Lyman's Pick-Your-Own, Connecticut's Favorite Day in the Country!

We've been commercially growing fruit on the same land overlooking the Connecticut River for more than a century. It's on this land that you can enjoy being a farmer for an afternoon and pick nearly 100 varieties of fruits from June through October.

"Picking" is a healthy outdoor activity for everyone, as well as a delicious way to relax with your family and friends, so come enjoy the beauty of the countryside and discover new recipes and ways to preserve and prepare the foods you pick.

It's simple to pick your own at Lyman Orchards. Before coming to pick, always call our 24-hour hotline at 860-349-6015 for up-to-the-minute crop and field conditions, varieties, and current market prices. We update the message as often as necessary (especially in rainy or overcast weather) in order to help you make the best arrangements for your picking trip.

Sightseeing Bus Groups are always welcome, but please, call us at 860-349-1793 ext. 6046 several days before coming to verify picking conditions and schedules

Picking areas are easy to find and clearly marked. Our Pick-Your-Own staff members are very knowledgeable about the fruits you'll be picking, and as always, you can expect containers for picking and recipe sheets at every Pick-Your-Own station.

Tips for Picking at Lyman Orchards

In order for you to enjoy picking at Lyman's, we ask that you and all members of your group observe the following information:

• Drive slowly and carefully through the orchards, watching for children, adults, and animals that may cross the roads.
• Park safely off the road, in our clearly marked "Picking" parking areas.
• Do not shake or climb the trees.
• For everyone's safety, do not throw fruit, and do not run through the orchards and picking fields.
• Walk carefully through the orchards. To many animals (including rabbits and woodchucks), the Orchard is home. Watch for their burrow holes. For this reason, pets (with the exception of guide dogs) are prohibited from entering the picking areas.
• Pick only in designated areas. Each day we check the fruits for ripeness and suitability for picking. Picking in undesignated areas will affect the quality and shelf life of your fruit.
• Pick only what you want. Do not pick fruits and discard them on the ground. When picking, handle produce carefully. Treat the plants and trees with respect.
• All "pickings" must be weighed and paid for at each designated Picking Booth.
• Use only containers provided by our staff, or which you have brought and have had pre-weighed by our Picking Booth staff.
• Children under age 14 must be accompanied by an adult.
• And most importantly.....Have fun! Lyman's Pick-Your-Own was established as a way for you to relax and enjoy the bounty of the harvest. Remember, it's all yours for the picking at Lyman's!

Check out our pick-your-own calendar, and plan your trip today!