6 best cut-your-own Christmas tree farms in Michigan

Check out these six cut-your-own Christmas tree farms in Michigan, and get ready to channel your inner lumberjack.

December already? That can only mean one thing—Christmas is coming! For many families, selecting and decorating a Christmas tree is one of the best Christmas traditions to look forward to. But how about turning your Christmas tree hunt into an outdoor adventure?

Here in the Mitten, there are plenty of Christmas tree farms that take advantage of Michigan’s natural climate to grow evergreens. While many of the farms will simply cut trees and sell them, some allow you to cut your own right on the property.

Sound like fun? It truly is! Here’s a look at some of Michigan’s best cut-your-own Christmas tree farms:

1. Candy Cane Christmas Tree Farm

4780 Seymour Lake Road, Oxford

With a name like Candy Cane, you know this family-founded farm takes Christmas seriously! Come on down to Candy Cane Christmas Tree Farm for a great selection of pre-cut and cut-your-own Christmas trees. While you’re there, you can also mail letters to Santa or, if you visit on a weekend, even meet the man in person!

2. North Star Gardens and Christmas Tree Farm

7150 Wolverine Road, Wolverine

Located in the far northern portion of the Mitten, North Star lives up to its name. This gem of a place has been serving Michiganders for over 80 years. Come on by for their famous choose-and-cut firs and other evergreens, or a pre-cut tree if you prefer. While you’re there, make it a full day of Christmas fun with outdoor Christmas movies, complimentary hot chocolate, and surprise gifts for kids.

3. Urquhart’s Tree Farm

10050 Jerusalem Road, Chelsea

A family-run farm, Urquhart’s is located just outside of none other than Tree Town itself—Ann Arbor! With a vast selection of cut-your-own trees, saws, and other equipment provided, you can enjoy a winter adventure minutes from the U of M campus. While you’re there, pick up wreaths, garlands, and other decorations, and enjoy a hay bale ride or tasty refreshments in their gift shop.

4. Westman’s Christmas Tree Farm

8000 Chamberlin Road, Dexter

A cut-your-own Christmas tree farm just outside of Dexter, Westman’s is home to thousands of different evergreens to use as your Christmas tree, including spruce and fir. All trees come at a fixed price, but remember that it’s check or cash only. Westman’s provides saws and other equipment, but staff can also assist you with cutting your tree, and the site is fully handicap accessible.

5. Hunt 4 Your Fir Christmas Tree Farm

5102 Old State Road, North Branch

The name says it all—at Hunt 4 Your Fir, you can, well, hunt for your fir tree for Christmas! With four kinds of fir trees to choose from, priced at only $60 per tree for trees up to 9.5 feet, this place can’t be beat when it comes to cutting a Christmas fir. This is a straightforward farm with very few add-ons, so it’s best for the most serious tree hunters only.

6. Shea Tree Farm

6183 Shea Road, Marine City

In the northeastern suburbs of Detroit, Shea Tree Farm is a family-friendly choose-and-cut Christmas tree farm. They provide saws, twines, and other equipment, as well as wagons to transport your tree. The team at Shea’s is also happy to shake and wrap your tree for transport, and while you’re there, you can enjoy hot chocolate, cider, soup, and chili around their cozy campfire!

This article first appeared on Good Info News Wire and is republished here under a Creative Commons license.