Beardsley's Cider Mill & Orchard, LLC
Contact & location
Shelton, CT 06484
Where Beardsley's Cider Mill & Orchard, LLC is located
Beardsley's Cider Mill & Orchard, LLC is tucked into Connecticut, on the outskirts of Shelton. 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 278 Leavenworth Road (Route 110), Shelton, CT 06484, Shelton, CT 06484. That drops most map apps within a few feet of the farm gate.
Plan on making it a mini road trip. The surrounding back roads are worth the detour in fall color, and Shelton itself usually has a farmers market or cider stop within a few minutes of the orchard.
Weather at Beardsley's Cider Mill & Orchard, LLC
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
If you're looking for U-Pick near Shelton, CT, Beardsley's Cider Mill & Orchard, LLC 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 Beardsley's Cider Mill & Orchard, LLC
Pick-your-own is available at Beardsley's Cider Mill & Orchard, LLC 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 Beardsley's Cider Mill & Orchard, LLC 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.
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 Beardsley's Cider Mill & Orchard, LLC is located
Beardsley's Cider Mill & Orchard, LLC is tucked into Connecticut, on the outskirts of Shelton. 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 278 Leavenworth Road (Route 110), Shelton, CT 06484, Shelton, CT 06484. That drops most map apps within a few feet of the farm gate.
Plan on making it a mini road trip. The surrounding back roads are worth the detour in fall color, and Shelton itself usually has a farmers market or cider stop within a few minutes of the orchard.
Weather at Beardsley's Cider Mill & Orchard, LLC
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Beardsley's Cider Mill & Orchard, LLC offer pick-your-own apples?+
Yes. Beardsley's Cider Mill & Orchard, LLC 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 Beardsley's Cider Mill & Orchard, LLC?+
Beyond picking, Beardsley's Cider Mill & Orchard, LLC offers pick-your-own.
Can I bring my dog to Beardsley's Cider Mill & Orchard, LLC?+
Beardsley's Cider Mill & Orchard, LLC's pet policy: Please note we do not allow pets, backpacks, large bags or large purses over 10" in the Pick Your Own orchard..
Data source: USDA Local Food Portal · Confidence: High
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