U-pick farm · Roxbury, Connecticut

Maple Bank Farm

Maple Bank Farm is one of the oldest family-run farms in the United States.

It has been in the Hurlbut family since its formation in the late 1700’s.

Jonathon Hurlbut has farmed in Roxbury since the early 1700’s.

The Hurlbut’s settled the original farm in the center of Roxbury on six acres, granted to him by the King of England.

He established what is now Maple Bank Farm in 1730.

The original foundation can still be seen today.

Started as a subsistence farm with cows, sheep, and pigs Maple Bank Farm grew under the stewardship of descendants of Jonathon into 83 acres providing fruit, vegetables, wool, and much more.

In the early 1900’s, the Hurlbut’s began growing products for the market.

Seasons at this farm
BlueberriesJul – Aug

Typical months as the farm reported them. Weather moves these by a week or two — call before you drive.

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