Having moved back to CT after living in Portland, Maine, for the past several years our family has been excited to traverse the state. We are big foodies and have heard a lot of chatter recently about people lining up on weekend mornings at a magical place in Granby for doughnuts, cinnamon rolls and egg […]
Corn Maze and Fall Fun at Lyman Orchards
Please note the date of publication of this post. All information is current as of the posting date. We strongly encourage you to check the venue’s website and social media pages for the most up-to-date information before planning your visit as unanticipated changes can occur. We love visiting Lyman Orchards and we always find ourselves […]
Celebrating Fall at Brown’s Harvest
Please note: This post was written in 2022 and while it should still give you a good overview of the experience, it may also contain some outdated information. Please be sure to visit their website before you go for the most current information, especially about things like hours and pricing. 2022 Post: We had such […]
Fall Fun at Foster Farm
Please note: This post was written in 2022 and while it should still give you a good overview of the experience, it may also contain some outdated information. Please be sure to visit their website before you go for the most current information, especially about things like hours and pricing. 2022 Post: When we started […]
Petting Zoo at The Old Cider Mill in Glastonbury
Please note: This post was written in 2021, and while it should still give you a good overview of the experience, it might also contain outdated information. Please be sure to check this destination’s Facebook page for the most current information. Update 2024: Here are a few pics from our 2024 visit! 2021 Post: Fall […]
Getting Ready for Fall at Scott’s Orchard & Nursery in Glastonbury
Fall might be my favorite season. And it’s definitely my favorite time of year for decorating our house. I love using all of Mother Nature’s wonderful bounty to make our home feel warm and welcoming. So when Little Miss and I found ourselves with a free hour last Friday afternoon, we scooted down the road […]
Summer 2020: Pick Your Own Strawberries in Connecticut
It’s strawberry picking season in Connecticut and we wanted to let you know which locations are open right now! This season only lasts a few weeks, so get out there if you want to pick. If you are new to fruit picking in Connecticut, the season always kicks off with strawberries in June and ends […]
Breakfast on the Deck and Berry Picking at Lyman Orchards
Please note: This post was written in 2019 about a specific event (“Breakfast on the Deck”) which may or may not still be among Lyman Orchard’s offerings. However, this post will still give you a good overview of a visit to Lyman Orchards for fruit picking and dining at the Apple Barrel, their permanent grocery […]
Riverview Farms Fall Festival at Robb’s Farm
Cut to the chase. Take me to the Momsense. PLEASE NOTE: This post was written in 2018, and while it should still give you a good overview of the activity, it may also contain some outdated information. Please visit the Riverview Farms website for the most current information. 2018 Post: Thank you to Riverview Farms […]
Apple Picking at Dondero Orchards
Please note: This post was written in 2018, and while it should still give you a good idea of the overall experience, it may also contain some outdated information. For the most up-to-date information, please visit their website. ———————————————————– If you have been following our blog for a while, then you know that we looooove […]