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Dondero Orchards

📍 South Glastonbury, Connecticut · Hartford County  ·  early-season apples and farm bakery
2h 10m from NYCpicking: strawberries, blueberries, peacheswalk-in — No reservations; call the farm

Why go

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.

farm storefood/bakerykid-friendly

What you can pick

CropTypical season
🍓 strawberriesJun
🫐 blueberriesJul
🍑 peachesJul-Sep
🍎 applesJul-Oct

Seasons shift with the weather. Check the farm's picking report before you go.

Plan your visit

Drive from NYC
2h 10m
Without a car
Car only
Reservations
walk-in — No reservations; call the farm stand to confirm what's picking that day.
Hours
Wed-Mon 8am-5pm, closed Tuesdays
Phone
(860) 659-0294

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Good to know

What can you pick at Dondero Orchards?

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.

Do I need a reservation at Dondero Orchards?

walk-in — No reservations; call the farm stand to confirm what's picking that day.

How far is Dondero Orchards from New York City?

About 2h 10m by car from Manhattan. Without a car: Car only

Location

529 Woodland St, South Glastonbury, CT 06073