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
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. Clark Farms, was chosen by Yankee Magazine as a “best in New England Corn Maze“ and is one of the most visited attractions in Rhode Island. Their all-you-can-carry pumpkin sale, held in conjunction with Pumpkin Wonderland, was featured on the TODAY Show in October of 2026! Clark Farms staff will lead us through the process they use to develop their facility master plan to accommodate the crowds they draw and allow for the addition of more visitors, more seasons and more agritourism products and experiences. See the attractions that work for them, how they dovetail experiences with garden center and farm retail, and how they leverage their customer relationships and staff strengths to succeed across 3 distinctly different businesses. 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.
