Locate Your Ideal Christmas Tree: New Hampshie Tree Farms
There's nothing like cutting down your Christmas tree. So when Thanksgiving has passed and the Christmas feeling arrives, round up the family and head to a local farm. Across New Hampshire, you'll find classic farms with all varieties of spruce and fir just waiting to be selected. Here are the Christmas tree farms in the Granite State.
Muehlke Family Tree Farm, Gilford, NH
At Muehlke Family Tree Farm, you may claim your tree in November and come back to cut it down in December. Or you may simply show up in December, select a tree and cut it down. Located on the west side of Gunstock Mountain, the tree farm site was once a series of reforested ski slopes. Leave your credit cards at home when you visit. They don't accept them. They will take your cash or check, however.
Tonry Tree Farm, Hampton Falls, NH
Featuring over 100 acres of “cut your own Christmas trees,” Tonry Tree Farm is a family-owned business, and has been for more than 50 years. They also sell a variety of wreaths and various decorations to adorn your home for Christmas.
Donaghey Christmas Tree Farm, Pembroke, NH
Bring the entire family to Donaghey Christmas Tree Farm. Cut your tree, and then stay for hot chocolate and cookies. A small family business that started in the early 1970s, they don’t accept credit or debit cards. They will provide sleds to haul your tree to your vehicle, too.
Windswept Mountain View Christmas Tree Farm, Winchester, NH
Nestled in the mountains of Southern New Hampshire, Windswept Mountain View Christmas Tree Farm is the perfect holiday destination. From the sweet smell of fresh evergreen to the friendly faces of the family-owned and operated business, every moment spent here will put you in the festive spirit. Join the fun and find everything you need to make this Christmas season memorable.
Glove Hollow Christmas Tree Farm, Plymouth, NH
Opening the day after Thanksgiving, Glove Hollow Christmas Tree Farm offers thousands of trees on hundreds of acres. In addition, you may purchase already-cut trees, boughs, wreaths and more. Enjoy a horse-drawn hayride when you visit on the weekends.
Sundance Farm, Farmington, NH
Sundance Farm isn’t just the place to cut your Christmas tree, it’s a wonderful spot to enjoy an old-fashioned winter setting. Enjoy hot apple cider after cutting down your tree. Check out their gift shop where you can buy real New Hampshire maple syrup and a variety of crafts.
Archambault Tree Farm, Newmarket, NH
Open weekends only in November and December, Archambault Tree Farm is open for tagging and cutting. Beginning the weekend after Thanksgiving, they add Fridays to their schedule as well. Even if you don’t get there to tag a tree, rest assured there will still be plenty to cut when you get there.
Nichols Trees, Lyme, NH
Opening the day after Thanksgiving through Christmas Eve, Nichols Trees has trees up to 15 feet tall that you can cut and haul away. In addition, they have wreaths and a variety of Christmas decorations for your home.
Mount Hunger Christmas Tree Farm, Henniker, NH
Mount Hunger Christmas Tree Farm plants between 1,400 and 1,500 new trees yearly. That means there are always 8-10 acres of trees to choose each season. While there, be sure to check out the gift shop, where you won’t just find Christmas décor, but a variety of gifts for all seasons.
