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Christmas Tree Farms
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
Sure, 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 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, 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.
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Emmerich Tree Farm
101 Sleepy Valley Road, Warwick emmerichtreefarm.com • 845-986-0151
Hours: Friday, Nov. 26, entry times from 9am-3:30pm, Nov. 27-Dec. 5, Saturday-Sunday, entry times from 9am3:30pm. Reservations required and now available online. Price: Call for information; $40 deposit required when making reservation, which will go toward the purchase of your tree Free trimming, drilling, shaking, and baling.
Manza Family Farm
730 Route 211, Montgomery manzafamilyfarm.net • 845-692-4364
Hours: Monday-Thursday, 10am-5pm, Friday-Sunday; 10am-6pm Price: Norway spruces are $60 Roping available. Pre-cut trees and wreaths for sale; outdoor gift shop on premises. Santa is on-site most December weekends, 11am-4pm!
Pine View Farm
575 Jackson Ave., New Windsor pineviewfarmny.com • 845-564-4111
Hours: Dec. 11-12, Saturday-Sunday, 9am-4pm Price: To be announced Choose from a variety of tree species, including blue, white, and Meyer spruces, and several different firs. Bow saws and tree carts available. Staff will bale and secure your tree to your vehicle.
Stone Oak Farm
207 Stony Bar Road, Slate Hill stoneoaktreefarm.com • 845-355-4751
Hours: Season opens late November Price: Call for information More than 8 acres of spruce and fir trees. Staff will bundle your tree into netting.
LONG ISLAND
Elwood Pumpkin Farm
1500 E. Jericho Turnpike, Huntington elwoodpumpkinfarm.com • 631-368-8626
Hours: Saturday-Sunday, 10am to dark; Monday-Friday, 3pm to dark. Precut lot remains open daily until 7pm. Price: Call for information A 20-acre farm that offers trees in a variety of sizes. Bring your own saw to cut your tree, or the staff can cut one for you. Pre-cut trees are available. Staff will help you tie your tree to your car.
Tilden Lane Farm
43 Wyckoff St., Greenlawn tildenlanefarm.com • 631-533-5960
Hours: Nov. 27-28, Dec. 4-5, and Dec. 1112, Saturday-Sunday, 9am-3pm Price: All trees $75 The farm has a limited supply of cut-yourown trees, so go early. Pre-cut trees and hand-made wreaths available.
NEW JERSEY
Barclay’s Christmas Tree Farm
35 Orchardside Drive, Cranbury barclaystreefarm.com • 609-799-1855
Hours: Opens Nov. 26; hours are to be announced Price: $65-$120 Choose from Douglas, white, and fraser firs, plus blue and Norway spruces. Saws, rope, and netting are available for free.
Simonson Farms
118-260 Dey Road, Cranbury simonsonfarms.com • 609-799-0140
Hours: To be announced. Price: Tree prices start at around $50 Head to this third-generation farm to choose from pre-cut, choose-and-cut, balled, and burlap trees.
Hidden Pond Tree Farm
4 W. Field Road, Mendham hiddenpondtreefarm.com • 973-865-6362
Hours: Daily after Thanksgiving, 8am-6pm Price: Most trees are $85 Pre-cut trees and refreshments are available. Free hayrides (weather permitting). Christmas shop with wreaths, greenery, and more. Cash or checks only.
Rolling Green Farm
61 Hacklebarney Road, Long Valley 908-879-7457
Hours: Friday, Nov. 26, 10am-5pm; Nov. 27-Dec. 25, Saturday-Sunday, 10am-5pm Price: All cut-your-own trees $50. Wreaths and other items available for sale in the shop. Pre-cut trees can be trimmed.
Country Heritage Farm
129 Plains Road, Augusta countryheritagefarm.com • 973-875-5590
Hours: To be announced Price: Cut-your-own trees start at $72 Saws provided. Christmas shop with decorations, wreaths, tree stands, and more on-site. Staff will haul customers’ trees from the field if hayrides aren’t running.
Holiday Tree Farm
44 Augusta Hill Road, Augusta holidaytreefarmnj.com • 973-948-7488
Hours: Nov. 26, plus Saturday-Sunday through Dec. 25, 9am-4pm Price: All trees $62 Trees range in size up to 9 feet. Saws provided. Christmas shop on premises with wreaths and other decorations for sale.
Shale Hills Farm
98 Pond School Road, Sussex shalehillsfarm.com • 973-875-4231
Hours: After Thanksgiving: Saturday-Sunday, 10am-4pm Price: All trees $95 Santa will make appearances, Christmas movies in the hayloft, and petting zoo in the barn.
Stonerow Tree Farm
242 Wykertown Road, Branchville stonerowfarm.net • 973-875-7968
Hours: Opens Nov. 27: Saturday-Sunday, 9am-4pm throughout the season. Price: All trees $60 Spruces and firs available. Saws and twine available. Dogs are welcome on a leash.
Evergreen Valley Christmas Tree Farm
77 Jackson Valley Road, Washington evergreenvalleychristmastrees.com 908-835-0557
Hours: Nov. 26-Dec. 23, Wednesday-Sunday, 9am-4pm Price: Tree prices start at $40 Browse thousands of Christmas trees of all kinds and enjoy a free wagon ride. Assistance provided.
