Down on the Farm

For over 150 years, the Jones family has been working the land on Jones Family Farms in Shelton. It’s a place where you can pick your own produce, enjoy the 400 acres of farm land, kick back at the farm's winery and even shop for a bottle or two of Jones Winery wine, named Best of Connecticut by Connecticut Magazine.

Cornfield mazes have become very popular in the last few years, and one of Connecticut’s best can be found at Lyman Orchards in Middlefield. In fact, there’s very little that can’t be found at Lyman Orchards, from fields of pick-your-own produce to a full schedule of weekend activities and one of the best farm stores in the state.

If you’re heading to the Hartford area, visit Flamig Farm in Simsbury, which prides itself as “New England’s Premier Agritainment Destination.” Flamig Farm has been around since 1907, and these days, it offers hayrides, pony rides, a petting zoo, a charming farm store, and other family-friendly activities that will make your crew feel like a part of farm life.

Nestled in the heart of Newtown, this family-run farm has year-round activities, with each season bringing something new to explore. From sunflower strolls and Christmas wreath workshops to their famous pumpkin patch and hayrides, Castle Hill Farm has something for everyone – and don’t forget to snag a bite at their Connecticut grown farm stand. 

If you’re looking for a destination with a little bit of everything, Bishop’s Orchards in Guilford will not disappoint. Stroll the fields bursting with seasonal fruits and flowers, ride a rustic wagon through the orchard, navigate through a Connecticut pizza-themed corn maze, and sip a cup of some of the freshest cider, crafted to perfection with the orchard’s own apples. And if you visit on a weekend, make sure to check out the orchard’s Fall Festival – where autumn fun meets festive tradition. 

Woodstock Orchards is a family-owned and operated farm that’s settled in Woodstock’s idyllic rolling hills. The farm serves as a pick-your-own paradise where you can harvest everything from juicy blueberries to over 20 varieties of crisp apples – and you also won’t want to miss their charming bakery and produce retail stand. 

Continuously operating since 1746 and ran by a tenth-generation family, Averill Farm in Washington Depot provides a picture-perfect country outing. Explore the 260-acre property, pick your own apples and pears, and check out their farm stand – all while enjoying the beautiful and serene Litchfield Hills.

March Farm in Bethlehem sets the bar high for family fun, offering a pondside animal yard, farm play area, hilltop corn maze, pick-your-own apples and pumpkins, and a farm store with fresh produce, homegrown berries, and a vast selection of baked goods. You’ll be sure to get a true sample of farm life, no matter the season!