Christmas Tree Farms Near Chambersburg, Pennsylvania

Christmas Tree Farms Near Chambersburg, Pennsylvania - When I was a kid in Texas my mother's boss owned a few acres of scrub land overgrown with cactus and Cedar trees. Every Christmas he cut one of these Cedar trees and gave it to my mother to use as a Christmas tree. Cedar tress, in general, don't make the prettiest Christmas trees but they are fragrant and filled our house with the smell of cedar. My mother was never one to look a gift horse in the mouth, or a Christmas tree for that matter, and happily accepted the tree each year. Round and fat or lank and scraggly we always decorated our cedar tree and were happy with it. Years later my mother got her first artificial Christmas tree and although it was pretty it lacked the fragrance of a real tree and nothing beats the fragrance of a real Christmas tree.

There weren't any Christmas tree farms in the central Texas of my youth but now I live in Pennsylvania and there are plenty of Christmas tree farms around. If you live in or near Chambersburg, Pennsylvania you may want to check out one of these Christmas tree farms.

Christmas trees are grown as a crop on farms so cutting one down does not harm the environment or destroy wildlife habitat. Many Christmas tree farms also sell pre-dug trees with root balls which may be used as Christmas trees and then planted in your own yard. Good Spirits Christmas Tree Farm in Hagerstown, Maryland is one such farm and they offer planting instructions on their web site.

Good Spirits Tree Farm

9711 Old National Pike

Hagerstown, Maryland 21740

301-797-5695

www.goodspiritstree.com

Good Spirits Christmas Tree Farm is about 26 miles from Chambersburg and has been in business since 1969. They offer 7 different species of trees including Blue Spruce, Douglas Fir and Scotch Pine. They also offer free shaking and baling (tying) of your tree so it will be easier for you to transport to your home. They offer hayrides, have a hiking trail, a "warm up shed" with hot chocolate and apple cider and also have a patio area with tables and chairs. Good Spirits Tree Farm also makes and sells custom designed wreaths. Good Spirits is open Monday through Friday 1 - 5 pm and Saturday and Sunday 9am - 5pm from Thanksgiving to Christmas Eve. See web site for directions.

Seven Springs Tree Farm

1668 Old Route 30

Ortanna, Pennsylvania 17353

717-334-9426

www.sevenspringstrees.com

Seven Springs Tree Farm is located about 10 miles west of Gettysburg in Adams County about 38 miles from Chambersburg. They are an old fashioned "choose and cut" farm and will even provide you with a saw so you can cut down your own tree. If you would prefer you can select from a large selection of pre-cut and root ball trees. They also offer wreaths, swags and garlands as well as gifts in their Christmas Craft Shop. There is also a café, Café Noel, open on weekends. Seven Springs Christmas tree farm is open Thanksgiving to Christmas Eve Tuesday through Sunday 10am to 6pm. Hours may vary though so be sure and call ahead.

Megargell Farms

161 Megargell Road

Orangeville, PA 17859

570-683-5383

www.megargell.com

Megargell Farms is a little further from Chambersburg at about 144 miles but it is still within just a few hours. Megargell farms offers Douglas Fir, Fraser Fir and Blue Spruce trees ranging in size from 3 feet to 12 feet. Prices range from $15 to $60.00. They also sell a specially designed tree stand that will hold trees up to 10 feet tall. They also offer cutting, bailing, drilling and shaking at no extra charge. Wreaths and gifts are also available. Their hours are November 1 through December 24 9am to 4:30pm Monday through Thursday and 8am to 4:30 pm Friday, Saturday and Sunday. See web site for exact directions.

Artificial Christmas trees are pretty but nothing beats the look, feel and fragrance of a real Christmas tree so why not visit one of the above farms this year and choose a tree that is right for you.