Lyman Orchards

Middlefield, CT

Lyman Orchards
• Address: 32 Reeds Gap Rd, Middlefield, CT 06455
• State: Connecticut
• Website: lymanorchards.com

Overview:
Lyman Orchards is a one-stop destination for family-friendly fun—offering pick-your-own fruits, a bustling farm market, seasonal mazes, and a quaint apple barrel bakery. Operating for more than 275 years, the farm spans over 1,100 acres and offers year-round activities that blend history, agriculture, and outdoor adventure. Whether you’re biting into a fresh-picked peach or losing yourself in a corn maze, there’s plenty to keep every age entertained.

Why It’s Worth a Stop:
Lyman’s offers the charm of a classic New England farm with something new each season. Kids can roam, pick their own snacks, and learn a little about farming in the process, while grown-ups will appreciate the bakery’s pies and the local goods inside the farm store.

What to Know Before You Go:
• Open daily, year-round (hours vary seasonally).
• Pick-your-own varies by season—check the website for fruit availability.
• Seasonal mazes and festivals available in summer and fall.
• Bakery and farm market offer fresh pies, local goods, and sandwiches.
• Parking available onsite.
• Restrooms available near the farm store.
• Pet policy: No pets allowed in the pick-your-own areas or market.

Fun Fact:
Lyman Orchards is the 12th-oldest family-owned business in the United States and has been operating since 1741.