O, Christmas Tree, How Lovely Are Thy Branches. Getting together with the family to pick out that year's tree is a fond Christmas memory for so many of us!
Here are a few local farms and pop-up stands in RI's Blackstone Valley where you can carry on that tradition this holiday season.
Cumberland- Adams Farm, 495 Sumner Brown Road open weekdays 3 pm - 7 pm; Saturdays, 10 am - 7 pm and Sundays, 10 am - 5 pm. While you're out, you can stop by The Ice Cream Machine for ice cream or Phantom Farms for a gingerbread iced latte and cookies... or grab some holiday pies. When you get home, why not combine the ice cream with your pie for a sweet treat while decorating your tree?!
- Northland Farm and Garden Center, 61 Pine Swamp Road open weekdays 9 am - 6 pm; Saturdays & Sundays, 9 am - 5 pm. Find a tree and holiday decor all in one spot! Looking for a small tree, check out their Tabletop Boxwood Tree Class this Saturday and Sunday, December 3 & 4. Nearby, you can also visit Pine Swamp Place at 70 Pine Swamp Road for some holiday gifts and locally made crafts.
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Lincoln
- Butterfly Farm, 679 Chase Road, has fresh cut trees and wreaths Friday-Sunday, 10 am - 5 pm. Plus, Santa will be there Saturday, December 3 and December 10 for photos. You may also get a chance to see some of the mighty-cute farm animals while you're there!
- Lincoln Creamery, 276 Front Street, has a pop-up stand where you can find a tree or wreaths. Hours are weekdays 3 - 7 pm; Saturday & Sunday 10 am - 6 pm. As an added bonus, get a pint of ice cream with every tree purchased! The ice cream will go well with some holiday desserts you can find just up the road at Gingersnaps Bakery.
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Smithfield
- Lockwood Christmas Tree Farm, 129 Austin Avenue, is open weekends only, 10 am - 4 pm. Children receive complimentary treat bags, and dogs are welcome to come along with you to find just the right tree. You can also stock up on firewood!
- Seven Cedars Farm, 20 John Mowry Road, open Tuesday - Friday 3 - 6 pm, has pre-cuts available. Come by in the evening on Thursdays-Sundays to enjoy Christmas Caroling Hayrides with the family on a lighted trail through the woods.
- Blackbird Farm, 660 Douglas Pike, has Christmas trees available Monday - Friday 1-7pm and Saturday-Sunday 9am-7pm. While there plan on picking up some of this celebrated farm's pasture-raised beef, pork, and poultry at their farmstand Thursdays-Sundays!