My church's youth department went on a field trip to the Orchard. We had the best day! We prepaid…read morefor the strawberry picking and lunch. The day went flawless. It was very organized. They brought our lunch boxes outside to the picnic tables. I was impressed! I would recommend anyone to have a group outing at Lyman Orchards :)

The Lyman Orchard Apple Barrel Farm Market is an outstanding market, restaurant, and hub for…read moreactivities! I absolutely love everything about it from the fresh fruit and bakery to the locally sourced coffee and honey. The staff, Lyman family and everyone associated with the farm are kind and helpful. I love supporting a family owned business that has been supporting the community since the late 1700's. I recommend visiting any time of year.

An amazing family farm. Fresh produce and bakery items. Very friendly people that make your visit…read moreenjoyable. Truly, a diamond in the rough..A+

I love this location because it's a step away from some larger, more commercial and brand-based…read moreorchards you might find around CT. This spot would be a great place to take small children, people with different ability levels, etc. It's not over-stimulating and busy/crowded, and it offers a large span of options so there's an intimacy you might not find at other orchards.

Enjoyed a free historical tour of the Lyman Homestead, led by historian Diana Ross McCain…read more The Lyman homestead (1741) is the 15th oldest running farm in America and has been in the family for 8 generations. In 1864, The Lyman Homestead house (the original) moved from the homestead location to across what is now the apple barrel David Lyman 2nd being a prominent Lyman heir to the property, was many things, including an abolitionist who was part of the Freedom trail, aiding run away slaves. Part of the Underground Railroad, the Lyman family would house those seeking refuge. David Lyman the 2nd is also responsible for the completion of the Airline trail (due to their farm productions/supply/demand), an innovative and state of the line washing machine (for that time) and the production of the train tracks that cross the Connecticut River in Middletown. In 1917, a massive frost killed all the peach trees, but they converted to apple trees, which is what took off the Lyman's famous apple picking today! They also had cattle, but unfortunately the barn burned down and was replaced with the golf courses that are here today

While I have yet to tour the Homestead, I have attended 2 events in the general area, adjacent to…read morethe Golf course. The first was in the summer for a sound/ gong bath outdoors. Peaceful, quiet surroundings to fully immerse into complete relaxation. I believe this was Lyman's first event of this kind. To celebrate the Lunar New Year 2023, Lyman's had a wonderful display of lanterns of all kinds to view on a half mile stroll on its grounds. Fabulous. I believe they have this every year. Remarkable artistry and really unique and beautiful. Check out their website for a variety of events (outside of pick your own).

Old Bishops Farm isn't a new business however they reopened this weekend and it was my first time…read morethere! Love how there's room to walk , it's clean, there's fresh veggies, and pretty flowers and pumpkins of all sorts to pick ! Even fruit picking .. in this case apples! Staff was great! My dad ordered a pumpkin donut and I just had a small home made ice cream. It it was delicious! There are 2 different areas to purchase bakery items and Ice cream which is nice . Keeps lines separate and not too long. There's tables outdoors where you can enjoy ! We enjoyed the ride. It's kind of in between residential area in Cheshire but easy to get to.

I've been a few more times and the size of the ice cream has improved greatly. Some of the new…read moreflavors are very interesting. Best ice cream in the area. Service is always quick and friendly. Some seating indoors and plenty outdoors. They always have great looking pastries too but their ice cream is so good that I'm never able to eat anything else.

I enjoyed going to blue Hills Orchards this afternoon with my daughter. We had no problems parking…read more We had no problems getting to the Orchards we were actually brought there by a tractor. What a fun afternoon and we brought home probably five or 6 pounds of apples. My daughter is making apple bread right now. Should be delicious I can't wait.

Good apple orchard with tractor rides to the picking areas. Seasonal shop with apples and other…read morefood items.

Beautiful stand, wonderful variety of fresh items…read more For all that feel that the first amendment is what makes America great, understand that if you would prefer not to shop here, that's fine. But those leaving bad reviews because someone exercised their first amendment right; that's pretty repulsive. I know of an insurance salesman who has a giant Trump sign and is clearly a major Trump supporter. I will not buy my insurance from him, as is my right, but nor will I dox him or protest the fact that he is simply exercising his first amendment right. If I don't agree, I don't have to patronize his establishment. The same is true here.

Best farm around! Great family & American values! We need more people like this! I stand with…read moreCooper Farms!

If you're looking for a fall escape filled with charm, Rogers Orchards is a must. Picture rows of…read moreapples stretching into the horizon -- the perfect backdrop for those fall golden-hour photos. During my visit, the trees were full of Pink Lady, Evercrisp, Red Delicious, and Empire apples. After tasting these fresh, juicy picks straight from the tree, I don't think I can go back to store-bought apples - not that I really have a choice! Every bite was crisp perfection, and honestly, this might become an annual tradition for me. You can choose from a few bag sizes when you go apple-picking: Large ($40) - labeled at 30 lbs Medium ($25) - labeled at 12-15 lbs Small ($15) - labeled at 7-8 lbs Separate from the orchard, there's a large open field that's perfect for picnics, with plenty of seating and cozy fire pits to keep you warm. It's a beautiful, family-friendly space -- kids running around, birthday celebrations happening, and couples just relaxing in the fall breeze. You don't need to pick apples or pay any additional fees to enjoy this area, which is a big plus. Bring your own chairs if you want extra comfort. There were three food trucks on-site during my visit. My favorite was Pika Food Truck -- their Hot Honey Chicken Sandwich was delicious. Chef O's Streatery offered empanadas but they weren't my favourite-- a bit too salty and lacking flavor. We also tried a flight of ciders, which was such a fun way to sample different seasonal flavors. Before you leave, make sure to check out the scenic overlook -- it's stunning, especially with the fall foliage. I loved that they even had a tripod set up for easy photo-taking. Rogers Orchards truly captures everything great about fall -- fresh apples, good food, cozy vibes, and community. They accept cards, which makes checkout super easy.

Out, cruising on this perfect summer day, and the roads took me here to Rogers Orchards…read more I grew up in Southington, and this was always a place to go in the fall, and when I was younger, my parents would bring us here and we would pet the bunnies and get stuff for grandma's house. So here I am back at Rogers Orchard, and it's just beautiful. Fresh vegetables and fruits, recently harvested corn on the cob, specialties, canned goods, apple cider donuts, and the star of the show... The fresh apple cider. If you are anywhere in the area, this is a wonderful stop to browse and impulse buy. Also, the prices are great on all the fruits and vegetables. I managed to pick up some pickled beets, some small pickles, a half dozen apple cider donuts, and of course, for the ride home, a nice cup of the freshly made apple cider. This apple cider was beyond delicious. I knew I should've bought a quart of it. Oh well, this will give me a reason to get back there soon. Bring your camera, as the Rogers Orchards grounds are really nice for a picture taking. The bunnies may be gone, but the memories remembered from the past, memories from today, and memories from the future from visits to Rogers Orchards will always be remembered fondly

A beautiful farm stand, ice cream shop and nursery off the main road in Guilford. Plenty of…read moreparking. The farm-stand has a large store with produce, dairy, homemade pies and baked goods, prepared foods and even a winery where you can do wine tastings. We got a blueberry pie and it was one of the best weve had. Pies were $17.99 and it weighs 2 pounds!

All kinds of produce, and a very friendly staff. There's a section outside for ordering ice cream,…read morea multitude of flavors. It's a good place to stop if you have to get a housewarming gift or just Personal food for yourself. Don't look for any bargains...good quality food.

Picked up 2 fresh turkeys last Thanksgiving here and got my Christmas tree a couple weeks later -…read morefresh. The farm store is beautiful and big. The owners and employees are extremely helpful and friendly. Highly recommended!

My daughter and I came to Karabin Farms this afternoon after hearing good things from a family…read morefriend. What a cute shop they have! Lots of goodies, Jams, jellies, local cheeses and honey, breads, pies, meats, sausages, kettle corn....so much more. Fresh eggs and GOOSE EGGS! Lots of beautiful, healthy plants to choose from and the owner could not have been nicer! Service was great! Check them out! Support our local businesses! Take a look at the pics!

Country Flower Farms is an excellent place to go to for your flower needs. They have an incredible…read moreselection of very beautiful plants to choose from. I highly recommend Country Flower Farms for all of your needs

I ordered a poinsettia for friends of ours in Ct. and luckily chose this place to purchase them…read more They kindly delivered the most beautiful plant to our friends. They provided great service. I am so happy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!