Best Christmas Tree Cutting Experiences Near Sacramento
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas outside, bringing visions of sugarplums, candy canes and that perfect Christmas tree dancing in people's heads. To find the prettiest tree that will stay fresh throughout the holiday season, many choose to chop one down themselves at one of the area's excellent tree farms. It is only a one- or two-hour drive to farms in the foothills of Sierra Nevada, a trip that takes you from urban and suburban Sacramento into a true winter wonderland. These exceptional tree farms open the day after Thanksgiving, and the foothill area offers easy access to visitor favorites such as Apple Hill and the wineries of El Dorado County.
McGee Christmas Tree Farm
3131 Carson Road
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 644-4731
www.mcgeechristmastreefarm.com
McGee Farm has been around since 1952 and has 20 acres of trees from which to choose just the right one to suit your taste and home. Statuesque Douglas, White and Canaan firs are available, as are Silvertips, a hardy tree that can last a long time before dropping needles or drying out. The staff is happy to loan visitors a tree saw, as well as offer helpful hints on ways to safely and easily cut that special tree. The family will be rocking around the Christmas tree before you know it.
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Hillside Tree Farm
2881 N. Canyon Road
Camino, CA 95709
(530) 621-2053
www.hillsidetreefarm.com
Friends, relatives and the family dog are welcome at Hillside, which features more than 25,000 trees up to 16-feet tall on its 30-acre farm. That perfect tree may be a Nordman, Fraser, Noble, Silver Tip or White fir, which guests either can chop themselves or have cut for them. A mechanical shaker will get rid of loose needles, making it neater to transport and set up. Warm up with hot cider and apple pie, shop for mistletoe or wreaths and take a train ride around the ponds.
Prenderosa Christmas Tree Farm
5301 Highway 49
El Dorado, CA 95619
(530) 626-1951
www.prenderosa.com
Visitors are sure to be full of the holiday spirit at Prenderosa as they can relax by a roaring fire, enjoy hot apple cider and candy canes, listen to Christmas music and even roast marshmallows. Buy a pre-cut tree or chop your own; selections include cedars, pines, and spruce, Sequoia, Grand and Nordman. Shop for trees from tabletop size to more than 12 feet tall, and wreaths, tree stands and other accessories are available as well.
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