Christmas Tree Farms of Northern Vermont: The Top Ten

The snowy mountains of Northern Vermont brings Christmas joy to all who venture to its rugged landscape, and with over 250 Tree Farms state wide, it is easy to locate the perfect tree. Whether you want to pick your own evergreen or purchase an already cut fur, winter in Vermont isn't complete without the war smell of pine. So if you're native to the Green Mountain state or a guest, I invite you to bundle up and check out my top 5 Christmas Tree Farms of Northern Vermont:

1. Smugglers Notch Tree Farm, Jeffersonville, VT. Take a break from the slopes to check out a working tree farm in action. With wagon rides, spice cider, wreaths, and trees to choose from, there is something for everyone at the Smugglers Notch Tree Farm.

2. John A. Young, Wolcott, VT. For a slice of true down home Vermont head out to the Young Farm in Wolcott. This small farm caters to locals, and is both family run and off the beaten path, making it just the ticket for a true Vermont experience.

3. Bailey House Floral and Greenhouses, Morrisville, Vermont. Open year round, Bailey House Floral and Greenhouses offers visitors veggies and flowers in the summer, pumpkins in the fall, and cut trees in the winter, and don't forget to take home some of their delicious baked goods! Phone: 802) 888-7909. Email: bothfeld@netscape.com

4. Northern Vermont Christmas Tree Farm, Waterville, Vermont. This family run tree farm is located in one of the most untouched sections of the Vermont mountains. Open in November and December only and dealing primarily in pines and furs lets visitors experience the Vermont forest the way it was intended, and a petting zoo brings the farm to life. Phone: (802) 644-2257 Email: northernvtllamaco@surfglobal.net

5. Paines Christmas Trees, Morrisville, Vermont. With over 35 years of service, Pains Christmas Trees is open in November and December and offers both pre-cut and choose your own trees. Guests can enjoy wagon rides, tree wrapping, cider, and a full Vermont gift shop. Thomas Paine (802) 888-5632
tom@paineschristmastrees.com

6. Upper Valley Tree Farm, Jeffersonville, Vermont. Promising trees over 9 feet tall has made the Upper Valley Tree Farm in Jeffersonville a landmark winter business. Open December only and offering both pre-cut and choose your own trees, the Upper Valley Tree Farm is located on Upper Pleasant Valley Road, Jeffersonville.

7. Wild Branch Tree Farm, Wolcott, Vermont. Open from Late November through December, the Wild Branch Tree Farm offers both decorated and plain wreaths as well as pre-cut and choose your own pines and furs. Mail order wreaths and wholesale trees are also available. Jack and Pam Dwyer (802) 888-2783
pdwyer@pshift.com

8. Bakersfield Tree Farm, Bakersfield, VT. Open from Thanksgiving through Christmas, the Bakersfield Tree Farm has over 20, 000 trees to choose from, and with so many Balsam, Fraser, Blue Spruce and Scotch Pine to choose from (all grown without pesticides), you're sure to find the tree that is right for you.

9. Nadeau Tree Farms, Hyde Park, Vermont. Open from late November through December and by appointment only, Nadeau Tree Farms in Hyde Park is a local treat not to be missed. By catering to individual client needs, the Nadeau Tree Farm is dedicated to quality versus quantity. Phone: (802) 888-5414 Email: mysterymts@vtusa.net

10. Mount Vista Christmas Tree Farm, Underhill, Vermont. Open only for the month of December, the Mount Vista Christmas Tree Farm offers pre-cut and choose your own trees, maple syrup, and spectacular views of snow-caped Mount Mansfield and Camel's Hump. Phone: (207) 929-3767