What better way to get in the holiday spirit than cutting down your own Christmas tree? Luckily, we have several tree farms within driving distance to the Sound Shore. We’ve listed them all here to make it easier to choose where to go!
New York
1335 White Hill Road Yorktown Heights, NY
Hours: November 26 to December 4, Wednesday-Monday, 10am-4pm. Check the website before visiting to see if the farm started requiring reservations.
Price: Call for information
This cut-your-own Christmas tree farm offers Douglas and Fraser fir trees, as well as some pre-cut Fraser firs. Enjoy a farm market, gift shop, and bakery at this Westchester Christmas tree farm near NYC. Customers get a free cup of hot apple cider with every tree purchase. Reservations are required until December 4, after which walk-ins for trees are welcome.
62 Granite Springs Road Granite Springs, NY
Hours: Season opens late November
Price: Call for information
Find and cut your perfect Christmas tree, then visit the on-site bakery that has hot and cold cider, fruit pies, fresh apple cider doughnuts, jams, and jellies.
1611 Route 9 Garrison, NY
Hours: Black Friday Nov.25 through Christmas Eve Dec.24, 9am-5pm
Price: $75 and up, depending on tree
Bring your family to this popular Putnam County farm to cut-your-own Christmas tree. Choose from a variety of firs that range in size from 3 feet and taller. Hand saws are available to borrow. Handmade wreaths and grave blankets are for sale. Santa is sometimes on-site, but check his schedule on the website.
Connecticut
25 Sugar Lane Newtown, CT
Hours: Tree season is Nov. 26-Dec. 23. Weekdays from 9am-4:30 pm, weekends by appointment only.
Price: Cut-your-own trees start at approximately $60. Cash or check only.
Staff will provide assistance in wrapping and tying your tree to your car. Also offers pre-cut trees and handmade wreaths. New clearing section with tagged trees, allowing you to select your tree in advance.
606 Walnut Tree Hill Rd Shelton, CT
Hours: Nov. 18-Dec. 23, daily (except Thanksgiving Day), 9am-5:30pm. To harvest your own tree, arrive by 4pm. Reservations are required on most weekends. Check the website for more information.
Price: Prices vary depending on size of the tree.
Receive a special dated and hand-designed wood ornament when you harvest your own tree. Hand saws, twine, and tree baling services available. Holiday decorations and traditional crafts and ornaments for sale. Refreshments available. Leashed dogs are welcome during Christmas time, though they are not allowed in all areas.
229 Stepney Road Easton, CT
Hours: Nov. 19-Dec. 23, daily, 9am-4:30pm
Price: $118 on weekends for pre-cut trees. $10 off on weekdays
Cut-your-own and pre-cut trees available at this Connecticut farm. Tree baling and assistance provided. Saws are provided or bring your own (no chainsaws allowed). Wreaths, roping, and tree stands available. Holiday accessories are for sale.
772 Morehouse Road Easton, CT
Hours: Saturdays & Sundays 9am – 5pm, weekdays 12pm – 5pm (until dark)
Price: $90
Sabia Tree Farm is in picturesque Easton, Connecticut, in the heart of Fairfield County. Less than 6 miles from the Merritt Parkway, Sabia Tree Farm offers not only lovingly cared for Christmas Trees, but also handmade wreaths and gifts from local vendors.