FARM TOURS
CHOOSE YOUR FARM TOUR
Choose from three unique Farm Tour experiences, each featuring a different mix of Connecticut agritourism destinations.
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TOUR 1
Lyman Orchards
Bishop’s Orchards
Jonathan Edwards Winery
TOUR 2
Lyman Orchards
Bishop’s Orchards
Gouveia Vineyard
You will have an opportunity to self-tour the Lyman Orchards farm market, take a ride through the orchards as they discuss production, operations, and outdoor events, and visit the restaurant where they will give a full overview of the property and food & beverage systems. At Bishops Orchards, you will participate in staff-led tours of the farm market, warehouse, cider production space, orchard, and agritainment area – with plenty of time to explore, take pictures, and ask all your questions. While visiting Jonathan Edwards Winery, you will have an opportunity to gain knowledge about their marketing, events, wine production, and food & beverage programs. Be sure to ask about their subscription wine club, weddings, and their Harvest Festival. You’ll also enjoy delicious spreads from their catering partners throughout your time on-site.
TOUR 3
Clark Farms
Auerfarm
Jonathan Edwards Winery
Farm Tour Option 1
Farm Tour Option 2
At Bishops Orchards, you will participate in staff-led tours of the farm market, warehouse, cider production space, orchard, and agritainment area – with plenty of time to explore, take pictures, and ask all your questions. At Gouveia Vineyard, attendees will receive an understanding of what it took to grow this vineyard into the beautiful destination it is today. You’ll hear from the family, managers, and the wine maker about their responsibilities, as well as the power that community support has toward the creation of their lifelong vision and operational success. You will have an opportunity to self-tour the Lyman Orchards farm market, take a ride through the orchards as they discuss production, operations, and outdoor events, and visit the restaurant where they will give a full overview of the property and food & beverage systems.
Farm Tour Option 3
AuerFarm is a working farm with a powerhouse of education, inclusion, and professional-grade curriculum. You will learn how they conduct field trips that spark wonder, host a uniquely designed summer day camp, provide a Homeschool Connection with 10-week sessions to connect students with the rhythms of the seasons, and host a workforce development program for students with special needs using their commercial kitchen and farm facilities. At Clark Farms, you will see and learn about their unforgettable seasonal attractions including the Sunflower Stroll and their Fall Festival. Clark Farms was born as a vegetable farm and now is a leading supplier of premium plants and landscaping through one of the largest greenhouses in the state. You’ll learn how it has grown and transformed over the years. While visiting Jonathan Edwards Winery, you will have an opportunity to gain knowledge about their marketing, events, wine production, and food & beverage programs. Be sure to ask about their subscription wine club, weddings, and their Harvest Festival with agritainment. You’ll also enjoy delicious spreads from their catering partners throughout your time on-site.
