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1. Appalachian Evergreens
Charles C. Wilcox
Hardin Road, Boone | 828-264-1609 | 828-264-6143
Directions: If coming toward Boone on Hwy. 421: From intersection (stop light) of Hwy.s 421 and 221, go 3 miles on 421 towards Boone. Turn right on Hardin Road. Farm is on the left.
From Boone: Take Hwy. 421 going towards Wilkesboro. Turn left on hardin Road. Farm is on left.
Products: Fraser Fir trees, white pine wreaths and garland.
Open: November 28-30, December 6-7, and 13-14; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Notes: Hot chocolate and/or cider and Exceptional long range views.
2. Big Ridge Tree Farm
Thad & Eddie Taylor
762 George Eggers Rd., Banner Elk | 828-963-5151 | C: 828-773-2857
Email: BRTFarm@Skybest.com | Web site: www.bigridgetreefarm.com
Directions: From Boone, take Hwy. 105 S. for 7 miles to the Foscoe Community. Turn right onto Clarks Creek Rd. (across from Staffordshire Antiques). Go 1 mile & turn right onto George Eggers Rd. Go 1/2 mile to end of pavement. Follow signs. 100 yds. to farm.
Products: Fraser Fir trees (5-10') and wreaths. White Pine garland.
Open: November 21 through December 21. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m 7 Days a week.
Notes: Wreaths, hayrides, table top trees, crafts, refreshments, machine baling, restrooms.
3. Bill & Peggy Austin Choose & Cut
Bill Austin
166 Russ Cornett Road, Boone | 828-264-7296
Directions: Turn off Hwy. 321 at Bojangles onto Winklers Creek Rd. Follow Winklers Creek Rd. 1.5 miles. Turn right on Russ Cornett Rd. First house on
right. Look for signs.
Products: Fraser Fir (5-12') and Canaan trees (4-11'). Fraser Fir Wreaths. White Pine garland.
Open November 17 - December 21. Mon. thru Sat., 9 a.m.-5 p.m; Sun. noon-5 p.m.
Notes: Free baling.
4. Bluestone Greenery
John & Tammy Hicks
1230 Howard Edmisten Rd., Sugar Grove | 828-297-5377 |
Email: htj1977@skybest.com
Directions: 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.
Products: Fraser Fir trees (4-7') and wreaths.
Open: Nov. 27-30 and weekends through Dec. 14. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
5. C & J Christmas Trees
Jeff Brown
Hwy. 194 N., Boone | 828-264-6694
Directions: From intersection of Hwys. 421 and 194 at New Market Center, take 194 N. 1.3 miles. Turn right at the sign.
Products: Fraser fir trees. Fraser fir and white pine wreaths and garland.
Open: Open November 28-30, December 6-7, and 13-14. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
6. Circle C Farms
Dennis Cook and Jim Henson
313 Will Cook Road, Boone | 828-773-4026 | 877-880-5100
Email: wnc367@aol.com
| Web site: www.circlectreefarms.com.
Directions: From Boone, take Hwy. 421 S to Bamboo Road. Turn right and go 1 mile to Will Cook Road. Turn left and go to end of the road. Will be on the left.
Products: Fraser Fir trees (3-11’). Fraser Fir and White Pine garland.
Open Nov. 27 - Dec 15. Sat. and Sun. 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.; Mon., Thurs., and Fri., noon - 5:30 p.m.; closed Tuesday and Wednesday.
Notes: Hayrides on weekends, farm animals for petting, hot chocolate, centerpieces and bows.
7. Clawson's Choose & Cut
Doug & Kathy Clawson
4944 Highway 194 North
Boone, NC | 828-264-3162
Directions: From Highway 421 in Boone at New Market Center, turn onto Highway 194 North. Follow this highway 4.6 miles to the farm, which is on the left next to Meat Camp Baptist Church.
Products: Fraser fir trees (5-11'), wreaths and garlands.
Open: November 1 until December 25. Mon. - Sun. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Notes: Hayrides, handicapped accessible restroom. We show video on how Christmas trees are grown. Display of equipment used to grow trees. Display of antique farm machinery, household items, and an old covered Conestoga wagon. We accept Visa and MC.
8. Cool Springs Nursery
Paul S. Smith | 249 Brownwood Rd., Deep Gap | 800-467-2819
828-387-6139 (cell) | Email: paulssmith54@yahoo.com | Web site: www.coolspringsnursery.com
Directions: From Boone, (10 minutes or 5 miles)
Take Hwy. 421 S toward Winston-Salem. Turn left on Brownwood Road. Can
see from Hwy. 421. Signs on Hwy. 421. From Winston-Salem (Hwy. 421) or
Charlotte (I-77 N): Take Hwy. 421 N to Boone. 5 miles out of Boone will go
under Blue Ridge Parkway. Go 1 mile past light. Take right on Brownwood
Road. Can see from Hwy. 421. Signs at light; go straight.
Products: Fraser Fir trees (2-14'), wreaths and garland.
Open: Thanksgiving weekend to Dec. 18. Daily 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Notes: Hayrides and food.
9. Cornett Deal Christmas Tree Farm
Diane Cornett Deal
142 Tannenbaum Lane, Vilas | 828-297-1136
Email: cdtreefarm@skybest.com | Web site: www.cdtreefarm.com or www.songbirdcabin.com
Directions: 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.
Products: Fraser Fir (5-12') and Canaan Fir trees ( 8-12'). Fraser Fir wreaths. Fraser Fir and White Pine garland.
Open: Nov. 22-23 and 27-30, Dec. 6-7, and 13-14. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Other days by
appointment only.
Notes: Hayrides, tree shaker, drill machine, tree stands, refreshments,
restrooms, craft shop featuring locally made crafts. Credit cards accepted (VISA/MC). Great photo opportunities - bring cameras!
10. Cross Ridge Christmas Tree & Horse Farm
Frank Payne
Cross Ridge Farm Road (off of Sherwood Rd.), Vilas | 828-297-2255 | Website: www.crossridgefarm.com
Directions: From Boone, take Hwy. 421 N approximately 7 miles. Turn left on Sherwood Road. Farm is 3/4 mile on the left. Watch for signs with tree and horse. From the TN/NC line, take 421 S approximately 5 1/2 miles; turn right on Sherwood Road.
Products: Fraser Fir trees (up to 12+'). Wreaths, garland, and tabletops
Open: Weekends beginning weekend before Thanksgiving. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Notes: Hayride (weather permitting), free baling, refreshments, restroom, tree stands and accessories. Horses and
wildlife. Dogs welcome on leash. Bring a camera--photo contest! Easy access on paved roads.
11. Ewing’s Fraser Fir Farm
Ewing Harmon | 172 Navidad Lane, Vilas | 828-297-2856 or 828-297-1176
Email: egharmon@skybest.com | Web site: www.ewingsfraserfirfarm.com
Directions: 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 first drive on the right.
Products: Fraser Fir and White Pine trees (tabletop to 12’) and garland. Fraser Fir wreaths.
Open: Nov. 10-Dec. 25. Seven days a week. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Notes: Gift shop and restroom. 10,000 trees to choose from.
12. Greene Family Tree Farm
Burl Greene
6989 Junaluska Road, Boone | 828-773-1451 | 828-266-9660
Email: burlgreene@hotmail.com | www.greenetreefarm.com
Directions: From New Market Center at US 421 and NC 194, take 194 North for 1.5 miles. Turn left on Howard's Creek Rd. at Citgo Station. Go 7 miles. Stay straight as Howard's Creek turns into Junaluska Road. Go 1/2 mile, turn right. All turns are marked.
Products: Fraser Fir wreaths and garlands.
Open: November 21 to December 14. Fri. 12-5 p.m., Sat. 9-5 p.m., weekdays by appointment.
Notes: Refreshments. We cut, bale and prepare all trees for transport. Dogs welcome. Over 8,000 trees to choose from.
13. High Country Nursery
Tony Gray
524 Harrison Road, Boone | 828-264-9123
Email: grayai@bellsouth.net
Directions: 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.
Products: Fraser Fir trees (3-9’).
Open Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Nov. 28, Nov. 29, Dec. 6 and 13. Open Sun. from 1 - 5 p.m. Nov. 30, Dec. 7 and 14.
Notes: All trees one price ($45) regardless of size. Trees net baled and prepared for transport. Paved access and parking. To make advance tagging appointment, call 828-264-9123.
14. J & D Tree Farms
Jim Bryan
576 Bryan Hollow Road, Boone | 828-262-1845 or 828-773-7925 (cell)
Email: jdtreefarm@hughes.net | Web site: www.jdtreefarm.com
Directions: From Boone at the intersection of Hwy. 194 N. and U.S. 421 at New Market Center, go 6 miles on Hwy. 194 N. toward Todd. Turn left on SR 1335 (Meat Camp Rd.) at Meat Camp Volunteer Fire Dept. Go 1.9 miles, turn left on SR 1339 (Bryan Hollow Rd.) 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 J & D red and green signs. A 4x4 is recommended.
Products: Fraser Fir trees. (Limited supply of 10-14'). Fraser Fir and White Pine wreaths and garland.
Open Weekends only. November 22-23 and 27-30, December 6-7 and 13-14. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. each day.
Notes: Tree shaker, restrooms, refreshments, friendly staff and beautiful, long range views.
19. Rainbow Sky Nursery
James and Dawn Bradley
248 Clyde Cornett Road, Vilas | 828-297-1772
Email: bradleysnowman@aol.com
Directions: From Boone, take Hwy. 421 N. turn left onto 321 N. go approximately 7 miles. Turn right onto Bethel Road. Go 4 miles. Turn left onto Mountain Dale Road. Go 2 miles. Turn left onto Clyde Cornett Road. Second house on the right.
Product: Fraser Fir trees (5'-8'), Fraser Fir wreaths.
Open: November 28-29 - December 5-6 and 12-13 (Fri. and Sat. only)
20. Stone Mountain Farms
Scott & Tracy Taylor
301 Sherry Reece Rd., Trade, TN | 828-297-1251 or 828-297-5467
Email: stonemtfarms@skybest.com
Directions: Take Hwy. 421 to Tennessee. Go approximately 2 miles. Go left on Bulldog Road. Take right on second paved road (Sherry Reece Rd.).
Products: Fraser Fir (4-10'), White Pine (4-10') and Canaan (4-10') trees. Fraser Fir wreaths. Fraser Fir and White Pine garland.
Open: Nov. 21-23 and 29-30; Dec. 6-7 and 13-14. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Notes: Restroom, net-bagging of trees, refreshments, hayrides, free baling, mail order available.
21. Swinging Bridge Farm
Chuck & Eleanor Lieberman
711 Old Glade Road, Deep Gap | 828-264-5738
Email: cblieberman@yahoo.com | Web site: www.swingingbridgefarm.com
Directions: From Boone: Take Hwy. 421 S. Drive 8-10 miles. Turn left on Brownwood Road. Go one mile. Follow bridge signs.
From Wilkes: Take Hwy. 421 N. under Blue Ridge Parkway. Continue another 2 miles on 421 and turn right on Brownwood Road. Go one mile. Follow bridge signs.
Products: Fraser Fir trees (4-11') and wreaths.
Open: Open Thanksgiving week and weekends November 15 to December 21. 10 a.m. to dark.
Notes: Swinging bridge over meadow creek abyss.
22. Tom Lawrence Farm
Tom Lawrence
6720 Hwy. 421 N., Vilas | 828-297-4755 or 828-264-6400
Directions: From Boone, follow Highway 421 toward Tennessee approximately 4 1/2 miles west of Boone to Hwy. 421/321 intersection. Stay straight on 421, and take first road to the right. Look for “trees for sale” sign.
Products" Fraser Fir trees. Fraser Fir and White Pine wreaths and garland.
Open: November 22 through December 14 (half on Sunday).
23. Walker Farm
Charles Walker
511 Hodges Gap Road, Boone | 828-264-0931 or 828-264-4883
Directions: From Boone, take Hwy. 105 S. Turn right on 105 By-Pass. Go 1/4 mile and turn right on Hodges Gap Road. OR
From Boone, travel 1/4 mile north on Hwy. 421. Turn left on Oak Grove Road, then left on Hodges Gap Road. Follow signs.
Products: Fraser Fir trees and wreaths.
Open:Open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday Thanksgiving weekend; Saturdays and Sundays in December.
24. Wintergreen Farm
Simon & Vonnie Smith
223 Waddell Rd., Laurel Bloomery, TN | 423-727-2593 | wintergreenfarm@tibonline.net
Directions: Take Hwy. 421 N. to Mountain City, and turn right at the 3rd light. Follow 91 N approximately 7 miles toward Laurel Bloomery, then turn right on Ackerson Creek Road. Go 1.2 miles, then turn left on Waddell Road. First gravel drive up to the left. Look for signs.
From Bristol, TN/VA, take I-81 North to Exit
19 (Damascus). Take right onto 58 and follow through Damascus, VA. The road will turn to the right and become 91 South. Follow for 7-8 miles to Ackerson Creek Road on the left. Look for signs.
Products: Fraser Fir (4-10’), and limited number of Canaan Fir and White Pine trees. B&B Norway Spruce available by appointment. Fraser Fir and White Pine wreaths. White Pine garland.
Open:Open Nov. 22 - Dec. 22. 10 a.m. until dark. Daily.
Notes: Views into Virginia, North Carolina, and Tennessee. Free machine baling and loading, refreshments, farm animals and 1864 log cabin.
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