What’s that coming in off the water? Is that Santa… arriving by Lobster boat??? Looks like it’s time to visit Christmas tree farms in Maine!
The brisk winter wind blowing in brings an extra chill to this part of New England, but Mainers know how to fortify themselves against the cold with bonfires, hot cocoa, and homes decorated to the nines in fresh greens, garland, twinkle lights, and a healthy, hardy tree from one of Maine’s Christmas tree farms!
‘Tis the season to gather together and enjoy all the warmth and merriment of the holidays; to get started, head on out to one of the best Christmas tree farms in Maine!
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Christmas Tree Farms in Maine
Nutkin Knoll Farm, Newburgh ME
A small family farm in Newburgh, Nutkin Knoll Farm is well-known for producing two things very, very well: Maine Christmas trees and maple syrup. Offering a healthy selection of both Balsam Fir and Fraser cut-your-own or pre-cut Christmas tree options, you can decide if you’d like to chop down your own Christmas tree or let the folks at Nutkin Knoll Farm do the grunt work for you! Complimentary warm cider is also on hand for you to enjoy as you scope out the selection of gorgeously handcrafted wreaths, centerpieces, garland, and kissing balls.
A visit to Nutkin Knoll Farm could never be complete without picking up some maple syrup products! Their selection of sweets is to die for with maple cream, maple popcorn, and maple cotton candy being just a few of their bestsellers. Can you think of a better snack to munch on while you’re decorating your freshly cut Maine Christmas tree?
Finestkind Tree Farms, Dover-Foxcroft ME
At Finestkind Tree Farms in Dover-Foxcroft, the LaCasce Family works year-round to care for and nurture their stock of healthy and hardy trees so they can be ready for you and yours to come and pick out your favorite! Cut your own or choose from their selection of pre-cut Fraser and Balsam Fir trees, and enjoy a complimentary cup of hot coffee to keep you warm on your search.
Once you’ve chosen your perfect Maine Christmas tree, head over to the Christmas gift shop to check out their unique offerings. In addition to all the traditional Christmas decorations like handcrafted garlands, centerpieces, ornaments, and wreaths, Finestkind Tree Farms also offers dried flower arrangements and dried flower wreaths for a unique addition to your Christmas decoration at home.
Balsam Ridge Christmas Tree Farm, Raymond ME
One of the most popular Christmas tree farms in Maine, Balsam Ridge Christmas Tree Farm offers a fantastic Christmas experience. Offering both pre cut and cut your own options, there are plenty of choices for Christmas trees at this Maine tree farm, but that’s not all you’ll find out at Balsam Ridge.
Visit the gift shop and sugar house to pick up some great holiday gifts, including the maple syrup and maple syrup treats that they make in house. Holiday gift packs are available with an assortment of holiday treats, so you can take care of some of that Christmas shopping list while you’re picking up your tree, too!
Burgess Tree Farm, Newport ME
One of the top Christmas tree farms in Maine, Burgess Tree Farm has a great selection of Maine Balsam Fir to choose from, whether you decide to go with the pre cut or to cut your own. Also available are beautifully hand crafted Maine grown wreaths. Sometimes you can even find hot cider offered at this cute Maine Christmas tree farm.
Moose Hill Farm, Fayette ME
Coffee, cookies, cocoa, and Christmas trees, that’s just some of what you’ll find at Moose Hill Farm in Fayette! Beautiful Moose Hill Farm offers both cut-your-own and pre-cut Balsam Firs, along with gorgeously handcrafted wreaths made right on the farm.
In addition to their lovely wreaths, you will also find a diverse assortment of Christmas ornaments and cute Christmas tchotchkes to make your home feel extra festive and fun for the holidays! Complimentary coffee, cocoa, and cookies will make you feel right at home while you check out the selection of Moose Hill Farm’s homemade jams and jellies; these make an amazing addition to any holiday meal served with fresh-from-the-oven rolls!
Beech Ridge Farm, Scarborough ME
Beech Ridge Farm in Scarborough offers a quaint Maine Christmas tree farm experience with both pre cut varieties and plenty of cut your own choices, as well. You’ll also find kissing balls and wreaths at this cute Christmas tree farm in Maine, so don’t forget to pick up your other Christmas goodies, too.
The Old Farm Christmas Place, Cape Elizabeth ME
On the National Register of Historic Places, The Old Farm Christmas Place in Cape Elizabeth still features the original pre-1790 cape-style home with most original features intact. This beautiful property is all old-fashioned Christmas charm and one of the prettiest Christmas tree farms in the state.
You can roam the fields of Balsam Firs to search for and cut down your tree yourself or you can choose from the selection of pre-cut trees, and there are wreaths and other handcrafted Christmas decorations for sale in the Old Farm Store. Wagon rides, complimentary hot cocoa and cider, and a roaring fire to warm yourself by will have you feeling like you have stepped back in time to a quaint Christmas from eras gone by!
Ledge Hill Farm, Readfield ME
Ledge Hill Farm in Readfield offers a great family-friendly Maine Christmas tree farm experience! Not only is there a great selection of quality trees to choose from either pre cut or cut your own, there are also several other great handmade Christmas decor items available, including wreaths, kissing balls, centerpieces, ornaments, and more!
Ledge Hill Farm also puts out cookies and hot cocoa for their guests, so if you’re looking for a Maine Christmas tree farm with a lot of Christmas cheer, add this one to the list!
Frederickson’s Tree Farm, Monmouth ME
Frederickson’s Tree Farm in Monmouth ME offers a great selection of cut your own Christmas trees. There’s nothing quite like the experience of making your way up and down the aisles of trees, in search of that perfect Maine grown Christmas tree!
Piper Mountain Christmas Tree Farm, Newburgh ME
A favorite Maine Christmas tree farm for decades, Piper Mountain Christmas Tree Farm in Newburgh draws in visitors from hundreds of miles around (and several states away!) for their generous selection of healthy trees, stellar customer service, and lovely Christmas activities, such as their weekend horse-drawn carriage rides. This gorgeous family farm has been growing Christmas trees since the 70s and has even provided an 18-foot Christmas tree to the White House before!
You decide if you’d like to make your way through the fields of fragrant Balsam Firs to cut your own tree down or choose from one of their fresh pre-cut options. Once you’ve picked out your perfect Tannenbaum, head up to the shop where you can warm up with warm cider, cocoa, and freshly-baked cider doughnuts while you explore their extensive Christmas decoration offerings. Wreaths, garland, centerpieces, ornaments, unique Christmas gifts, and gift packages will let you get a head start on both Christmas decorating and shopping!
The holiday season can feel like it flies by so fast. Don’t wait too long to deck your halls, head out to one of the best Maine Christmas tree farms today!
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