The season of giving is upon us and that’s not complete without smells of pumpkin spice and pine. The time-honored tradition of taking loved ones by the hand and meandering through tree lots in search of that perfect douglas fir or blue spruce is now. You know the location—and the tree is just the right size—that box of pristine ornaments and family heirlooms has been dusted off.
Whether they’re glass, intricate globes, handmade trinkets or cute little elves, there’s no denying this is something you’ve looked forward to all year long. Grab the mulled wine, get out the tinsel and garlands, test those twinkling lights and prepare to trim your best tree yet.
With the turkey behind us, why put it off any longer? Find a tree farm nearby:
San Martin
Battaglia Ranch
13580 Murphy Ave. 408.683.4730
Open: Nov. 24 – Dec 23
Hours: 9am-7pm
Tree Varieties: Monterey Pine, Leyland Cypress, Monterey Cypress, Noble Fir, Douglas Fir, Nordmann, Grand Fir, Fraser Fir.
Ten-foot trees available, wreaths, garlands, flocking available, tractor rides, Santa Claus, gift shop and more.
Visit: BattagliaRanch.com
Morgan Hill
Paradise Christmas
Tree Farm
15220 Yvonne Dr. 408.779.2946
Open: Nov. 24 – Dec 23
Hours: 9am-sundown
Douglas Fir, Monterey Pine, Coastal Redwood, Incense Cedar. Tree stands, tree netting, flocking, free candy canes, hot and cold drinks, antiques, collectibles and other gifts.
Hollister
Bourdet’s Farm and Christmas Tree Lot
1271 Los Viboras Road 831.636.1971
Open: Nov. 24 – Dec 23
9am-8pm
Monterey and Leyland Cypress, Cut trees: Oregon cut trees, Noble, Douglas fir, Grand firs, Monterey Cypress, Silvertips.
Wreaths, flocking, netting and delivery available.
Visit: bourdetschristmastrees.com
Aromas
Thompson’s Christmas Tree Ranch
207 Aromas Road 831.726.9126
Open: Nov. 24 – Dec 24
Hours: Weekends: 10am to sundown, Weekdays: 3pm to sundown
Tree Varieties: Scotch, Monterey, Douglas, Colorado Blue Spruce, Nobles.
Hot drinks, candy canes, gift shop, wreaths and walking sticks.
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Please contact vendors to verify hours and information.