Snow Shoe Tree Farm

After a record-shattering post-Thanksgiving weekend, we've made the difficult decision to close for the season, effective immediately. Our goal is always to provide you and your family with the highest quality tree every single year, and we simply do not have the trees to meet that goal in the face of another potentially record-breaking weekend.

We thank everyone who made it out to see us in our Fortieth season, and we wish you and yours a very merry Christmas!

WHO'S READY FOR CHRISTMAS TREES???

It's almost time, friends! Here's a little frequently asked questions rundown for everyone.

We'll be open Saturday and Sunday from 9am - 5pm. We'll still have all your favorites available for cutting, including Douglas Fir, Concolor Fir, Fraser Fir, and Balsam, along with our farm fresh wreaths, made from our own cuttings of Concolor and Douglas fir and white pine.

A few FAQs:

Q. How much are the trees?
A. Our trees are priced by the foot, and vary by species. You can find our most up-to-date pricing on our page, Snow Shoe Tree Farm.

Q. How big are the trees?
A. We've got a little bit of everything from 5 to 16 feet, though the bulk of our trees are in the 6 to 10 foot range.

Q. How do I cut it down? Can I bring my chain saw/electric saw/really old hand saw I found on the back of the shed?
A. For the safety of staff and customers, we do not allow chainsaws. You're welcome to bring your own hand saw of you'd like, but we have extremely sharp and efficient hand saws made specifically for this purpose available for free, and we can give you a quick tutorial if you need it. It's easier than you think!

Q. Do you take credit cards?
A. We take cash, check and major credit cards. We do not have an ATM on site.

Q. Do you have pre-cut trees?
A. We do not. All our trees are fresh cut in the field by you on the day you visit to ensure maximum freshness .

Q. How do I take care of this thing? Will it shed it's needles all over my house?
A. The best method of caring for your tree is to:
1. keep in your garage or outside in the shade until you are ready to put it up. If it's been more than a few hours since you cut it, you should make a fresh cut on the trunk, at least 1/4", to allow the tree to take up water.
2. DO NOT STRIP THE BARK TO FIT IN YOUR STAND. The tree takes water up through the bark.
3. Try to avoid placing it near sources of heat, and ensure your stand is large enough to hold about a gallon of water.
4. when you first fill the stand, warm tap water is best. Make sure that the water level always stays above the bottom of the trunk, or the cut will seal over with sap and stop taking water.

Q. Do I need to add aspirin/sprite/floral food/bleach to the water so it keeps it's needles?
A. I think we've heard all of the various christmas tree "hacks" at this point, and still recommend only tap water. Additives won't extend the life of your tree, and some will speed up the needle drop.

Q. Can I bring my dog?
A. Yes please!! We even keep a supply of treats in the barn for our four-legged customers. We welcome non-aggressive dogs of all kinds, and just ask that you keep them leashed, and clean up any droppings.