Christmas Tree Farms

An Old Fashioned Family Tradition
Farm Fresh Christmas Trees from the Boone and Blowing Rock Area of the North Carolina Mountains.

Watauga County, also known as the Choose and Cut Capital, is home to some of the most entertaining and scenic Choose and Cut farms across the region. Choose and Cut involves customers visiting a tree farm and roaming across tree-covered hillsides hunting the perfect tree to take home with them. Choose and Cut is the essential holiday family tradition, where young and old alike can enjoy a day on a real farm. Many farms offer hayrides, farm animals, cookies and cocoa and even Christmas Shops to purchase other holiday gifts. Wreaths and roping are also available to purchase.

Many families visit the same Choose and Cut farm year after year, establishing not only long-lasting friendships but also cherished family traditions that take us back to a simpler, slower pace of life. Countless couples have chosen Choose and Cut as the occasion to ring in an engagement as well as the Christmas Season. Come bring your family to the Boone and Blowing Rock areas in Watauga County. Shop at unique mountain craft stores and visit classic destinations like Dan’l Boone Inn and Mast General Store. Come explore Watauga County and Choose and Cut farms…you’ll be glad you did!

Click on a location on the map for information on the choose and cut growers.

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Contact	194 N Tree Farm Larry Kitchens \| 8058 NC Hwy. 194 North, Todd Phone: 828-264-0181 or 828-773-5868 Email: ljkitchens@yahoo.com Website: www.194treefarm.50megs.com
Directions	At New Market Shopping Center on NC Hwy. 421, turn North on NC Hwy. 194 N. Drive North for 8 miles. Driveway on right. Look for signs.
Products	Fraser Fir trees (6-12’) and wreaths. Fraser Fir, White Pine, and Mixed garland
Open	Nov. 21-22 and 27-29, Dec. 5-6. 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Notes	Hayride, Christmas Shop, and free coffee and cider.

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Contact	Appalachian Evergreens Charles C. Wilcox \| 620 Sampson Rd., Boone Phone: 828-264-1609 \| 828-265-6143 Email: appevergreens@bellsouth.net Website: www.appevergreens.com
Directions	From Boone, take Hwy. 321 towards Blowing Rock. From Tweetsie Railroad, go 1.2 miles and turn left onto Aho Rd, go 2.3 miles, and turn right onto the Blue Ridge Parkway. Go .1 mile and turn left onto Sampson Rd. Go .5 miles, and the farm is on your right. From Blowing Rock, take Hwy. 321 towards Boone. From Shoppes on the Parkway Outlet Shops, go 1.6 miles and turn right onto Aho Rd. Go 2.3 miles, and turn right onto the Blue Ridge Parkway. Go .1 mile and turn left onto Sampson Rd. Go .5 miles, and the farm is on your right. Coming from North Wilkesboro on Hwy 421 toward Boone: At the top of the mountain, turn left onto the Blue Ridge Parkway and using entrance ramp, proceed .1 miles and turn right onto the Parkway. Go 11.4 miles and turn left onto Sampson Rd. Go .5 miles, and the farm is on your right.
Products	Fraser Fir trees. Fraser Fir & White Pine wreaths & garland.
Open	Nov. 21-22 and 27-29; Dec. 5-6 and 12-13, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Notes	Hot chocolate/cider. Exceptional long-range views.

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Contact	Bear Wallow at Long Ridge Farms Jim Henson \| 406 Long Ridge Farm Road, Sugar Grove Phone: 828-297-4373 or 828-265-6626 Email: wnc367@aol.com Website: www.longridgefarms.com
Directions	From Boone, take Hwy. 105 South to stoplight at Valle Crucis. Turn right onto Broadstone Road. Go past Mast General Store, and take a left on Watauga River Road. Go 1.9 miles and turn left onto Tom Ward Road. Turn left onto Paul Presnell Road. Bear right and follow signs to office.
Products	Fraser Fir and White Pine trees (4-10’) and garland. Fraser Fir wreaths.
Open	Nov. 26-29; Dec. 5-6 and 12-13. 10 a.m. until 5:30 p.m.
Notes	Fresh wreaths, hayrides (weather permitting), farm animals, and hot chocolate.

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Contact	Big Ridge Tree Farm Thad & Eddie Taylor \| 762 George Eggers Rd., Banner Elk Phone: 828-963-5151 \| Cell: 828-773-2857 Email: BRTFarm@Skybest.com Website: www.bigridgetreefarm.com
Directions	From Boone, take Hwy. 105 S. for 7 miles to the Foscoe Community. Turn right onto Clarks Creek Rd. (across from English Antiques). Go 1 mile & turn right onto George Eggers Rd. Go .4 mile to farm. Follow farm signs.
Products	Fraser Fir trees (4-9’) and wreaths.
Open	Weekends Nov. 21 – Dec. 20. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Notes	Wreaths, tabletop trees, children’s trees, crafts, refreshments, restroom, tree baling, and hayrides.

Contact	Bill & Peggy Austin Choose & Cut Bill Austin \| 166 Russ Cornett Road, Boone Phone: 828-264-7296
Directions	Turn off Hwy. 321 at Bojangles onto Winklers Creek Rd. Follow Winklers Creek Rd. 1.8 miles. Turn right on Russ Cornett Rd. First house on right. Look for signs
Products	Fraser Fir (4-12’) and Canaan Fir (4-12’) trees. Fraser Fir wreaths and White Pine garland.
Open	Nov. 20 to Dec. 20. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mon.-Sat. 12-5 p.m. on Sun.
Notes	Free baling.

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Contact	Bluestone Greenery John & Tammy Hicks \| 1230 Howard Edmisten Rd., Sugar Grove Phone: 828-297-5377 Fax: 828-297-5387 Email: htj1977@skybest.com
Directions	From Boone, take 105 S to 105 By-Pass. Turn right (at the light). At end of By-Pass, turn left onto 321/421. Go 3.5 miles, and turn left onto 321. Go approximately 2.5 miles, and turn left onto Howard Edmisten Rd. 1 mile to farm.
Products	Fraser Fir trees (4-10’). Fraser Fir and White Pine wreaths.
Open	Nov. 25-29 and weekends through Dec. 13. 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Notes

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Contact	Brown’s Choose & Cut Gary M. Brown \| 2648 NC Hwy. 194 North, Boone Phone: 828-264-2800
Directions	From Hwy. 421, take Hwy. 194 North at New Market Center in Boone. 2.8 miles on the right. Look for sign.
Products	Fraser Fir trees (5-9’) and wreaths. Fraser Fir, White Pine, and Mixed garland.
Open	Nov. 1 to Dec. 24. 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Seven days a week.
Notes	Horse and sled ride (weather permitting).

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Contact	C & J Christmas Trees Chris Wilcox and Jeff Brown \| Hwy. 194 N., Boone Phone: 828-264-6694
Directions	From intersection of Hwys. 421 and 194 at New Market Center, take 194 N. 1.3 miles. Turn right at sign.
Products	Fraser Fir trees (5-10’). Fraser Fir and White Pine wreaths. White Pine garland.
Open	Nov. 21-22 and 27-29; Dec. 5-6 and 12-13. Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Fri. and Sat. and 1-5 p.m. on Sun.
Notes	Trees up to 11 feet tall

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Contact	Circle C Farms Dennis Cook & Jim Henson \| 313 Will Cook Road, Boone Phone: 828-773-4026 or 828-265-7504 Email: wnc367@aol.com Website: www.circlectreefarms.com
Directions	From Boone: Take Hwy. 421 South to stoplight at Bamboo Road and turn right. Go one mile and turn left onto Will Cook Road. Go to end of road. From Blowing Rock: Take Hwy. 321 toward Boone, and turn right at stoplight onto Deerfield Road. Go one mile and turn left onto Wilson Ridge Road; go one mile to end. Go across Bamboo Road, and bear right onto Will Cook Road. Go to end of road.
Products	Fraser Fir (3-11’) trees and wreaths. Fraser Fir & White Pine garland.
Open	Nov. 26 – Dec. 13. Mon. – Thurs. 12-5:30 p.m.; Fri. – Sun. 10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Notes	Hayrides on weekends (weather permitting), petting zoo with farm animals, and free hot chocolate on weekends.

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Contact	Clawson’s Choose & Cut Doug & Kathy Clawson \| 4944 Highway 194 North, Boone Phone: 828-264-3162
Directions	From Highway 421 in Boone at New Market Center, turn left on Highway 194 North. Follow this highway 4.6 miles to the farm, which is on the left next to Meat Camp Baptist Church.
Products	Fraser Fir trees (5-11’), wreaths, and garland.
Open	Open Nov. 1 until Dec. 25. 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Notes	Hayrides, handicapped accessible restroom. Display of equipment used to grow trees. Display of antique farm machinery, household items, and old covered Conestoga wagon. We accept VISA and MASTERCARD.

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Contact	Cornett Deal Christmas Tree Farm Diane Cornett Deal \| 142 Tannenbaum Lane, Vilas Phone: 828-964-6322 Email: cdtreefarm@skybest.com Website: www.cdtreefarm.com or www.songbirdcabin.com
Directions	From Boone, take Highway 421 North to Hwy. 321 N. Take 321 N for 7 miles to Bethel Road. Turn right on Bethel Rd., and go 4 miles to Mountain Dale Rd. Turn left on Mountain Dale Rd. and go 2.5 miles. Tree farm is on the left on Tannenbaum Lane.
Products	Fraser Fir trees (up to 12’) and wreaths. Fraser Fir and White Pine garland.
Open	Nov. 27-29; Dec. 4-6. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Notes	Hayrides, craft shop, refreshments, restrooms, mechanical tree shaker, drill machine and tree stands. Tree baling. Credit cards accepted (Visa/Mastercard). Great photo opportunities – bring cameras!!

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Contact	Cross Ridge Christmas Tree & Horse Farm Frank Payne \| Cross Ridge Farm Rd. (off of Sherwood Rd.), Vilas Phone: 828-297-2255 Website: www.CrossRidgeFarm.com
Directions	From Boone, take Hwy. 421 N approximately 6.5 miles. Turn left on Sherwood Road. Farm is .75 mile on the left. Watch for signs with tree and little horse. From the TN/NC line take 421 S approximately 5.5 miles, turn right on Sherwood Road.
Products	Fraser Fir trees (up to 12’ +). Wreaths, garland and tabletops.
Open	Open weekends beginning weekend before Thanksgiving. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Notes	Hayride (weather permitting), free baling, restroom, tree stands and accessories. Horses and wildlife. Dogs welcome on leash. Bring a camera--photo contest! Easy access on paved roads.

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Contact	Ewing’s Fraser Fir Farm Ewing Harmon \| 172 Navidad Lane, Vilas \| 828-297-1176 Phone: 828-297-2856 Email: egharmon@skybest.com Website: www.ewingsfraserfirfarm.com
Directions	From Boone, take Hwy. 421 North six miles and turn right on Vanderpool Rd. Go 100 yards and veer left. Go 100 yards and turn left onto Will Perry Rd. The farm is the first drive on the right.
Products	Fraser Fir and White Pine trees (tabletop to 12’) and garland. Fraser Fir wreaths.
Open	Nov. 10-Dec. 25. Seven days a week. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Notes	Christmas shop, restrooms, over 10,000 trees to choose from.

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Contact	Greene Family Tree Farm Burl Greene \| 6989 Junaluska Road, Boone Phone: 828-773-1451 Email: burlgreene@hotmail.com Website: www.greenetreefarm.com
Directions	From New Market Center at US 421 and NC 194, take 194 North for 1.5 miles. Turn left on Howard’s Creek Road at Citgo Station. Go 7 miles. Stay straight as Howard’s Creek turns into Junaluska Road. Go ½ mile; turn right. All turns are marked.
Products	Fraser Fir trees (4-12’) and wreaths. White Pine garland.
Open	Nov. 20 – Dec. 13. Mon.-Thurs. by appointment. Fri. 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Notes	Hayrides, Christmas Shop, refreshments, restrooms, and spectacular views.

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Contact	High Country Nursery Tony Gray \| 524 Harrison Rd. Boone Phone: 828-264-9123 Email: grayai@bellsouth.net
Directions	From Highway 321: Take Deerfield Rd. 3 miles past Watauga Medical Center to Harrison Rd. Turn right on Harrison Rd. and follow signs 1/2 mile. From Highway 421: Turn on to Bamboo Rd. at South Fork of New River stop light (Exxon Station on corner), and go exactly 2.9 miles and turn right on Deerfield Rd. for .03 miles. Turn left on Harrison Rd. and follow signs 1/2 mile.
Products	Fraser Fir trees (3-9’) and wreaths. All trees one price ($45) regardless of size.
Open	Open Fri. and Sat. from 9 a.m. til 5 p.m. Nov. 27-28; Dec. 5-6 and 12-13. Open Sun. from 1-5 p.m. Nov. 29; Dec. 6 and 13.
Notes	We cut, net bale and prepare all trees for transport. Advance tagging prior to open dates by appointment only. Call 828-264-9123. Easy access on paved roads.

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Contact	J & D Tree Farms Jim Bryan \| 576 Bryan Hollow Road, Boone \| Phone: 828-262-1845 Cell: 828-773-7925 Email: jdtreefarm@hughes.net Website: www.jdtreefarm.com
Directions	From Boone at the intersection of Hwy. 194 N. and US 421 at New Market Center, travel approximately 6 miles on Hwy. 194 N. toward Todd. Turn left on SR 1335 (Meat Camp Road) at MCVFD. Travel Meat Camp Road 1.9 miles, turn left on SR 1339 (Bryan Hollow Road). Continue straight on Bryan Hollow Road. When the pavement ends, keep straight. The gravel road leads to the center of the tree farm. Follow the familiar J & D red and green signs. A 4x4 is recommended.
Products	Fraser Fir trees (4-10’ and limited supply 10-15’) and wreaths. White Pine garland.
Open	Weekends only. Nov. 21-22 and 26-29; Dec. 5-6 and 12-13. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. each day.
Notes	Tree shaker, restroom, friendly staff and beautiful long-range views.

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Contact	Miller Tree Farm Joey Miller \| 355 Lee South Road, Boone Phone: 828-265-2851 or 828-964-6343
Directions	From Boone at the intersection of Hwy. 194 North and US 421 at New Market Center, go 4.5 miles on Hwy. 194. Turn left on SR 1335 (Meat Camp Road) at MCVFD. Go .8 miles to Ball Branch Road on the left. Follow signs to Miller’s Choose & Cut.
Products	Fraser Fir trees (3-13’) and wreaths.
Open	Nov. 1 – Dec. 24, seven days per week.
Notes	Net bagging of trees. You may pre-tag.

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Contact	My Two Girls Sammy Critcher \| 7297 Old 421 S., Deep Gap Phone: 828-264-2573 or 828-963-3570
Directions	From Wilkesboro: Take Hwy. 421 N. toward Boone. Go under Blue Ridge Parkway. After traffic light, turn left onto Old 421. Go 1/2 mile; will be on right. From Boone: Take Hwy. 421 S. toward Wilkesboro. At traffic light past Food Lion, turn right onto Old 421. Go 6 miles; farm will be on left.
Products	Fraser Fir trees (all sizes) and wreaths.
Open	Nov. 19-Dec. 23. 8 a.m. until dark.
Notes	{On the Brochure Cover: With the help of family, Taelor and Samara Critcher continue a long family tradition of providing customers with premium quality Christmas Trees at their Choose & Cut farm in loving memory of their father Todd Critcher.}

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Contact	Norris Tree Farm J.D. Norris \| 1811 Meat Camp Road, Boone Phone: 828-262-1619 Cell: 828-773-6621 Email: norristreefarm@hotmail.com Website: www.home.earthlink.net/~norristrees/us.htm
Directions	From Boone at the intersection of Hwy. 194 North and US 421 at New Market Center, go 4.5 miles on Hwy. 194. Turn left on SR 1335 (Meat Camp Rd.) at MCVFD. Go 1.7 miles; on left. Follow signs.
Products	Fraser Fir trees (tabletop to 14’). Fraser Fir and White Pine wreaths and garland.
Open	Nov. 1 to Dec. 24. Daylight hours only. Seven days per week.
Notes	Restrooms, free net bagging or baling, and help tying tree on

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Contact	Panoramic Choose & Cut Joey Clawson \| 368 Panoramic Lane, Boone Phone: 828-719-6395 or 828-262-3836 Email: panoramictf@yahoo.com
Directions	From Boone at the intersection of Hwy. 421 and Hwy. 194 N at New Market Center, take 194 N 5 miles. Turn right on Big Hill Road. Go ½ mile and turn right on Panoramic Lane. We are 200 yards on the right.
Products	Fraser Fir trees (tabletop to 12’) and wreaths.
Open	Nov. 21-22 and 28-29; Dec. 5-6, 12-13 and 19-20. 9 a.m. until dark.
Notes	Hayrides, newborn calves to feed and pet, horses to feed and pet, and free horse rides for children (weather permitting).

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Contact	RRR Laurel Knob Christmas Trees Wayne Phillips \| 6715 Hwy. 194 N., Todd Phone: 828-963-3477 or 828-264-6488; 336-877-1845 Website: www.rrrtreefarm.com
Directions	From Boone, take Hwy. 194 toward Todd 11 miles. Pass Todd Fire Department and 4-way intersection. Continue 1 mile; farm will be on right.
Products	Fraser Fir trees (all sizes up to 10’). Fraser Fir and White Pine wreaths and garland.
Open	Nov. 21-22 and 27-29; Dec. 5-6 and 12-13.
Notes	Hayrides, various farm animal displays/petting, crafts, Christmas Shop, food, and free hot apple cider.

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Contact	RRR Tree Farm Red Alderman \| Boone Phone: 336-877-0554 Email: red@rrrtreefarm.com Website: www.rrrtreefarm.com
Directions	A printable map is available on the website; participating motels provide maps. RRR Tree Farm road signs direct you to both farms.
Products	Fraser Fir trees (4-16’) and wreaths. Fraser Fir and White Pinegarland.
Open	Open Sat. and Sun. the weekend before Thanksgiving; Fri., Sat. and Sun. Thanksgiving and the following weekend; Sat. & Sun. of the next weekend. We open at 9 a.m. and would like to have you at the farm by 2 p.m.
Notes	Hayrides and Christmas Shop.

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Contact	Swinging Bridge Farm Chuck & Eleanor Lieberman \| 711 Old Glade Road, Deep Gap Phone: 828-264-5738 Email: cblieberman@yahoo.com Website: www.swingingbridgefarm.com
Directions	From Boone: Take Hwy. 421 S. Drive 8-10 miles. Turn left on Brownwood Rd. Go one mile. Follow bridge signs. From Wilkes: Take Hwy. 421 under Blue Ridge Parkway. Go another 2 miles on 421 to Brownwood Rd. Go one mile. Follow bridge signs.
Products	Fraser Fir trees (4-10’ at $6/ft.) and wreaths. Live fir in onegallon pots for $10.
Open	Closed for 2009 Season.
Notes	48’ swinging bridge and passive solar orangery.

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Contact	Tom Lawrence Farm Tom Lawrence \| 6720 Hwy. 421 N., Vilas \| Phone: 828-297-4755 Cell: 828-964-1191
Directions	From Boone, follow Highway 421 toward Tennessee approximately 4 1/2 miles west of Boone to Hwy. 421/321 intersection. Stay straight on 421, and take first road to the right. Look for “trees for sale” sign.
Products	Fraser Fir trees. Fraser Fir & White Pine wreaths & garland.
Open	Open November 22 through December 14 (half on Sunday).
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Contact	What Fir! Tree Farm Nathaniel & Kirby Maram \| 330 Wolf Ridge Trail, Boone Phone: 828-297-4646 Fax: 828-297-3559 Email: nmaram237@gmail.com Website: www.whatfirtreefarm.com
Directions	From New Market Center at US 421 and NC 194, take 194 North for 1.5 miles. Turn left on Howards Creek Road at Citgo Station, and go 5 miles to Curly Maple Road. Turn left, then go 1.2 miles to T at Junaluska Road. Turn right, 100 yards to Wolf Ridge Trail entrance on left. All turns are marked.
Products	Fraser Fir trees (4-9’). Fraser Fir and White Pine wreaths and garland.
Open	Open November 21 - December 20. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Weekends only and Friday after Thanksgiving.
Notes	One stop Christmas shop. Hiking (terrific views), refreshments, photo ops, snow sledding, and rock skipping on ponds.

For up to date listing of Christmas trees available in Watauga County, contact Suzanne at 828-264-3061. If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact us 828-264-3061, email us, or use our online request form.