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

UPDATED DECEMBER 2017: There are Christmas tree farms in the New York City area, including Long Island, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Southeast New York (Westchester, Putnam, Dutchess, Orange, and Ulster counties). These cut-your-own farms 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.

Southeast New York Christmas Tree Farms

Westchester County

Stuart’s Farm
62 Granite Springs Road, Granite Springs
914-245-2784

Open Nov. 23 through Christmas Eve, Wednesday-Sunday, 10am-5pm. Handsaws and baling available. Wreaths, garland, and roping for sale. Bakery is open with hot and cold cider, fruit pies, fresh apple cider doughnuts, jams, and jellies. Leashed dogs welcome. Cash or check only.

Wilkens Fruit and Fir Farm
1335 White Hill Road, Yorktown Heights
914-245-5111

Open Nov. 25 until they run out of trees, daily, 10am-4pm. Each family member gets a free cup of hot cider while you choose and cut your own tree. Douglas and Fraser Firs available to choose and cut, as well as pre-cut Fraser Fir. There is a farm market, bakery, and gift shop on-site with roping, wreaths, tree stands, and decorations for sale.

Putnam County

Hardwick Tree Farm
213 Wood St., Mahopac
845-528-5814

Open Nov. 25-Dec. 18, Saturday-Sunday and Black Friday, 9am-dusk. Saws and baling provided. Free hot cider and cookies. Cash only.

Orange County

Emmerich Tree Farm
101 Sleepy Valley Road, Warwick
845-986-0151 (main); 973-332-1055 (cell)

Open Nov. 25-Dec. 20, 9am-5pm weekends only. Free trimming, drilling, shaking, and baling. Wagon rides to fields, hot chocolate and cookies by the bonfire. Hot dogs by Pippy's Food Truck. Wreaths for sale.

Graney Tree Farm
24 Lang Drive, Pine Bush
845-361-3022

Information not available at press time.

Manza Family Farm
730 Route 211, Montgomery
845-692-4364

Open daily Nov. 24 through Christmas Eve, 8am-5pm. Roping available. Pre-cut trees and wreaths for sale; gift shop on premises. Sled rides and pony rides on weekends from 11am-3pm (one free with each tree purchase). Santa and his elf on site during all December weekends from 11am-4pm. Free candy canes and coloring books for kids.

Pine View Farm
575 Jackson Ave., New Windsor
845-564-4111

Open Dec. 2-3 and 9-10, Saturday-Sunday, 9am-4pm. All trees are $63. Homemade decorations including sprays, centerpieces, and wreaths also for sale.

Stone Oak Farm
207 Stony Bar Road, Slate Hill
845-355-4751 or 845-537-9060 (cell); ronorati@hdc.rr.com

Open Nov. 25 through Christmas Eve, 10am-dusk weekends only (other times by appointment). Barn with fireplace and free hot chocolate and candy canes for children. Fresh wreaths for sale.

Dutchess County

Abel's Trees
435 N. Clove Road, Verbank
845-677-6395

Open Nov. 24 through Christmas, 9am-sunset weekends and Black Friday. Baling and handling assistance provided. Free hot chocolate and wagon rides to fields. Wreaths, tree stands, tree preservatives, and automatic tree-watering devices also available. All size trees available, including trees taller than 12 feet. Hot foods available for purchase. Cash and checks only. Saws available. All trees are $55.

Battenfeld Christmas Tree Farm
856 Route 199, Red Hook
845-758-8018

Open Nov. 24 through mid-December (subject to change), 8am-4pm daily. Horse-drawn wagon rides. Handmade decorated wreaths for sale. Farm map and discount coupon available on the website. All trees $70.

Bilmar Nurseries
26 Bilmar Blvd. and off of Traver Road, Pleasant Valley
845-635-3206

Open Nov. 25 through Dec. 24, 9am-5pm weekends and 10am-5pm weekdays. Hay wagon rides to and from the fields on weekends. Tools and baling provided. Cut-your-own and pre-cut trees available. Hot food available for purchase on weekends.

Winner of the Christmas Tree Championship with their grand champion Canaan fir. Winner of the Matt Riddles Award five years in a row.

BJ's Christmas Trees
14 Evergreen Path, Pleasant Valley
845-635-1587

Open Nov. 24-Dec. 20, weekends, 9am-4pm. Offers Concolor Fir, Douglas Fir, and Eastern White Pine trees, as well as handmade wreaths and decorations. Complimentary hot chocolate and cider. Will bale and drill your tree, and carry and tie it to your car.

Evergreen Farm
407 N. Tower Hill Road, Millbrook
845-677-3785

Open Nov. 24 through Dec. 18, Saturday-Sunday 9:30am-4:30pm. Several species available along with full service bailing, handsaws, and carrying. Fresh, handmade holiday wreaths are available for sale. Free candy canes for kids and complimentary hot mulled cider. Hot chocolate for sale.

Fabulous Firs
664-702 Van Wagner Road, Poughkeepsie
845-590-3337

Open Nov. 26 through Dec. 24, Monday-Friday 12-4:30pm and weekends 9am-4:30pm. Hay wagon rides to and from the fields on weekends. Tools and baling provided. Cut-your-own trees only. Hot food available for purchase on weekends.

Hahn Farm
1697 Salt Point Turnpike (Route 115), Salt Point
845-266-3680

Open Nov. 24 through Dec. 23, 12-4:30pm weekdays and 9:30am-4pm weekends. Pre-cut trees also available. Rides to and from the fields provided (free on weekends). Families receive a complimentary cup of hot chocolate with tree purchase (weekends only).

Plains View Farm
21 Freedom Road, Pleasant Valley
845-485-4277
glenn@plainsviewfarm.com

Open Nov. 24-Dec. 25, weekends, 9am-dusk. Hand saws available and a tractor-pulled hay rides go to the fields. New tree drilling machine and compatible stands offered so you're tree will be ready to assemble at home. Four tree balers and "elves" to help you tie your tree to your car. Visit the "kitchen" for hot cocoa, mulled cider, and freshly baked cookies.

Primrose Hill Farm
203 Fiddlers Bridge Road, Staatsburg
845-889-4725

Open Nov. 24-Dec. 24, 9am-4pm, daily. Handcrafts, ornaments, tree stands, and tree accessories available for purchase, as well as wreaths, hot chocolate, brownies, and cookies available in the Wreath Shop.

Saltsman Christmas Tree Farm
214 Route 308, Rhinebeck
845-876-8801

Open Nov. 26 through Christmas (or until the trees are sold out), 10am-dusk weekdays and 9am-dusk weekends. Pre-cut trees are also available, as well as wreaths, kissing balls, and other holiday decorations. Custom-made creations upon request. Enjoy an outdoor fire, hot cider, roasted chestnuts, and doughnuts. Saws available. On Dec. 3, Bear Mountain Newfoundland Dog Club will be there to go down in the field and drag the trees out for people’s cut trees on the club’s carts. Will also be demonstrating their pulling abilities.

Solvang Tree Farm
80 Bedell Road, Poughkeepsie
845-473-0224

Open Nov. 24 through Dec. 18, Friday-Sunday 9am-4:30pm. Rope, saws, and baling provided. Pre-cut trees are also available. Small petting zoo, refreshment stand, and gift shop on site. Christmas boughs, wreaths, and garland available for purchase.

Wonderland Farm
191 White Schoolhouse Road, Rhinebeck
845-876-6760

Open Nov. 18-Dec. 18 (or until all 350 trees are sold out), weekends and Black Friday, 9:30am-dusk, and weekdays, 11:30am-4pm. 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.

Ulster County

Bell’s Christimas Trees
647 Mettacahonts Road, Accord
845-626-7849

Open Nov. 24, weekdays, 9:30am-dusk (closes at 12pm on Dec. 24), and weekends, 8am-dusk. Tools and assistance provided. Pre-cut trees also available. Food available to purchase on weekends. Gift shop on premises. Handmade wreaths for sale.

Christmas Tree Lane
9 Christmas Tree Drive, Wallkill
845-895-3536

Open Nov. 26-Dec. 18, Saturday-Sunday, 9am-4pm. Self-serve Christmas trees on weekdays. A family-owned and -operated Christmas tree farm in the Hudson Valley offering cut-your-own, as well as pre-cut options. 

Hardenburgh Christmas Tree Farm
206 Hardenburgh Road, Ulster Park
808-295-6591

After Thanksgiving, Friday-Sunday, 9am-dusk or by appointment (until sold out). Tractor rides to the tree fields. Tools and assistance provided. Pre-cut trees and handmade wreaths also available. Holiday and gift shop on premises. Free hot chocolate available. Leashed dogs welcome.