Salesroom & Pick Your Own Hours
| Retail Salesroom Open | |
| Sat. & Sun. | 9:00 am - 6:00 pm (Year Round) |
| Mon. - Fri. | 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm (Feb. 1st to Dec. 31st) |
| Pick Your Own Hours for Apples & Blueberries | |
| Sat. & Sun. | 10:00 am – 5:00 pm |
| Mon. – Fri. | 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm |
Guided Orchard Walking Tours by Appointment
School Groups are encouraged to visit the orchard for an educational tour and lunch starting after Labor Day and running through the end of October, weather permitting.
Matt Couzens, Sr. is the new owner of Crooke Orchards in Ashford, CT. The orchard has been operating for 40 years on 153 acres. Matt is making some positive changes. The orchard is now called Horse Listeners Orchard, which is a reminder of his love and respect for horses. The orchard is widely known for the over 25 varieties of apples, including the “Miracle Mac”. In addition to apples, there are many varieties of peaches, blueberries, nectarines and asian pears grown for sale at the on-site retail salesroom. We have pumpkins for sale during the fall season.
The 2,400 square foot salesroom is a destination for hundreds of customers daily during the fall season from all over New England. The retail salesroom is open year round, offering unique varieties of local jams, jellies, honey, maple syrup, farm fresh eggs, apple pie, apple crisp, winter squash and Vermont cheese. Many loyal customers travel to the “Quiet Corner of Connecticut” to pick their own fresh apples, taste the premium apple cider, and enjoy the scenic rolling hills.
Horse Listeners Orchard also participates in CT Farmers’ Markets including markets in Ashford and Ellington where we support FoodShare, WIC clients and senior citizens. Matt feels farmers’ markets are a great way to reach out to communities and provide nutritious regional fruit.
Matt plans to expand the orchard with more fruit trees, shrubs, and flowers over the next years. He also plans to add many more family activities where people can enjoy more of the property. Horse Listeners Orchard is the kind of place where Mom and Dad remember childhood experiences and new memories are created for the whole family.
The High Pie is made especially for Horse Listeners Orchard from our very own apples. All you have to do is bake and serve. That’s it! It is the perfect answer to a dessert the whole family can enjoy. |
Call the orchard today to schedule a guided tour with your group. Matt will show children and adults the proper way to pick an apple off the tree. You can also learn how the apples are graded. Enjoy the “Quiet Corner of Connecticut” while you learn the basics about an apple orchard operation. Click here to go to "Things to Do". |