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Holiday Tradition: 2015 Local U-Cut Tree Farms

November 25, 2015
It's time to deck the halls and toss tinsel on the tree!  Macaroni Kid is happy to support local family-owned tree farms by giving our readers a rundown of your tree cutting options!

CARNATION
Carnation Tree Farm
WHAT: gift shop, photos with Santa on the weekends, cider, espresso
WHEN: Nov. 27-Dec. 13, open Thursday-Sunday, 9:00 am-4:30 pm
WEBSITE: www.carnationtreefarm.com or Facebook

Ronnei Christmas Tree Farm
WHAT: FREE cider, cookies, and candy canes are available on weekends
WHEN: Open Friday After Thanksgiving until sold out.  Weekday Hours:  10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.  Weekend Hours:  9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
WEBSITE: www.ronneichristmastrees.com

FALL CITY
Fall City Farms
Fall City Farms Christmas Trees will NOT be open for the 2015 season
WEBSITE: www.fallcityfarms.com

ISSAQUAH
Enchanted Winds Farm
WHAT: Hayrides, gift shop, snacks and cider
WHEN: Open November 21st through December 13th (or until sold out) plus special event on December 12th.  Th-F 10:00 am to 4:30 pm and Sat-Sun 9:00am to 4:30pm 
WEBSITE: www.enchantedwinds.net or Facebook

Trinity Tree Farm
WHAT: train rides, Antique fire engine to play on, food court, tie-down station, free photos with Santa on select dates
WHEN: M-F 10am – 6pm, Sat–Sun 8am – 6pm, starting November 21
WEBSITE: www.trinitytreefarm.com or Facebook

Yeisley's Tiger Mt. Tree Farm | 15052 Tiger Mt. Rd. S.E., Issaquah
WHAT: Natural Nobles Firs, Sheared & Natural Grand Firs, 12 feet available; hot coffee & cider, candy canes for the kids
WHEN: Open day after Thanksgiving 9am-4pm, then Monday-Thursday 12pm-4pm, until sold out.
WEBSITE: click here

NEARBY
Crystal Creek Tree Farm | 23604 SE 192nd St, Maple Valley
WHAT: huge selection of premium Nobles, Nordmann (Turkish), and Grand Fir; and train cars to explore
WHEN:
the Saturday before Thanksgiving, November 21 and open Daily 9:00 am to Dusk
WEBSITE: crystalcreektreefarm.sharepoint.com and on Facebook

NORTH BEND
Cedar Fall Tree Farm
WHAT:  saws, helpers, hot cider, and candy canes for everyone
WHEN: open on weekends, starting the Friday after Thanksgiving, from 10am to 4pm
WEBSITE: cedarfallstreefarm.com

Christmas Creek Tree Farm
WHAT: cider, gift shop, Santa and hay rides on weekends
WHEN: Open November 27th until sold out, Saturday-Sunday with Santa 9:00AM to 4:00PM
WEBSITE: www.yourchristmastree.com

Crown Tree Farm
WHAT: 4 varieties of U-Cut plus pre-cut, Gift Shop, cider
WHEN: November 21st through December 19th 2015 (or until all trees are sold - check web site for status). Daily 9 am to Dusk
WEBSITE: www.crowntreefarm.com

Keith & Scott Tree Farm 
WHAT: Five varieties of trees; Cash or Check Only
WHEN: Friday after Thanksgiving and Weekends Only 9am to dusk
WEBSITE: www.kandstreefarm.com

The Nursery at Mount Si
WHAT: Come on over this holiday season for wreaths, garland, living Christmas trees and fresh cut greenery...free hot cocoa and cookies.
WHEN:  Monday - Sunday, 9 am - Dusk, Closed: Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas
WEBSITE: Click here or Facebook

SNOQUALMIE
Mountain Creek Tree Farm
WHAT: Six varieties of trees, Gift Shop
WHEN: November 16th through December 23rd, hours 9:00am to 5:00pm
WEBSITE: www.mountaincreektreefarm.com

BEYOND
National Forests
WHAT: "Two of Washington’s national forests are offering free permits to cut Christmas trees if you have a fourth grader in your family." If you aren’t a fourth grader, you can now purchase permits to cut Christmas trees on the national forest.  Permits cost $10 each, one tree per permit, with a tree height limit of 12 feet. 
WHEN: now through December 24, 2015
WEBSITE: Find out more about this program CLICK HERE.