The children greatly enjoy this summer field trip. We come…read moreevery year! Rachel was extremely thorough and professional. A real pleasure to deal with. Great beginnings

Our Camp took an adventure to Lyman to do the sunflower maze. They really enjoyed it, they had…read moretrivia throughout. The area was very well kept. Some of our campers ate at the Apple barrel and had goo things to say. The kids also enjoyed the store and the yard games. see you next summer!

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 bishop farm is fantastic. Excellent donuts and sweets. Love their local yogurt and other…read moreofferings in their cases. Great place to meet up to grab a coffee or ice cream too.

Good bakery items, produce fresh and also unique items. Quiche ,donuts , salads - all goodread more

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.

Great farm off the main strip, tuck away with greatness. My family and I had a great time picking…read moreour own veggies (cucumber, peppers, tomatoes, melons ), feeding the chickens and watching the other animals ( pigs, ducks, peacock) . Great experience for kids and the field had a good amount of products to pick . You pay based on the amount of items you pick . We also enjoyed feeding the chicken with younglings and we're giving the feeding to do so, we ventured around the farm visiting the pigs and ducks. We will definitely return for other pick your own events.

What an awesome place. Went last week. We wanted to pick vegetables and we happened to see a hand…read morewritten sign on the side of the road advertising this place. No frills, you come here to pick some seriously great vegetables. Rows and rows of eggplant, beets, tomatoes, peppers, corn, squash, hot peppers and more. I don't know if this place gets a lot of foot traffic, we did go in the middle of the week so maybe that's why we were the only customers there. A hidden gem for sure.

Came here this past Sunday and didn't even realize they had an event going on for peaches…read more Every five dollars you spent got you a peach Sundae! Since I did a little spending, I was able to get a few Sundaes and share a few with my wife and dog as well They had a few variety of peaches to choose from, but not as vast as their apple selection. There was also a taste testing of the cider going on, which led us right to the Longview cider house afterwards.

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.

From the friendly staff, to great drinks, and amazing choice of food. You cannot go wrong here…read moreespecially with Michelle's help in the pick your own flowers. She knew exactly how to build a bouquet of flowers and used her vast knowledge on what colors paired with others. 10/10 highly recommended.

I have been wowed by the sundae & flavor specials that Bishop's Orchards has been posting about for…read morethe last few months, but I live about 50 minutes away. Finally, I just had to taste one of their July specials, their own blueberry pie à la mode. You had the choice of blueberry or vanilla ice cream, and I needed blueberry. It had whipped cream and blueberry compote on top also. I enjoyed every bit. It was incredible. The large wedge of their own blueberry pie was excellent. I loved the flaky crust and there was a lot more blueberry filling than a lot of other pies. I had also been eyeing another flavor on their board, and what I ate was so good that I went back up to the window for a kid size cup cold brew pb chip. The cold brew flavor was strong but balanced, and it's rare that so many flavors work together in ice cream without one getting lost. I was really impressed this was one of those rare cases where everything shined and wowed, and it really was as good a flavor as I wanted it to be. I did not go inside the farm market. I just ordered at their ice cream window and ate at one of the outdoor tables. There were several of them, as well as a few benches, and it was a nice environment. The girl at the window was super friendly and helpful too. I loved my first experience. I can't wait to go, and actually hope to for another of this month's specials! Highly recommend a visit.

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!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!