The holiday season is here, and for many families that will mean choosing a Christmas tree.
While there will soon be tree lots in parking lots and on corners everywhere, we’re focusing on Christmas tree farms that are within an easy drive from metro Atlanta, and that offer a fun, seasonal, outdoor excursion.
Many of these farms offer so much more than Christmas trees — including hayrides, hot cocoa, visits with Santa, petting zoos, or other fun experiences.
TIPS:
• Before you get in the car, be sure to call ahead or check the farm’s status and daily hours online.
• Shop early for the best selection. The farms will close for the season when they’re out of trees.
• If you’re visiting a farm for a special experience (Santa visit, hayride) please double-check and verify it’s happening that day — because things change.
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Christmas tree farms near Atlanta
Southern Belle Farm – McDonough
1658 Turner Church Road
McDonough, GA 30252
(770) 288-2582
This farm is a bit different, as it features holiday fun and family activities over tree sales.
- Opens: Nov. 26th to Dec. 19th
- Varieties: Pre-cut Fraser firs, while supplies last
- Prices: Varies
- Extras: Country Market for baked good and local crafts, visit the Animal Barn for FREE.
- Farm Fun: This farm is all about the fun! Weekend activities ($11.95) are extensive. Giant slide alone is just $3 for unlimited rides. There are lots of fun holiday backdrops for taking photos.
- Good to know: The farm generally sells out of trees early in Dec. and does not receive more. This venue is more about having a holiday farm experience.
- Check the website for daily hours
- Visit the Facebook page for updates
Santa’s visiting hours:
• Tuesday – Fridays: 4 – 8pm
• Saturdays: 12 – 6pm
• Sundays: 1 – 6pm
Bring a camera and get FREE pics with Santa!
Young Road Christmas Tree Farm – Cartersville
139 Young Road
Cartersville, GA 30120
770-382-9780
- Opens: Nov. 26th to December 12th, Thursday though Sunday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Varieties: Choose and cut: Eastern Red Cedar, Leyland Cypress, Virginia Pine, White Pine. Also, pre-cut Fraser fir from North Carolina.
- Prices: Choose and cut are $12 per foot, any variety. Fraser fir prices vary.
- Extras: Wreaths
- Good to Know: CASH ONLY. Cut your own, or have a tree cut for you. Saws are provided.
- Visit the Facebook page
Sugarland Tree Farm – Stockbridge
3933 Highway 155
Stockbridge, GA 30281
770-957-6438
- Opens: Nov. 26th to Dec. 17th
- Varieties: Choose-and-cut Virginia Pine, Cedar, Leyland Cypress, Blue Ice. Also, pre-cut Fraser fir from North Carolina.
- Prices: Choose-and-cut from $40 and up; Fraser fir from $65 and up.
- Extras: The Sugarhaus onsite is an extensive holiday shop. Buy fresh and artificial wreaths, lights, ornaments, stands, and most anything related to Christmas trees. The snack shop features hot dogs, popcorn, drinks for purchase.
- Farm Fun: FREE hot chocolate and coffee, Santa visits (details below)
- Visit the website
Santa visits:
• Every Saturday and Sunday, through December 12th
• Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m but are subject to change, so please call ahead if your child has been promised a visit with Santa.
• Bring your camera for photos!
Hunter’s Christmas Tree Farm – Milton
14680 Wood Road
Milton, GA 30004
770-475-0713
- Opens: Thanksgiving Day
- Varieties: Fraser Fir (already cut, brought in from NC) and Leyland Cypress uncut in the fields
- Prices: Starts at $6-9 per foot
- Extras: Wreaths, garlands, tree stands
- Farm Fun: Santa visits and pony rides on Thanksgiving weekend, Santa also on Dec. 4th, FREE hayrides, FREE cocoa and cookies
- Good to know: Open on Fridays, Saturdays, and Mondays. Prices go up with tree height and quality.
- View daily hours and prices on the website
Thompson’s Tree Farm – Lawrenceville
1829 Prospect Rd.
Lawrenceville, GA 30518
770-513-2552
- Opens: Thanksgiving Day, then 7 days a week
- Varieties: Cut your own,, or they’ll cut for you — Leyland Cypress, Murray Cypress, Blue Ice, Green Giant, and Carolina Sapphire.
- Prices: Variable
- Extras: Wreaths, garland, gift shop,
- Farm Fun: FREE cider or cocoa in the gift shop, feed the farm animals, on weekends, S’mores kits for are for sale to use at the firepits.
- Good to Know: Santa visits every year and you can take photos for free.
- Visit the website
Yule Forest Farm – Stockbridge
3565 North Hwy 155
Stockbridge, GA 30281
770-957-3165
- Opens: Nov. 20th, then every day until sold out.
- Varieties: Pre-cut– Fraser Fir and Blue Spruce. Cut your own–Leyland Cypress, Green Giant, Virginia Pine, Blue Ice, Carolina Sapphire, Burkii Cedar. Have your tree flocked for extra charge.
- Prices: Variable
- Extras: Wreaths, garland
- Farm Fun: Kids Fun Zone is open on weekends for a $3 fee.
- Good to Know: Daily status/hours and weather closures appear at the top of each web page.
- Santa visits: Every weekend thru Dec. 5th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Visit the website for daily hours
Sleepy Hollow Farm – Powder Springs
628 Sleepy Hollow Rd.
Powder Springs, GA
770-880-8846
- Opens: Nov. 2oth
- Varieties: Cut your own Leyland Cypress, Carolina Sapphire, Blue Ice, Virginia Pine. Pre-cut Fraser Firs from NC also available and sell out quickly each year.
- Prices: Cut your own– $8-$10 per foot. Pre-cut– $12-$15 per foot.
- Extras: Wreaths; farm store open on weekends for jams/jellies, cider, salsa, cookies, more
- Farm Fun: FREE playground on weekends, if you buy a tree. Hot cider and cocoa for purchase at the farm store. Feed the farm animals for $1 per cup of feed.
- Good to Know: Hand saws are provided or bring your own; chainsaws are NOT permitted.
- Visit the website
Berry’s Tree Farm – Covington
70 Mt Tabor Rd.
Covington, Georgia 30014
770-786-5833
- Opens: Nov. 20th, then daily till Christmas
- Varieties: Leyland Cypress, Carolina Sapphire, Blue Ice, Virginia Pine, Murray Cypress, Cedar, Faser Fir
- Prices: From $8 per foot for most, but Fraser Firs will vary, Virginia Pine is $50 each. Have your tree flocked for $5/foot or netted for travel for $2.
- Extras: Wreaths, garland, snow flocking for your tree, tree stands, jams and jellies
- Farm Fun: Socially-distant Santa photos, petting zoo, train rides, gift shop, concession stand
- Good to Know: Cut your own or have them cut for you (free), saws provided, leashed pets welcome, free tie-down
- Visit the website
Bottoms Tree Farm – Cumming
5880 John Burruss Rd.
Cumming, GA 30040
(706) 429-3173 (mobile)
(770) 887-2728 (barn)
- Opens: Nov. 2oth to Dec. 18th in 2021
- Varieties: Pre-cut Fraser Fir from NC, or cut-your-own Murray Cypress, Leyland Cypress, Virginia Pine, Carolina Sapphire, White Pine, Deodor Cedar
- Prices: Cypress–$40 to $80 (5 to 10 feet tall), most others $8/foot, Fraser Fir priced separately
- Extras: The Barn Shop features wreaths, garland, tree stands, holiday crafts, jams and jellies, hats and t-shirts, more. Santa’s Snack Shop is open for lunch and snacks.
- Farm Fun: Santa visits on select Saturdays, FREE hot cider and marshmallows to roast at the firepit, farm animals, hayrides ($3), great photo spots, walking trail around the lake.
- Good to Know: Saws provided for cut-your-own. Leashed pets welcome.
- Visit the website
- Check the Facebook page for updates on supply
Coker Tree Farm – Marietta
2280 MacLand Rd.
Marietta, GA 30064
770-424-8047
- Opens: Friday, Nov. 26th until sold out
- Varieties: Choose-and-cut Murray Cypress and Carolina Sapphire, plus pre-cut Fraser Firs from NC.
- Prices: Variable
- Good to Know: Cash or check only, no cards. Saws are provided, wrapping and loading is free.
- Visit the website
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