Question 1

Will you be open for the 2025 season?

Accepted Answer

Yes, our opening day is Friday, November 28, 2025!
Here's our full schedule for the 2025 season:
 • 9 a.m. - 4 p.m, Friday, November 28
 • 9 a.m. - 4 p.m, Saturday, November 29 
 • 9 a.m. - 4 p.m, Sunday, November 30
 • 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Friday, December 5
 • 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Saturday, December 6
 • 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sunday, December 7.

Question 2

How much do your trees cost?

Accepted Answer

We measure and price our trees by the half foot, with the price depending on the type of tree:
 
Douglas-firs are $8 per foot ($48 for an average 6' tree)
Grand Firs are $10 per foot ($60 for an average 6' tree)
Norway Spruce are $10 per foot ($60 for an average 6' tree)
Noble Firs are $12 per foot ($72 for an average 6' tree)
Nordmann Firs are $12 per foot ($72 for an average 6' tree)

Question 3

What payment methods do you accept?

Accepted Answer

Please note that, starting in 2025, we are going cash-less. 
We accept just about everything else though, including: 
 • All Major Credit/Debit Cards—including Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover
 • Mobile Wallets—including Apple Pay, Google Pay and Samsung Pay
 • Cash App Pay
 • Square Gift Cards (https://app.squareup.com/gift/MLV6PE11YKQ5N/order)
 • Venmo and Zelle

Question 4

What do we need to bring?

Accepted Answer

Picking up a tree at the last minute? No need to worry—we have plenty of saws available at each of our three tree fields, twine for tying your tree to your car, and even tree stands available for purchase.

Question 5

Do you have complimentary hot beverages?

Accepted Answer

We do! On our lower field, you can grab a cup of delicious hot apple cider from our local Cedardale Orchards—along with complimentary candy canes and dog treats.

Question 6

How big is your tree farm?

Accepted Answer

We have roughly twelve acres of Christmas trees divided into three distinct fields—the lower field (the largest one, and also where we have apple cider and tree netting); the middle field (the smallest one, but a cozy feel and a fire burning in the warming hut); and the upper field (with the best views of Big Lake).
 
Surrounding our tree fields is over ten acres of forested woodland, to add to that walk-in-the-woods feel. A loop road wraps through the property, and we have parking and other amenities at each tree field.

Question 7

Are your trees meticulously sheared?

Accepted Answer

No, they are not. While we do spend time gently shaping our trees, we are all about the more natural look. We want our Christmas trees to look like something you might find during a walk through the woods. As a result, we also have a fair number of trees with extra "character"—and if that character gets out of hand, we offer a $10 off Charlie Brown discount.

Question 8

Do you have 12 foot trees?

Accepted Answer

Our specialty is Christmas trees in the 6 to 8 foot range, although our trees have been getting taller over the past few years due to our restricted hours. Anything over 10 feet does go fast though so you'll want to be here opening weekend if not opening day. When you arrive, feel free to ask our staff where you can find the taller trees, although they tend to be located further from the parking lots where people are less likely to tree hunt.

Question 9

Do you have pre-cut trees?

Accepted Answer

No, we are entirely a u-cut Christmas tree farm. If you need help cutting your tree, please let us know and we'll do our best to help.

Question 10

What else do you sell?

Accepted Answer

In addition to u-cut Christmas trees, we have tree stands, wreaths, and handmade ornaments. We also have hot apple cider and candy canes, but those are free of charge.

Question 11

What activities do you have for kids?

Accepted Answer

At our tree farm, the focus is really on getting out in nature and hunting for that perfect tree. For the young ones though, we do have Santa lists that they can fill out and drop in our North Pole Express mailbox, as well as candy canes for the way home. Kids also love to watch the tree shaker in action!

Question 12

Can we bring our dog?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely! We just ask that you keep them on a leash and clean up after them. We have poop bags on site if you need one.

Question 13

Can we take our holiday photos at your farm?

Accepted Answer

You are of course welcome to take photos of your family while cutting down your tree, but we do not allow photo shoots during u-cut tree season and you will be asked to leave. We have also stopped allowing photo sessions on our farm outside of our tree sales weekends due to disrespectful behavior from past photographers and/or their clients. This only applies to future bookings and not bookings that are already on the calendar. We appreciate your understanding and feel free to reach out with any questions.

Question 14

Do you use sustainable growing methods?

Accepted Answer

As the new owners (as of 2021), we are attempting to incorporate sustainable growing methods that respect the surrounding woodland, wetlands and water bodies—and the wildlife that live there—to the extent possible. We now hand pull rather than spray our trailing blackberry, practice integrated forestry techniques when maintaining our Christmas trees and the surrounding woodland, and use recycled and compostable products when available. Starting in 2022, we'll also be using wood chips around the base of the trees for weed control and (hopefully) water retention.

Question 15

Are you LGBTQ and transgender friendly?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely. Everyone is welcome on our farm. If you experience anything less than complete warmth and inclusion, whether from our staff or our patrons, we hope that you will let us know. 
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Question 16

Do you have restrooms?

Accepted Answer

We do—you can find at least one wooden outhouse on each of our fields.

Question 17

Do you shake and wrap our trees?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Bring your Christmas tree to the lower field and our staff will shake it for free and/or wrap it for an additional $5.

Question 18

Can we bring our tree back?

Accepted Answer

Yes, when you're all done with your tree for the season, you can bring it by the farm any reasonable time (no appointment needed) and drop it near the "recycle trees here" sign in our parking lot. Unless you're the first one, you'll probably see a pile of trees and you'll know you're in the right spot. At planting time, we put all the trees through our chipper and use the mulch to provide protection for our new seedlings. And yes, you can bring us trees that you bought at other farms, just no flocked trees or wreaths. Thank you so much!

Question 19

Can we use your tree farm for events?

Accepted Answer

We have stopped taking event bookings while our farm goes through some transitions but follow us on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/biglaketrees/)for future announcements.