1. Introduction
Getting ready for the Christmas holiday? A great way to start the season is to take the whole family out to a Christmas tree farm. You will find lots of great farms where you can cut your own Christmas tree in the Washington, D.C. suburbs of Maryland and Virginia. Many of the Christmas tree farms also sell wreaths, greens, ornaments, and other holiday items. Some farms sell out quickly, so it is best to go early and call to check on availability.
Gaver Tree Farm
With 60 acres off Detrick Road in Mt. Airy, Maryland, Gaver Tree Farm is one of the better cut-your-own options in the area. It’s open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and offers Douglas Fir, Canaan Fir, Blue Spruce, Fraser Fir, and Scotch Pine varieties. Between November 23 and December 23, the wreath shop, farm market, and bakery (specializing in warm cinnamon-sugar apple cider donuts) will be open in addition to the cut-your-own and fresh-cut Christmas tree selection. The Christmas Cafe will be open on weekends and professional photography sessions are available by appointment. Gaver Tree Farm has an extra field on the back side of the farm with more Douglas Fir trees. Services such as shaking and baling, saws, and tree drilling are all free.
Linden Hill Farm
Linden Hill Farm in Upper Marlboro, Maryland sells Douglas Fir, Norway Spruce, White Pine, Concolor Fir, and Canaan Fir. There are 170 fresh-cut Fraser and Douglas Fir trees ranging from five to 11 feet tall. The 2018 winter season starts on November 23 and is open until trees sell out. However, in past years, the trees have been sold out within the first two or three weeks, so it’s best to arrive early. Linden Hill is open Friday through Sunday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Don’t miss the Snack Shack featuring Nathan’s hot dogs, warm spiced cider, and hot chocolate. Note that credit cards aren’t accepted.
Naughty Pine Plantation
Naughty Pine in Dickerson, Maryland offers a large selection of Douglas Fir, Blue Spruce, and Norwegian Spruce trees. They are open every weekend in December from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Prices for eight-foot trees start at $50; 8-10 feet is $75, and 10-12 feet is $100. Cash and checks are accepted; credit cards, however, are not.
TLV Tree Farm
At Triadelphia Lake View Farm (TLV) in Glenelg, Maryland, fresh cut Fraser Fir trees from the mountains of North Carolina await you. They also offer Douglas Fir, White Pine, Blue Spruce, and White Spruce. Kids will love the Santa Workshop, where they can take photos with Santa on Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. TLV operates Monday through Thursday from noon to 5 p.m. and Friday through Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Country Loving Christmas Tree Farm
In Leesburg, Virginia, this family-run Christmas tree farm has been in operation since 1999. Each season, it plants about 1,000 trees, including White Pine, Scotch Pine, and Norway Spruce, along with fresh-cut Fraser Firs from the Smokey Mountains. They are open from November 25 to December 23 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekends. Additional offerings include wreaths, bows, garland, tree stands, tree bags, tree food, brown free-range chicken eggs, and honey. Free hot cider, coloring books, and picnic tables add to the charm.
Day Star Farm
Day Star Farm, located off Route 861 in Leesburg, Virginia, has been breeding Connemara ponies for over 30 years. During winter, they provide choose and cut-your-own Christmas trees. This farm features Christmas music, outdoor fire pits, and complimentary hot chocolate and candy canes. You can select from Scotch Pine, Norway Spruce, and Concolor Fir. Day Star is open Saturday, December 1 and 8 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, December 2 and 9 from noon to 5 p.m.
Hank’s Christmas Trees
Hank’s Christmas Trees at Hartland Farm and Orchard in Markham, Virginia stock Fraser Fir, Douglas Fir, Concolor Fir, and Blue Spruce. It’s also worth checking out the holiday decorations, including handmade wreaths. Treat yourself to caramel apples and hot cider, along with free hot chocolate on weekends.
Joe’s Trees
Located on Sweetwater Lane in Chantilly, Virginia, Joe’s Trees is a family-friendly destination. The farm offers a great selection of Fraser, Canaan, Concolor, and Korean Firs, alongside White Pine, Blue, and Norway Spruce. Kids can enjoy snacks and hayrides on select weekends from November 23-25 and December 1-2 and December 8-9. From November 16 through December 16, the Christmas tree farm is open on weekends, and the Christmas shop is open daily, selling fresh wreaths, swags, custom evergreen arrangements, jellies, canned goods, hand-crafted artisan items, and local lamb, beef, and bison meat.
Krop’s Crops
Krop’s Crops, located in Great Falls, Virginia, combines a farmer’s market with a Christmas tree supplier. There are pre-cut trees like Noble Firs from Oregon, Fraser Firs from North Carolina, and Douglas Firs from Pennsylvania. You can also cut your own tree on weekends after November 23 from 11 a.m. to dark. They also sell poinsettias, wreaths, ornaments, lights, tree stands, firewood, and more. Children will be delighted to see Santa Claus, who visits from 1-4 p.m. on weekends leading up to Christmas Eve.
Middleburg Christmas Tree Farm
Just outside Washington, D.C., and Arlington, Middleburg Christmas Tree Farm is a popular choice for families. You can cut your own tree, enjoy a picnic lunch, and take in the picturesque scenery. Choose from Norway Spruce, Colorado Blue Spruce, Douglas Fir, and Concolor Fir. Visit on weekends between Thanksgiving and December 17 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday hours are limited (1-5 p.m.).
Snickers Gap
Snickers Gap in Round Hill, Virginia, features one of the most beautiful landscapes. This family-owned farm has been operational for nearly four decades on the eastern slope of the Blue Ridge Mountains, overlooking the Loudoun Valley. The fir and spruce trees are lush and full, as are the wreaths. Free hot apple cider is available as well. They are open after Thanksgiving on Monday through Friday from noon until dark and weekends from 9 a.m. to evening.
