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Scott's Yankee Farmer

📍 East Lyme, Connecticut · New London County  ·  combining picking with a beach/Mystic day
2h 15m from NYCpicking: strawberries, blueberries, raspberriesrecommended — Some picking sessions and

Why go

A family farm minutes from Niantic's beaches, pairing berry and apple picking with a corn maze, wagon rides, weekend donuts, and a cider bar and tasting room. It's the natural farm stop on a shoreline day trip toward Mystic.

farm storecorn mazehayridesfood/bakerywinery/ciderykid-friendly

What you can pick

CropTypical season
🍓 strawberriesJun
🫐 blueberriesJul
🍇 raspberriesJul-Sep
🍎 applesSep-Oct
🎃 pumpkinsSep-Oct

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

Plan your visit

Drive from NYC
2h 15m
Without a car
Amtrak or Shore Line East to Old Saybrook or New London, then ~15-20 min taxi; car recommended
Reservations
recommended — Some picking sessions and fall activities are ticketed online; check the site before going.
Hours
Farm store open daily 8am-6pm in season
Phone
(860) 739-6209

Visit official website ↗ Directions 🧭

Good to know

What can you pick at Scott's Yankee Farmer?

Scott's Yankee Farmer offers pick-your-own strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, apples, pumpkins. Typical seasons: strawberries Jun; blueberries Jul; raspberries Jul-Sep; apples Sep-Oct; pumpkins Sep-Oct. Exact dates shift with the weather each year.

Do I need a reservation at Scott's Yankee Farmer?

recommended — Some picking sessions and fall activities are ticketed online; check the site before going.

How far is Scott's Yankee Farmer from New York City?

About 2h 15m by car from Manhattan. Without a car: Amtrak or Shore Line East to Old Saybrook or New London, then ~15-20 min taxi; car recommended

Location

436 Boston Post Rd (Rte 1), East Lyme, CT 06333