More than an orchard
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Business Hours:
| Monday: | 8:00am - 7:00pm |
| Tuesday: | 8:00am - 7:00pm |
| Wednesday: | 8:00am - 7:00pm |
| Thursday: | 8:00am - 7:00pm |
| Friday: | 8:00am - 7:00pm |
| Saturday: | 8:00am - 7:00pm |
| Sunday: | 9:00am - 6:00pm |
| Closed on Easter, Memorial Day, July 4th, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, Dec. 26 & New Years Day. Open Christmas Eve till 4pm & New Year's Eve till 5 pm | |
Bishop's Orchards
Since 1871, six generations of Bishops have been serving the shoreline with fresh farm products. Our farm market has grown from a roadside stand of the 1910's to a simple, yet bustling market, handling fresh fruits and vegetables, and related farm products. Our farm market in Guilford is open year-round with one or more of our crops available each month of the year. Our "big red apple" is a landmark known to many from near and far.2011 marks the 140th year since the farm was started in 1871. On Saturday June 11th we will have a special 140th Anniversary Celebration Day.
The Bishop family represents the fine tradition of growing and selling the finest quality native fruits and vegetables.We have everything for your cost conscious meals and family gatherings, from wines and soup, salads, vegetables and fruits to prepared foods, including large trays of our most popular dishes! Don't forget cider, meats and of course pies!
Crisp, Juicy Apples!
Buy them where they grow! Experience one of our apples before you buy. Remember, always keep apples refrigerated so they stay crisp and fresh.
Our Farm Market, Winery and Bakery is open year-round and conveniently located in Guilford CT near exit 57 of I-95 (map). Treat friends and family to our variety of Farm Gifts and our selection of Fruit Baskets. Come see our Llamas, Alpacas and Goats too! Watch our G Scale Train with cars from the NYNH Railroad circle above your head.
Pick Your Own season starts in mid-June and continues through late October. Bring the whole family and enjoy the day at any of our convenient locations (map). Sign up for our Pick-Your-Own NEWSLETTER, it's free and informative.
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1355 Boston Post Road
Guilford CT 06437-2399
203-453-2338
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Our Winery
12 months ago
Amazing Grace
12 months ago
Our Newest Wine! Great Fall & Winter Wine!
2010 Finger Lakes International Wine Competition,
Bronze Winner
Cranberries, Apples, and Fall Harvest are all inspirational New England
themes that Bishop's Orchards has captured in Amazing Grace. Fresh,
distinctive flavors of Cranberry and Apple finish with a hint of sweetness.
Amazing Grace pairs with classic fall favorites such as roast turkey,
pork, or even a hearty salad. Enjoy as an aperitif, or with dinner.
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Strawberry Delight
12 months ago
Dessert Wine
2010 Grand Harvest Award, Silver Winner
Growing on our fertile soils near the banks of the West River
that flows into Long Island Sound, our strawberries develop their rich
flavor. At the peak of ripeness, their juice was extracted and then
transformed into a succulent, aromatic and rich dessert wine at our
farm winery. The true essence of the strawberry explodes on the palate,
complementing a wide variety of desserts. (15% Alcohol)
Adams Apple
12 months ago
Desert Wine
Amenti del Vino 2007 International Wine Bronze
Medal Winner
2010 Finger Lakes International Wine Competition,
Bronze Winner
Against the beauty of snow, stately rows of apple trees overlook Long
Island Sound and reflect serenity. Our unique blend of apple varieties
have been transformed by cyro-extraction, as if they had been frozen
on the trees. The result is a sweet, aromatic, full bodied dessert wine.
The apple and fruit essences delight the palette, complementing chocolate,
cheesecake, shortbread cookies, Bishop’s Orchards Bakery Fruits
of the Farm Pie or Apple Crisp (16% Alcohol)
New England Style Hard Cider
12 months ago
2010 Finger Lakes International Wine Competition,
Bronze Winner
For those liking a touch of sweetness, our New England Style
Hard Cider has more hints of fresh apples as well as its crisp,
light bubbly mouth feel. Made from a special blend of our own apples,
we have carefully fermented it into Hard Cider! Serve ice cold for full
flavor. Refreshingly Light. Semi-Sweet. Slightly Effervescent. It goes
well with a meal, or as a drink with friends. (5% Alcohol)
Other Connecticut Wines We Sell!
12 months ago
Chamard Vineyards
~ Clinton, CT
Chamard benefits from a unique micro-climate influenced greatly by Long
Island Sound. Located two miles from the sound and six miles from the
mouth of the Connecticut River, this maritime climate produces mild
winter temperatures and a long, warm growing season. Bishop's features
Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot from Chamard Vineyards.
Hopkins
Vineyards ~ New Preston, CT
The unique location of Hopkins Vineyard makes it the only vineyard in
Connecticut influenced by an inland lake; this extends their growing
season and allows them to grow grape varieties which ordinarily would
not thrive in our climate. Bishop's features Hopkin's Chardonnay,
Cabernet Franc, Sachem's Picnic and Vineyard Reserve. Those of
you who appreciate a true dessert wine will be pleased with Hopkin's
late-harvest Vidal Blanc.
Family Farm Winery ~ Shelton, CT
For over one hundred and fifty years, six generations of the Jones family
have farmed their land in the White Hills of Shelton, Connecticut. The
Jones Winery continues the family tradition of growing high quality
crops that celebrate the great bounty of local farmlands. The farm's
vineyard and famous berry harvests allow the winery to create a wonderful
selection of traditional grape wines and specialty fruit wines. Bishop's
features Jonses' Raspberry Rhapsody, Black Curreant Bouquet and Blueberry
Bliss dessert wines and their Ripton Red Wine.
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Apple Wine with Raspberry
Amenti del Vino 2007 International Wine Bronze Medal Winner
2010 Finger Lakes International Wine Competition, Bronze Winner
2010 Grand Harvest Award, Gold Winner
The serenity of our raspberry fields is captivated by our Semi-Dry Apple Raspberry Wine. The superb reputation and flavor of Bishop's Sweet Apple Cider has been aged to perfection by Bishop's Orchards Farm...
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| Blushing Beauty |
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Peach Wine
2010 Grand Harvest Award, Bronze Winner
The flavors of juicy tree ripened peaches from our orchard please your palette with each sip. Bishop's Orchards Farm Winery has taken the superb reputation and flavor of Bishop's Sweet Apple Cider and aged it into peach apple wine with the delightful, aromatic flavor of peaches. Semi-Dry, our Apple Peach Wine complements fish, chicken, pork a...
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| Honey Peach Melba |
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Apple Wine with Honey, Peach & Raspberry
Big E 2006 Bronze Medal Winner
2010 Finger Lakes International Wine Competition, Silver Winner
2010 Grand Harvest Award, Silver Winner
Amenti del Vino 2007 International Wine Silver Medal Winner
Bishop's Orchards Farm Winery has taken the superb reputation and flavor of Bishop's Sweet Apple Cider and aged it into apple wine with a fresh, fruity,...
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| Faulkner's Spiced Apple |
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Apple Wine with spices
2010 Finger Lakes International Wine Competition, Bronze Winner
2010 Grand Harvest Award, Silver Winner
Bishop's Orchards Farm Winery has taken the superb reputation and flavor of Bishop's Sweet Apple Cider and aged it into a semi-dry spiced apple wine. The mulling spices add a delightful essence to the apple bouquet, to enjoy before or after dinner. Cheddar, brie and ...
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Apple Pear Wine
Big E 2006 Bronze Medal Winner
Overlooking Long Island Sound and Faulkner’s Island, our sun drenched apples and pear trees are carefully tended year round. Their harvest has been transformed into pear and apple ciders, combined and then aged into this inspirational, flavorful dry, wine by Bishop's Orchards Farm Winery. It compliments any meal, and is great with New England Che...
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Pear Wine
Our Newest Release: September 2007
Our “Perry” is made from Bishop’s golden ripe Bosc Pears. The Roman Empire introduced pears to America via Britain and France. Pear production surged during the Middle Ages and Perry became popular. Classic pear aromas abound in this dry mellow wine. Smooth with a crisp finish, it complements cheese and light dishes. Serve chilled. Enjoy our Pearad...
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| Crimson Rose |
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Strawberry-Raspberry Wine
Bursting with Flavor!
From our farm fields to your glass, the succulent flavors of strawberries and raspberries combine into a rich, semi-sweet blend, harboring a smooth texture with sweet fruit aromas and the tangy finish of raspberry. As an aperitif, or with your meal, Crimson Rose pairs very well. Serve chilled for full flavor.
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1 Gold, 2 Silvers, 1 Bronze Medal Won at 2010 Grand Harvest Competition
4 Silver, 6 Bronze Medals Won at 2010 Finger Lakes International Wine Competition
1 Silver, 5 Bronze Medals Won at 2010 International Eastern Wine Competition
1 Gold, 2 Silvers, 5 Bronze Medals Won at 2009 International Eastern Wine Competition
6 Medals Won at 2009 Amenti del Vino International Wine Competition
7 Medals Won at 2008 International Eastern Wine Competition
Farm Market
Come
to the home of farm fresh goodness.Our farm market is a simple, yet bustling market handling fresh fruits and vegetables and related farm products. Our "Big Red Apple" is a landmark known to many from near and far.
Bishop's has partnered with vanWilgen's Garden Center of North Branford as our preferred plant supplier. Plant season starts in mid-April 2011, and we will start with a great Easter selection and fantastic pansies. You can pick out your plants and do your grocery shopping all in one stop from April through October. We look forward to helping you create a great garden for 2011!
Our Meat Selection is always expanding. From Beef, Pork, Chicken, Ham & Turkey to Lamb we have a wonderful selection.
We take pride in our real farm market; what we grow here takes priority. When one of our crops is in season, you will see and smell mouth-watering displays with recipes and information so you can enjoy our produce in many ways. Now it is ASPARAGUS season, fresh cut daily on our farm from mid April till late May. Visit our asparagus recipe page.Our farm market on Route 1 in Guilford is open year-round, with one or more of our own crops available in every one of the 12 months. Our "Crisp Air" controlled atmosphere keeps our apples as fresh as the day they are picked so that fresh Bishop's Orchards apples are available in our store from August through June. We make our own pasteurized cider, available fresh made from September to July. Our Winery has over 12 kinds of award winning wines made right on our farm by winemaker Keith Bishop.
Bakery
Bishop's
Farm Bakery turns out luscious pies, breads, muffins, cookies, fudge
and other delicious treats daily. Print out our Bakery
Order Form and bring it in to make your planning easier for special
holidays. Apple Cider Donuts, banana, applesauce and zucchini breads,
plus Rustic breads and rolls are among the favorites available everyday.
We help groups with Fundraising
with our Pie Program.A wide variety of prepared foods and entrees for quick, easy, delicious meals makes meal preparation simple. Over 20 kinds of Soups are available everyday! Everything is always fresh when you visit Bishop's Farm Bakery & Kitchen!
Bishop's Orchards works hard to grow the highest quality fruits for you. They offer these products to you at both our farm market (open year round) and Pick-Your-Own (PYO). The estimated pickyour-own schedule for fruits is shown in the sidebar to the right. Please consult our pick-your-own information page for the latest news.
STRAWBERRIESare the first PYO fruit of the season, with the picking starting in mid June and lasting till early July. Unfortunately it is a short season, but they are a wonderful fruit that you shouldn't miss. The varieties we grow have been selected for their flavor and ability to cultivated in our New England soils and weather. The BLUEBERRY harvest at BISHOP'S ORCHARDS usually begins about the 15th of July and continues into late August, a harvest period of about 6-7 weeks. We grow several varieties of blueberries that ripen through the season. All have excellent eating, cooking, and freezing quality. BLUEBERRIES should have a full blue color when picked in order to have full sweet flavor. We rotate picking areas to insure a steady, uniform supply of ripe berries. Pick berries that are fully blue, using your thumb and forefinger. Ripe berries will come off the bush easily.
RASPBERRIES
are right with peaches as far as heavenly fruits. They are tender and fragile, and must be used within a day of picking to avoid spoilage. Raspberries start in late August and continue till late October, with September being the peak. They freeze easily, so many recipes use peaches and raspberries for a great combination!
PEACHES
are the most heavenly of our fruits, so juicy that you always need a napkin! Our freestone peach season starts in early August and lasts till mid September. Since peaches are picked for full flavor when they are tree ripened, the pick your own times are not highly predictable other than a few days in advance. They are well worth the wait and trip to our farm!
PEARSstart in late August with Bartlett and goes till mid September with Bosc. Juicy, sweet Bartletts are great for eating, canning and cooking, while Bosc are crisp and best for eating and cooking. Bosc pears are available in our farm market usually from September till April.
APPLES
are available for picking from mid August to late October. The exact timing depends upon crop and weather conditions. Bags are provided at no cost, and on the weekends, a tractor trailer ride takes you from our parking area into the orchard. For varieties currently available, call us before you come. Availability does change since once they're picked, that's it till the next crop a year later! In our farm market, we have a wide selection of apples almost year round due to our special storage that keep the apples 'tree fresh' long after they have been picked.
PUMPKINS
round out our fall season, and along with PYO apples create a fun family opportunity to celebrate fun, freshness and the outdoors at Bishop's Orchards. Our pumpkin crop is harvested starting in mid September, and lasts through Halloween. Along with pumpkins, we have mums, corn stalks, gourds, squash, Indian corn and family activities like scarecrow making and a hay maze that are enjoyed by all and make your fall decorating easy with quality products.
Pick Your Own
Schedule/Information Our pick-your-own season starts in June with strawberries and goes through October with apples and pumpkins.
Our 24-hour phone information line, 203 458-PICK, is updated daily during the picking season. Days and hours of picking are subject to the whim of Mother Nature... so please call ahead for the latest information. We look forward to having your friends and family enjoy the fun of pickyour- own at Bishop's Orchards!
- Strawberries: Mid June - July 1
- Blueberries: Mid July -Mid Aug.
- Raspberries: Late Aug.-Mid Oct.
- Peaches: Mid Aug-Early Sept
- Pears: Late Aug.-Mid Sept.
- Apples: Late Aug.-Mid Oct.
- Pumpkins: Sept. 10- Oct. 31
For GPS users: Weekend apple picking takes place in September and October at our orchard at 480 New England Rd., Guilford CT 06437 Sign up for our Pick-Your-Own NEWSLETTER, it's free and informative.