 1tsp cinnamon ⅛ tsp nutmeg 2 eggs 2 cups All Purpose Flour ½ tsp salt 2 tsp vanilla extract […]
Print Recipe Ingredients: 4 bosc Pears (core out the center) 1 cup Blue cheese (crumbled) 1 cup sliced almonds ¼ cup fine chopped vidalia onion 3 garlic cloves minced 1 […]
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
🫐Now that we are officially picking Blueberries we have to ask: Have you tried our 1741 Orchard Blueberry Hard Cider yet?? Let us know!!🫐 ... See MoreSee Less
🫐Pick your Own update for Tuesday, June 23rd:
Due to the wet conditions this morning, PYO is delayed opening until this afternoon.
We’re picking Raspberries, Blueberries, and Jostaberries from 12:30PM-4:30PM. PYO Strawberries are not available on Tuesday. There is a good supply of prepicked Strawberries in the Apple Barrel.
Raspberry and Jostaberry Price: (we are only offering pint and quarts with Jostaberries today)
$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
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 the top of the 1st hill in the Orchard where the big pine tree is. Raspberries are at the top of the 2nd hill in the Orchard and left on Powder Hill Road. Follw 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. ... See MoreSee Less
🌕✨ Full Moon Sound Meditation at Lyman Orchards ✨🌕
Take a deep breath and unwind under the full moon on Monday, June 29. Let the soothing sounds of live gongs and singing bowls wash over you for a peaceful evening of relaxation and renewal. 🌙🎶
Get tickets + details: lymanorchards.com/event/sound-meditation-6-29-26/ ... See MoreSee Less
Pick your Own update for Monday, June 22nd:
PYO is closed today. The Raspberries need a day or two to ripen more. PYO Strawberries are likely done for the season—we are evaluating whether there are enough of the last berries to open for a partial day or two this week. PYO Blueberries will open on Tuesday with limited picking!
There is a good supply of prepicked Strawberries and Raspberries at the Apple Barrel Farm Market. ... See MoreSee Less
🍓Pick your Own update for Sunday, June 21st:
We’re picking Raspberries from 8AM-4:30PM, their supply is good. PYO Strawberries are not available on Sunday. There is a good supply of prepicked Strawberries in the Apple Barrel.
Raspberry Price:
$8 per pint container
$14 per quart container
$42 per 4-quart container
$78 per tray 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 Raspberries is at the top of the 2nd hill in the Orchard and left on Powder Hill Road.
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
🍓Pick your Own update for Saturday, June 20:
We’re picking Raspberries from 8AM-4:30PM, their supply is very good. The Strawberry hours are 8AM-12Noon, or while supplies last; supplies are limited for the Strawberries—their size is small to medium and their flavor is outstanding. This is likely the last day for PYO Strawberries for this season.
Strawberry Price:
$8 per quart container, limit 2 per group
Raspberry Price:
$8 per pint container
$14 per quart container
$42 per 4-quart container
$78 per tray 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 Strawberries is at the top of the first hill in the Orchard where the big pine tree is. Picking location for the Raspberries is at the top of the 2nd hill in the Orchard and left on Powder Hill Road.
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