Strawberry season is a sweet highlight of early summer in the Northeast, offering families the perfect excuse to spend a sunny day outdoors. Typically kicking off in early June and running through early July, local fields burst with ripe, red berries just waiting to be picked.
Whether you’re planning a weekend adventure or a spontaneous weekday outing, strawberry picking is a fun, hands-on activity for all ages—and a great way to support local farms. Below, we’ve rounded up some of the best strawberry fields within a two-hour drive of the Sound Shore area of Westchester, NY.
As always, we recommend calling ahead or checking each farm’s website or social media before you go, as picking conditions and hours can vary day to day.
New York Farms
Fishkill Farms
9 Fishkill Farm Road, Hopewell JCT, NY
Online reservations available here!
Call (845) 897-4377 for more information
Grieg Farm
227 Pitcher Lane, Red Hook, NY 12571
Call (845) 758-8007 for more information
Harvest Moon Orchard
130 Hardscrabble Road, North Salem, NY
Online reservations available here!
Call (914) 485-1210 for more information
Lawrence Farms Orchards
306 Frozen Ridge Rd, Newburgh, NY 12550
Call (845) 562-4268 for more information
Connecticut Farms
Bishop’s Orchard
1355 Boston Post Road, Guilford, CT
Call (203) 458-PICK for daily updates
Deeply Rooted Farms
Route 72, Harwinton, Connecticut
Daily picking conditions available here or call (860) 921-3434
Jones Family Farm
606 Walnut Tree Hill Road, Shelton, CT
Online reservations available here!
Call the Farmer Jones Crop Line (203) 929-8425 before heading to the farm
Lyman Orchard
32 Reeds Gap Road, Middlefield, CT
Call (860) 349-6015 for crop & field conditions, varieties & market prices
Learn more here!
Rose’s Berry Farm
295 Matson Hill Road, South Glastonbury, CT
Call (860) 633-7467 for information
Learn more here!
Scott’s Yankee Farmer
436 Boston Post Rd, East Lyme CT
Call for more information (860) 739-5209
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