Aamodt's Apple Farm of Stillwater is locally owned and operated and all about apples. They have an apple orchard, store and games for children. You can walk through the orchard and pick your own apples or buy apples already picked. In addition, they offer a wide range of apple and related products.
Riamede Farm is locally known for apple and pumpkin picking, as well as hayrides. It also sells fresh cider, juices, pies, sauces, butter, nuts and dried fruit. School trips and tours for the 68-acre farm are available.
Highland Orchards is a 200-acre farm open that's open to the public. It offers pick-your-own crop walks and the bakery offers a wide array of delicious homemade pies, doughnuts and ciders. Check out the website for more information
Bishops Orchards provides fresh produce from its own orchards, as well as specialty items, meats, frozen foods, prepared meals, a selection of cheeses and apple pie. Bishop's also has a wine label and provides tastings, as well as pick-your-own apples, peaches and raspberries. It is family owned and operated, and it shows.
Blue Jay Orchards is an historic 14o acre apple orchard, farm market and gift shop, with more than 30 varieties of apples available during fall harvest. The first farm preserved as farm land in Connecticut, Blue Jay Orchards was purchased by current owners Paul and Mary Patterson in 1985. From late August through October, patrons can pick their own apples against the magnificent backdrop of the farm's rolling hills. Among the many seasonal apple varieties available are Jonagold, Red Delicious, Macoun and Braeburn. On weekends in October, take a hayride to the pumpkin patch, where you can pick from hundreds of pumpkins, large and small. The spacious gift shop has the feeling of a classic country market, with wide aisles, red and white gingham tablecloths and stacks of wooden shelving filled with colorful jars and packages. In addition to apples and fresh cider, the shop offers homemade pies, apple sauce, apple butter, condiments, fruit preserves, baking mixes and local honey. Blue Jay Orchards is known for its delicious cider donuts, and tours are available for groups of children and adults during the months of September and October.
Carter Hill Orchard is an apple orchard, country store and bakery. Visitors can pick their own apples and the orchard hosts school field trips and off-season activities. In addition to apples, the orchard grows a range of fruits and vegetables.
