Please join us on August 29, 2026
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Hidden Gem Orchard Tour

Hidden Gem Orchard was established in 2017 on land that was formerly part of Southbury Training School Farm. It consists of 3,600 apple trees grown on 6 acres. Most of the trees were planted in 2017 and 2018. Presently, 32 varieties are grown and more are being added yearly. Some are common varieties that consumers are generally aware of such as Honeycrisp, McIntosh, Gala, Courtland and Fiji. Others are either uncommon or antique apples that are not readily available. Examples included varieties such as Esopus Spitzenburg, which was Thomas Jefferson's favorite apple grown at Monticello and a 16th century French Variety, Calville Blanc.

The tour is open to current CMGA members.

Member status will be verified.

Registration is limited to 30.