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Cut Your Own Christmas Tree These farms—all within 1½-hour drive from NYC—are our top picks find the perfect tree! By Barbara Russo
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ure, you can head to a local shop and pick out a Christmas tree in a short amount of time, but why not make a day out of it? Gather up the family, leave the city for the day, and head to one of the tree farms in our area to enjoy some holiday fun! Cut your own tree—or pick out a pre-cut beauty—and indulge in hot cocoa as you enjoy the spirit of the season. As with any family outing, it’s best to call in advance to confirm hours, availability, COVID-19 policies before you go.
WESTCHESTER COUNTY Stuart’s Farm
62 Granite Springs Road, Granite Springs 20
stuartsfarm.com • 914-245-2784 Hours: Season opens late November Price: Call for information Find and cut your perfect Christmas tree, then visit the on-site bakery that has hot and cold cider, fruit pies, fresh apple cider doughnuts, jams, and jellies.
Wilkens Fruit and Fir Farm 1335 White Hill Road, Yorktown Heights wilkensfarm.com • 914-245-5111 Hours: Nov. 27 to mid-December, Wednesday-Monday, 10am-4pm. Check the website before visiting to see if the farm started requiring reservations. Price: Call for information This farm offers Douglas and Fraser fir trees,
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as well as pre-cut Fraser firs. Enjoy a farm market, gift shop, and bakery, plus a free cup of hot cider with every tree purchase.
PUTNAM COUNTY Cockburn Farm
1611 Route 9, Garrison cockburnfarm.com • 845-424-3574 Hours: Nov. 26-Dec. 24, daily, 9am-5pm Price: $25 and up, depending on tree Choose from a variety of firs that range in size from 3 feet and taller. Hand saws are available to borrow. Handmade wreaths and grave blankets are for sale. Santa is sometimes on-site; check schedule online. continued on next page
