Timeless. Fun. Whimsical. Sweet. These words are all used when describing a fan-favorite fall activity: apple-picking. An annual experience for many, apple-picking is a timeless fall activity that has seemed to transcend through generations and mark the transition of summer to fall. Some of our community members even have favorite spots.
Lilah ’29 recommends Beardsley Cider Mill and Orchard in Shelton, a highly recommended apple-picking spot. With over 13,000 dwarf apple trees, Beardsley Cider Mill and Orchard is no stranger to amazing apple-picking fun! Not a fan of Granny Smiths or Ruby Reds? No biggie! Beardsley Cider Mill and Orchard has 25-30 different varieties of apples to “pick” from! (Pun intended) If you have a favorite type of apple, or want to try a different one, look no further. The Beardsley Cider Mill and Orchard is the place for you!
When Wooster community members such as Erin '27 were asked what their favorite apple-picking spot is, there was a clear fan favorite amongst Woosterites were asked what their favorite apple-picking spot is, there was a clear fan favorite amongst Woosterites. The majority recommended Blue Jay Orchards, specifically in Wooster's current senior class. Erin, Gwen and Damercy all visit Blue Jay Orchards. Damercy and her family go apple picking at Blue Jay Orchards every fall and make pie with their findings.
Located in Bethel, Blue Jay Orchards is one short drive away from Wooster School in Danbury, making it a near-perfect apple picking destination for Woosterites. That’s not all they have to offer! Blue Jay Orchards also has a wide variety of sweet, fresh apple sauce, apple cider, apple cider donuts, and other farmers market favorites! Don’t know how to bake? No problem! Luckily, Blue Jay Orchards sells freshly baked pies for sale every day! The bottom line is, if you LOVE apple picking as much as you LOVE fall, do yourself a favor and visit one of our fall favorites today!
Chelsea '27
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