Words & Photos: Amanda Duff
Lyman Orchards’ Sunflower Maze is still in “full bloom” and will be open through August 3oth! About an hour drive from Ridgefield, a visit to Lyman Orchards makes for a fun day trip. The maze is open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Following Tropical Storm Isaias, which damaged some of the sunflowers, admission was reduced to $8 for adults, $4 for ages 4 – 12 and free for children under 3 years. Storm damage or not, the seemingly endless sunflower fields are still a cheerful, uplifting sight and the maze is a fun activity for all ages. 
Stop at Lyman Orchards’ market, Apple Barrel, pre or post-visit for fresh produce, deli sandwiches, hot and cold entrees, frozen meals, locally crafted sweets, and more.
This year 350,000 blooming sunflowers were crafted into a unique design called “Back in Space,” celebrating the launch of Spacex and the first manned flight in decades. $1 from every admission supports the Connecticut Children’s Pediatric Care Unit. Lyman Orchards hopes “for people to reach for the stars in their lives.” We’ll support that to infinity and beyond!
Photo courtesy of Lyman Orchards
Fun facts about the Lyman Orchards sunflower maze:
- More than 350,000 red and yellow sunflowers make up this year’s maze.
- The maze is approximately 3 acres in size
- The average time to make it through the maze is about 30 minutes
- The maze has raised over $107,000 for Connecticut Children’s.
- It is Connecticut’s Original Sunflower Maze, now in its 14th year of operation.
For daily updates on the maze and Pick Your own, call Lyman Orchards’ 24 hour hotline at 860-467-4209. Group pricing is available for companies or outings, please contact 860-349-6041.
