Shelton, Connecticut
Welcome F
or over 150 years, the Jones family has been working on their farm in Shelton, Connecticut. We offer
high quality crops and the finest picking experiences. In the summer visit the farm for our fresh and delicious strawberries and blueberries. Visit in the fall to select your own pumpkins from our large pumpkin patch and participate in hayrides and the corn maze. And don’t forget to find your perfect Christmas tree from our 200 acres of beautiful trees during the holiday season. Farm guests visit generation after generation each year to enjoy time with their family while also experiencing the beauty of our farm.
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FARM FACT: There are three farm locations in Shelton: Homestead Farm, Valley Farm, and Pumpkinseed Hill
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History I
n 1848, the land had been purchased by Philip James Jones. Philip’s great grandson (the current Grandpa Jones), Philip Hubbell
Jones Jr, promoted cutting-your-own christmas trees. Grandpa Jones’ son, Terry Hubbell Jones began our strawberry and blueberry fields. Terry and his wife, Jean, purchased more land which has become out pumpkin patch. In 2009, Jean also opened the Harvest Kitchen Philip Jamison Jones started the Jones Winery and Gwyn Jones who graduated college with a degree in graphic design create the farm’s logos and packaging. Now the seventh generation has joined the family and enjoy playing on the farm like the many generations before.
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FARM FACT: Farm founder, Philip James Jones and his son, built some of our oldest buildings that are still around today.
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~ Philip James Jones, Farm Founder 1821-1912
Winery J
amie Jones, a sixth generation farmer of Jones Family Farm established the vineyard in 1999. Jamie’s hands
on care and management of the vineyard has produced exceptional quality wines. In addition to the grape wines, He has created distinctive fruit wines from the acres of blueberries and strawberries and Connecticut’s own apples and pears. In 2008, Jamie welcomed a well know winemaker, Larry McCulloch who brings 25 years of experience to the winery. With Jamie and Larry’s talents, they bring an amazing recipe to produce exceptional Connecticut wines.
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FARM FACT: There are over 5 acres of grapes in production for the farm’s winery.
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Learn T
he Jones family is also passionate about education. We want to ensure all visits create an
education experience for our guests. The Harvest Kitchen is a cooking studio that features cooking classes and children’s education programs. The Harvest Kitchen believes in using local and seasonal ingredients that are delicious and healthy. We also offer Scout programs, fall school programs, and tours around the farm. Check our website for more details and the latest event schedule.
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FARM FACT: There are three farm locations in Shelton: Homestead Farm, Valley Farm, and Pumpkinseed Hill
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Event s C
heck out our website for our calendar list of all the fun seasonal events we offer. This
includes: winery classes, cooking classes, eduicational programs, school events, and other special farm events. We also offer group wine tastings with a reservation. Come visit during our most popular seasons: STRAWBERRIES: June through July BLUEBERRIES: July through August PUMPKINS: September through October CHRISTMAS TREES: After Thanksgiving
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FARM FACT: Since 1990, the Jones have been giving tree ornaments to guests who harvest their own tree at the farm.
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Visit our 3 locations in Shelton CT: HOMESTEAD FARM: 606 Walnut Tree Hill Road VALLEY FARM: 555 Walnut Tree Hill Road PUMPKINSEED HILL: 120 Beardsley Road
Crop Line: 203-929-8425
Learn More: www.jonesfamilyfarms.com
Seasonal Hours: Call or visit the website for our seasonal hours