Can't get better fresh local meats . This place is amazing. I love this place and can't say enough…read moregood things about it . The prepared foods are so good. Excellent.

Fantastic prepared food selection. Farm fresh produce is great too. I always prefer independent…read moremarkets to chain stores.

Jones Winery is one of my new favorites in CT! I went for the first time the other day, and…read moreinitially went to the wrong place! Keep in mind that there is a "Jones Family Farm Pumpkinseed Hill" at 120 Beardsley Rd., and then the "Jones Valley Farm/Jones Winery" at 606 Walnut Tree Rd. My GPS accidentally took me to the Pumpkinseed Farm at first, but it wasn't a big deal because the winery is just a few minutes away. Once I was in the right place, a staff member greeted me and gave me the wine/food menu. They have a lot of different areas to sit, including a patio with tables/umbrellas (where they had live music playing), a pavilion with tables underneath, an upper patio that was covered by a pergola with leaves/vines on top, and an inside bar area with seating. The inside bar area has garage doors that were open, leading out to the upper patio. Even though it was a hot day, I sat under the pergola and it was surprisingly cool underneath! After sitting down, a staff member quickly came over and took my drink/food order. I tried a glass of the Sunshine White, which was delicious! It was on the sweeter side though. Keep in mind that they only sell wine by the glass on the menu, but they do have a store where you can buy bottles to go. I also ordered the Simply Cheese Plate, which came with sharp cheddar cheese, Jones Berry Chutney, and sea salt crackers. This was excellent! They also do have a "Light Fare" menu with things like a hummus plate, cheesecake, popcorn, etc. The service was fast and the staff were friendly. They had a "Bouquet Bar" set up where you could buy fresh cut flowers, as well as a small gift shop. Overall a very cool winery in Shelton, I would definitely recommend!

Owner is a raving bitch. Came on 3rd of July with our Service Animal and owner was nasty and cold…read more Refused to swap out one wine from a wine flight because of an allergy and only offered one flight of wine. Place was not busy so no reason to be so non-service oriented. Wine was just OK never coming back where they treat customers so bad.

Yes, I've heard that apples are cheaper at Whole Foods, may I suggest Yelp to find a chain store…read moreof your choice? But if you want a scenic agricultural experience you may enjoy Beardsley. The $25 cash-only apple bag is small; I believe capacity was 17 apples. But unlike many orchards there's no admission fee. Beardsley is on the smaller side so they won't have a zillion varieties, but all the trees are small so you won't encounter that rake rental situation. This weekend there were abundant winesaps and jonahgolds, but for mutsus and macs you'll have to wait until 2027. I think the bag restrictions and less than desirable bathroom situation fueling negative reviews are common in the industry. The hot cider was delightfully tangy and I liked the cider donut. The long lines for these and for parkknf are also industry standards.

I visited Beardsley specifically to try their highly regarded Cider Donut, but I also bought cider…read moreand a couple of apples. As of the time I tried the donut, it was maybe the best Cider Donut I had ever tried. It was still warm. Golden brown. Delicate. It had a flavor I couldn't quite place. Vanilla maybe? It also had a cool chewy texture. I was a big fan. They obviously have a pick your own apple business, but I was in a hurry. They didn't have as many total apples in the market as some places, but they had some interesting apple choices. Including apples I've never heard of. The apple I tried so far was very good. The cider was freshly made. It was still a lighter color in the container. I understand it gets darker as it ages a bit. It was good. I prefer a slightly less sweet cider. But it had good apple flavor. 4.5 Stars

Everything..products are great and reasonable prices, owner was helpful and very courteous and not…read moremost products were healthy with no fillers and additives. A pure win all the way around. Traveled over 2 hours and would do it again...

Nice selection of items, the old Italian guy behind the counter was really cheerful too.read more

l love Wells Hollow...the ice cream is wonderful with many flavors available. It is the perfect…read moredestination for the kids. They love it.

Unfortunately disappointing. Once we arrived, a worker yelled at a young girl (maybe 5 years old)…read morefor apparently bumping into a pumpkin while having her picture taken. She was very shaken after and anyone nearby was confused. Cluttered plant selection (which is fine) though lead to a small pot accidentally falling (which we were charged for), underwhelming selection of mums (other farms had gorgeous sets). Lastly, I bought two medium-large pumpkins, 3 tiny, 2 medium mums, and a handful of their tomatoes (+$5.99 for the pot) for a total of $128...quite steep. Our daughters first autumn pumpkin picking wasn't what we hoped for. We previously were frequent patrons but that has come to an end.

Glendale Farms is my go to farm for CT grown annuals and herb plants. The prices are very…read morereasonable and I would rather support the local farm family. The greenhouses are packed with beautiful plants and I return often because the selection changes rapidly. This is a great place to order plants for fund raising events too. There are horses and other animals at the farm and lots of greenhouses. Staff is helpful. Only cash and checks are accepted but not cards so remember them before leaving home.

Always the best selection and staff is super knowledgeable…read more Great flowers for the deck

What a beautiful autumn day to visit the pumpkin patch with family. There's always plenty of…read moreparking in the lot with a special closer by handicap section. It was my cousins first time here so we all went for the $8.50 each hayride, not included with the $13 each admission. We took a walk down the corn maze and took advantage of many photo ops. I like the store options better at Silverman's farm but still love and enjoy the products at Jones. I got my mother a bag of apples, my son a bottle of apple cider, and my daughter cranberry pumpkin cookies that she ended up sharing with us. They were fresh with a clean taste. I wish I would have took advantage of the coupon given to me and took the time to purchase some pumpkins before I left, but I rushed on to their nearby winery before hitting the road home.

I bought tickets for our party online and saved $3 a ticket vs. buying in person. The admission…read moreincluded the corn maze, various photo setups, a few farm animsls, a $5 back per ticket towards the purchase of pumpkins, or squash. We enjoyed doing the corn maze, walking the farm taking photos, and looking at various types of pumpkins. They had all shapes, colors, and sizes of pumpkins. You could also purchase bottles of their wine a stand onsite. They also had hayrides for an additional fee. There was ample parking with attendants. There were no bathrooms, just port o potties. They had such a nice setup that I feel they could've splurged on the trailer looking bathroom rentals vs. the construction site port o potties. A better bathroom would've been nice since this is a family-friendly place with lots of small children.

What a great farm!! I found out about Hindinger Farms from Instagram. A food truck called Bubba's…read moreBrunch was going to be selling brunch of the food truck at the farm. You can read my review of Bubba's Brunch food truck in my review section because the food was delicious. Hindinger Farm sells fresh vegetables, fruits, jams, and other items for children, and it has a beautiful backdrop. One side of the farm overlooks the other side of the farm and the other side of the farmi overlooks this beautiful backdrop of nature on the farm. Hindubger Farms puts on live shows, and you can go shopping. There is also a playground for the kids to play. The playground is fenced in with a picnic area so parents can enjoy their food without worrying about their children's safety. You can always check their website for events, shopping, and find out which food truck will be at the farm that day. The customer service was great, and I will definitely be back.

This farmstand has the best produce in Connecticut, in my opinion…read more In fall of 2024, my husband and I made it a habit to visit a different farmstand every weekend to support our local farmers. Of all the sites we visited, this was the stand out. The fruits and vegetables are incredible... literally picture-perfect and bursting with flavor. In addition, the stand has lots of homemade products like mango salsa, horseradish mustard, and the like. These specialty items are delicious! Oh, and don't forget to pick up some of their homemade preserves. My husband and I practically overdosed on peach preserves! There is a beautiful outdoor area where kids can play, which also makes the stand a nice destination for families. Last but not least, the staff that works here is so friendly. We thoroughly enjoyed chatting with them.

Where do I even start?! I can't say enough great things about our experience hosting our sister's…read morebridal shower at Castle Hill Farm. It was perfect in every way! The weeping willows, the beautifully decorated spacious pavillion, the goats spending some time with us, and the hospitality of the Paproski family. Diana, Stephanie, and Dan could not be more accommodating and helpful! The bride-to-be was on cloud nine and loved Diana, who thoughtfully checked in during the shower. A perfect day and venue! Beautiful memories that we will have forever!

Castle Hill Farm is a farm that opened in Newtown, Connecticut in 1927. It was founded by the…read morePaproski Family who have owned it for four generations. Now a retired dairy farm, Castle Hill Farm was once the second largest supplier of dairy products in Fairfield County. In spite of the farm's retired status, the Paproski Family work hard to preserve their 100+ acres through continuing the production of hay and corn fields, growing Christmas trees and seasonal vegetables. In addition to their Farm Stand, Castle Hill Farm also has a petting zoo, hayrides, a Sunflower Stroll, a Corn Maze, a Pick-Your-Own Pumpkin Patch, and other various attractions at different times throughout the year. The farm is also available to book for events such as weddings and baby showers. My family and I recently visited Castle Hill Farm to see their Sunflower Stroll. First we stopped off in their farm stand which was filled with all sorts of fresh vegetables such as tomatoes, corn, peppers, squash, cucumbers, and even local honey. We decided to purchase some delicious looking Graffiti Eggplant as well as a handmade candle that had an intoxicating vanilla aroma. Afterwards we headed into the Sunflower Stroll. Our son had so much fun looking at all of the pretty flowers and pointing out all of the bees. Co-owner Stephanie Kearns told us about other things the farm will be offering in the coming months, including hayrides, the pumpkin patch, and other Fall Fun activities. Autumn is our favorite time of year so we'll definitely be back! Get out and see the Sunflower Stroll while you still can!

I took a trial lesson here, but my sister rides here, so I still come frequently to visit. All of…read morethe horses are taken care of very well, and the people working here are all friendly. I wish I could submit a picture of Fangio after they let me groom him.

I love CHF. It's one of my favorite places to be, I enjoy seeing all the ponies and riding some. I…read morestarted on CC, and she helped teach me what I know with her being patient with me. The staff is great, I really miss CHF. Here, you feel like you have potential and that feels great. I used to be a really slow learner in horseback riding and I thought I wouldn't and probably would never be a good rider, but then my mom found CHF and i've been moving up in my riding career since. I love the hidden farm, I'd go there over anywhere on Earth any day. I would honestly suggest choosing this barn when learning to ride, all the other barns are not as good for beginners as Chester Hill Farm is.