Winchester families count on local Christmas tree farms for fresh‑cut evergreens, festive activities and community traditions that kick off the holiday season. The National Christmas Tree Association reports that real‑tree sales exceed 23 million annually in the U.S., with consumers often favoring farms offering “choose‑and‑cut” experiences. These Star Awards finalists blend quality firs and pines with holiday fun—from wagon rides to on‑site wreath workshops.
Clouse’s Pine Hill Farm spans 20 acres of Fraser firs and Douglas pines, inviting guests to wander rows of ready‑to‑harvest trees. They offer “Wagon Ride Weekends,” where hay‑bale wagons ferry families to field sites, while on‑farm staff assist with cutting and baling. The farm’s holiday market sells wreaths, garlands and barn‑made firewood bundles. Hot cocoa and cider stand on weekends, and a heated barn offers respite for shoppers on chilly afternoons.
Chilly Hollow Christmas Tree Farm
Nestled along Chilly Hollow Road, this family‑run farm features Scotch pine and Canaan fir options in various heights. The farm’s site emphasizes sustainable practices—replanting one seedling for each tree sold—and offers pre‑tagged trees for customers seeking a quick grab‑and‑go experience. Weekends bring cookie decorating in the farm’s rustic cabin, live holiday music and visits from Santa on select dates. Complimentary saws and baling twine simplify tree preparation for the trip home.
Meadows Farms Nurseries and Landscape
Though known year‑round for nursery stock, Meadows Farms transforms its Winchester location into a Christmas tree destination each December. Their lot offers pre‑cut Fraser firs, balsam firs and white pines, each fresh from Virginia growers. The website notes on‑site custom netting and curbside pickup services. Guests can browse handcrafted wreaths and seasonal décor—nativity sets, ornaments and poinsettias—while in‑store horticulturists advise on post‑harvest tree care for optimal needle retention.
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