Our History
🌳 Our Roots – The Beginning of Tonn’s Orchard
Tonn’s Orchard began more than fifty years ago with Herbert and Arlene Tonn, who shared a simple dream — to build something meaningful from the ground up. After purchasing a piece of land in Burlington, Connecticut, they cleared the woods by hand, built a barn, and began planting fruit trees that would one day become the heart of the orchard.
Herb soon added a small greenhouse and opened a humble roadside stand to share his extra crops with the community. Before long, locals were hooked on his fresh-picked fruits and vegetables, and word spread quickly. As demand grew, so did the farm — and Herb expanded by purchasing an additional ten acres in Terryville, ensuring that the orchard could continue to flourish for generations to come.
👩🌾 Growing Together – A Family Legacy
As the farm and orchard flourished, every member of the Tonn family played a role in its success. From early mornings in the fields to late evenings at the stand, everyone pitched in — picking, packing, and selling the farm’s bounty.
Over time, the business grew beyond its humble beginnings with the addition of a larger farm stand and sales room. Farmers markets soon became a cornerstone of the operation, and today, that tradition continues with more than five markets each week from June through October.
The youngest daughter, Linda Beaudoin, worked side by side with her father Herbert and her brother Paul Tonn, tackling the never-ending chores that come with farm life. Meanwhile, Peter Tonn, took over the orchard in Terryville.
🍎 Tonn’s Marketplace – A New Chapter
Today, the next generation continues that legacy with Jordan and Aubri Tonn at the helm of Tonn’s Marketplace in Burlington. What began as a small roadside stand has blossomed into a year-round destination filled with local flavor, family charm, and community spirit.
On any given day, you might find their daughter Sienna greeting customers, while their younger children Maverick and Sloane lend their own helping hands around the farm. Together, the Tonn family has poured their energy and creativity into growing the Marketplace — introducing new and exciting experiences like Farm to Table dinners, Fall Fest, Christmas at the Farm (complete with special visits from Santa 🎅), Live Music on the Farm Stage and many other seasonal events.
They’ve also expanded offerings with the Farmstead Ice Cream, Sweet Shop,
In recognition of their dedication to quality and community, Tonn’s Marketplace has proudly been named Best Farm Stand by Hartford Magazine for six consecutive years — 2020 through 2025.
Rooted in family tradition and fueled by a passion for community, Tonn’s Marketplace continues to grow — and the best is yet to come. ❤️