Choosing and cutting your own tree is far different from a parking lot experience. Inhaling the scent of pine in the air as you wander through acres of trees immerses the family in the spirit of the season. At a Christmas tree farm, you’ll often find hot cider, old-fashioned kids’ attractions, and hand-made ornaments in the barn. The following are now open for business:

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Garlock Tree Farm
An old-fashioned, family experience awaits at the Garlock Tree Farm in Sebastopol, where the little ones receive free candy canes and mom and dad enjoy complimentary coffee. Head into the farm’s eight acres to choose and cut one of five varieties of trees, then take a tour of the farm via horse-drawn carriage – another no-charge perk!

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