Christmas Tree Farms In and Around Westchester
The magic of the holidays is in the air. One of our favorite moments to kick off the season is to take a mini road trip to visit one of the nearby Christmas tree farms. Many offer cut-your-own tree options or you search the farm to find the perfect pre-cut tree option for your family. Additionally, you’ll find gift shops, hot chocolate, seasonal treats, wreaths, and visits from Santa to complete the experience. Check out our list of Christmas tree farms to help you get ready for the season.
Battenfeld Christmas Tree Farm (Red Hook)
This iconic Christmas tree farm has been delighting families since they opened in 1956. Their season kicks off on November 20th where you can find six tree species in a variety of sizes. This includes Douglas Fir, White Pine, Spruce, Balsam Fir, Concolor Fir, and Frazier Fir. They also sell beautiful wreaths, ornaments, and holiday decorations. Families can also enjoy visits from Santa, wagon rides, bagpipers, and more.Battenfeld Christmas Tree Farm, 856 NY-199, Red Hook, NY 12571, 845-758-8018. christmastreefarm.us
Cockburn Farm (Garrison)
Families can cut their own tree everyday from 9:00am-5:00pm at Cockburn Farm. The season runs from November 24th-December, 24th where families can find species of trees in a variety of sizes (three feet and up) such as Fraser Fir, Douglas Fir, and Concolor Fir. Additionally, they have hand saws for cutting your own and a farm store where you can find handmade wreaths, seasonal food, and decorative items. Families can also take pictures with Santa from November 25th-November 27th and December 3rd-December 4th; December 10th-December 11th; and December 17th-December 18th. Pictures with Santa are $20 per person and free for kids under six. Cockburn Farm, 1611 Rte. 9, Garrison, NY, 10524, 845-424-3574. cockburnfarm.com
Connecticut Audubon Society (Westport, CT)
Families can find pre-cut Fraser Fir, Canaan Fir, and Balsam Fir trees as well Douglas Fir, White Spruce, and Blue Spruce that you can cut from the Connecticut Audubon Society. Available for purchase the Saturday after Thanksgiving until December 23rd, the farm is a 12-acre tree plantation with easy access and flat terrain. A portion of the proceeds benefit the Connecticut Audubon Society and their educational programming. Additionally find wreaths, roping, swags, tree stands, firewood bundles, and decorations in their gift shop. Connecticut Audobon Society, H. Smith Richardson Tree Farm, 16 Sasco Creek Road, Westport, CT, 06880, 203-623-0646. ctchristmastree.org
Emmerich Tree Farm (Warwick)
Tree reservations start on November 24th at this popular choose-and-cut Christmas tree farm. Families can pick from 12 varieties of spruce, pine, and fir trees. They also have a cutting your own option and the team at Emmerich can help with trimming, shaking, baleing, and getting your tree on your car. Additionally, you can find ornaments and gifts such as handcrafted Adirondack reindeer and snowmen, locally-made chocolates, assorted bells, hand-crafted ornaments, and more. The farm also offers wreath-making classes where you can learn how to decorate and personalize your own wreath for the season. Emmerich Tree Farm, 101 Sleepy Valley Road, Warwick, NY 10990, 845-986-0151. emmerichtreefarm.com
Stuart’s Fruit Farm (Somers)
Families can get a pre-cut tree or you can cut-your-own at Stuart’s Fruit Farm. Open the weekend after Thanksgiving-December 24th for cut-your-own and Wednesday-Sunday from 10:00am-6:00pm for pre-cut trees. You can also find delicious homemade pies, donuts, sweets, and local produce at their on-site bakery. Stuart’s Fruit Farm, 62 Granite Springs Road, Somers, NY, 914-245-2784. stuartsfarm.com
Wilken’s Fruit & Fir Farm (Yorktown Heights)
The Christmas tree season starts on November 30th at Wilkens Fruit & Fir Farm. You can find Douglas and Fraser Fir trees for choice-and-cut and some pre-cut Fraser Fir trees. After you pick or cut your tree, stop by their gift shop for wreaths, ornaments and their bake shop for apple cider donuts, pies, and cookies. They also provide a free cup of hot apple cider with every tree purchase. Reservations are required from Saturday, November 25th-Friday, December 1st. Wilken’s Fruit & Fir Farm, 1335 White Hill Road, Yorktown Heights, NY, 914-245-5111. wilkensfarm.com
Wright Family Farm (Warkwick)
Located an hour north of NYC, find a selection of fresh-cut Christmas trees, including Fraser Fir and Balsam Fir. You can find trees that range in size from tabletop to 12-foot trees. They also offer free hot chocolate, wreaths, roping/garland, and seasonal décor items. The season starts on Friday, November 24th. Wright Family Farm, 329 Kings Hwy, Warwick, NY 10990, 845-986-1345 wrightfamilyfarm.com
Solvang Christmas Tree Farm (Poughkeepsie)
The season kicks off on Friday, November 24th where you and your family can cut your own Christmas tree. Varieties include Blue Spruce, White Spruce, Norway Spruce, and Engelmann Spruce that range in size from three to nine feet tall. Additionally, they carry a variety of pre-cut New York State and Pennsylvania-grown trees such as Fraser Fir, Concolor Fir, and Douglas Fir trees that range from seven to nine feet. They also have Fraser Fir trees that range in height from 12 feet-16 feet. You can also find holiday decorations, ornaments, centerpieces, and baked goods for sale. Solvang Christmas Tree Farm, 80 Bedell Rd, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603, 845-473-0224. solvangfarm.com
Christmas Tree Lane (Wallkill)
Pick up your tree at this family-owned Christmas tree farm from November 25th-December 17th. They offer both cut-your-own and pre-cut options where you can find Norway Spruce, Blue Spruce, Black Hills Spruce, White Spruce, Serbian, Douglas Fir, Frasier’s Fir, Canaan Fir, and Concolor Fir. Families can also enjoy visits from Santa on November 25th and December 9th from 10:00am-2:00pm and a visit from The Grinch on November 26th and December 3rd from 10:00am-2:00pm. Christmas Tree Lane,10 Christmas Tree Dr, Wallkill, NY 12589, 845-895-3536. christmastreelaneny.com
