We cut down our own Holiday Tree this weekend. Got lost, got cold, worked hard with a blunt saw. In other words, tons of fun!
A fresh tree lasts longer, smells amazing, and hopefully creates a fun family outing. Make sure the seller saws the trunk at the length and diameter where it should go into the tree stand. We ended up sawing again when we got home.
Here is a very unofficial list of places to get a Cut Your Own Tree:
Stuarts Fruit Farm – Christmas trees-you choose and you cut, Precut Christmas trees, Christmas wreaths, Christmas decorations, saws provided, Honey from hives on the farm, snacks and refreshment stand, picnic area, birthday parties, school tours
62 Granite Springs Rd, Granite Springs, NY 10527. Phone: 914-245-2784. Email: shawnpelkey@yahoo.com. Open: Wednesday to Sunday from 9am to 5pm. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. apple picking End of August – Halloween pumpkin picking September – October Christmas trees day after thanksgiving- Christmas eve. Payment: Cash, Check.
A bit pricy at $80 for Cut Your Own.
Christmas tree varieties:
U-Choose and Cut varieties: Douglas Fir.
PreCut varieties: Balsam Fir, Fraser Fir.
Wilkens Fruit and Fir Farm
1335 White Hill Road, Yorktown Heights
914-245-5111
Open Nov. 30 through Dec. 15, 10am-4:30pm daily. Each family member gets a free cup of hot cider while you choose and cut your own tree. There is a farm market, bakery, and gift shop on site with roping, tree stands, and decorations for sale.
Maple Row Tree Farm
555 North Park Ave., Easton, CT
203-261-9577
Open Nov. 29 through Dec. 24, 9am-4:30pm daily (closes at 12pm on Christmas Eve). Tree baling and assistance provided. Saws are provided or bring your own (no chainsaws allowed). Wreaths, roping, and tree stands available. Hayrides, crafts, refreshments, and gift store open on weekends. Pre-cut trees also available for sale.
Hardwick Tree Farm
213 Wood St., Mahopac
845-528-5814
Open Nov. 29 through Dec. 22, 9am-dusk weekends only. Saws and baling provided. Free hot cider and cookies.
