Symbol of the Season
Area tree farms assist with a holiday tradition One of the most iconic and enduring symbols of the holiday season is the Christmas tree. For many people, picking out the perfect tree is a daylong event that is rooted in tradition and family fun. The Christmas tree as we know it began to appear in Germany in the 1500s. The early German trees were decorated with paper roses, apples, candies, nuts and accented with strips of red paper. Then candles were added to light the tree. Today’s trees take on many shapes, sizes, colors and themes with different arrays of lights and ornaments that are limited only by the imagination. For many people, only freshly cut pines, spruces, balsams and firs – the trees that bring a distinctive pine scent to your home – will do. Whatever your customs and traditions, Christmas trees are a fragrant reminder of the season. Here are four area tree farms that are members of the Wisconsin Christmas Tree Producers Association:
Evergreen Acres
N9171 Nelson Rd., East Troy 262-495-4502 www.evergreenacresllc.com Family owned and operated by Ann and Bob Fecht since 1975, Evergreen offers 33 acres of pine, spruce, and fir trees where you can choose and cut your own or pre-cut trees. Shaking and baling your tree is available as well. Visit the heated barn where you will find a great selection of trees, handmade wreaths, garlands, swags, arches, crosses, and candy canes from fresh cut greens are available. Enjoy complimentary cocoa and cider. Open through Christmas Eve from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily. Cash and checks are accepted. Bring your own saw or use theirs. No chain saws allowed.
Country Side Trees
W7015 N. Walworth Road, Walworth 262-275-5105 www.countrysidetreeswi.com Cut your own trees or purchase freshly cut trees, freshly made wreaths and garlands available. Open until Dec. 24. Weekday hours Monday through Friday 10 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday 9 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Choose from white pines, blue spruce, Frasier fir and Norway pines.
Valley View Tree Farm
N6447 Church Rd Burlington 262-767-1177 Features cut-your-own trees including balsam fir, scotch pine, white pine, Colorado blue spruce, white spruce; and a variety
W798 Valley View Rd., Burlington 262-210-7235 or 262-534-7234 Offers choose and cut your own trees or pre-cut lot featuring pine, spruce and fir trees. Free bailing and shaking is provided. Wreaths, garlands, swags, centerpieces are also available. Cut-your-own fields are open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Pre-cut lot and gift shop are open 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Open through Dec. 12. Credit cards are accepted.
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Sugar Creek Tree Farm
of fresh cut Fraser fir trees. Refreshments, tree baling, saws and twine provided. Open through Christmas eve daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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