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, 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 where wreaths and roping are also available.

Many families visit the same Choose and Cut farm year after year, establishing long-lasting friendships and cherished family traditions. 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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1. Appalachian Evergreens

From Boone: Take Hwy. 321 towards Blowing Rock. From Tweetsie Railroad, go 1.2 miles and turn left onto Aho Road. Follow Aho Road .6 miles, and turn right onto Hodges & Miller Road. Follow signs to farm. From Blowing Rock: Take Hwy. 321 towards Boone. From Shoppes on the Parkway Outlet Shops, go 1.6 miles. Turn right onto Aho Road. Take Aho Road .6 miles, and turn right onto Hodges & Miller Road. Follow signs to farm. From Wilkesboro on Hwy. 421: Travel toward Boone on Hwy. 421 North. At the top of the mountain, turn left onto the Blue Ridge Parkway ramp. Using entrance ramp, proceed .1 mile to the Parkway. Turn right onto the Parkway and proceed 11.2 miles. Turn right onto Aho Road and proceed 1.6 miles. Turn left onto Hodges & Miller Road. Follow signs to farm. (During inclement weather, the Parkway may be closed. If Parkway is closed, follow Hwy. 421 to Boone and follow directions above from Boone.)

Fraser Fir trees (4-9‘). Fraser Fir & White Pine wreaths and garland.
November 17-18 and 23-25; December 1-2 and 8-9. 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Hot chocolate and apple cider. Mail order available.

2. Austin Choose & Cut

Bill Austin | 166 Russ Cornett Road, Boone | 828-264-7296

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

Fraser Fir and Canaan Fir trees (4-12'). White Pine trees (4-7’) Fraser Fir and White Pine wreaths.
November 17 to December 15. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Saturday. 12-5 p.m. on Sunday. Free Tree Baling

3. Bear Wallow at Long Ridge Farms

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

Fraser Fir, White Pine, and limited number of Blue Spruce trees (4-10'). Fraser Fir
wreaths. Fraser Fir and White Pine garland.
Saturdays and Sundays, November 17 – December 16. Other days by appointment.
Credit cards accepted; Complimentary hot chocolate; restroom on premises. “Mule” rides (Kawasaki).

4. Big Ridge Tree Farm

Thad & Eddie Taylor | 762 George Eggers Rd., Banner Elk | 828-963-5151
Cell: 828-773-2857 | BRTFarm@Skybest.com | www.bigridgetreefarm.com

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.

Fraser Fir trees (tabletops and 4-9’). Fraser Fir and White Pine wreaths and garland.
November 17 – December 22. Friday – Monday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Other days by appointment.
Hayrides, refreshments, crafts, restrooms, mini donkeys, dwarf goats, tree baling and loading.

5. Bluestone Greenery

Kyle and Skylar Hicks | 1230 Howard Edmisten Rd., Sugar Grove | 828-297-5377
Fax: 828-297-5387 | htj1977@skybest.com |

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.

Fraser Fir trees (4-10’). Fraser Fir wreaths.
November 22-25 (Thanksgiving weekend); every weekend after through December 16. 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

6. Brown’s Choose & Cut

Gary M. Brown | 2648 NC Hwy. 194 North, Boone | 828-264-2800

From Hwy. 421, take Hwy. 194 North at New Market Center in Boone. 2.8
miles on the right. Look for sign.

Fraser Fir trees (5-11’) and wreaths. Fraser Fir, White Pine, and Mixed garland.
Nov. 1 to Dec. 24. 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Seven days a week.
Horse and sled ride (weather permitting) and free baling.

7. C & J Christmas Trees

Cecilia & Jeff Brown | Hwy. 194 N., Boone | 828-264-6694 |

From intersection of Hwy. 421 and 194 at New Market Center, take 194 N. 1.3 miles. Turn right at sign and follow road to top of mountain.

Directions to location #2: On Hwy. 421 at New River Bridge, turn right going north and left going south at C & J sign. Follow road .2 of a mile, and turn right onto Brookshire Road. At C & J sign,follow road 2.5 miles and turn left at sign. Follow road to top of hill.

Fraser Fir trees (all sizes up to 11'). Fraser Fir and White Pine wreaths. White Pine garland.
November 17-18 and 23-25; December 1-2 and 8-9. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 1-5
p.m. on Sunday. Other days by appointment.

8. Circle C Tree Farms

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.

Fraser Fir trees (4-12') and wreaths. Fraser Fir and White Pine garland.
November 17-18 and Nov. 23 – Dec. 16. Other dates by appointment. Monday – Thursday,
noon-5:30 p.m. Friday – Sunday, 10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Credit cards accepted; hayrides on weekends (weather permitting), farm animals, free hot
chocolate, restrooms on premises and mail order wreaths

9. Clawson’s Choose & Cut

Doug & Kathy Clawson | 4944 Highway 194 North, Boone | 828-264-3162

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.

Fraser Fir trees (5-11’), wreaths, and garland.
Open Nov. 1 until Dec. 25. 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Hayrides, handicapped accessible restroom. Display of equipment used to grow trees. Display of
antique farm machinery, household items. We accept VISA and MASTERCARD.

10. Cool Springs Nursery, Inc.

Paul Smith | 224 Brownwood Road, Deep Gap | 828-832-1036 or 828-387-6139 | coolsprings2010@gmail.com | www.coolspringsnursery.com

Coming from Winston-Salem or Charlotte (I-77): Head to the mountains on Hwy. 421 N towards Boone. Shortly after you pass under the Blue Ridge Parkway, you will come to a traffi c light. From there, continue one mile to Brownwood Road. Turn right onto Brownwood, and you will see the Cool Springs Nursery parking area on the right. Coming from Boone: (10 minutes or 5 miles) Take Hwy. 421 S toward Winston-Salem. From the last light going out of Boone (Food Lion is on your left at this intersection), go 4.1 miles. Turn left on Brownwood Road. You can see the lot from Hwy. 421. Proceed to the parking area on the right and check in.

Fraser Fir trees (2-16'). Fraser Fir & White Pine wreaths and garland.
November 23 – December 16. Daily. 9 a.m. – dark.
Hayrides and family activities. Mail order available. Balled and burlapped trees available.

11. Cornett Deal Christmas Tree Farm

Diane Cornett Deal | 142 Tannenbaum Lane, Vilas | 828-964-6322 | www.cdtreefarm.com | cdtreefarm@skybest.com

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.

Fraser fir trees (4-14') and wreaths. Fraser Fir, White Pine, and mixed garland.
November 17-18 and 23-25; December 1-2, 8-9 and 15-16. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
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!! Mail order wreaths.

12. Dotson Nursery

Jerry and Tommy Dotson | 1885 Poplar Grove Road S., Boone | 828-964-0504, 828-963-6223 or 828-963-4464 |

From Hwy. 105, take Poplar Grove Road South; go 1.7 miles.
Farm will be on the left.

Fraser Fir trees (3-11’) and wreaths.
November 22 – December 16. 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

13. Dark Mountain Tree Farm

Jerry Brown | 556 Laurel Gap Ridge Rd, Boone | 828-264-5078, 828-264-2986 or 828-406-6305 tuckertrees@gmail.com | www.darkmtnfraserfir.com |

From Hwy. 421 N., travel 3.3 miles past the Hwy. 421 and Hwy. 221 intersection toward Boone. Turn right on Laurel Gap Ridge Road; follow signs to farm on right. From Boone, travel Hwy. 421 S 2.3 miles from the last red light at the Old Hwy. 421 and New Hwy. 421 intersection. Turn left on Laurel Gap Ridge Road; follow signs to farm on right.

Fraser Fir trees (2-10'). Fraser Fir, White Pine and Mixed/Specialty wreaths. Fraser Fir and White Pine garland.
November 16 – December 23. Friday – Sunday, 9 a.m. until dark. Otherwise by appointment.
New River Corn Maze and Pick-Your-Own Pumpkin Patch. Open September 3 – October 31. Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. till dark; Sunday 1 p.m. till dark. (www.newrivercornmaze.com)
Hayrides and train rides.

14. Ewing’s Fraser Fir Farm

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 fi rst drive on the right.

Fraser Fir and White Pine trees (tabletop to 12') and garland. Fraser Fir wreaths.
Nov. 10-Dec. 25. Seven days a week. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Christmas shop, restrooms, over 10,000 trees to choose from.

15. Garry Henson Farms

Garry Henson | 1353 Poplar Grove Road, Boone | 828-264-0809 or 828-268-1263 | henson5666@charter.net |

From Boone, take Hwy. 105 South approximately two miles to Poplar Grove Road. Turn left at the Tomato Shack. Farm is on the left on Poplar Grove Road behind old service station.

Fraser Fir trees (4-15’). Fraser Fir & White Pine wreaths and garland.
Nov. 24 – Dec. 18; 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. on weekends; weekdays by appointment.

16. Greene Pine Farm

Eddie Greene | 724 Heg Greene Road, Deep Gap | 828-964-0702 | mutanthillbilly@yahoo.com www.greenepinefarm.com |

From Hwy. 421/221 intersection in Deep Gap, go .7 miles on Hwy. 221 toward Jefferson. Turn right on Heg Greene Road. Farm will be at the end of the road.

Fraser Fir trees (all sizes). Fraser Fir and White Pine wreaths.
November 20 – December 15. 9 a.m. until dark
Bon fire and hot chocolate. Live music on some weekends.

17. High Country Nursery

Tony Gray | 524 Harrison Rd. Boone | 828-264-9123 | grayai@bellsouth.net

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.

Fraser Fir trees (3-12') and wreaths.
All trees one price ($50) regardless of size.
November 23-25 and December 1-2. Friday and
Saturday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sunday, 1-5 p.m.
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.

18. J & D Tree Farms

Jim Bryan | 576 Bryan Hollow Road, Boone | 828-262-1845 (H) 828-773-7925 (cell) | jdtreefarm@hughes.net | www.jdtreefarm.com

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.

Fraser Fir trees (4-10' and limited supply 10-15') & wreaths. Fraser Fir &White Pine garland.
Weekends only. Nov. 17-18 and 22-25; Dec. 1-2 and 8-9. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Tree shaker, restroom, friendly staff and beautiful long-range views.

19. Longview Farm Choose & Cut

Danny Miller | 6167 Howards Creek Road, Boone | 828-297-4202 or 828-297-6232 | longviewfarm@skybest.com | www.longviewfarm.info

From New Market Center in Boone, take Hwy. 194 N approximately two miles; turn left onto Howards Creek Road. Go 6.3 miles and turn right onto Jim McNeil Road; follow directional sign to Longview Farm Choose & Cut.

Fraser Fir trees (tabletop to 10') and wreaths.
November 17-18 and 23-25, November 30-December 2 and December 8-9. Friday and
Saturday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sunday 1-5 p.m. Weekdays by appointment (call 828-297-4202
or 828-297-6232).
Panoramic view, hayrides and/or snow sledding (weather permitting), Christmas Shop,
refreshments and restrooms

20. Miller Tree Farm

Joey Miller | 355 Lee South Road, Boone | 828-265-2851 or 828-964-6343 | www.millerschooseandcut.com

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 8/10 mile to Ball Branch Road on the left. Follow signs to Miller’s Choose & Cut.

Fraser Fir trees (4-13’) and wreaths.
November 17 – December 23. Friday – Sunday. Monday – Thursday by appointment.
Trees cut, baled, and loaded. Good selection of large trees.

21. My Two Girls

Sammy Critcher | 7297 Old 421 S., Deep Gap | 828-264-2573 or 828-963-3570 |

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.

Fraser Fir trees (all sizes) and wreaths. White Pine garland.
November 22-25; December 7-9, 14-16 and 21-23. 8 a.m. until dark

22. Norris Tree Farm

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.

Fraser Fir trees (tabletop to 14'). Fraser Fir and White Pine wreaths and garland.
November 1 – December 24. Seven days per week. Anytime.
Restrooms, free net bagging or baling, and help tying tree on car. Hayrides. You may pre-tag. Very large trees may not be baled; best to bring truck or trailer.

23. Panoramic Choose & Cut

Joey Clawson | 368 Panoramic Lane, Boone | 828-719-6395 or 828-262-3836 panoramicviewchristmastreefarm@yahoo | www.panoramicviewchristmastreefarm.com |

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.

Fraser Fir trees (tabletop to 13’), wreaths and garland
November 17-18 and 22-25; December 1-2, 8-9 and 15-16. 8 a.m. until dark.
Hayrides, newborn calves to feed and pet, horses to feed and pet, and free horse rides for children (weather permitting) and numerous other farm animals to feed.

24. RRR Tree Farm, Laurel Knob

Wayne Phillips | 6715 Hwy. 194 N., Todd | 336-877-1845 or 828-963-3477 or 828-264-6488 | rrrlaurelknobtreefarm@gmail.com | www.rrrtreefarm.com

From Boone, take Hwy. 194 toward Todd 11 miles. Pass Todd Fire Department and 4-way intersection. Continue mile; farm will be on right.

Fraser Fir trees (tabletop to 12'). Fraser Fir and White Pine wreaths and garland.
November 17-18 and 23-25; December 1-2, 8-9 and 15.
Hayrides, various farm animal displays/petting, crafts, Christmas Shop, food, and free hot apple cider.

25. RRR Tree Farm, Todd

A printable map is available on the website; participating motels provide maps. RRR Tree Farm road signs direct you to both farms. GPS Coordinates: N36 17.221 W81 36.685

Fraser Fir trees (4-16') and wreaths. Fraser Fir, White Pine and mixed garland.
November 23-25, November 30 – December 2 and December 8-9. 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Please be at the farm by 2 p.m.
Motel, cabin and bed & breakfast packages available (see website). Hayrides and Christmas Shop.

26. Swinging Bridge Farm

Chuck & Eleanor Lieberman | 711 Old Glade Road, Deep Gap | 828-964-2030 | cblieberman@yahoo.com www.swingingbridgefarm.com |

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.

Fraser Fir trees (2-10'), wreaths and garlands. Live trees in containers and Christmas mini orange trees.
Open November 12 – December 24, seven days per week. 10 a.m. to dusk.
Fishing in our trout pond, 48' swinging bridge and hydro-powered passive solar orangery.

27. Turtle Creek Choose & Cut

Mitchell Gragg | 453 Turtle Creek Drive, Boone | 828-964-3474 or 828-963-3500 | jeffgreene@hollarandgreene.com | www.turtlecreekchooseandcut.com

From Hwy. 321, turn onto Deerfield Road. Go three miles and turn right into Turtle Creek Development. From Hwy. 421, turn onto Bamboo Road. Go three miles and turn right onto Deerfield Road. Will be 1/2 mile on the left.

Fraser Fir trees (all sizes).
November 22 - December 22. Saturday all day; Friday and Sunday noon until dark; Monday -
Thursday 4-6 p.m.
We have a flat tree farm where anyone can walk and kids can play!

28. What Fir Tree Farm

Nathaniel Maram | 330 Wolf Ridge Trail, Boone | 828-297-4646 or 828-297-3559 (fax) | whatfirtreefarm@gmail.com | www.whatfirtreefarm.com

From Boone, NC: From the New Market Shopping Center at Hwy. 421/221 and Hwy. 194, turn north on 194 and go 1.6 miles to Howard's Creek Rd. Turn left and go 5 miles to Curley Maple Rd. Turn left again. Go 1.2 miles to the stop sign and turn right. Go about 100 yards and turn left on Wolf Ridge Trail. Follow the signs to the trees.

From the TN area: Follow Hwy. 321 from Elizabethton to 421 N and turn left. Go approximately 2 miles to Tater Hill Rd. (at the Citgo (+/- 8 miles north of Boone and +/- 10 miles south of Trade, TN) and turn right. Go two miles to Junaluska Rd. and turn right. Go approximately 1 mile to Wolf Ridge Trail and turn right. You will see our sign. If you are coming from theMountain City area, follow Hwy 421 S to Tater Hill Rd. and turn left. Note: Tater Hill is steep and may be icy in snowy weather

No spray Fraser Fir trees (4-14'), both sheared and unsheared (natural). Fraser Fir, White Pine,
and Boxwood wreaths (custom design available).
November 16 – December 16. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Friday – Sunday. Weekdays by appointment
Hayrides, sledding, gift shop, hot cider, locally-made crafts, and more!

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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.