Come Farm with Us.
Entry Guidelines
- Everyone must pick at least one Jones basket, or share a Jones box with up to 4 people.
- Children under 10 years old may share a Jones basket with one person, or help pick into a Jones box (up to 4 people to a box).
- Everyone going to the berry fields must have a Jones berry container and be harvesting fruit.
Picking Locations
We pick at two different farms, Pumpkinseed Hill or the Valley Farm. On the morning of your visit, call 203.929.8425 or check our website banner for our picking location information. Please DO NOT ask your GPS to send you to the Jones Family Farms (that will send you to the main farm and our winery).
Online Reservations and Pre-Payment
Online Reservations are important this year, especially on weekends.
The reservation system makes for a wonderful guest experience by moderating any potential crowds, providing an enjoyable visit for all guests. Online reservations are strongly recommended, especially for weekends! Do not get turned away - time slots may be limited this year! With a reservation, check-in is much quicker, and we can update you about weather situations.
This year we plan to post reservations each day by 6 pm for the following day; this way we can be more helpful to you about the picking conditions.
Guests not technologically able to make online reservations can email the farm office 1 to 2 days in advance to arrange for their picking times.
For the most up-to-date pricing, please see the current reservations(when reservations open).
Selecting the Best Jones Container
We have our smaller Jones Berry Basket, with discounts when purchasing multiple baskets. We also offer our famous Jones Berry Box, for those interested in volume picking. Learn how to select the best container for your day on the farm.
Which container is best for you?
Baskets are better than boxes for multiple members in a group, especially when there are young children.
Which is the best price?
Whether you get 4 baskets or 1 box, they both represent the same quantity discount. If you have containers from last year that you can bring back, that is often a good choice since you at the farm will receive $1 per basket and $2 per box if you fill them with berries.
If you are not sure what is the best for your family, we are happy to help you adjust your order at the farm. Please place your online pre-order and reservation before your arrive, and we can help you upon check-in.
Please note, only Jones picking containers can be brought out to the fields (no longer are green pint or quart containers allowed as helper containers). All berries must be in the Jones containers you are paying for when you exit the blueberry fields, and not in any other container. Do not overfill your baskets or boxes; each berry is precious and overflowing containers lead to berries falling to the ground. Pricing is based on containers that are slightly mounded.
No Eating Berries in the Field
It is extremely important not to eat berries in the field. All food crops are recommended to be washed before eating, as they are grown outside among wildlife. Our farm enforces this important federal Food Safety guideline: wash berries before eating. As always, everyone is strongly encouraged to pick with clean hands. The farm has hand-washing sinks at each picking location entrance.
Getting to the Fields
During Blueberry Season, we are offering a Berry Ferry ride to and from the fields. Walking to the fields is not available when picking at Pumpkinseed Hill.
Strollers and Wagons
Strollers are not recommended to go out to the fields for blueberries since the Berry Ferry will take you close to the fields. There are only limited bushes available for families who need to take the stroller to the fields for infants. Baby carriers are recommended when possible.
Hours
With the reservation system, we will post our upcoming hours every few days. Once we open for the season, we expect to be harvesting 7 days a week, crop and weather permitting, until early August.
Check website and Crop Report for updates on hours and picking locations.
Family Sizes and Ages
In order to keep groups small and appropriately spaced out, please no more than 8 persons on the same reservation.
We love children and young families, but we know harvesting berries can be a challenge at times for the very young depending on the weather and other conditions. We ask parents and caregivers to keep children close at hand. Running in the fields is not permitted. For children under 10, we recommend a one-to-one ratio, of one adult/teenager to each child to help them pick.
Stay Safe, Stay Well
Stay home if you are sick or have been in contact with someone who is sick.
Please No Outside Food
We follow the best agricultural practices, which outline that there should be no eating, picnicking, or outside food near harvest areas. We welcome water bottles.
Leave Pets at Home
Due to food safety regulations, pets are not allowed into the farmyard and fields. Also please note, you are not allowed to leave your pets in the car unattended.
Rescheduling, Weather, and Cancelation Policies
You can adjust your reservation date and time on your own! Go to the Order Management Link your reservation's confirmation email, and adjust. If you want to add or reduce the number of picking containers, you need to do that at the farm.
If there is severe weather, and we close the farm, we will offer you a refund or credit. We do pick in light rain, so please reschedule 1 hour in advance if you wish to come another time. Also, if you cannot pick up due to illness, you can reschedule your reservation up to 1 hour in advance by going to the Order Management Link in your confirmation email and choosing another day.
No refunds for those who do not show up for their appointments, since we likely had to turn other guests away for that time slot. Thank you.
Fresh Pre-Picked Berries
We plan to offer pre-picked berries as much as the crop permits. It is often only available during the peak of the season, not when we first start or at the end. We will post on the website daily once we are open about the availability, location, and times of any pre-picked berries. We might limit the number of quarts that can be purchased. Thank you for your support in wanting to purchase our blueberries - we strive to do our best to be there for you with this precious crop.
