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Jones Family Farms

📍 Shelton, Connecticut · Fairfield County  ·  berries plus a working winery
1h 30m from NYCpicking: flowers, strawberries, blueberriesrecommended — Farm runs an online reserv

Why go

A six-generation, 400-acre farm famous for strawberry and blueberry picking on Pumpkinseed Hill and one of New England's best cut-your-own Christmas tree operations. The on-site Jones Winery pours estate wines and hard cider, so adults can taste while kids roam the fields.

winery/cideryfarm storeflowerskid-friendly

What you can pick

CropTypical season
💐 flowersMay
🍓 strawberriesJun
🫐 blueberriesJul-Aug
🎃 pumpkinsSep-Oct
🎄 christmas treesNov-Dec

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

Plan your visit

Drive from NYC
1h 30m
Without a car
Metro-North Waterbury branch to Derby-Shelton, then ~15 min taxi; car strongly preferred
Pricing
Pay by weight/quantity at checkout; pricing posted seasonally on the farm's website
Reservations
recommended — Farm runs an online reservation system for berry picking in peak season; check the site before visiting.
Hours
Berry season: Mon-Thu 12-6pm, Fri 12-7:30pm, Sat-Sun 12-6pm (weather dependent)
Phone
(203) 929-8425

Visit official website ↗ Directions 🧭

Good to know

What can you pick at Jones Family Farms?

Jones Family Farms offers pick-your-own flowers, strawberries, blueberries, pumpkins, christmas trees. Typical seasons: flowers May; strawberries Jun; blueberries Jul-Aug; pumpkins Sep-Oct; christmas trees Nov-Dec. Exact dates shift with the weather each year.

Do I need a reservation at Jones Family Farms?

recommended — Farm runs an online reservation system for berry picking in peak season; check the site before visiting.

How much does picking cost at Jones Family Farms?

Pay by weight/quantity at checkout; pricing posted seasonally on the farm's website

How far is Jones Family Farms from New York City?

About 1h 30m by car from Manhattan. Without a car: Metro-North Waterbury branch to Derby-Shelton, then ~15 min taxi; car strongly preferred

Location

606 Walnut Tree Hill Rd, Shelton, CT 06484