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Pick Your Own Raspberry Field

Pick Your Own Raspberries are closed for the 2025 season. We can't wait to welcome you back for the 2026 season!

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 Raspberry farm is situated on 200 sprawling acres of  Pick Your Own fruit fields and orchards overlooking the picturesque Connecticut River Valley.  Our Pick Your Own Raspberry bushes average 10,000 pounds, or 5 tons of harvested raspberries each year! Voted Connecticut's Best Pick Your Own Farm, we're committed to our fruit-growing legacy!

Pick Your Own Raspberries

If you're looking for a memorable family day in Connecticut, a visit to Lyman Orchards PYO Raspberry field is the ideal setting for a wholesome, fun, family-friendly getaway! And because we grow so many varieties of fruits, it's worth the trip! The Raspberries season (late June-Late July) traditionally overlaps the end of Strawberry season (early June-Late June) and the beginning of the Blueberry (early July-mid August) and Peach season (mid July - Late September).

For the best PYO raspberries experience, check our Facebook for daily updates, and read our pick your own tips.

Pick Your Own Raspberry Pricing for 2025:

$8.00 for a pint container

$14.00 quart container

$42.00 four-quart container

$78.00 tray container

 

Summer Raspberries

Many orchards in Connecticut grow fall raspberries, but Lyman Orchards is one of the few that offer summer raspberries at a significant level. This year, we're growing 6 varieties of raspberries for your eating enjoyment! The six varieties allow us to spread out the harvest window, ensuring an excellent supply of berries from late June through the end of July.

Raspberries are Nutrient-Rich

Raspberries have an impressive nutritional resume that makes them one of the healthiest choices in the fruit family. Below are some of the health benefits raspberries offer.

  • Bursting with Nutrients
  • Rich in Antioxidants
  • High in Fiber
  • Low in Sugar

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

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

Season

Late June - Late July

Choosing

When choosing raspberries, look for plump, evenly colored berries that have a soft, hazy gloss and are free of dents and bruises. Raspberries have tiny hairs called “styles.” These are a completely natural part of the fruit’s defense mechanism and don’t affect the taste or ripeness of the berries.

Storing

Raspberries are highly perishable and extremely fragile. However, a few simple, proper handling steps will ensure that your raspberries remain fresh and delicious. Under ideal conditions, raspberries should keep for one to two days in your refrigerator. For best results, we recommend that you keep your raspberries dry in storage and consume them as soon as possible after purchase. It’s also important to handle them gently when rinsing. Berries need to be rinsed just before use.

Freezing

Fresh berries can be easily frozen until you’re ready to use them. To freeze raspberries, gently rinse in cool water then allow them to dry completely before placing in sealed containers.

Tips

1.Keep your fresh berries dry2.Refrigerate your berries at all times in their original container between 32° and 34°F3. Wash berries only when you’re ready to use them4. Rinse them gently with cool water just before using5. Allow berries to reach room temperature before serving to enhance their natural flavors

Follow our Facebook for up to date picking conditions!

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🌻🍎🍑🍐Pick Your Own and Sunflower Maze for Thursday, August 21st:
Picking supplies are excellent.
🌻Visit the Sunflower Maze from 9AM-4:30PM!🌻

PYO Peaches, Nectarines, Apples, and Pears are open from 8AM-4:30PM. The Peaches and Nectarines are both yellow fleshed and white fleshed and freestone. The Apple varieties are Gingergold, Ruby Red, Empress, and Sunrise, and the Pear varieties are Green
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🌻🍎🍑🍐Pick Your Own and Sunflower Maze for Thursday, August 21st:
Picking supplies are excellent.
🌻Visit the Sunflower Maze from 9AM-4:30PM!🌻PYO Peaches, Nectarines, Apples, and Pears are open from 8AM-4:30PM.   The Peaches and Nectarines are both yellow fleshed and white fleshed and freestone.  The Apple varieties are Gingergold, Ruby Red, Empress, and Sunrise, and the Pear varieties are Green and Red Bartlett.Sunflower Maze open 9AM-4:30PM.  Theme is Sesame Street, and the design features Elmo. This is the last week for the Sunflower Maze so don’t delay.  Ticket price is:
$11 for ages 13 and older
$6 for ages 4-12
Free for ages 3 and under
$1 of every ticket sold is donated to Connecticut Children’s Medical Center
Cut Sunflowers are $5 each.Peach, Nectarines, Apple and Pear Price:
$16 per ½ peck bag
$26 per peck bag
$47 per ½ bushel bagPrice includes the cost of the container.  We provide containers, customers are not allowed to bring their own containers.Picking location for the Apples and Pears is the top of the first hill in the Orchard where the big pine tree is.  This is the same location for the Sunflower Maze.  The Peaches and Nectarines are at the top of the 2nd hill in the Orchard and right on Powder Hill Rd.  Follow the signs.With PYO or Maze 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 great food and a unique shopping experience.

🌻🍎🍑🍐Pick Your Own and Sunflower Maze for Wednesday, August 20th:
Picking supplies are excellent.
🌻Visit the Sunflower Maze from 9AM-4:30PM!🌻

PYO Peaches, Nectarines, Apples, and Pears are open from 8AM-4:30PM. The Peaches and Nectarines are both yellow fleshed and white fleshed and freestone. The Apple varieties are Gingergold, Ruby Red, Empress, and Sunrise, and the Pear varieties are Gree
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🌻🍎🍑🍐Pick Your Own and Sunflower Maze for Wednesday, August 20th:
Picking supplies are excellent.
🌻Visit the Sunflower Maze from 9AM-4:30PM!🌻PYO Peaches, Nectarines, Apples, and Pears are open from 8AM-4:30PM.   The Peaches and Nectarines are both yellow fleshed and white fleshed and freestone.  The Apple varieties are Gingergold, Ruby Red, Empress, and Sunrise, and the Pear varieties are Green and Red Bartlett.Sunflower Maze open 9AM-4:30PM.  Theme is Sesame Street, and the design features Elmo. This is the last week for the Sunflower Maze so don’t delay.  Ticket price is:
$11 for ages 13 and older
$6 for ages 4-12
Free for ages 3 and under
$1 of every ticket sold is donated to Connecticut Children’s Medical Center
Cut Sunflowers are $5 each.Peach, Nectarines, Apple and Pear Price:
$16 per ½ peck bag
$26 per peck bag
$47 per ½ bushel bagPrice includes the cost of the container.  We provide containers, customers are not allowed to bring their own containers.Picking location for the Apples and Pears is the top of the first hill in the Orchard where the big pine tree is.  This is the same location for the Sunflower Maze.  The Peaches and Nectarines are at the top of the 2nd hill in the Orchard and right on Powder Hill Rd.  Follow the signs.With PYO or Maze 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 great food and a unique shopping experience.

🌻🍎🍑🍐Pick Your Own and Sunflower Maze for Tuesday, August 19th:
Picking supplies are excellent.
🌻Visit the Sunflower Maze from 9AM-4:30PM!🌻

PYO Peaches, Nectarines, Apples, and Pears are open from 8AM-4:30PM. The Peaches and Nectarines are both yellow fleshed and white fleshed and freestone. The Apple varieties are Gingergold, Ruby Red, Empress, and Sunrise, and the Pear varieties are Green
... See MoreSee Less

🌻🍎🍑🍐Pick Your Own and Sunflower Maze for Tuesday, August 19th:
Picking supplies are excellent.
🌻Visit the Sunflower Maze from 9AM-4:30PM!🌻PYO Peaches, Nectarines, Apples, and Pears are open from 8AM-4:30PM.   The Peaches and Nectarines are both yellow fleshed and white fleshed and freestone.  The Apple varieties are Gingergold, Ruby Red, Empress, and Sunrise, and the Pear varieties are Green and Red Bartlett.Sunflower Maze open 9AM-4:30PM.  Theme is Sesame Street, and the design features Elmo. This is the last week for the Sunflower Maze so don’t delay.  Ticket price is:
$11 for ages 13 and older
$6 for ages 4-12
Free for ages 3 and under
$1 of every ticket sold is donated to Connecticut Children’s Medical Center
Cut Sunflowers are $5 each.Peach, Nectarines, Apple and Pear Price:
$16 per ½ peck bag
$26 per peck bag
$47 per ½ bushel bagPrice includes the cost of the container.  We provide containers, customers are not allowed to bring their own containers.Picking location for the Apples and Pears is the top of the first hill in the Orchard where the big pine tree is.  This is the same location for the Sunflower Maze.  The Peaches and Nectarines are at the top of the 2nd hill in the Orchard and right on Powder Hill Rd.  Follow the signs.With PYO or Maze 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 great food and a unique shopping experience.

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🌻We are entering the final week of the 2025 Sunflower Maze! Dont delay!🌻

🌻🍎🍑🍐Pick Your Own and Sunflower Maze for Monday, August 18th:
Picking supplies are excellent.
🌻Visit the Sunflower Maze from 9AM-4:30PM!🌻

PYO Peaches, Nectarines, Apples, and Pears are open from 8AM-4:30PM. The Peaches and Nectarines are both yellow fleshed and white fleshed and freestone. The Apple varieties are Gingergold, Ruby Red, Empress, and Sunrise, and the Pear variety is Clapp’s Fa
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🌻🍎🍑🍐Pick Your Own and Sunflower Maze for Monday, August 18th:
Picking supplies are excellent.
🌻Visit the Sunflower Maze from 9AM-4:30PM!🌻PYO Peaches, Nectarines, Apples, and Pears are open from 8AM-4:30PM.   The Peaches and Nectarines are both yellow fleshed and white fleshed and freestone.  The Apple varieties are Gingergold, Ruby Red, Empress, and Sunrise, and the Pear variety is Clapp’s Favorite.Sunflower Maze open 9AM-4:30PM.  Theme is Sesame Street, and the design features Elmo. Ticket price is:
$11 for ages 13 and older
$6 for ages 4-12
Free for ages 3 and under
$1 of every ticket sold is donated to Connecticut Children’s Medical Center
Cut Sunflowers are $5 each.Peach, Nectarines, Apple and Pear Price:
$16 per ½ peck bag
$26 per peck bag
$47 per ½ bushel bagPrice includes the cost of the container.  We provide containers, customers are not allowed to bring their own containers.Picking location for the Apples and Pears is the top of the first hill in the Orchard where the big pine tree is.  This is the same location for the Sunflower Maze.  The Peaches and Nectarines are at the top of the 2nd hill in the Orchard and right on Powder Hill Rd.  Follow the signs.With PYO or Maze 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 great food and a unique shopping experience.
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Recipes & Blogs

Red, Ripe, & Blue Cake

Print Recipe Round up some plump ripe raspberries and blueberries for this fun yet simple patriotic dessert - just in time for the 4th of July! Ingredients: For the Cake: […]

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Raspberries & Cream Tower

Print Recipe Round up some plump ripe raspberries for this tantalizing yet simple summertime dessert! Juicy ripe raspberries and sweet cream paired with phyllo pastry - it doesn't get any […]

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