Where to Cut Your Own Christmas Tree in the New York Area

Updated November 2020: The cut-your-own Christmas tree farms in the New York City area have a selection of live Christmas trees and allow you to pick your own tree from its natural setting, cut it down, and cart it home. Most Christmas tree farms in the New York City area are slated to open on Thanksgiving weekend, but please call to confirm dates and availability before visiting.

Where to Cut Your Own Christmas Trees in Westchester County
Where to Cut Your Own Christmas Trees in Orange County
Where to Cut Your Own Christmas Trees in Dutchess County
Where to Cut Your Own Christmas Trees in Ulster County
Where to Cut Your Own Christmas Trees in Fairfield County, CT
Where to Cut Your Own Christmas Trees on Long Island 
Where to Cut Your Own Christmas Trees in New Jersey 

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Where to Cut Your Own Christmas Trees in Westchester County

Stuart’s Farm
62 Granite Springs Road, Granite Springs
914-245-2784
Open Nov. 28-Dec. 24, Saturday-Sunday, 9am-5pm. Handsaws and baling available. Bakery is open with hot and cold cider, fruit pies, fresh apple cider doughnuts, jams, and jellies.
What you should know: Masks must be worn in all facility buildings and while waiting on line, inside and outside. Social distancing is enforced. Only one adult person from each party stands in line. Masks are not required while in the field when visitors are able to adhere to social distance guidelines published by the CDC.

Wilkens Fruit and Fir Farm
1335 White Hill Road, Yorktown Heights
914-245-5111
Reservations for choose-n-cut Christmas trees for the 2020 holiday season must be made and are now being accepted. Reservations can be made for Monday-Friday, 10am-4pm and Saturday-Sunday, 8:30am-4pm. There is a farm market, gift shop, and bakery on-site, open Wednesday-Monday, 10am-5pm.
What you should know: There is a reduced capacity. All visitors except those ages 2 and younger are required to wear face masks. Social distancing is enforced.

Where to Cut Your Own Christmas Trees in Orange County

Emmerich Tree Farm
101 Sleepy Valley Road, Warwick
845-986-0151
Open Nov. 21-22 and 27-29, and Dec. 5-6, 9am-4pm. Reservations for cut-your-own or pre-cut trees are now being accepted. Free trimming, drilling, shaking, and baling. Wreaths, garland, and other decorations are available for pre-order. More information is on the website.
What you should know: A new reservation system helps control guest flow. There are distanced parking spaces. No tractor rides or contact/conversation tree processing and transport. Face masks are required.

Manza Family Farm
730 Route 211, Montgomery
845-692-4364
Open daily from Nov. 25, Monday-Thursday, 9am-5pm, Friday-Sunday, 9am-6pm. Roping available. Pre-cut trees and wreaths for sale; outdoor gift shop on premises. Santa and his elf on site during all December weekends from 11am-3:30pm.
What you should know: Face masks required; social distancing is enforced.

Pine View Farm
575 Jackson Ave., New Windsor
845-564-4111
Open Dec. 12-13, Saturday-Sunday, 9am-4pm. All trees are $73.
What you should know: Face masks and social distancing are required.

Stone Oak Farm
207 Stony Bar Road, Slate Hill
845-355-4751 or 845-537-9060 (cell)
Open Nov. 28-Dec. 24, Saturday-Sunday, 10am to dusk; Monday-Friday, by appointment.
What you should know: Activities limited this year. Cash or check only. Face masks required.

Where to Cut Your Own Christmas Trees in Dutchess County

Abel's Trees
435 N. Clove Road, Verbank
845-677-6395
Open Nov. 27-Dec. 20, Saturday-Sunday, 9am-4:30pm; Monday-Tuesday and Thursday-Friday, 10am-4pm. Baling and handling assistance provided. Free hot chocolate. Wreaths, tree stands, tree preservatives, and automatic tree-watering devices also available. All size trees available, including trees taller than 10 feet. Kettle corn and baked goods available for purchase. Cash and checks only. Saws available. All trees are $65.
What you should know: Wagon rides are not offered this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Battenfeld Christmas Tree Farm
856 Route 199, Red Hook
845-758-8018
Open Nov. 23 through mid-December, daily, 8am-4pm. Handmade decorated wreaths, ornaments and garlands for sale. Farm map and discount coupon available on the website. All trees $75.
What you should know: Customers are encouraged to bring their own saws. No tailgating. Social distancing is enforced. The farm is requesting groups no larger than 10, and capacity inside wreath-decorating building is reduced. Face masks required at all times.

BJ's Christmas Trees
14 Evergreen Path, Pleasant Valley
845-635-1587
Opens Nov. 27, and then weekends, 9am-4pm. Offers Concolor Fir, Douglas Fir, and Eastern White Pine trees, as well as handmade wreaths. Staff will bale and drill your tree, then carry and tie it to your car.
What you should know: The store is closed. Face masks are required. Social distancing is in enforced. Cash or check only.

Evergreen Farm
407 N. Tower Hill Road, Millbrook
845-677-3785
Open Nov. 27-29 and Dec. 5-6, 9:30am-4:30pm. Several species available along with full-service bailing, handsaws, and carrying. Fresh, handmade holiday wreaths are available for sale. Hot chocolate for sale.
What you should know: Face masks are required. Social distancing is enforced.

Fabulous Firs
683 Van Wagner Road, Poughkeepsie
845-590-3337
Open Nov. 21 through mid-December, Monday-Friday, 12-4pm, and Saturday-Sunday, 9am-4pm. Baling provided. Customers should bring their own saws, but some will be available to rent for a $20 cash refundable deposit.
What you should know: Face masks are required. Social distancing is enforced. Customers must bring their own twine to secure tree to their cars.

Plains View Farm
21 Freedom Road, Pleasant Valley
845-485-4277
glenn@plainsviewfarm.com
Open Nov. 27-Dec. 6, Saturday-Sunday, 9am-4pm. Hand saws and a tractor-pulled hayride to the fields available. There is a tree drilling machine and compatible stands offered so your tree will be ready to assemble at home. Tree balers and "elves" available help you tie your tree to your car.
What you should know: Social distancing is enforced. Face masks are required wherever social distancing isn't possible.

Saltsman Christmas Tree Farm
214 Route 308, Rhinebeck
845-876-8801
Open Nov. 27 until the trees are sold out, Tuesday-Thursday, 1-4:30pm, and Friday-Sunday, 9am-4:30pm. Pre-cut trees are also available. Enjoy an outdoor fire and doughnuts. Saws available.
What you should know: Social distancing is enforced. Face masks are required. Gloves are encouraged. Families and groups must stay together.

Solvang Tree Farm
80 Bedell Road, Poughkeepsie
845-473-0224
Open from Nov. 27-Dec. 20, Friday-Sunday, 9am-4:30pm, and Wednesday-Thursday, 12-4:30 pm. Rope, saws, and baling provided. Pre-cut trees are also available. Small petting zoo on-site. Christmas boughs, wreaths, and garland available for purchase.
What you should know: Face masks are required. Customers are encouraged to bring their own saws to help minimize contact. Chainsaws are not permitted. Concessions are not available this year. Other farm activities traditionally offered may not be available.

Wonderland Farm
191 White Schoolhouse Road, Rhinebeck
845-876-6760
Open Fridays-Sunday, 9am to dusk. Saws and binding provided. Selection includes 4- to 15-foot-tall trees. Hot cider and cocoa for sale. Daily farm updates available on the Wonderland Farm Facebook page.
What you should know: Face masks are required. Social distancing is enforced. Hand-washing stations available.

Where to Cut Your Own Christmas Trees in Ulster County

Bell’s Christimas Trees
647 Mettacahonts Road, Accord
845-626-7849
Open Nov. 27-Dec. 23, Monday, Wednesday-Friday, 9:30am-5pm, Saturday-Sunday, 8:30am-5pm. Tools and assistance provided. Pre-cut trees also available. Gift shop on premises. Handmade wreaths for sale.
What you should know: Face masks are required. Social distancing is enforced. Customers are encouraged to bring their own saws to help minimize contact. Chainsaws are not permitted.