Cut Your Own
Balsam Ridge Tree Farm. Canaan, NH. Balsam Ridge Tree Farm has some of the widest selection tree varieties in the area: Balsam Fir, Fraser Fir, Concolor Fir, White Pine, Red Pine, Scotch Pine, Colorado Blue Spruce, and some exotic evergreens. I especially like the pictures with information on each variety they sell. Each variety has its own personality so you can find the tree that’s perfect for you.
Bunny Acres. North Road in Bethel, VT.Don’t just cut down a tree, have an experience. This is what you’ll find at Bunny Acres. Gorgeous mountain views, friendly staff, great tree selection, and even a cookie in the warming shed. They are usually out of trees by second week in Dec. so go buy early. This is the place to come back year after year. Your wallet will like you too.
Noda’s Farm. Meriden, NH. Explore three fields of trees at Noda Farm. You’ll find your own tree perfect for your home, whether you’re looking for a tabletop tree or a 9 footer. They have a variety of Balsam, Fraser Fir, and Canaan Seedlings pruned at different amounts so you can truly find a tree with character. Open daily 9-4 after Thanksgiving.
Hidden Field Fir Farm. Plainfield, NH. Open on the weekends, starting the weekend after Thanksgiving 9-4. A great selection of trees from a friendly staff, Hidden Field Fir Farm has locals coming back year after year.
Nichols Trees. Lyme, NH. Nichols offers lots of options: cut your own, pick from freshly cut, or tag and come back later to cut. They carry Balsam, Fraser Fir, and White Spruce varieties. Prices start at $20, so you can definitely find a tree that meets your home and your budget. Open daily 9-4:30 after Thanksgiving. They also have a location next to Salt Hill Pub in West Lebanon of freshly cut trees.
O’Brien Forestry Services. Orford, NH. O’Brien’s has great trees for your Christmas holiday.
Pick Your Own
Frazer’s Place in Windsor
Lion’s Club in Enfield at Huse Park. Sold daily after Thanksgiving, Mon.- Fri 12-7, Weekends 8-8.
Jake’s Market in Quechee
Boy Scouts Troop 279 has been selling trees for thirty years. You’ll find them on the green in Lebanon on weekends. You can see hours and pricing on their site.
Outside the Upper Valley people recommend Beaver Pond Farm in Newport and Christmas Trees of VT in Springfield, VT.