A shoreline landmark farming since 1871, Bishop's runs one of Connecticut's longest PYO seasons, from June strawberries through October apples and pumpkins. The year-round farm market, winery, and creamery mean there's ice cream, hard cider, and fresh bakery goods waiting after the fields.
| Crop | Typical season |
|---|---|
| 🍓 strawberries | Jun |
| 🫐 blueberries | Jul-Aug |
| 🍑 peaches | Jul-Sep |
| 🍎 apples | Sep-Oct |
| 🍐 pears | Sep |
| 🎃 pumpkins | Oct |
Seasons shift with the weather. Check the farm's picking report before you go.
Bishop's Orchards offers pick-your-own strawberries, blueberries, peaches, apples, pears, pumpkins. Typical seasons: strawberries Jun; blueberries Jul-Aug; peaches Jul-Sep; apples Sep-Oct; pears Sep; pumpkins Oct. Exact dates shift with the weather each year.
walk-in — No reservations; check the PYO hotline or website for what's picking daily.
Pay per container/pound at PYO checkout; call the PYO hotline for current prices and fields
About 1h 50m by car from Manhattan. Without a car: Shore Line East train to Guilford station, then ~1.5 mi taxi/walk
1355 Boston Post Rd, Guilford, CT 06437