Corn mazes, pick-your-own and cider. Fall’s finest fun in Mystic Country.
Don’t you just love fall? As great as the summer is, there’s something about that first, crisp night, the scent of apples and pumpkins in the air. Plus, fall offers so many great things to do, especially where we live, that no one can resist. Check out some of these cool places in eastern Connecticut. Watch the cider-making process at B.F. Clyde’s Cider...
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Kick off school vacation with fishing and fun at the Horse Listeners Orchard Saturday.
First day of school vacation (for some) calls for a special event–the Horse Listeners Orchard Fishing Derby and opening day festivities are the perfect kick-off for a week of fun. The Orchard, located in Ashford, is one of the Quiet Corner’s favorite farm stands, not only for its yummy apples and other fruit, cider and pies but all the other fun events...
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Farmer For a Day – Pick Your Own Windham County
With such beautiful farm country throughout northeastern Connecticut, it shouldn’t be a surprise that the orchards and farm stands attract people from all over. On my quest to find a new favorite orchard, I ended up finding so many worth visiting that I no longer needed just one – I could have a favorite in every corner! Buell’s Orchard in Eastford...
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Blueberries, Raspberries and More, Oh My! Where to Pick-Your-Own in Mystic Country
In true New England fashion, Connecticut is teeming with places to pick your fruits and berries yourself. Here is a full listing of places to pick your own, summer through fall. We’re fortunate to have choices in nearly every town, and the pickings are always fabulous. Holmberg Orchards, located in Gales Ferry (not far from the Mohegan Sun Casino) is...
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