About time for a re-review…read more... Oh Averill Farm... How do I love thee? Let me count the ways. - The farm is family run and truly feels like it. The folks who work there are SO nice and helpful and friendly and kind. There are kiddos and farm pups running around, kind signs offering water for those who need it (in stark contrast to a certain corporate orchard we despise, which does not provide drinking water to patrons and does not allow patrons to bring water in, even for dogs). Averill is the kind of simply humane, thoughtful place that brings joy to my heart. - The farm is beautiful. So beautiful. On a coolish autumn morning, it's uncrowded and you can gaze out into the distance to see tractors mowing in distant fields, outlined against a periwinkle sky, rows and rows of neat trees, all impeccably well kept. Adjacent to the farm market, there's a big, wide field with a generous number of picnic tables placed all around, far enough from one another that you can pretend like you have the field all to yourself. - Farm produce and products are pure goodness. Apples and pears are magnificent, of course: juicy, healthy, not doused with pesticides. Cider donuts are freshly fried, well blotted, and not overly sweet. An apple crumb pie, redolent with butter and still warm at purchase, was world class, not overly sweet. Pear and apple cider are the embodiment of clean, adulterated fruit flavor. It's food I feel good about feeding to my kiddos. - The bathroom is a port-a-potty situation, but the one I used was pretty clean. There are four behind the farm store. - Pricing is fair. - Fellow patrons are civilized and respectful, which makes me so happy. Policies are generous, rules are reasonable -- and as a result, patrons don't feel like they have to claw back something from the business to even out the playing field. At some large, commercial places, you see some patrons pull apple after apple off of trees, take one bite, and then throw them down into the grass to rot (so they feel like their insanely high cost of entry is justified, I speculate). Averill owners and Averill patrons are respectful of one another, making for a truly pleasant visit. If you enjoy a bucolic, relaxing and beautiful apple picking (without the gaudy carnivalesque elements offered by some larger establishments), Averill Farm is an absolute must.

Good apple orchard with some delicious apple cider donuts and ciders. The view of the lush orchards…read moreand some cool buys at the farm store made this trip memorable.

Candlelight Farms has such a magical charm about it…read more We were referred here by one of our good friends neighbors. Nancy was a wonderful host. She was able to accomodate us and our almost 6 month old. She had a pack and play already set up in the room for us! Everything was clean. Quiet. The parfaits so simple and delicious. I loved the charm of this place with great company and beautiful grounds. We got to meet Fiona the donkey so sweet my little one loved it Highly recommend!

I came to Candlelight Farms for a friend's wedding. I have zero experience with the owner or…read moresetting up the event; this review is merely for my experience as a guest at this gorgeous venue. We enjoyed the rehearsal dinner on the porch of the building next to the large silo. It was right before sunset, so we got to enjoy the gorgeous view of the land, trees, and lake while the August sun went down. There was a lovely breeze and we enjoyed our meal under twinkling string lights. There were tons of beautiful flowers blooming around the grounds, and we enjoyed lawn games on the rolling green grass. The next day, for the ceremony, we were located down by the lake. The ceremony took place on a lawn in front of a beautiful old tree, facing the water. Afterwards, we made our way into the old barn and enjoyed cocktail hour and the reception. The space was well designed and the whole experience was magical; candles and simple draperies. A beautiful breeze flowed through the venue as the rumble of thunder echoed in the distance. Despite the thunderstorm that passed through, we were safe and dry inside the barn. All in all, one of the most beautiful and magical wedding venues I've seen.

Prettiest vegetables I've ever seen, to the point that I recklessly bought purple peppers. This is…read morea small shop, so you're here for specific delights, not for a full grocery trip like Bishop's. There are local baked goods, and I would give six stars to the ham & cheese croissant I'm eating at this moment. (Ham & cheese is hard to get right; these are perfect.) If you're local, why are you not here more often? If you're passing through, as I was, choose some non-perishable produce and the delightful artisanal soaps.

Another 5-stars for this amazing farm! I truly appreciate this place especially this time of the…read moreyear with christmas closing in. They have Arethusas infamous eggnog for sale, locally made toffee n peanut brittle, wreaths with custom designed bows & Christmas trees on a sliding scale for pricing. I love that they give you the option to pay what you can afford for a tree, with the scale ranging from a minimum of $65 up to $90 for a 6-8ft tree. Many people seem to think this is an outrageous price for a tree but I've seen prices much higher than this all around CT. With the stand closing for the season on december 23rd now is your chance to get in there and get some great clearance bargains and wholesale options.

Quaint market with great local options. They have everything from fresh produce, local meats and…read moreeven gifts. Market has food items downstairs and a nice craft/art area upstairs. Perfect for finding artisan gifts!

Fresh local finds!! Highly recommend! It's a weekend staple to stock up. The local honey is…read moreamazing!! Go check it out

Beautiful setting with fantastic views. Calm, friendly pumpkin patch. This was far and away the…read moremost enjoyable pumpkin-patch visit our family has ever had. A welcome antidote to how hectic and crowded some other places can be. An absolute gem.

This is an absolutely wonderful farm! We love coming here every October to get our pumpkins! The…read morepumpkin patch is real and authentic, and it's tons of fun! They have a huge selection of pumpkins and their prices are better than some other farms. The hayride is free and it takes you around the farm. One of our favorite things is seeing the farm animals. They have 2 pigs, several sheep, a cow, several chickens, and a llama. The sheep are really cute. We've never tried the corn maze, but it looks fun! The staff at this farm are so friendly and welcoming! They are wonderful and that's one of the reasons why we come back every year! This farm is great because there's no unnecessary fees, and no large crowds. It feels very down to earth, friendly, and local. This is a great farm and I highly recommend visiting the farm when they're open in October! 5 stars

Park Lane is so cute! It's been in New Milford for what feels like forever, and is check or cash…read moreonly. But the pumpkins and apples outside and so cute! Inside had a fair amount of New England honey and maple like products, as well as coffee, donuts, and apple fritters. The fritters have a lot of apple inside. Parking doesn't seem to have designated spots so much as pick your own adventure, but there's a lot of room. The apple fritter was a great driving snack but in the bag to keep the apple from spilling all over.

Classic Fall go to for locals for decades. Sweet cider is the best around. Donuts, local honey,…read morejelly and jam. A Fall classic in Litchfield County for decades. Try it.

I had the sirloin steak, part of a big 3-pound piece, bone in. We seasoned it with just a bit of…read moresalt, pepper, and worcestershire sauce and grilled it for a few minutes on each side. It cooked to medium pretty quickly (as is typical of grass-fed meat, I was told). Steak was super tender and very flavorful. Best cut of sirloin I've had for sure and I can't wait to try some more!

Great Farm with outstanding produce. Small farm with organic produce and a great CSA program…read moreserving towns at farmers markets throughout Ct.