Santa arrives every year on one weekend in December and hears children's wish lists in Santa's Shed. The idea started several years ago because of the impersonal and commercial nature of most Santa appearances. "We're grandparents ourselves", Skip says "And, we know the season is hectic enough without all the added things you want to do for your children- like a visit with Santa. To some children, Santa Claus is a magical figure. But, it seemed confusing when every mall you visited had its own Santa Claus, so we wanted to make it more real for them. Besides, what better location to visit Santa Claus than at a Christmas tree farm? And, we also have our own North Pole mailbox for the children to drop off their wish lists for Santa".

Special Activities & Attractions:

November has:

• Razzle Dazzle Dollar $$$ Daze Sales with selected group of Christmas Gallery items at clearance prices.

December brings:

• Santa Claus visits to Santa's Shed
• Complimentary delicious hot chocolate during tree cutting time.
• Visitors and tour groups always welcome, by RESERVATION please

Educational Learning Activities at Christmas Country Tree Farm: (Weather Permitting)

Explore the Magic of Christmas at Christmas Country Tree Farm. Bring your family or group to explore our 20 acre forest of hand-pruned healthy plantation grown Christmas trees; enjoy the beautiful views from our hill sitting on benches under old apple trees; stroll about our level fields to look for birds and wildlife.

Growing trees for many years, we have over 10 thousand trees and a wide variety of harvestable trees available. We offer a great selection- over six different varieties are available- Scotch Pines, Douglas Firs, Concolor Firs, Fraser Firs, White Spruces, and Blue Spruces.

Growing trees is a year- long process! You need to monitor, groom, protect them from pests, as well as do maintenance tasks such as mowing. There's many steps to growing a healthy tree, involving month by month work. The steps include planting 1000 pencil length seedlings or larger transplants by hand, fertilizing, weeding, spraying and finally pruning for three years so the tree attains that perfect shape.

Harvesting items are on display- saws, tree measuring sticks, carry carts, and Santa's mailbox. Light refreshments are available in Santa's shed. Come and enjoy the spirit of Christmas at Christmas Country, where we still believe in Santa!

Farm Tours

1. GUIDED* FARM TOUR- 3 year olds to Adults (by appointment only) Guided tour focuses on farm product to family- includes planting and pruning demonstrations. Discover:

• the various steps in the production of the tree crop.
• how long it takes to grow a tree before it can be harvested.
• how many species of trees are available.
• which types of trees grow in this area.
• Discuss tree identification and classification.
• how animals, pests, and weather impact on the tree crop.
• search the wilds for a glimpse of wild birds and animals such as hawks, coyotes, deer, chipmunks, woodchucks, etc.
• how wild birds and animals impact upon our farming efforts.

2. SELF-GUIDED FARM TOUR- Adults (during open hours ONLY): Tour the farm by foot at your leisure. Explore 20 acres with:

• working Christmas tree farm
• tractors, hothouse, and barn decorated with old farm implements
• stone walls
• old apple trees
• benches with fall foliage and scenic vista
• wetlands
• birds & wildlife

3. FARM MEMORY TOUR- Senior Citizens: (by appointment only) Tour the fields and barn by foot or schedule your van for a mobile visit of the farm. Grower will join you to provide a personalized tour.

• Senior Citizen, group, scout and school tours can be arranged for any time of year- by appointment only. To Register, call (603) 382-6146.

Discover Wildlife at Christmas Country Farm

We have many visitors to our Christmas tree farm throughout the year, including wildlife! It is always interesting and sometimes exciting to watch them perform their many everyday tasks. Our Christmas and apple trees provide favorite grazing sites for the deer. And, our swampy wetlands area provides a safe screen for their home.

You will find many species of birds- blue birds, red cardinals, red winged black birds, crows, finches, hummingbirds, pheasants, and owls- nesting among our Christmas trees. Migrating geese love to land in the fields for a rest period. Hawks and bald eagles swirl overhead looking for food.

Woodchucks (ground hogs), rabbits, red foxes, coyotes, skunks, raccoons, chipmunks, squirrels, and moles have been seen foraging in the fields. Field mice live among the trees and become food for the predators- particularly foxes and hawks.

Come and discover these animals. And, let us know if you uncover other species of wildlife living on our farm!

Look for our sign with Santa on it !!

603-382-6146