Lyman Orchards

What Lyman Orchards does

Lyman Orchards is a privately held, family-owned agricultural enterprise in Middlefield, Connecticut, established in 1741 and currently in its 10th generation of family ownership under Executive Vice President John Lyman. The company operates a 1,100-acre diversified agritourism destination encompassing pick-your-own fruit operations (strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, peaches, apples, pears, and pumpkins), the year-round Apple Barrel Farm Market (deli, bakery, award-winning pies, creamery), a 45-hole championship golf facility (Lyman Golf), the 1741 Pub & Grill full-service restaurant, and seasonal attractions including a 3-acre Sunflower Maze with 350,000 sunflowers and a Corn Maze. Distribution extends through an online store (lymanstore.com), a CSA subscription program, and wholesale placement of its 1741 Hard Apple Cider in Connecticut package stores and restaurants.

The business is operated through four wholly-owned subsidiaries — Lyman Golf, 1741 Pub & Grill, Apple Barrel Farm Market, and 1741 Lyman Hard Apple Cider — each generating independent revenue streams that cross-sell on a single destination visit. Core technology centers on eco-certified apple farming and environmentally responsible production practices; no proprietary software, AI, or digital platform layer is disclosed. Pricing is unit-based for pick-your-own fruit ($7-$78 per container), per-event for special programming ($15-$32.99 per person), and standard service-based pricing for golf, restaurant, and private events. Revenue is not publicly disclosed and the company reports 11-50 employees.

Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer across four physical venues in Middlefield, CT, plus a small e-commerce footprint and limited Connecticut wholesale distribution. Customer segments are predominantly families and individual visitors seeking agritourism, with secondary segments in golf enthusiasts, food and beverage consumers, and event planners for weddings and private gatherings. Marketing relies on organic social (Facebook with 262,072+ followers, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok), a blog with weekly 'Apple of the Week' content, email newsletters, and a seasonal festival calendar that drives regional foot traffic.

Name

Lyman Orchards

Legal name

Lyman Orchards

Website

https://lymanorchards.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1741

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Lyman Orchards is a family-owned, 1,100-acre agritourism destination in Middlefield, Connecticut, founded in 1741 and now in its 10th generation. It operates pick-your-own orchards, a year-round farm market, 45-hole golf facility, restaurant, hard cider, seasonal festivals, and event venues serving families, golfers, and event planners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Agritourism and Direct-to-Consumer Farm Retail

NAICS

Apple Orchards (111331), Berry (except Strawberry) Farming (111334)

SIC

Agricultural Production-Crops (100)

akta.pro primary industry

Cider & Orchard Fruit Production (Apples/pears for cider & processing) (AFAGACAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Berry Farming (Strawberries, Blueberries, Raspberries, Blackberries, Cranberries) (AFAGACAD), Farmers’ Markets & Farm Stands (Fresh Food) (CRAHAHAE)

Keywords

• Pick your own fruit
• Farm market retail
• Agritourism destination
• Hard apple cider
• Championship golf course

Headquarters

HQ city

Middlefield

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Farm Market Retail Sales: Year-round retail sales at the Apple Barrel Farm Market including fresh produce, deli items, baked goods, award-winning pies, and ice cream/creamery products.
2. Pick-Your-Own Fruit Operations: Seasonal pick-your-own fruit sales including strawberries, honeyberries, raspberries, blueberries, jostaberries, peaches, nectarines, pears, asian pears, apples, and pumpkins.
3. E-commerce Online Store: Online sales of award-winning products through lymanstore.com for farm-fresh delivered products.
4. Dining - 1741 Pub & Grill: Full-service restaurant open 7 days a week from 9 AM - 9 PM, offering food and beverages including the 1741 Lyman Hard Apple Cider.
5. Golf Operations: Year-round 45-hole golf facility including Player, Jones & Apple Nine courses, plus one of the top golf training facilities in Connecticut.
6. Seasonal Event Admission & Activities: Revenue from seasonal maze attractions (sunflower maze, corn maze), festival admissions, and paid activities including gem mining.
7. 1741 Hard Apple Cider Distribution: Hard apple cider sold on-site and at an ever-growing list of local package stores and restaurants throughout Connecticut.
8. Private Events & Catering: Meeting and event space rentals, weddings, birthday parties, and private event hosting.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Lyman Orchards is a 1,100-acre family-owned farm and agritourism destination in Middlefield, Connecticut, established in 1741 and now in its 10th generation of Lyman family ownership. The company fundamentally grows and sells fresh fruit (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, peaches, pears, apples, pumpkins) through pick-your-own operations and the year-round Apple Barrel Farm Market, complementing that core produce business with a 45-hole golf facility, a full-service restaurant, a small-batch hard apple cider brand, seasonal sunflower and corn mazes, festivals, CSA subscriptions, an e-commerce store, and venue rentals for private events and weddings.

Product overview

Lyman Orchards is a 1,100-acre agritourism destination in Middlefield, Connecticut, established in 1741 and now in its 10th generation of family ownership. The business operates as a multi-venue complex offering pick-your-own fruit orchards (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, peaches, pears, apples), the year-round Apple Barrel Farm Market (featuring deli, bakery, award-winning pies, and creamery), 45 holes of championship golf, the 1741 Pub & Grill restaurant, seasonal sunflower and corn maze attractions, and online/e-commerce sales. The property hosts seasonal festivals (Raspberry, Blueberry, Peach, Corn Maze & Cider Donut) and offers private event/wedding venue rentals, CSA subscriptions, and a Hard Apple Cider product line.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• 1741 Connecticut Crisp Hard Apple Cider: A gluten-free, unfiltered hard apple cider made in small batches from Connecticut-grown apples, originally introduced in 2018.

Products and services

• Apple Barrel Farm Market Year-round farm market retail storefront selling fresh produce, deli items, baked goods, award-winning pies, and creamery/ice cream to consumers visiting the Middlefield, CT property.
• Pick Your Own Fruit Seasonal pick-your-own fruit experience offering strawberries, honeyberries, raspberries, blueberries, jostaberries, peaches/nectarines, pears, Asian pears, apples, and pumpkins to families and individual visitors.
• Sunflower Maze Seasonal Connecticut's original sunflower maze, 3 acres with 350,000 blooming yellow, red, and orange sunflowers, featuring nearly one mile of winding pathways and a 10-foot viewing platform, open August 1-30.
• Corn Maze Seasonal corn maze attraction open September through November featuring themed designs and interactive family activities.
• Lyman Golf Year-round 45-hole golf facility at 700 Main Street, Middlefield, CT, including three nine-hole courses (Player, Jones, Apple Nine), a par-29 nine-hole course, and a top Connecticut golf training facility.
• 1741 Pub & Grill Full-service restaurant and bar at 70 Lyman Road, Middlefield, CT, open 7 days a week 9 AM - 9 PM, serving food and beverages including the 1741 Lyman Hard Apple Cider, and hosting live music, game nights, and private events.
• 1741 Connecticut Crisp Hard Apple Cider Small-batch, gluten-free, unfiltered hard apple cider with no added sugar, made from Connecticut-grown apples, sold on-site and distributed to local Connecticut package stores and restaurants.
• Lyman Orchards Online Store E-commerce online store at lymanstore.com selling award-winning Lyman Orchards products, including pies, cider, and other farm goods, for shipment to consumers.
• CSA Program Community Supported Agriculture subscription offering farm-fresh produce delivered to members.
• Private Events and Weddings Venue Rental Venue rental services for private events, corporate gatherings, weddings, and birthday parties across multiple on-site event spaces including farm market, golf course, and outdoor venues.

Quantifiable outcome

• Connecticut's original Sunflower Maze with 350,000 sunflowers spanning 3 acres
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Gouveia VineyardsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 August 2026Wallingford, CT winery providing wine tastings during the Sunflowers, Sips & Sunsets wine tasting event in the Sunflower Maze (August 7, 14, 21).
• Paradise Hills VineyardminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 August 2026Wallingford, CT winery providing wine tastings during the Sunflowers, Sips & Sunsets wine tasting event in the Sunflower Maze.
• Priam VineyardsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 August 2026Colchester, CT winery providing wine tastings during the Sunflowers, Sips & Sunsets wine tasting event in the Sunflower Maze.
• TriCircleminorOthers · 5 August 2026Organization providing resources for individuals, families, and communities affected by addiction. Receives half of every $20 buy-in from Setback card game nights at 1741 Pub & Grill.
• The ConduitminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 July 2026Wellness provider offering Full Moon Sound Meditation sessions in 'The Meadow' at Lyman Orchards Golf Club. Events held monthly with sound healing using gongs and singing bowls.
• Yoga in Our CityminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 July 2026Community organization providing complimentary outdoor yoga classes at the Apple Barrel Farm Market. Two one-hour sessions: Vinyasa Yoga and Gentle & Restorative Yoga.
• Circle K Petting FarmminorOthers · 18 July 2026Petting farm vendor providing animal interactions during Blueberry Festival and other seasonal events.
• Crazy Taco MexminorOthers · 18 July 2026Food truck vendor serving at Blueberry Festival and other seasonal events.
• School of Rock North HavenminorOthers · 18 July 2026Music school providing live performances during Blueberry Festival (July 18) and Peach Festival (August 8).
• Create A CastleminorOthers · 27 June 2026Connecticut family business and Shark Tank success story providing live sandcastle sculpting demonstrations and interactive BuildMaster activity stations during the Raspberry Festival. Features patented Split Mold technology for sandcastle building.
• Liberty BankminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 27 June 2026Sponsor of the Raspberry Festival at Lyman Orchards.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Fishkill Farms: Hudson Valley, NY family orchard offering PYO fruit, farm store, CSA, and seasonal events. Similar diversified direct-to-consumer orchard operation in the Northeast.
• Beak & Skiff Apple Orchards: 100+ year family-owned apple orchard in Lafayette, NY operating a farm market, PYO, hard cider (1911 Established), and on-site events. Direct comparable on the diversified orchard + cider + events model.
• March Farm: Bethlehem, CT family farm with PYO fruit, farm store, bakery, and seasonal events. Connecticut-based regional peer with a comparable diversified orchard business model.
• Bishop's Orchards: Guilford, CT family-owned multi-generational orchard with a farm market, PYO fruit, bakery, and seasonal events. Closest geographic and operational analog to Lyman Orchards within Connecticut.
• Carter Mountain Orchard: Virginia orchard owned by the Chiles family with PYO fruit, farm market, bakery, and seasonal festivals. Comparable multi-generational PYO + agritourism destination.
• Avila Valley Barn: San Luis Obispo, CA family farm with PYO produce, farm market, bakery, deli, and seasonal agritourism. Comparable multi-revenue family farm destination on the West Coast.

Regional players

• Easy Pickin's Orchard: Enfield, CT orchard focused on PYO fruit and on-site farm sales. Smaller-scale regional peer operating in the same Connecticut market.

Broad incumbents

• Woodchuck Hard Cider: Vermont-based national hard cider brand with a tasting room at the Cidery. Comparable as a Northeast cider producer, though at a much larger distribution scale than Lyman's 1741 brand.
• Angry Orchard Cider House: National hard cider brand owned by Boston Beer Company with a Walden, NY cider house and taproom. Comparable on the craft hard cider product line; broader incumbent in the cider category.

Emerging players

• Stowe Cider: Vermont craft cidery with taproom and small-batch production. Emerging regional craft cider peer relevant to Lyman's 1741 line.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/lymanorchards
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/LymanOrchards1
• Facebookfacebook.com/lymanorchards
• Instagraminstagram.com/lymanorchards
• TikToktiktok.com/@lymanorchards
• Pinterestpinterest.com/lymanorchards

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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