A 115-year-old family farm around the corner from Belltown Hill, with unusually early apple picking (Lodi and Paula Reds in July) plus strawberries, blueberries, and freestone peaches. The bakery, greenhouse, and summer farm-to-table dinners give it a homey, locals'-secret feel.
| Crop | Typical season |
|---|---|
| 🍓 strawberries | Jun |
| 🫐 blueberries | Jul |
| 🍑 peaches | Jul-Sep |
| 🍎 apples | Jul-Oct |
Seasons shift with the weather. Check the farm's picking report before you go.
Dondero Orchards offers pick-your-own strawberries, blueberries, peaches, apples. Typical seasons: strawberries Jun; blueberries Jul; peaches Jul-Sep; apples Jul-Oct. Exact dates shift with the weather each year.
walk-in — No reservations; call the farm stand to confirm what's picking that day.
About 2h 10m by car from Manhattan. Without a car: Car only
“Fresh picked blueberries are equally delicious though, so not much of a sacrifice.”
“Strawberries are currently available for PYO and in a few weeks several other fruit varieties will be available.”
Quotes and ratings are snapshots, as of 2026-07.
529 Woodland St, South Glastonbury, CT 06073