Lyman Orchards, now in its 281st year, is a family-favorite destination for Pick Your Own, our Farm market, championship and beginner golf and much more! Set on 1,100 scenic acres in central Connecticut, a destination for great food, wholesome family fun, beginner and championship public golf. 860.349.6000. In their wildest dreams, colonial farmer John Lyman and his wife, Hope, could not have envisioned the complex and diverse enterprise that would evolve from their purchase in 1741 of a 37-acre parcel of land in what is now Middlefield. Now covering more than 1,100 acres of scenic farmland, Lyman Orchards is one of the most popular family attractions in New England. Through a history spanning ten generations, the Lyman family heritage was founded upon a commitment to preserve their land for future generations, using a combination of determination, innovation, and adaptation – attributes that hold true today.