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Christmas Magic on the Farm
Wells Family Christmas tree farm kicks off another season
BY: Lindsay Cuomo
The Wells Family is gearing up for another Christmas season on their tree farm. Now in their fourth year, Jesse and Katy Wells are excited to offer choose-and-cut Virginia Pine trees.
“This is our first year that people can cut their own trees,” Jesse said.
Back in 2014, just as the idea of their Christmas tree farm was taking shape, this was exactly the experience they envisioned offering families.
“We visited a tree farm in town and we got to cut our tree down ourselves,” Katy remembered. “From the moment I stepped foot on that farm and got a whiff of that mesmerizing pine fragrance, memories from my childhood Christmases came flooding back. Walking around that tree farm, I had this insane thought: we could totally do this. On the way home, Jesse looked at me and said, ‘We could do that.’”
“That is the reason we started this whole thing, for families to be able to come out and build traditions with their families and friends to pass down from generation to generation,” Jesse added.
The spacious 12-acre farm has plenty of wide-open space to spread out and hunt for the perfect tree, whether you’re looking to do the cutting yourself or if you prefer to select a fresh-cut option. They offer a wide selection of fresh-cut varieties including Fraser, Douglas, Blue Spruce, Noble, Nordmann, Cook and Pine.
Opening day is Nov. 27 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and the Wells have special activities planned.
“We want people to come out and make memories,” Jesse invited. “Relax by a fire pit, play some corn hole, sip hot cocoa or cider and enjoy some Christmas cookies.”
There will also be live Christmas music from Whiskey and Wine from 1 to 2:30 p.m. and the non-profit Young Life will provide additional entertainment. The farm also has plenty of opportunities to capture sweet photo moments and several food trucks will be at the farm all weekend. They have a gift shop with festive apparel, ornaments, unique gifts, Ugly Sweater masks and more.
“We don’t want to rush people in and out,” Jesse said. “It’s all about the experience, that Hallmark Christmas feel.”
Building the excitement to opening day, the farm is bringing back an annual tradition of their own, National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation under the Stars on Nov. 7.
“Bring the family out to watch a Christmas favorite under the stars,” Jesse shared. “Before the movie begins at 6:30 p.m., we’ll have music and trivia with giveaways.”
Tickets are $6 and can be purchase online via Eventbrite or at the event. Gates open at 4 p.m. and a selection of food trucks will be serving food and drinks.
For more information about their hours, private photography sessions, Christmas trees and events, visit wellschristmastrees.com or check out their social media pages on Instagram and Facebook. The Wells Family Christmas Tree Farm is located at 4091 E Franklin Rd in east Norman. – BSM
