Bishop's Orchards
Contact & location
Guilford, CT 06437
Where Bishop's Orchards is located
Bishop's Orchards is tucked into New Haven County, on the outskirts of Guilford. It's one of a handful of working apple farms in this part of the state that still opens the rows to visitors each fall.
The street address is 1355 Boston Post Rd, Guilford, CT 06437. That drops most map apps within a few feet of the farm gate.
Plan on making it a mini road trip. The surrounding New Haven County back roads are worth the detour in fall color, and Guilford itself usually has a farmers market or cider stop within a few minutes of the orchard.
Weather at Bishop's Orchards
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Seven generations of family farming with 15+ apple varieties for pick-your-own.
If you're looking for U-Pick near Guilford, CT, Bishop's Orchards is one of the working orchards in the area. The page pulls hours, address, and any confirmed varieties or activities into one place so you don't have to chase them across five sites.
Apple Picking at Bishop's Orchards
Bishop's Orchards sells pre-picked apples from the farm stand rather than offering U-Pick.
Apple Varieties Grown Here
Bishop's Orchards grows 5 apple varieties. Each ripens between late August and late October, so what's available depends on when you visit.
On-Farm Activities
Best Time to Visit
Apple season at Bishop's Orchards tracks the rest of Connecticut. Most fruit ripens between late August and late October. For photographers and casual pickers alike, the first three weekends of October tend to be the sweet spot, cooler mornings, changing leaves, and the widest variety selection.
Saturdays fill up fast once the first frost hits. Sunday afternoons and any weekday morning are noticeably calmer if you'd rather not queue at the register.
Hours & Season Dates
Good to Know Before You Visit
Verified from the orchard's own website.
What to Bring
- • Cash (backup for the farm stand)
- • Closed-toe walking shoes
- • A light jacket or flannel
- • Sunscreen and a hat
- • Water bottles for the walk
- • Reusable bags for the ride home
- • A camera or phone charged for photos
- • Small bills for cider and donuts
Where Bishop's Orchards is located
Bishop's Orchards is tucked into New Haven County, on the outskirts of Guilford. It's one of a handful of working apple farms in this part of the state that still opens the rows to visitors each fall.
The street address is 1355 Boston Post Rd, Guilford, CT 06437. That drops most map apps within a few feet of the farm gate.
Plan on making it a mini road trip. The surrounding New Haven County back roads are worth the detour in fall color, and Guilford itself usually has a farmers market or cider stop within a few minutes of the orchard.
Weather at Bishop's Orchards
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is apple picking season at Bishop's Orchards?+
Apple season at Bishop's Orchards runs from Late August to Late October.
What are Bishop's Orchards's hours?+
Bishop's Orchards is open Daily 8am-6pm. Hours shift with the harvest, so confirm before you drive out.
What apple varieties can I pick at Bishop's Orchards?+
Bishop's Orchards grows Honeycrisp, Gala, Macoun, Empire, Mutsu. Which varieties are ripe depends on the week you visit.
What else is there to do at Bishop's Orchards?+
Beyond picking, Bishop's Orchards offers Pick-your-own, Winery, Farm market.
Data source: Manual entry · Confidence: High
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