Lyman Orchards
Contact & location
Middlefield, CT 06455
Where Lyman Orchards is located
Lyman Orchards is tucked into Middlesex County, on the outskirts of Middlefield. 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.
From Middlefield center, 32 Reeds Gap Rd is a short drive on county roads. Weekend traffic can back up near the entrance on peak fall Saturdays, arriving before 11 a.m. usually skips the wait.
Once you're in the area, downtown Middlefield has the usual stops for lunch or coffee before or after picking. Locals often pair the orchard with a bakery run or a walk through town.
Weather at Lyman Orchards
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Historic Connecticut orchard since 1741 with PYO apples, corn maze, and farm market.
If you're looking for U-Pick near Middlefield, CT, Lyman 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.
Pick-Your-Own Apples at Lyman Orchards
Pick-your-own is available at Lyman Orchards during the harvest window. Guests walk the rows, pick straight from the tree, and settle up at the farm stand.
Apple Varieties Grown Here
Lyman Orchards grows 6 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 Lyman Orchards tracks the rest of Connecticut. Most fruit ripens between late August and late October. If you can only make one trip, late September through early October gives you the best odds of finding both early and mid-season apples on the trees at the same time.
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
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 Lyman Orchards is located
Lyman Orchards is tucked into Middlesex County, on the outskirts of Middlefield. 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.
From Middlefield center, 32 Reeds Gap Rd is a short drive on county roads. Weekend traffic can back up near the entrance on peak fall Saturdays, arriving before 11 a.m. usually skips the wait.
Once you're in the area, downtown Middlefield has the usual stops for lunch or coffee before or after picking. Locals often pair the orchard with a bakery run or a walk through town.
Weather at Lyman Orchards
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Lyman Orchards offer pick-your-own apples?+
Yes. Lyman Orchards runs pick-your-own during the apple harvest. Guests walk the rows, pick straight from the tree, and pay at the farm stand.
When is apple picking season at Lyman Orchards?+
Apple season at Lyman Orchards runs from Late August to Late October.
What are Lyman Orchards's hours?+
Lyman Orchards is open Daily 8am-5pm in season. Hours shift with the harvest, so confirm before you drive out.
What apple varieties can I pick at Lyman Orchards?+
Lyman Orchards grows Cortland, Empire, Fuji, Gala, Honeycrisp, McIntosh. Which varieties are ripe depends on the week you visit.
What else is there to do at Lyman Orchards?+
Beyond picking, Lyman Orchards offers Corn maze, Farm market, Golf, pick-your-own, Pick-your-own.
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