Old-Fashioned Holiday Hayride 11/25-12/18

Your adventure begins with a horse- or tractor-drawn hayride to the tree field. Enjoy an exhilarating ride from the front of the farm to the Play-yard, where you can launch a hike through the woods, spend time on the playground equipment, browse Christmas trees, visit our farm animals and more!

This year's dates are Saturdays and Sundays from November 26 through December 18, plus Friday November 25. See the hours & admission section for more details.

Visit With Santa and his Reindeer

Two of Santa's Reindeer stay with us for the entire Holiday Hayride season! We often have fresh apple slices on hand so you can feed them, and some days they really love to be petted.

Santa himself will be on hand for photo opps and a chat. Check out when he'll be here in the Hours section, below.

Be sure to bring your camera  - Santa's shack is just the beginning of the great photo opportunities around the farm.

"post-season" hours 

Update Dec 19: We still have beautiful Christmas trees available! Even though the season is "officially" ended, we're on the farm wrapping things up. Still need a Christmas tree? Give us a call, and we'll do our best to help you out!

Admission & hours 

 Just $5 per person includes a S'mores kit for the roasting fire, your visit (as long as you'd like) and your round-trip hayrides. 

Holiday Hayride Hours:  10am to dusk, Saturday; noon to dusk Sunday from November 26 through December 18 and Friday November 25. Last return ride comes in just before dark.

Santa Visits: Noon to 4pm on 11/25, 11/26, 11/27. Noon to 4:30 12/3, 12/4. Noon to 3:00 12/10, 12/11, 12/17, 12/18

Trees & Accessories only: Noon til dusk Thursday & Friday from 12/1 through 12/22.

Antique Tractor Display by the Genesee County Two-Cylinder Club: All day 12/3 & 12/4.

Portable Sawmill Demonstrations: 12/10 & 12/11.

Custom Wreath Decorating: 11am to 5pm Weekends

Carrie's Cafe: weekends until 5pm

Indoor concession: weekends until 5:30pm

Classroom field trips and private hayride parties are available by prior arrangement. 

ultra-fresh Christmas trees!

If you're looking for a Christmas tree, you really must check out our standard-size ready-cut  trees - they're the freshest you can get! Plus, we have a limited quantity of beautiful, old-fashioned, cut-your-own trees around the farm. Visit our varieties page for descriptions and pictures.

Tree Pricing: Prices are clearly marked on the trees. Ranges include:
7ft to 9ft precut $33 to $69; you-cut $43 to $89
10ft to 12ft precut  $59 to $119; you-cut $69 to $154.
Each tree's price is base on both its size and grade, so there are ranges within a size, as well.

As we transition toward larger trees in the you-cut fields, watch for tall trees whose tops will make a great smaller cut tree for you! The tree below is actually the top 7ft of an 11ft tree, and it's priced as if it were only 7ft tall. We've pre-measured them for you. If you choose one of these, we'll trim it to the proper height in the baling station.

large trees!

Large trees are available up to 15' in both pre-cut and you-cut. Trees above 15' and up to 30' are available on the stump. Ask your greeters how to find them when you arrive.

delivery & setup

You don't have to worry about tying your tree to the top of your car...if you have us deliver it. Your cashier has information about tree delivery and setup, or feel free to call ahead!

Special Christmas savings

Follow this link to sign up for our newsletter, so you can keep up with our activities and savings through the year! 

Balled (live) Christmas Trees

Live Christmas trees are a loved tradition for some families. Check out how it's done, and ask us for availability.

concession stand

Carrie's Cafe in the field has snacks and even a meal, with traditional cider, hot chocolate and donuts, as well as roasted home-grown veggies and Koegel hot dogs! 

Handmade Wreaths

Our hand-made evergreen wreaths are fresh, full and beautiful! We have them already decorated, or on weekends you can request a custom decoration. Fir wreaths are the most popular, but we can also custom-make from spruce, cedar, pine, or even a mix of greens!

Accessories

Accessories include Christmas tree removal bags, door hangers for your wreaths and of course our really easy Christmas tree stands! You can find some great gift ideas too, like artisan chocolates, farm-raised honey and hand-made kettle corn.

tree hunting tips

Follow these tips for a successful tree hunt:

1. Know the height & width of your room before you come to choose your tree. Select a tree that's the appropriate size, or have our tree handlers cut your tree to the right height for you. Remember to leave space for the stand and your tree topper!

2. Wear the right clothing for the day - as with any outdoor winter activity, most of us are happiest with our boots, hat & gloves! Bring a camera, too. We'll be happy to snap a picture for you, and you can trade turns on the shutter with other visitors.

3. Let your pets stay home, as they're not allowed on the farm with the horses & tractors.

4. Use our saws - we maintain them every year so you don't have to bring your own. Axes and power saws aren't allowed on the farm for safety's sake.

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Happy Holidays to Oakland County (Clarkston, Auburn Hills, Lake Orion, Ortonville, Davisburg, Troy, Rochester Hills, Linden) and Genesee County (Burton, Davison, Fenton, Flint, Flushing, Grand Blanc, Goodrich) and surrounding area residents! Plan a family outing to Trim Pines Farm for your Real Christmas Tree.

Updated July 12, 2011

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