Bishop's Orchards
Bishop's Orchards is an agricultural operation in Guilford, Connecticut, that serves as a farm, retail market, tourist attraction and winery. For a second stop, Yale Bowl is 14 mi away. The mildest months are May to October, with highs of 64–84°F.
A garden inside Guilford
You can stay in Guilford
Bishop's Orchards is inside Guilford, which has 7 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Hempstead
Hempstead is about 66 miles southwest (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep and Oct
May, June, July, August, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 64–84°. When to go ↓
An airport 10 miles away
Tweed New Haven (HVN) has airline service, about 10 miles from Bishop's Orchards.
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.
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Bishop's Orchards
Bishop's Orchards is an agricultural operation in Guilford, Connecticut, that serves as a farm, retail market, tourist attraction and winery.
Bishop's Orchards began operating as a family farm in 1871 (1871). Over the years, Bishop's Orchards expanded to a 313-acre (1.27 km2) farm, with the Bishop family members maintaining control of all duties ranging from corporate decision-making to retail operations to crop maintenance. In 2007, the Bishop family members created a 10-year stock purchase and loan program to ensure a continuation of family ownership.
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Bases for Bishop's Orchards
The closest lodging is in Guilford (7) and Branford (16).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Bishop's Orchards | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guilford | in town | — | 7 3 hotels · 2 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs | 22,322 | $516K | B+ |
| Branford | 5 mi west | 5 min | 16 7 hotels · 4 motels · 4 inns & B&Bs · 1 campground | 28,724 | $401K | B− |
| Madison | 5 mi northeast | 10 min | 11 2 hotels · 1 motel · 4 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 2 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 17,734 | $584K | A+ |
| New Haven | 12 mi west | 20 min | 19 14 hotels · 2 motels · 3 inns & B&Bs | 138,774 | $287K | D |
| Southold 30% vacation homes | 22 mi southeast | 35 min | 50 18 hotels · 3 motels · 21 inns & B&Bs · 3 lodges & cabins · 5 campgrounds | 24,260 | $859K | B+ |
| Clinton | 9 mi east | 15 min | 7 1 hotel · 3 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 campground | 13,439 | $380K | C+ |
| Meriden | 18 mi north | 25 min | 17 9 hotels · 5 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground | 60,810 | $241K | C+ |
| Wallingford | 13 mi northwest | 20 min | 9 5 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 3 lodges & cabins | 44,406 | $353K | A− |
Day trip from
Straight-line miles.
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Pair Bishop's Orchards with these
You can reach each of these within 69 miles.
Big draw66 mi MuseumUnited States Military Academy
114 mi Stadium & arenaYale Bowl
Big draw68 mi LakeLake Chaubunagungamaug
62 mi LandmarkFerncliff Cemetery
227 mi Theme parkLake Compounce
57 mi National Historic SiteSpringfield Armory National Historic Site14K visitors a year
316 mi State parkGillette Castle State Park
33 mi Stadium & arenaPeoplesBank ArenaPhoto credits
United States Military Academy: USMA Public Affairs Office, Public domain · Yale Bowl: Kenneth Zirkel, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Lake Chaubunagungamaug: Bree from Worcester, MA, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Ferncliff Cemetery: Anthony22 at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Lake Compounce: Wildcat1 at English Wikipedia, Public domain · Springfield Armory National Historic Site: National Park Service, Public domain · Gillette Castle State Park: Original uploader was Kevinpepin at en.wikipedia, Public domain · PeoplesBank Arena: PeoplesBank Arena, CC BY 2.5
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Planning a visit to Bishop's Orchards
Is Bishop's Orchards in Guilford?
Yes. It’s inside Guilford, CT.
When is the best time to visit Bishop's Orchards?
May, June, July, August, September and October, with highs of 64–84°.
How far is Bishop's Orchards from Brookhaven and Islip?
About 33 miles southwest of Brookhaven and about 48 miles southwest of Islip, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Bishop's Orchards?
Tweed New Haven (HVN), about 10 miles away. The nearest big hub is Bradley (BDL), about 45 miles.
Where should I stay near Bishop's Orchards?
Branford (5 mi, 16 places to stay), Madison (5 mi, 11 places to stay) and New Haven (12 mi, 19 places to stay).
Ask people in Guilford
Questions and tips go in Guilford’s Town Square.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.