Local Apple Picking in Southbury, CT

Young girl smiling and holding a large red and yellow apple in an orchard.

Pick your own operating schedule during September and October:

  • Thursday through Monday from 10 AM to 5 PM

Please Note: Hay wagon rides to and from the orchard are available on Sat. & Sun. only, from 10 AM to 5:00 PM (weather permitting). The last pick up from the orchard is at 4:45 PM. On days when the wagon is not running you must walk to the orchard and back. It’s a 7 - 10 minute walk to and from the orchard which is located on a hill. Please plan accordingly

Bags for picking must be purchased at the brown lean-to building located behind the farm stand. Please do not bring your own containers. On days when the wagon is not running, bags may be purchased at the farm stand (the white lattice pavilion) prior to entering the orchard. There are three bag sizes available:

  • 1/2 Peck: $14 (available only for individuals) holds up to 6 lb.

  • Peck: $25 - holds up to 10 - 13 lb.

  • Half Bushel: $44 - holds up to 25 lb.

The cost of the hay wagon ride is included in the bag price at no additional charge.

Minimum purchase requirements depending on group size:

Individual person: half peck bag

Groups of 2 - 3: one peck bag

Group of 4: One peck and $7 entrance fee for 4th person. Fee waived with the purchase of an additional or larger size bag e.g. half bushel

Group of 5: Half bushel

Groups over 5: Half bushel and purchase of an additional bag based on the extra number of people and price schedule listed above .

Hidden Gem Orchard is open for apple picking five days a week in Sept. & Oct. We offer a quiet, non-commercial apple picking experience in a picturesque setting in Southbury, CT. Our hillside views and dwarf apple trees loaded with fruit allow for memorable photo opportunities for you and your family. If you are looking for a peaceful day in the country with out the crowds, then Hidden Gem Orchard is the place for you! Explore our unique varieties of apples, contact us to learn more about our upcoming fall activities, or stop by to discover the beauty of our orchard!

The Apple Picking Experience includes a scenic hay wagon ride to and from the orchard (8-10 minutes each way), bags for your harvested apples, and the opportunity to taste a freshly picked apple off the tree (one per person). Please note that hay wagon rides are available on Saturday’s and Sunday’s only. At Hidden Gem Orchard you will find lots of open space and no pressure to hurry through to make room for additional people. Take your time, relax, pick a few apples and enjoy the surrounding beauty the land has to offer.

  • No reservations required

  • Parking is free - parking is located at the farm stand area (no parking in the orchard)

  • Purchase of a bag is required prior to entering the orchard

  • Minimum bag purchase requirements in effect depending on group size (see below)

  • No pets allowed in the orchard or hay wagon (per CT State Law)

  • Wait time for hay wagon rides is shortest during morning (10-11AM) and mid/late afternoon (2:30 - 5 PM) hours

  • Not all varieties are available for picking. Please see home page for weekly updates on varietal availability for PYO

  • Please refrain from entering the roped off areas - those apples aren’t ripe yet or are off limits for PYO

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A group of people sitting in a hay-filled trailer on a farm, with farmland, trees, and farm buildings in the background on a clear sunny day.