Chop-Your-Own Christmas Tree
Sunday, December 09, 2007
Artificial or pre-cut trees not up to your standards?
Here are some local Christmas Tree Farm options:
Connecticut Audubon Holiday Tree Farm
Come visit the 12-acre holiday tree plantation, nestled within the lovely 75-acre H. Smith Richardson Wildlife Preserve in Westport. You can cut your own Christmas tree (Douglas Fir, White Spruce, Blue Spruce) or select one of the pre-cut trees (Fraser Fir, White Pine, Balsam Fir). Also available: holiday wreaths, roping, tree stands, swags, and firewood bundles. Use the Audubon's saws or bring your own. (The CAS doesn't wrap the trees so bring plenty of cord.) A portion of all sales benefit Connecticut Audubon Society's conservation, education and advocacy programs.
When: November 23-December 23
Hours of Operation: Weekends 10 AM - 4 PM, Tuesday-Friday noon-4 PM
Directions: Take I-95 to Exit 18. From the south, turn left at the end of the ramp; from the north, turn right at the end of the ramp. Head north on Connector toward Route 1. At second light, turn right onto Greens Farms Road. Go 1.5 miles then turn right onto Sasco Creek Road. The farm is .10 miles on the left.
Bees, Fleas & Trees
551 South Plains, Litchfield, CT 06759
Phone: 860-567-8544
Hours: Daily Sat & Sun 9 AM to 4:30 PM – weekdays Noon – 4:30 PM
If you're up for a bit of a road trip, pile the kids in the car and head to Litchfield.
Choose & Harvest: Up to 7 1/2 ft Fraser/Concolor Fir/Blue Spruce ($45) and White Pine ($35). Special area with 4-6 ft table top trees ($20). Free tree baling. Helpers will cut trees or we will give you a saw. Dec 1 we are shipping in a load of 8 to 12 ft mostly White Spruce ($35-50) from our farm in New York State.
Enjoy complimentary Hot Cocoa and Donuts in the wood heated shop.
For directions and more information visit beesfleesandtrees.com
Jones Tree Farm
606 Walnut Tree Hill Road, Shelton, CT 06484
When: November 17 - December 24
Hours of Operation 9 AM to 5:30 PM
Arrive by 4 PM to Cut Your Own Tree
Tremendous selection of cut-your-own trees as well as fresh farm-cut trees! Beautiful wreaths, garlands, and small potted trees. The Holiday Gathering Gift Shop has a fabulous assortment of unique gifts, collectibles and special ornaments.
Directions:
Travel north on Merritt Parkway (Route 15) to Exit 49N or I-95 to Exit 27A. Follow Route 25 North to stop light.
Take a right at light on Route 111 and go for 3.3 miles.
Then turn right onto Route 110 and go 2 miles.
Turn right on Israel Hill Road/Walnut Tree Hill Rd.and follow signs to the farm.
A Jones Farm Tip: On weekends in December, visitors from lower Fairfield County might wish to avoid Route 111 due to traffic congestion. Take the Merritt Parkway to Route 8 North to Exit 14 for Route 110/Howe Avenue. Travel 4.5 miles and take a left on Israel Hill Road/Walnut Tree Hill Rd and follow signs to the farm
For more information,
call 203.929.8425. jonesfamilyfarms.com
Maple Row Tree Farm
538 North Park Avenue, Easton, CT 06612
203-261-9577
Hours of Operation Daily 9AM-4:30PM
When Suzy thinks of Maple Row she thinks of tailgateing with good friends in the parking lot and then of course chopping the tree. A day at Maple Row has become a yearly tradition for many families. You can choose to begin your tree search with a ride on an antique tractor driven wagon. More adventurous searchers can explore the Farm's many trails in their quest for the perfect tree. On those days with a nip of seasonal frost in the air, you'll find hot chocolate and warming stations set up throughout the farm's 200 acres of holiday spirit.
Directions:
Merritt Parkway North to exit 46 toward CT 59-N
Follow Route 59 to North Park Avenue
Turn left onto North Park Avenue
Follow Signs to Maple Row Tree Farm
Here are some local Christmas Tree Farm options:
Connecticut Audubon Holiday Tree Farm
Come visit the 12-acre holiday tree plantation, nestled within the lovely 75-acre H. Smith Richardson Wildlife Preserve in Westport. You can cut your own Christmas tree (Douglas Fir, White Spruce, Blue Spruce) or select one of the pre-cut trees (Fraser Fir, White Pine, Balsam Fir). Also available: holiday wreaths, roping, tree stands, swags, and firewood bundles. Use the Audubon's saws or bring your own. (The CAS doesn't wrap the trees so bring plenty of cord.) A portion of all sales benefit Connecticut Audubon Society's conservation, education and advocacy programs.
When: November 23-December 23
Hours of Operation: Weekends 10 AM - 4 PM, Tuesday-Friday noon-4 PM
Directions: Take I-95 to Exit 18. From the south, turn left at the end of the ramp; from the north, turn right at the end of the ramp. Head north on Connector toward Route 1. At second light, turn right onto Greens Farms Road. Go 1.5 miles then turn right onto Sasco Creek Road. The farm is .10 miles on the left.
Bees, Fleas & Trees
551 South Plains, Litchfield, CT 06759
Phone: 860-567-8544
Hours: Daily Sat & Sun 9 AM to 4:30 PM – weekdays Noon – 4:30 PM
If you're up for a bit of a road trip, pile the kids in the car and head to Litchfield.
Choose & Harvest: Up to 7 1/2 ft Fraser/Concolor Fir/Blue Spruce ($45) and White Pine ($35). Special area with 4-6 ft table top trees ($20). Free tree baling. Helpers will cut trees or we will give you a saw. Dec 1 we are shipping in a load of 8 to 12 ft mostly White Spruce ($35-50) from our farm in New York State.
Enjoy complimentary Hot Cocoa and Donuts in the wood heated shop.
For directions and more information visit beesfleesandtrees.com
Jones Tree Farm
606 Walnut Tree Hill Road, Shelton, CT 06484
When: November 17 - December 24
Hours of Operation 9 AM to 5:30 PM
Arrive by 4 PM to Cut Your Own Tree
Tremendous selection of cut-your-own trees as well as fresh farm-cut trees! Beautiful wreaths, garlands, and small potted trees. The Holiday Gathering Gift Shop has a fabulous assortment of unique gifts, collectibles and special ornaments.
Directions:
Travel north on Merritt Parkway (Route 15) to Exit 49N or I-95 to Exit 27A. Follow Route 25 North to stop light.
Take a right at light on Route 111 and go for 3.3 miles.
Then turn right onto Route 110 and go 2 miles.
Turn right on Israel Hill Road/Walnut Tree Hill Rd.and follow signs to the farm.
A Jones Farm Tip: On weekends in December, visitors from lower Fairfield County might wish to avoid Route 111 due to traffic congestion. Take the Merritt Parkway to Route 8 North to Exit 14 for Route 110/Howe Avenue. Travel 4.5 miles and take a left on Israel Hill Road/Walnut Tree Hill Rd and follow signs to the farm
For more information,
call 203.929.8425. jonesfamilyfarms.com
Maple Row Tree Farm
538 North Park Avenue, Easton, CT 06612
203-261-9577
Hours of Operation Daily 9AM-4:30PM
When Suzy thinks of Maple Row she thinks of tailgateing with good friends in the parking lot and then of course chopping the tree. A day at Maple Row has become a yearly tradition for many families. You can choose to begin your tree search with a ride on an antique tractor driven wagon. More adventurous searchers can explore the Farm's many trails in their quest for the perfect tree. On those days with a nip of seasonal frost in the air, you'll find hot chocolate and warming stations set up throughout the farm's 200 acres of holiday spirit.
Directions:
Merritt Parkway North to exit 46 toward CT 59-N
Follow Route 59 to North Park Avenue
Turn left onto North Park Avenue
Follow Signs to Maple Row Tree Farm
