Best Christmas Tree Farms in CT – taking the family to buy a pre-cut Christmas tree or even to cut your own Christmas tree is a wonderful annual tradition that is much loved in our household. Wandering through the fields to find the perfect tree that is the right height, with symmetrical branches and the right amount of fullness is all part of the celebration for us. There are lots of Christmas tree varieties to choose from, like Fraser Firs, Blue Spruce, Canaan Fir, Douglas Fir, Scotch Pine, Balsam Fir and Norway Spruce.
Have a look at our list of the best Christmas tree farms in Connecticut.
Karabin Farms
894 Andrews St, Southington, CT 06489
Karabin Farms has been established since 1972, and has gone from strength to strength. They are very well known for the amazing apples from their orchards – but also, so much more!
“Today, in addition to the orchard, there are four greenhouses, 15 acres of Christmas trees, and a country Store. Besides fresh fruit and vegetables, we offer local honey, maple syrup, jams, pickles, soup mixes, and gourmet treats. All meat beef, pork, chicken, and turkeys are grown humanely right here on our farm. Process is done by “certified humane” USDA inspection facility in Vermont. We have numerous country furniture items by hand-made artisans in Pennsylvania and Maine.
We offer an extensive selection of specialty candles and soaps. Home baked pies are available August through December. Flowers are available from early April with custom designed planters available to meet the needs of your yard. In addition to Mums for fall color, we offer an extensive selection of Poinsettia’s for Christmas, wagon rides to Pick-Your-Own apples, peaches, and pumpkins. Karabin Farms provides special programs for school groups during the fall harvest.”
Cut your own Christmas Trees are available every Saturday and Sunday until sold out.
Douglas Fir, Canaan Fir, Concolor Fir, Blue Spruce, Norway Spruce, Meyers Spruce
We carry a full line of tree care products, tree removal bags, and special long stem tree water funnels.
Silverman’s Farm
451 Sport Hill Rd Easton, CT 06612
Silverman’s Farm is located in Easton, Connecticut and is about a 45 minute drive from Stanton House Inn. This farm features a gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, petting zoo, farm animals, and sometimes hayrides in addition to apple-picking in September.
“We’re busy decking the halls! We stock beautiful fresh-cut Fraiser Fir, Douglas Fir and Concolour trees from 4ft-12ft. The guys will take care of tying it on the car for you and give your tree one last fresh cut before you take it home. We also offer beautiful handmade wreaths, mantle arrangements and centerpieces. Doesn’t get any better! While your browsing for holiday decor and gifts you can always warm up with a bit hot cider. Mr. Silverman always keeps it full!”
Belltown Hill Orchards – Pre-cut Christmas Trees in Connecticut
483 Matson Hill Rd, South Glastonbury, CT 06073
Belltown Hill Orchards offers a wonderful family day out, with plenty of activities, beautiful surroundings and yummy treats to eat!
“Belltown hill orchards is a working, fourth generation orchard nestled in the scenic rolling hills of south Glastonbury, Connecticut. Come on out to our farm market to pick up tasty local produce, a fresh baked pie or apple cider donuts! Our pick your own is a favorite family activity, after you are done harvesting your own fresh produce stop at our hungry harvester concession stand to enjoy a fresh hot batch of our famous apple fritters.
During the holiday season our family farm is filled with the fragrant smell of fresh cut Christmas trees ready for decorating! Stop by the farm and help us celebrate the timeless tradition of Christmas with real Christmas trees!
Our trees are locally grown, premium Fraser Firs. Visit our market for a wonderful selection of these beautiful, pre-cut Christmas trees!”
Jones Family Farms
606 Walnut Tree Hill Rd, Shelton, CT 06484
Jones Family Farms – “nestled in the White Hills of Shelton, with its 19th century dairy barn and homestead farmhouse, impresses the visitor as a peaceful and relaxed living environment. The beautiful countryside with its orderly rows of Christmas trees, neat stonewalls, and well-maintained fields are the result of efforts by seven generations of Jones family farmers.
The farmers of the 400-acre working farm invite families to visit and harvest seasonal crops. Presently under cultivation are 200 acres of Christmas trees, 15 acres of strawberries, 15 acres of blueberries, and 25 acres of pumpkins, gourds and squash. The Jones farmers harvest these crops from three different farm locations known as the Homestead Farm, the Valley Farm, and Pumpkinseed Hill. The farm also manages 50 acres of hay land and 50 acres of woodlots. Over ten acres of grapes are in production for the farm’s winery.”
Fourth generation Philip Jones planted evergreen seedlings on the farm as part of a 4-H forestry project in 1938. Some of these original trees still stand along the edge of the farm, towering 100 feet above today’s Christmas trees.”
Horse Listener’s Orchard
317 Bebbington Rd, Ashford, CT 06278
At Horse Listener’s Orchard you get the full rustic experience, where you can truly embrace the rural way of life!
“Horse Listener’s Orchard is a beautiful 153 Acre Orchard with apples, peaches, tomatoes, vegetables and blueberries asking to be picked and bought. As well as train rides on weekends, special tours and festivals throughout the season. We have a store filled with candy, seeds, flowers, mustards, syrups, jams, jellies, “high” pies and fresh eggs from the chickens we keep.”
Horse Listener’s Orchard sell pre-cut real Christmas trees.”
Treat Farm
361 Old Tavern Rd, Orange, CT 06477
Treat Farm is “a small family farm rich in tradition and committed to offering the most memorable experiences and quality products available. We pride ourselves in being able to offer the freshest produce and fruit during the summer months and shorten the time from our field to your table. In the fall, we provide a rich and festive atmosphere with endless fall decorations, hayrides, and our famous corn maze. The experiences continue into the Holiday season when we provide beautiful holiday decorations as well as our cut your own Christmas trees.
The farm comes back alive again for the Christmas season shortly after Thanksgiving. Visit us for the freshest spruces and firs available in Connecticut. You can choose to cut your own tree, or you can pick from our wide selection of Connecticut Grown pre-cuts. Handmade, decorated wreaths, roping and other holiday decorations are always available. Please keep in mind that we are only open on weekends for this season.”
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See our round up post of some of the best farms in Connecticut or a guide to Christmas tree farms near me.