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Raspberries

Pick Your Own Raspberry Field

Pick Your Own Raspberries are open! Now open daily, 8 AM - 4:30 PM (weather permitting)

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

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🫐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

🫐Now that we are officially picking Blueberries we have to ask: Have you tried our 1741 Orchard Blueberry Hard Cider yet?? Let us know!!🫐
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🫐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.
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🫐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.

🌕✨ 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/
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🌕✨ 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: https://lymanorchards.com/event/sound-meditation-6-29-26/

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.
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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.

🍓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 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.

🍓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

🍓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.
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