Find Your Ideal Christmas Tree, Or Cut Your Own, On Farms in Orange County, N.Y.
ORANGE COUNTY, N.Y. (November 17, 2021) – If your holiday centerpiece is a glowing Christmas tree that fills your home with a pine scent and a festive spirit, visit one of Orange County, N.Y.’s tree farms to find the evergreen that’s ideal for you.
Blue spruce, Douglas fir, Concolor and other varieties await. Pick up a freshly cut tree or cut down your own among the farms’ acres. With every size available from tabletop to 12 feet tall, you can find the tree that’s just right for any living room or other corner in your home that needs a little Christmas.
“Christmas spirit starts with a visit to one of our Orange County tree farms when they’re decked out for the holidays,” said Orange County Tourism & Film Director Amanda Dana. “Choose a spruce or a fir that’s been cut or wander the wooded farmlands in the fresh air to cut down your own. When you’re done, warm up and shop the farm stores for ornaments, wreaths and everything else you need to fill the holiday with cheer. Plan your visit now and find out why Christmas and Orange County go together like hot cocoa and a roaring fire.”
Below are some popular tree farms in Orange County, N.Y. Before visiting any of the locations, please contact the venue directly to confirm that it is open and for COVID-19 requirements.
Pine View Farm, 575 Jackson Ave., New Windsor: Choose from five fields to explore for your perfect tree. All fields, interconnected by woodland trails, offer a variety of species – blue spruce, Canaan fir, concolor fir, Meyer spruce and white spruce – from 1 foot high to about 10 feet. Saw and tree cart are provided. The staff will bale your tree (place netting around the tree for easy transport) and bring it to your vehicle if you’d like. Free candy canes and stickers for the kids. Open Dec. 11 and 12 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. pineviewfarmny.com
Wright Family Farm, 329 Kings Highway, Warwick: Choose from a premium selection of fresh cut Fraser fir and Balsam fir trees, from tabletop size to about 12 feet tall. Celebrate choosing your perfect tree with free hot chocolate and cookies. Tree stands are available for purchase. The staff will bale or net your tree and place it on your car for the trip home. Christmas tree season begins the weekend after Thanksgiving. Nov. 27, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m., Nov. 28., 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.; December hours, Monday-Thursday, noon – 6 p.m., Friday & Saturday, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m., Sunday, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. wrightfamilyfarm.com
Manza Family Farm, 730 Route 211, Montgomery: The farm features a large selection of freshly cut Douglas, Fraser and Turkish fir trees up to 12 feet tall. Living Spruce and Fir trees ready to plant after the holidays are also available. Or cut your own Norway spruce tree, 7 or 8 feet tall. Wreaths, roping, table pieces and holiday gift items are available. Make time to enjoy the Christmas display, including a nativity scene, as well as hot drinks, food and baked goods. Santa Claus greets visitors Friday Nov. 27 and weekends through December from 11 a.m. – 4 a.m., offering free coloring books and candy canes to each child. The farm is open daily, Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Friday through Sunday, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. www.manzafamilyfarm.net.
Pierson’s Farm, 1448 Route 211 West, Middletown: Choose from a wonderful selection of pre-cut Christmas Trees, plus all the accessories, decorations, wreaths, roping, kissing balls and more. You can even take a class making your own wreaths or centerpieces. Visit the gift shop for hot cocoa and local jam, syrup and honey, as well as grass-fed beef, chicken, pork and eggs. Open daily. The season begins the day after Thanksgiving. www.piersonsfarm.com
Farmside Acres, 280 Angola Road, Cornwall: Family-run and operated farm features nearly 5,000 Christmas trees, including Douglas fir, blue spruce, Scotch pine, and concolor. Open Saturday, Nov. 27, Sunday, Nov. 28; and Saturday, Dec. 4 and Sunday, Dec. 5. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. www.facebook.com/FarmsideAcres
Orange County Tourism & Film, based in Goshen, N.Y., is the county’s tourism headquarters and a participant in the I LOVE NY program. A comprehensive listing of area attractions, lodging and events can be found at www.OrangeTourism.org. Additionally, a fun, free, 56-page travel guide is available for digital download at https://orangetourism.org/travel-guide/.
