Ellsworth Hill Orchard and Berry Farm
Contact & location
Sharon, CT 06069
Where Ellsworth Hill Orchard and Berry Farm is located
Ellsworth Hill Orchard and Berry Farm sits within the Connecticut apple belt, close enough to Sharon for a quick drive and far enough out for open sky and orchard rows on the horizon.
Most guests punch 461 Cornwall Bridge Rd, Sharon, CT 06069, Sharon into their phone and let GPS do the work, the entrance is signed from the road and there's a parking area once you turn in.
Nearby you'll find the kind of scenery Connecticut does well in October, farm stands, rural churches, and roads lined with maples turning red. It's a solid half-day out even without leaving Sharon.
Weather at Ellsworth Hill Orchard and Berry Farm
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Planning apple picking near Sharon? Here's what's on file for Ellsworth Hill Orchard and Berry Farm, along with the map, driving details, and current conditions so you can decide whether it's the right stop for your weekend.
Pick-Your-Own Apples at Ellsworth Hill Orchard and Berry Farm
Pick-your-own is available at Ellsworth Hill Orchard and Berry Farm during the harvest window. Guests walk the rows, pick straight from the tree, and settle up at the farm stand.
On-Farm Activities
Best Time to Visit
Apple season at Ellsworth Hill Orchard and Berry Farm 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.
Fall festival weekends can double the crowd overnight, so it's worth checking the orchard's social feed the day before you go. Off-festival weekdays are typically wide open.
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 Ellsworth Hill Orchard and Berry Farm is located
Ellsworth Hill Orchard and Berry Farm sits within the Connecticut apple belt, close enough to Sharon for a quick drive and far enough out for open sky and orchard rows on the horizon.
Most guests punch 461 Cornwall Bridge Rd, Sharon, CT 06069, Sharon into their phone and let GPS do the work, the entrance is signed from the road and there's a parking area once you turn in.
Nearby you'll find the kind of scenery Connecticut does well in October, farm stands, rural churches, and roads lined with maples turning red. It's a solid half-day out even without leaving Sharon.
Weather at Ellsworth Hill Orchard and Berry Farm
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Ellsworth Hill Orchard and Berry Farm offer pick-your-own apples?+
Yes. Ellsworth Hill Orchard and Berry Farm runs pick-your-own during the apple harvest. Guests walk the rows, pick straight from the tree, and pay at the farm stand.
What else is there to do at Ellsworth Hill Orchard and Berry Farm?+
Beyond picking, Ellsworth Hill Orchard and Berry Farm offers pick-your-own.
Data source: USDA Local Food Portal · Confidence: High
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