Hidden Gem Orchard is a boutique apple orchard located in Southbury, CT. We specialize in antique, uncommon, and modern-day apple varieties.
The Farm Stand is Open Until Dec. 1st
Farm stand hours: Fri, Sat, Sun: 9 AM to 4 PM
Also special Thanksgiving week hours on Wed. Nov 27th from 10 AM until 3 PM
Thanksgiving Pie Apples
We have a great selection of apples for your Thanksgiving apple pies, crisps, tarts, etc.
Recommended baking apples include: Northern Spy, Cortland, Calville Blanc d’Hiver, Baldwin, Jonagold, Esopus Spitzenburg
Our best recommendation is a 50/50 blend of Northern Spy and Cortland
Varieties available at the farm stand the weekend of 11/22 - 11/24 and 11/27
Honeycrisp, Macoun, Gala, McIntosh, Fuji, Cortland, Firecracker, Cox Orange Pippin, CrimsonCrisp, Rosalee, Ashmead’s Kernel, Wickson, Empire, Esopus Spitzenburg, Golden Delicious, Pink Lady, Mutsu, Golden Russet, Northern Spy, Baldwin, Winesap, Jonagold, Albemarle (Newtown) Pippin
We now have freshly made apple cider donuts and hand held fried apple pies available every Sat. & Sun
We grow 31 varieties of heirloom and other unique apples at our orchard
Hidden Gem Orchard in the News
The story behind Hidden Gem Orchard. Interview with Ann Nyberg from WTNH Channel 8 News in New Haven CT in January 2023. Click on the white arrow to watch.
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