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. ![](https://068magazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Lyman-Orchard-Sunflower-Maze-6.jpeg)
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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!
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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.
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