Orchard · Flower farm · Berry farm
Horse Listeners Orchard
U-pick apples, peaches, flowers and blueberries in Ashford, Connecticut
From the farm's website
The farm's own words, quoted as posted on its website, with the page each line comes from and the day we read it. Seasons, hours and prices change: check with the farm before you go.
U-pick
“Not all varieties are available for PYO.”
Source: crookesorchard.com/orchard, checked October 6, 2026
Crops and picking times
“Don’t forget to check our apple schedule to see what varieties are ripe and ready, so you can pick the freshest, juiciest apples right from the tree.”
“PYO Peaches (August)”
Source: crookesorchard.com/orchard, checked October 6, 2026
“PYO Flowers (starting in Aug)”
Source: crookesorchard.com/orchard, checked October 6, 2026
“PYO Apples (starting in Sept)”
Source: crookesorchard.com/orchard, checked October 6, 2026
“From early harvest favorites to late-season classics, discover which apples are ripe and ready for picking, so you can plan your visit and savor the freshest flavors all season long.”
“End of August”
Source: crookesorchard.com/orchard, checked October 6, 2026
“Specializing in a diverse selection of apples, including heirloom and cider varieties, as well as peaches, nectarines, and blueberries, we provide both U-pick opportunities and a convenient on-site store.”
Source: crookesorchard.com, checked October 6, 2026
“PYO Blueberries (starting in July)”
Source: crookesorchard.com, checked October 6, 2026
Before you go
“Please purchase a bag before entering the orchard.”
“No pets are allowed in the orchard or in the shop per order of the health department”
Source: crookesorchard.com/orchard, checked October 6, 2026
“No pets are allowed at the orchard or in the shop per order of the health department.”
Source: crookesorchard.com/orchard, checked October 6, 2026
“Yes, we accept credit cards, apple pay and cash.”
Source: crookesorchard.com/orchard, checked October 6, 2026
Besides picking
“Explore our walking trails, picnic areas, and seasonal events that bring the orchard to life.”
Source: crookesorchard.com/orchard, checked October 6, 2026
What you can pick
- Apples
- Peaches · Aug
- Flowers
- Blueberries
Crops and months read from the lines quoted above; a crop with no months is one the farm names without a picking window.
| Crop | How | Months | When (farm) | Varieties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apples | U-pick | Not stated | – | |
| Peaches | U-pick | August“August” | – | |
| Flowers | U-pick | Not stated | – | |
| Blueberries | U-pick | Not stated | – |
Typical Connecticut seasons (a published harvest calendar, not this farm's dates)
- Blueberries: June–July. Source: Connecticut Department of Agriculture: Connecticut Grown Crop Availability Calendar (2022), read October 6, 2026.
- Peaches: July–September. Source: Connecticut Department of Agriculture: Connecticut Grown Crop Availability Calendar (2022), read October 6, 2026.
- Apples: July–October. Source: Connecticut Department of Agriculture: Connecticut Grown Crop Availability Calendar (2022), read October 6, 2026.
At a glance
- Address
- 317 Bebbington Rd, Ashford, CT 06278Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region
The farm's website does not list hours we could read. Call or check the website before you go.
Besides picking
- Picnic area
- Events
Horse Listeners Orchard: questions
Does Horse Listeners Orchard have U-pick?
Yes. The farm's website says: "PYO Blueberries (starting in July, check our FB page for updates)"
When can you pick peaches at Horse Listeners Orchard?
August, in the farm's words "August", according to the farm's website (checked October 6, 2026). Picking depends on the weather and the crop: check with the farm before you go.