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Raspberries

Pick Your Own Raspberry Field

Pick Your Own Raspberries will open late June 2027!

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 2026:

$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 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.
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🍎 🎃 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.

👻 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/
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👻 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 https://lymanorchards.com/event/the-orchard-trials-2026/Image attachmentImage attachment

🎃💗 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/
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🎃💗 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 https://lymanorchards.com/pick-for-pink-2026/Image attachment

🍂🍎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/
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🍂🍎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 https://lymanorchards.com/events/Image attachmentImage attachment+3Image attachment

🍎 🎃 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.
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🍎 🎃 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.

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/
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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 CashMen Welcome To Participate! Learn more and sign up by visiting https://lymanorchards.com/event/putt-fore-pink-2026/
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The Apple Barrel

OPEN YEAR ROUND
9 AM - 6 PM

Deli Hours: 
9 AM - 4 PM

Bakery Counter Hours:
9 AM - 5 PM

Creamery Hours: 
9 AM - 5:30 PM

32 Reeds Gap Rd
Middlefield, CT 06455
860-349-6000

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Player, Jones & Apple Nine:
7:30 AM - Sunset

700 Main Street
Middlefield, CT 06455
860-349-6031

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Open 7 days a week
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70 Lyman Road
Middlefield, CT 06455
860-349-6033

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Pick your own

OPEN DAILY
9 AM - 4:30 PM
Seasonal

105 South Street
Middlefield, CT 06455
860-349-6015

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