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Scenes in books and movies have been inspired by experiences had at Christmas Tree Farms, let alone countless family traditions. This year, Lynchburg Living is making it easy to find a tree farm nearby that allows you to “choose and cut” your own. We went straight to the source–the Virginia Christmas Tree Growers Association–for all the know-how you need on five farms within an hour’s drive of Lynchburg. Read on and let the traditions grow strong as the trees come a-tumblin’ down.

PINEY MOUNTAIN CHRISTMAS TREES (Appomattox County)

384 Liberty Chapel Road

Appomattox, Virginia

Contact

Wayne & Beverly Bowman, (434) 352-2226

Products
Wreaths

Choose and Cut Christmas Trees:
-White pine
-Fraser Fir

Piney Mountain Christmas Tree Farm is located in Appomattox County, where the Bowmans have been growing Christmas trees for the past 29 years. Tree heights range from 6 to 8 feet with plenty to choose from on this 13-acre farm. The staff helps to cut and load your tree. All needed supplies are furnished. Fresh wreaths for sale are made on-site.

Hours
Each weekend after Thanksgiving until the weekend before Christmas.

Friday: 2 to 5 p.m., Saturday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday: 1 to 5 p.m.

Other times by appointment.

RIDGE ROAD RANCH (Rockbridge County)

1212 Ridge Rd

Raphine, VA

Contact

David and Debbi Grant, (540) 377-5941 or Roger and Sharyn Billings, (540) 348-5951

Products
“Choose and Cut” Christmas Trees:
White Pine, up to 11 feet
Scotch Pine, up to 11 feet
Concolor Fir
Canaan Fir
Norway Spruce

Located on eight picturesque acres in Rockbridge County, Ridge Road Ranch is a family-owned and operated “choose and cut” Christmas tree farm. In 1982, the owners planted the first crop of white pines, but over the years have expanded the variety of planting to include Scotch, Concolor, Canaan and Norway Spruce. “Everyone seems to be growing Fraser Firs, so we wanted to offer something different to keep up with the competition,” owner David Grant said.

Bow saws are provided and netting and twine is available. Dogs are welcome if on a leash.

Hours
Open Weekends after Thanksgiving through December 19.
Saturday: 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Sunday: 1 to 4:30 p.m.

RALPH’S CHRISTMAS TREES (Nelson County)

809 Bradley Lane (Route 685)

Vesuvius, VA

Contact

(540) 377-9490, ralphstreefarms@yahoo.com

Products

Wreaths

Garland

Tree Stands

“Choose and Cut” Christmas trees:

-Fraser Fir

-Canaan Fir

-Concolor Fir

-Douglas Fir

Ralph’s Christmas Trees offers Virginia’s finest choose-and-cut Christmas trees from 3 to 13 feet in height, as well as wreaths, garland and tree stands. Cash or personal check only. Saws and twine furnished. Tree wrapping available.

Hours

Weekends: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Friday: Noon to 4:30 p.m., following Thanksgiving

J & J TREELAND (Prince Edward County)

2182 Harris Creek Road

Prospect, VA

Contact

John Young, (434) 574-6667

Products
Evergreen Wreaths

“Choose and Cut” Christmas trees:
-White Pine

-Scotch Pine

-Canaan Fir

-Douglas Fir

-Blue Spruce

-Norway Spruce

For the past 32 years, J & J Treeland in Central Virginia near Farmville, has been a wholesale and cut-your-own Christmas tree and wreath-making operation. “We have big trees,” owner John Young boasted of their offerings of 12- to 13-foot trees. “Some people like big trees and they can be hard to find but we have them!” J & J Treeland also manufactures fresh evergreen wreaths made from a variety of materials, including boxwood, pine and fir. Every year, they supply some of the wreaths hanging at the governor’s mansion in Colonial Williamsburg. J & J Treeland also offers hay, wagon and tractor rides. Netting and twine available.

Hours

Open Monday-Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., from first weekend after Thanksgiving until the day after Christmas. Sunday: Noon to 5 p.m.

PIEDMONT TREE FARM (Pittsylvania County)

2752 Moons Rd.

Long Island, VA

Contact

Wayne & Judy Compton, (434) 324-7966, treeman1658@yahoo.com

Products
Wholesale and “Choose and Cut” Christmas Trees:
-White Pine
-Scotch Pine
-Norway Spruce
-Leyland Cypress

Piedmont Tree Farm, a family-owned and operated farm since 1979, is located in Pittsylvania County. Their mission is to grow quality trees rather than quantities. The staff at Piedmont Tree Farm enjoys working with customers on a one-to-one basis and takes great pride in growing quality, fresh Christmas trees.

Hours
Monday-Saturday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday: 1 to 5 p.m. Open Friday after Thanksgiving. Closed, starting December 24.

Source: www.virginiachristmastrees.org