‘Tis the season! There’s nothing quite like the glow of the Christmas tree to get you in the holiday spirit! With that in mind, we did a little tree reconnaissance (tree-connaissance?!), and in case you’re looking for a new tree farm or stand to visit this year, we’re rounding up some great local options below!
Warren County
Brown’s Tree Farm | Warrensburg: Arriving at Brown’s after a snowstorm is like walking into a Christmas movie! A charming red barn with a gorgeous field of trees blanketed with snow. What holiday dreams are made of! A second and third generation run farm now, the first seedlings were planted in the 1950’s and they’ve been growing strong since! With cut your own (or they’ll cut one for you!), this is a fantastic spot (and a pretty drive from Glens Falls!). Find their info here.
River Bend Christmas Tree Farm | Lake Luzerne: Quite literally over the river and through the woods, River Bend is a beautiful spot with a traditional farm experience - stroll the fields, cut your tree, and you’re on your way! With a gorgeous selection of wreaths as well (we have our eye on the buffalo plaid bows!), you may want to browse a bit longer. Find their details here.
Washington County
Bailey Family Christmas Trees | Cambridge: It’s always fun hearing how tree farms got their start, and the lovely Bailey Family was no exception! What began in 1967 as 1,000 seedlings has grown to 11,000 gorgeous trees and a charming barn shop boasting wreaths, kissing balls, and garland, too. Cut your own, or they also have a great selection of pre-cut at the barn. Grab their info here! (And while you’re in town, check out some of our other favorites in Cambridge from our travel guide here.)
Gardenworks | Salem: Our tree tradition (tree-dition?!) for the last few years includes a morning ride out to Gardenworks to enjoy a browse around their charming tree lot (pre-cut only) and some shopping in the beautifully curated barn along with a cup of warm cider. You’re sure to be greeted by sweet Layla the pup, along with the friendliest folks, and great gift ideas, too! Find their info here.
Saratoga County
Candy Cane Farm | Gansevoort: We’ve passed the beloved “Cut Your Own Christmas Tree” sign many times, and are so glad we stopped at the Kuznierz Family’s pretty farm! They planted their first trees in the 1960’s and have continued to grow ever since. Beautiful trees (cut your own or pre-cut!), great views, and friendly people. More info here!
Ellms Family Farm | Ballston Spa: We’ve heard great things about Ellms and though we haven’t yet made the trip, it sounds like they have quite the family friendly experience! Get their details here. (And while you’re in Ballston Spa, check out some of our favorite spots in town from our travel guide here!)
Buell’s Christmas Trees | Gansevoort: We knew tree tagging was a thing (going to pick out your tree and tagging it sold ahead of time), but we loved the tradition we stumbled across here of folks decorating their tree on the farm to tag it! A beautiful farm to check out! Looks like their cut-your-own trees are sold out already, but they have pre-cut available! Find them on Facebook here.
Happy tree hunting! And if you’ve got a favorite local tree farm, we’d love to know! Happy Holidays!
P.S. A quick tip - Be sure to check the Facebook pages for the tree farms before you head out to be sure they’ve got trees left!
