More than any other time of year, fall has a ton of activities that are unique to the season. Hay rides, corn mazes, fall foliage train rides, haunted houses, and more. If you’re looking for a fall destination that combines all the best parts of the season, look no further. Our very own Holmberg Orchards in Gales Ferry is an apple orchard in Connecticut that belongs at the top of everyone’s fall bucket list. Read on to learn all about it.

This family-owned orchard has been around since 1896 and offers so much to see and do. Throughout the year, they have a variety of pick-your-own crops.
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There's also a wine and cider bar, featuring drinks made onsite. The fall season brings apples, pears, and pumpkins to the pick-your-own orchards.
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Fall weekends at this pick-your-own farm in Connecticut, visitors will get to enjoy tractor rides, a corn maze, cider slushies, and donuts. Without a doubt, this is a fall attraction you don't want to miss!
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Holmberg Orchards is quite famous for their bakery. They've got cookies, pies, apple crisps, muffins, and so much more.
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The food doesn't get much fresher than this. How delicious does a hot apple cider donut sound, made with apples grown fresh on the farm? You can get them individually or in half-dozen packs. And don't worry. We won't judge you if you eat them all. They're seriously that delicious!
The purchase of a picking container allows you to mix and match what types of produce you put inside of it. You can either choose a container that holds three pounds of produce, or a container that holds up to 13 pounds of produce. This larger container is best suited for families.
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The orchards grow several different varieties of both apples and pears. The staff members are also more than happy to help you determine how to choose fruit that's both ripe and flavorful. Also, to quickly peel your fruit, you'll want to use a fruit peeler.
Holmberg Orchards, an apple orchard in Connecticut, is such a beautiful destination for a family day trip.
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Of course, we're partial to fall, but this orchard has plenty of options for fun throughout the year. They've got u-pick berries in the summer and even lavender fields.

Have you ever visited Holmberg Orchards? If so, what did you think about it? Please feel free to share your thoughts with us in the comments below.

For more information about this apple orchard in Connecticut, including hours, be sure to take a look at the Holmberg Orchards website.

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Jennifer Young | August 10, 2023

What are three of the best orchards to go apple picking in Connecticut?

There are plenty of places in Connecticut to go apple picking, including the three orchards listed below. You'll want to visit each of them this fall season.

1. Johnny Appleseed's Farm - Ellington

Johnny Appleseed's Farm is one of the best farms in Connecticut to visit during the fall season. Because there are shorter trees on the orchard, the tiniest of visitors can participate in the apple-picking fun. Johnny Appleseed's Farm also has a farm market where you can stock up on cider and pies before leaving.

2. Belltown Hill Orchards - South Glastonbury

Belltown Hill Orchards is a fourth-generation orchard with 24 varieties of apples. In addition to apple picking, you can also shop directly from their market. Be sure to give the orchard's famous apple fritters a try. You won't be disappointed!

3. Woodstock Orchards - Woodstock

Woodstock Orchards offers pick-your-own apples and blueberries whenever they're in season. If you'd rather skip the field, the apples and blueberries are also sold in the orchard's retail store, in addition to their delicious apple cider donuts.

Where are two of the most beautiful fall destinations in Connecticut that everyone should visit?

There are several destinations in Connecticut that are worthy of a fall visit. Listed below are two of our favorites.

1. Mount Tom State Park - Washington Depot

Thanks to its colorful foliage, Mount Tom State Park is one of the most beautiful state parks in Connecticut to visit during the fall season.

2. Devil's Hopyard State Park - East Haddam

In addition to Devil's Hopyard State Park being a beautiful place to visit, it also offers a variety of activities for all ages during the fall season, including:

  • Hiking
  • Bicycling
  • Picnicking
  • Fishing
  • Camping

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Holmberg Orchards, 12 Orchard Ln, Gales Ferry, CT 06335, USA