Bushy Hill Farm

What Bushy Hill Farm does

Bushy Hill Farm is a family-owned, integrated agritourism operation headquartered in Granby, Connecticut. The business operates across two physical locations in Connecticut under the legal entity Clark Farms, Inc. at Bushy Hill Orchard, and is managed by Allen, Becky, and their son Zach, who have run the farm since 2010 after assuming ownership from the original Law family. The company is structured around three destinations: Bushy Hill Orchard (approximately 15,000 apple and peach trees cultivated on a three-wire trellis system, plus an acre of blueberries, Asian pears, nectarines, plums, and vegetables), Bushy Hill Cidery (farm-fresh hard cider produced in three varieties — B.N.D dry, Ruddy Wild cranberry, and Sweet Surrender honey-sweetened — sold by the glass or growler at the orchard location), and Clark Farms Greenhouse (formerly Goodyear Farms, located in Suffield, CT, with over 3,000 hanging baskets, 600 patio planters, 4,000 geraniums, 10,000 mums, and assorted annuals, vegetable starts, herbs, and container plants sold retail and wholesale).

The company's underlying technology is traditional and physical: a three-wire trellis growing system for orchard production and seasonal greenhouse growing operations. There are no digital platforms, AI/ML systems, APIs, or proprietary software products referenced in the source data. The product surface extends beyond agricultural output into hospitality and experience-based revenue: a farm cafe operating since 2015 serves made-to-order breakfast and lunch using farm-grown and local ingredients, while catering and event venue hosting covers breakfast and lunch events across inside, patio, and tent locations. Additional offerings include seasonal U-pick programs (blueberries in July, apples in August), ticketed special events such as Breakfast with Santa, Easter Bunny events, trivia nights, and a 16+ Haunted Corn Maze priced at $18 in advance or $22 at the door.

Bushy Hill Farm generates revenue through six transaction-based streams: farm produce and orchard sales (retail and U-pick), the on-site cafe and restaurant, hard cider sales, retail and wholesale greenhouse plant sales (operating April-June and September-October), event venue rentals and catering, and ticketed seasonal events. Pricing is unit-based with no subscription or membership programs. The business serves a primarily local consumer base of Connecticut families and individuals seeking farm experiences, fresh produce, and seasonal entertainment, alongside a smaller wholesale and event-catering segment of business buyers. The operation is seasonal, closed January through March, and employs approximately 5 people. The website is the primary marketing channel, supported by email newsletter signup and a community events calendar.

Name

Bushy Hill Farm

Legal name

Clark Farms, Inc. at Bushy Hill Orchard

Website

https://bushyhill.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Bushy Hill Farm is a family-owned Connecticut agritourism business operating an orchard, cidery, and greenhouse across two Granby/Suffield locations, selling fresh produce, hard cider, plants, cafe food, and seasonal event experiences directly to local consumers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Diversified Orchard, Cidery, and Greenhouse Farm Operations

NAICS

Fruit and Tree Nut Farming (1113)

SIC

Agricultural Production-Crops (100)

akta.pro primary industry

Stone Fruit Orchards (Peaches, Nectarines, Plums, Cherries, Apricots) (AFAGACAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Berry Farming (Strawberries, Blueberries, Raspberries, Blackberries, Cranberries) (AFAGACAD)

Keywords

• Orchard fruit production
• Hard cider production
• Greenhouse plant sales
• Farm-to-table cafe
• Agritourism experiences

Headquarters

HQ city

Granby

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Farm Produce and Orchard Sales: Direct retail sales of apples, peaches, blueberries, Asian pears, nectarines, plums, and vegetables grown on-site. U-pick operations for seasonal berries and apples.
2. Cafe and Restaurant: On-site breakfast and lunch cafe serving pub-style food and ice cream since 2015. Made-to-order comfort food with farm-to-table sourcing.
3. Cidery Sales: Hard cider sales by the glass or growler to go at Bushy Hill Cidery located at the orchard.
4. Greenhouse Plant Sales: Retail and wholesale sales of hanging baskets, patio planters, geraniums, mums, annuals, vegetable starts, herbs, and container plants. Seasonal operations April-June and September-October.
5. Event Venue and Catering: Private event hosting with inside, patio, and outside tent venues. Catering menus for breakfast and lunch. Special seasonal events including haunted corn maze with ticket sales.
6. Seasonal Events and Admissions: Ticketed events including haunted corn maze ($18 advance, $22 at door), Breakfast with Santa, Easter Bunny events, and trivia nights.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Bushy Hill Farm is a family-operated diversified farm enterprise running three integrated destinations in Connecticut: Bushy Hill Orchard (approximately 15,000 apple and peach trees plus blueberries, pears, plums, and vegetables), Bushy Hill Cidery (three varieties of farm-fresh hard cider), and Clark Farms Greenhouse (ornamental and edible plants sold retail and wholesale). It supplements these production operations with a farm-to-table cafe, U-pick produce, private event catering, and ticketed seasonal events such as a haunted corn maze.

Product overview

Clark Farms at Bushy Hill is a family-owned integrated farm operation consisting of multiple destinations under one ownership: Bushy Hill Orchard (a fruit-growing operation with a cafe and farm store), Bushy Hill Cidery (an on-site hard cider production facility), and Clark Farms Greenhouse (a plant nursery and greenhouse). The business operates from two locations in Granby and Suffield, CT, and offers additional experiences including a farm cafe, catering services, seasonal U-Pick produce, and special events like the Haunted Corn Maze. Since 2010, the farm has been operated by Allen, Becky, and their son Zach.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Bushy Hill Orchard: Approximately 15,000 apple and peach trees on a three-wire trellis, acre of blueberries, Asian pears, nectarines, plums, and vegetables. Features a cafe with pub-style food and ice cream.
• Bushy Hill Cidery
• Clark Farms Greenhouse

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Easy Pickin's Orchard: Enfield, CT pick-your-own orchard with farm stand; closely comparable small-family Connecticut orchard competing for the same North Central Connecticut U-pick customer base.
• Lyman Orchards: Family-owned Connecticut orchard in Middlefield offering pick-your-own fruit, a farm market, bakery, cidery, and 18-hole golf; directly comparable multi-destination agritourism model with on-site food and beverage sales.
• Belltown Hill Orchards: South Glastonbury, CT family orchard with pick-your-own fruit, farm store, and seasonal events; comparable size and Connecticut-based direct-to-consumer orchard model.
• Beardsley's Cider Mill & Orchard: Shelton, CT small family cider mill and orchard producing hard cider alongside apple growing; directly comparable in scale and Connecticut location with overlapping orchard and cidery revenue streams.
• Bishop's Orchards: Long-running Guilford, CT family farm with farm market, pick-your-own, bakery, and hard cider; mirrors Bushy Hill's combined orchard-plus-cidery-plus-farm-store positioning in the same Connecticut market.
• Rogers Orchards: Southington, CT multi-generation family orchard with farm market and pick-your-own; comparable scale, ownership structure, and Connecticut retail orchard offering.

Emerging players

• Fishkill Farms: Hopewell Junction, NY farm with organic orchard, cidery, farm store, and seasonal events; comparable orchard-plus-cidery-plus-events offering that targets the same downstate NY/CT consumer corridor.
• Terhune Orchards: Princeton, NJ family farm with pick-your-own, farm store, winery, and on-site events; comparable integrated multi-destination model outside Connecticut that competes for the broader Northeast agritourism market.

Regional players

• Honey Pot Hill Orchards: Stow, MA family orchard with PYO fruit, farm store, and hard cider; similar diversified orchard-plus-beverage agritourism model in a different New England geography.
• Treworgy Family Orchards: Levant, ME family orchard with pick-your-own, corn maze, and farm store; comparable multi-attraction agritourism model in the broader New England region rather than Connecticut.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bushy-hill-farm

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries3 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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