The 2026 harvest is almost here!
Opening day is Friday Sept. 11th.
Apple Picking and Farm Stand in Southbury, CT
🍏 Farm Stand Hours: Fri, Sat, & Sunday | 9 AM - 5 PM
🧺 Pick Your Own Hours: Fri, Sat, & Sunday | 10 AM - 5 PM
Farm Stand remains open weekly through Nov 29th
Pick Your Own remains open weekly through Oct 31st
Fresh apple cider donuts and hand pies every weekend!
Weekly Availability Update
This weekend (9/12/26 - 9/13/26) the following varieties are available for Pick Your Own
Honeycrisp, Gala, McIntosh, early Fuji
Varieties available at the Farm Stand include:
Honeycrisp, Pink Pearl, Gala, McIntosh, Sweet MAIA, Autumn Crisp, early Fuji, and Pink Luster
A Unique Apple Orchard in Southbury, CT
Looking for apple picking in Connecticut without the massive crowds of a large commercial orchard? Hidden Gem Orchard is a premier, boutique destination nestled in the scenic countryside of Western Connecticut. We specialize in cultivating a rare collection of antique, heirloom, and modern apple varieties that you simply won't find in a standard grocery store. Whether you are searching for the perfect local apples for baking pies, flavorful varieties for hand-pressing fresh cider, or an uncrowded weekend family trip, we are Western CT's go-to orchard for unforgettable apples in CT.
Contact us today to learn more or stop by in the fall for an enjoyable day!
We grow 39 varieties of heirloom and other unique apples at our orchard
Hidden Gem Orchard in the News
Go behind the scenes with Ann Nyberg of WTNH Channel 8 News in New Haven, CT, as she shares the story of Hidden Gem Orchard in this January 2023 interview. Click the white arrow to watch!
What started as an unexpected discovery became a special apple variety with a story all its own. Discover the fascinating journey behind “The Chance Seedling” and the people, history, and passion that helped bring this unique apple to life.
Read the full story in Edible Nutmeg and discover what makes The Chance Seedling such a hidden gem!
Jim Wargo of Hidden Gem Orchard discusses heirloom apples, orchard growing, and the future of apples in Connecticut on the WNPR Connecticut Public Radio program Where We Live with Catherine Shen, October 3, 2024. Apple of our eye: The history and future of a beloved fruit
Here is where you can buy our apples
