Bishop's Orchards Farm Market & Winery - Guilford CT

We went to Bishop’s Orchards in Guilford during their Construction Time event and it was such a fun day out. Tons of hands-on activities.... mini diggers, pretend bulldozers and excavators, giant tires to climb through- if your kid likes dirt and machines, this is basically paradise. Only heads up: everyone has to pay to get in, whether you’re playing or just supervising. I get it, but if you’re rolling in with a bigger group or multiple adults, it adds up fast. There’s also a tractor ride that pulls carts... and it goes way faster than you’d expect 😂 The kids screamed-laughed the whole time. There’s a massive slide (my daughter was just shy of the height requirement ), tons of space to run around, and picnic tables everywhere. The unexpected MVP: the corn kernel barn. I cannot explain how weirdly satisfying it was to jump into a giant barn full of kernels. It’s heavy, cozy, messy, and you WILL be finding corn in your pockets, shoes, and hair two days later. Totally worth it. Food truck on-site, plenty of shady seating, bathrooms nearby, and the little market/store is great if you want treats for the ride home. We also happened to go when you could pick flowers — the bouquets came out gorgeous. All in all, 10/10 day trip. Great for kids, fun for adults who still have a little kid in them, and totally worth catching while the event is running. We’ll definitely be watching for it next year!

The pictures speak for themselves… I have been there twice so far, and the only reason I haven’t visited more often is because of the 40 minute drive. Well worth it though… Staff is approachable, knowledgeable and friendly. What I have ordered and tried so far was delicious!!! Dangerous for a Sugar Addict 😮‍💨😅

19SEPT.2024 My first time here and this is a well maintained place. So many great prepared dishes, quick, healthy eats, wines, cheese, baked chips, dips, soups, etc. Wonderful selection of local wines, fresh, local produce, variety of nuts, dried fruits, deli meats, poultry, beef, fruit trays, jams, jellies, vegetables, and pot pies. A quaint little garden mart and homemade ice cream shop (on the outer left side of the Far Market)with a nice selection of flavors to choose from. So many great foods, veggies, and meals to choose from. All the employees are so polite and helpful. Great day to shop and look around.

We stopped in for a few groceries. The store is well organized and well stocked. They have quite a bit of fresh food as well as other items available. The store was clean and the staff was friendly and helpful. They also had a pumpkin patch so you could get your holiday pumpkin. Also they have a nice area with seating, wine etc, and a food truck. It’s conveniently located as it’s close to I-95 and is on the Boston Post Road.

I’ve been coming to bishops for many years, but as of late I have finally decided to start shopping elsewhere. Between the prices that don’t stop rising, the consistently rude staff, even the consistently unprofessional customer service, I’ve found myself more inclined to simply go to Big Y which might be farther away, but consistently treats it’s customers with more respect and has better prices for the exact same products. My final straw was last month, after having to deal with yet again - prices going up, a young man working who clearly did not want to be there, a 10 minute wait to simply purchase a bottle of wine because there were no managers around. When a manager finally was able to get to me, she was rude and curt, and then got into a conversation with other staff members about her recent promotion while seemingly ignoring other customers who were having issues that the cashiers couldn’t solve. I returned to my car, thinking I was finished with the ordeal for the day. When I was walking to my car, I see the same manager, in HER car and drinking from some sort of bottle of alcohol. And clearly the car is smokey as well. The level of unprofessionalism is astounding to me. I have loved this farm for years, along with the Guilford pride that comes along with this place. But I am deeply dissatisfied and disappointed in what it has turned into and will no longer be coming back to shop here.