Shopping for a Christmas tree? Check out these 16 tree farms in the Hudson Valley
With the holiday season in full swing, those families who choose to decorate their homes with a live tree in December have many farms to choose from in the Hudson Valley.
Whether you prefer to chop down your own tree or select from a variety of pre-cut trees, there's an option available at local farms.
Here are 16 Christmas tree farms in the Hudson Valley to check out this year. Keep in mind that trees are selling out quickly this year. It's a good idea to give farms a call before you head out.
To find more tree farms in your area and across New York, check out the Christmas Tree Farmers Association of New York's website.
Abel's Trees
Contact: 435 North Clove Road, Verbank; 845-677-6395; soabel@hotmail.com
Abel's Trees will be open this holiday season starting Black Friday, and they will be open every weekend from Thanksgiving to Christmas from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. After Nov. 27, weekday appointments can be made.
For more details on payment options, pricing, along with sweet treats and handcrafted items available, see their website.
Airfield Farms Inc.
Contact: 64 Holmes Road, Newburgh; 914-494-5974; AirfieldFarms@gmail.com
On Black Friday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Airfield Farms Inc. will open for the winter season. Their operating hours are Wednesday through Friday from 4:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. and on the weekends from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Pre-cut trees from 6 to 14 feet are available, but check back in two years for cut-your-own trees. Stop by to grab a wreath as well.
For more information on the owners, location of the farm and offerings, see their website.
Balsam Ridge Christmas Tree Farm
Contact: 288 South St., Clintondale; 845-721-4195; balsamridgefarm@gmail.com
Balsam Ridge Christmas Tree Farm will be open starting Black Friday and on the weekends after until they sell out. Open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., they will also be available by appointment on weekdays. There will be fresh-cut trees along with trees available to choose and cut.
Complimentary hot chocolate will be available, and do not forget to check out their small gift shop with handcrafted items including centerpieces and wreaths.
Evergreen Christmas Tree Farm
Contact: 407 North Tower Hill Road, Millbrook; 845-677-3785; facebook.com/people/Evergreen-Farm/
This year, Evergreen Christmas Tree Farm will be open Nov. 24, 25 and 26, along with Dec. 2 and 3 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. You can choose or cut your tree.
See their website to learn more about pricing, their wreaths, the variety of trees they grow, more about the owners and directions on how to get to the farm. For updates, take a look at their Facebook page.
Fabulous Firs Christmas Tree Farm at VanScott Farms LLC
Contact: 683 Van Wagner Road, Poughkeepsie; vanscottfarms.com/
VanScott Farms, LLC opened Nov. 18 for cut-your-own trees. They will be closed on Thanksgiving, but they will be open on Black Friday and weekends thereafter from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Don't forget to check out their handmade wreaths.
FW Battenfeld & Son Wholesale Growers
Contact: 856 Route 199, Red Hook; 845-758-8018; christmastreefarm.us/
Battenfeld's Christmas Tree Farm opened Nov. 20 this year. They will be closed on Thanksgiving and reopening on Nov. 24 until the middle of December from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cut-your-own Christmas trees will be available, along with wreaths and centerpieces.
To learn more about their pricing, saws for rent or purchase, family events, wagon rides and the bagpipers' schedule, see their website.
Hahn Farm
Contact: 1697 Salt Point Turnpike, Salt Point; 845-266-3680; hahnfarm.com/
Hahn Farm is open year-round on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, but when the holidays come around, they are open seven days a week. Starting the week of Thanksgiving, stop in any day from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. for cut-your-own or pre-cut Christmas trees.
They are also a fully functioning farm, so visit the cows and pigs when you stop in for your tree. Also, do not forget to see their wreaths, along with their farm store with meats and some Christmas decorations. For more information, see their website.
Mike's Christmas Tree Farm
Contact: 161 Walsh Road, Lagrangeville; 845-797-2128; msenkier@aol.com
If you're planning on heading over to Mike's Christmas Tree Farm, you will want to get there soon. Over 70 trees had already been tagged the week before Thanksgiving. They are open every day from sunrise to sunset.
There will also be complimentary refreshments including cookies, hot chocolate served plain or with Baileys Irish Cream.
Murphy Crest Tree Farm
Contact: 170 Depot Hill Road, Amenia; 845-464-6931; murphycresttree@optimum.net
Murphy Crest Tree Farm will be open this winter from 9 a.m. until dark on Nov. 24, Dec. 2 and Dec. 9. If there is inclement weather on either of the Saturdays, they are going to try to be open the Sunday after. They may also be open a few more weekends into December, so make sure to see their Facebook page for further updates.
Pine View Farm
Contact: 575 Jackson Ave., New Windsor; 845-564-4111; pineviewfarm@hotmail.com
Pine View Farm will only be open Dec. 9-10 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and they are a choose-and-cut Christmas tree farm. For more information on directions, the types of trees they grow, things you may need to bring to the farm and frequently asked questions, see their website.
Plains View Farm
Contact: 21 Freedom Road, Pleasant Valley; 845-485-4277; thehill1985@gmail.com
This year Plains View Farm will be open weekends starting Black Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., and they are a cut-your-own tree farm. People-friendly and leashed dogs are allowed, but must be cleaned up after.
You will also find hot chocolate, hot cider and cookies available at the farm to keep you warm. For more updates on pricing, tree types available and tractor-drawn hay rides to the fields, see their Facebook page. You can also check their website for more information on what they offer.
Primrose Hill Farm
Contact: 203 Fiddlers Bridge Road, Staatsburg; 845-889-4725; 717-519-7532; bobschoch@comcast.net
Starting Black Friday, Primrose Hill Farm will be open every day from 9 a.m. until dark. They are offering pre-cut trees along with cut-your-own trees. They will be offering hot chocolate at the farm while you visit and have wreaths available for purchase.
This eighth-generation farm also has a museum of antique farm equipment dating back to the mid-1800s, along with a gift shop, so do not forget to check those out. For more information, give them a call or visit their Facebook page.
Saltsman Christmas Tree Farm
Contact: 214 New York 308, Rhinebeck; 845-876-8801; janna.saltsman@gmail.com
Operating for over 30 years, Saltsman Christmas Tree Farm will be opening this holiday season on Black Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. They will be open on Saturdays and Sundays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Wednesdays and Fridays from 1-4 p.m. Last entry to the farm is 3:45 p.m., but make sure to call ahead. Once they sell out of a certain type of tree or all of their inventory, they will be closed for the season.
Over the weekends, stay for their open barnyard bonfire. For more information on their location, pricing and hours, see their website.
Solvang Christmas Tree Farm
Contact: 80 Bedell Road, Poughkeepsie; 845-473-0224; solvangfarm.com/
Solvang Farm will be open starting Black Friday this holiday season. They will be open on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and are offering cut-your-own trees along with New York state-grown, pre-cut trees.
As well, they make their own wreaths, candle centerpieces, kissing bells and roping on the farm, available for purchase. Do not forget to see their gift store and its selection of Christmas ornaments.
Stone Oak Farm LLC
Contact: 207 Stony Bar Road, Slate Hill; 845-355-4751; ronorati@hvc.rr.com
Stone Oak Tree Farm will be open from Nov. 25 through Dec. 3. They will be open from 10 a.m. until dusk, and you can choose and cut your tree. If you cannot make it those weekends, appointments can be made over the phone or through email.
Stone Oak Bed & Breakfast is also open all year, and they have an antique gift shop. You can visit the farm, bed and breakfast or both. See their website for more details.
Wonderland Farm
Contact: 191 White Schoolhouse Road, Rhinebeck; 845-876-6760; L4obo@frontiernet.net
For over 30 years, Wonderland Farm has been providing a cut-your-own tree service and opened early this year on Nov. 18. They will be open Black Friday from 10 a.m. to dusk and Nov. 25 and 26 from 9 a.m. until dusk. Every year they sell 300 trees and since COVID-19, they have been selling out Thanksgiving weekend. If you want to get your tree here, make your plans for the holiday weekend.
They are also offering complimentary hot chocolate, along with wrapping and rope for your tree. Check out their website to learn more about their "borrow a saw" program and the variety of trees they offer.
This article originally appeared on Poughkeepsie Journal: These 16 Christmas tree farms in New York are worth the trip
