There are many reasons to get a real Christmas tree this season: It is a tradition that harkens back centuries, it is a sustainable, environmentally-friendly practice, and it supports the local economy. Plus, if you are in Rhode Island, you can choose from approximately 50 farms where real Christmas trees can be chosen, cut, and tagged, and cut. Many facilities also offer fresh roping, swags, and wreaths along with handmade crafts for Christmas, sleigh rides, and more. So come along as we go through our guide to the top 9 Christmas tree farms in Rhode Island!
Established in 1850, Henry’s has been in the Christmas tree business for over 50 years. You can choose from Fraser fir, white pine, Douglas fir, and Canaan fir. Tagging begins each year on Columbus day weekend for cut your own, although there are also cut trees to choose from. Plus, check out the on-site shop with one of the largest selections of ornaments and rosemary trees in the area.
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Operated by the same family for over 100 years, Pachet is a "Blue Ribbon" Christmas tree farm. A cut-your-own operation, you can choose from Balsam fir, blue spruce, Douglas fir, Fraser fir, white pine, and white spruce. Also find pumpkins, gourds, and Halloween Hayrides throughout the year, as well as arborvitae, a popular landscape evergreen.
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Butterfly Farm in Lincoln, Rhode Island, produces Christmas trees, flowers, and vegetables, and is home to Texel sheep, Hereford cattle, and much more. For Christmas trees, guests will mostly find Douglas fir and some Fraser fir.
Founded in 1982, Boughs & Berry Farm is run by Donald & Elinor Gavin. Its lands have been farmed for over 400 years and now yield blueberries and Christmas trees. Find an impressive variety of all your favorite trees at Boughs!
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With over 100,000 trees and 10 different varieties, Big John’s is, well, big. Varieties include Fraser fir, Douglas fir, blue spruce, and white pine, as well as Arborvitae, but Big John’s only offers tree selection on site, so there is no tagging. Their professionally-trained staff will cut the tree you have selected and bring it to the bailer to be wrapped before loading into your car.
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At Clark’s, choose from an impressive variety of trees. Plus, their post & beam barn is full of hot cider and treats, and the selection of local products, including wreaths, fresh eggs, local jams, honey, Vermont maple syrup, soap, candles and more, is massive.
Founded in 1987, Peckham Farm is a six-acre, seventh generation working farm. Products include vegetables, giant pumpkins, and Christmas trees. See the giant Santa and Frosty in the front yard and experience a time-honored family tradition of choosing a Christmas tree. This is a working farm with many farm animals that are associated with the University of Rhode Island.
The family tradition of cutting your own Christmas tree is carried on by the Farmer’s Daughter, as you wander through their extensive tree plantation. Cut your own or choose from complementary tree services, such as shaking and baling and straight bottom cutting. Plus, warm up with fresh, hot apple cider doughnuts and hot chocolate, or sit by the crackling fire pit on weekends.
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Lockwood’s features Fraser fir, blue spruce, white spruce, and Norway spruce. Plus on weekends, from Thanksgiving through Christmas, get homemade sugar cookies, cupcakes, warm coffee, mulled cider, and hot cocoa when you select your tree. This is a dog-friendly facility, because pets are family members, too.
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