The conditions for growing and maintaining their fields of pines, firs and spruces have been most accommodating.
“We have the best greenery we've ever had in my memory,” said veteran tree farm owner John Harper of Derby, Ind. “The rainfall and the cool temperatures in the summer and fall were conducive to tree growth. We've had a lot of warm weather, but not that 95-degree weather.”
The first weekend after Thanksgiving is almost upon us, and that typically is the time when many families begin their search for the perfect Christmas tree.
The trees have been pruned, the gift shops have been spruced up, homemade chocolate chip cookies are ready to be baked and the tree farmers have hung their welcome signs for this year's crop of choose-and-cut customers.
Trees are plentiful this year on both sides of the Ohio River and prices overall have remained the same.
Before you head out, keep these pointers in mind:
Call first to check on weather conditions, tree availability and acceptable forms of payment (check, cash, credit card). The best times to reach farmers are early in the morning or after dinner.
Many farms prefer to cut the tree you select. They are not doing this to disappoint you but to avoid injuries and reduce their liability and insurance rates.
At places where you can cut the tree yourself, farmers request that you don't start cutting one tree only to switch to another that you decide you like better.
Farms often provide rope for tying the tree to your car, but bring some in case they don't.
If you can't tie the tree to the roof of your vehicle, chances are you'll have to leave the sunroof, trunk or hatchback open. If that's the case, be sure to pack a few blankets to keep warm.
And don't forget this guide. All of the particulars are included.
For additional information about choose-and-cut farms and live Christmas trees, visit the Web sites for the Kentucky Christmas Tree Association at www.kychristmastreefarms.com, the Indiana Tree Growers' Association at www.indianachristmastree.com or the National Christmas Tree Association at www.christmastree.org.
All directions in this list use Louisville as the starting point. The farms are listed in alphabetical order.
Alpine Ridge Christmas Tree Farm Inc. La Grange, Ky., about 25 miles from Louisville. (502) 933-1755. www.kychristmastreefarms.com. Note: Only open Friday after Thanksgiving, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. White pine, $35; Colorado blue spruce, $49; Douglas fir and Canaan fir, $39. You cut; saws are provided. Customers are not permitted to dig trees. Free loose-needle shakeout of trees.
Take Interstate 71 north to Exit 22 (La Grange/Ky. 53). Turn right onto Ky. 53 south. Go 0.6 mile, turn left onto Zhale Smith Road. Go 1.4 miles, turn left onto Massey School Road. Go 0.1 mile. The farm is on the left.
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aldwin Farms. 1113 Tates Creek Road, Richmond, Ky., about 100 miles from Louisville. (859) 582-5785. www.kychristmastreefarms.com. Daily, beginning Friday after Thanksgiving, 10 a..m-5:30 p.m., through Dec. 22. White pine, Norway spruce, Colorado blue spruce and white spruce, $40. Saws are provided. Customers are not permitted to dig trees. Dug Norway spruce, white pine, Colorado blue spruce and white spruce (balled in burlap), $49-$79. Free hot chocolate and candy canes for customers. Wreaths, garlands, gift baskets, Baldwin Farms Salsa, local honey, Amish jams and tree stands are for sale.
Take I-64 east toward Lexington to the I-64/I-75 split; bear right on I-75 south toward Richmond/Knoxville. Take Exit 90A. Turn right onto U.S. 25 south. Turn right at first traffic light onto U.S. 25 south (business). Go about 2 miles and turn right at flashing light onto Ky. 169 (Tates Creek Road). Go 3.5 miles. Farm is on the left. Follow the signs.
Barker's Tree Farm. 1470 Deer Haven Lane, Lexington, Ky., about 80 miles from Louisville. (859) 223-4354 or (859) 263-7661. www.kychristmastreefarms.com. Opens Friday after Thanksgiving, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Thereafter, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; 3-6 p.m. Monday-Friday; through Dec. 19. White and Scotch pine, $31. You cut or dig, or the farm will cut. Saws and shovels are provided. Free tree shaking and baling. Wreaths and tree stands are for sale.
Take I-64 east to I-75 south to Man O' War Boulevard (Exit 108). Follow signs for the farm. Turn left onto Man O' War Boulevard for about 0.25 mile and turn right onto Polo Club Boulevard. Go about 3 miles. Turn left onto Deer Haven Lane. Go 0.25 mile. Farm is on the right.
Becker Tree Farm. 434 Bates Lane, off Zoneton Road, in Bullitt County, Ky., about 14 miles from Louisville. (502) 599-9427. Note: Open only two days, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 5 and from noon to 5 p.m. Dec. 6. Scotch pine, $30. Wreaths also for sale. Farm prefers to cut trees; customers not permitted to dig trees. Free tree shaking.
Take Snyder Freeway to Preston Highway exit (Ky. 61). Go south for 2.5 miles and turn left onto Zoneton Road (Ky. 1116), just past a shopping center. Go 3.5 miles and turn right onto Bates Lane. Go 0.25 mile; the farm is on the left. The farm also can be reached from Bardstown Road, via Thixton Lane. Follow signs.
Cathole Bend Plantation Christmas Tree Farm. 1243 Cathole Bend Road, Lancaster, Ky., in Garrard County, about 100 miles from Louisville. (859) 985-7044. www.kychristmastreefarms.com. Beginning Friday after Thanksgiving, open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Fridays through Sundays through Dec. 20. White pine and Norway spruce individually priced between $14 and $85; you cut or the farm will assist. Saws provided. Customers not permitted to dig trees. Free tree shaking and baling. Wreaths and tree stands are for sale.
Take I-64 east to Exit 53A. Proceed south on U.S. 127 toward Danville. Go about 38 miles. Turn left onto U.S. 150. Go 2.1 miles and turn right onto U.S. 150/Old Wilderness Road/Stanford Road and go 1.3 miles. Turn left onto Ky. 52. Go 3.8 miles and turn right onto Ky. 590. Go 3.3 miles and stay straight to go onto Ky. 1150. Go 1.1 miles and turn left onto Old Danville Road/Ky. 1150. Go 1 mile, cross the bridge over the Dix River, and turn left onto Cathole Bend Road. Go 1 mile. Farm is on the left.
Christmas Memories Tree Farm. 4890 Keene Road, Lexington, Ky., about 80 miles from Louisville. (859) 223-1140. www.kychristmastreefarms.com. Open 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Dec. 5, 2-5:30 p.m. Dec. 6, 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Dec. 12 and 2-5:30 p.m. Dec. 13. White and Scotch pine and Douglas fir, $35-$85. You cut or the farm will cut. Saws are provided. Customers are not permitted to dig trees.
Take I-64 east to the Frankfort/Versailles exit. Turn right onto Versailles Road to Man O'War Boulevard. Turn right onto Man O'War Boulevard. Go to Harrodsburg Road. Turn right onto Harrodsburg Road. Go to Military Pike. Go to top of the hill and bear left onto Keene Road (Ky. 1267). Go 0.4 mile. Farm is on the left.
Country Barn Christmas Tree Farm. 1500 S. County Road 350 E., Princeton, Ind., about 117 miles from Louisville. (812) 386-6427. www.indianachristmastree.com. Daily, beginning Friday after Thanksgiving, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; through Dec. 23. Scotch and white pine, $4.50 per foot; Colorado blue spruce and Norway spruce, $8 per foot. You cut or the farm will cut; saws are provided. Customers are not permitted to dig trees. Dug (balled in burlap) white pine, $10 per foot; Norway spruce, $15 per foot; and Colorado blue spruce, $18 per foot. Free tree shaking, baling and drilling (for a stand). Antique shop on the premises with holiday ornaments, primitives and antique toys.
Take I-64 west to U.S. 41. Go north on U.S. 41 to Ind. 168. Go east on Ind. 168 to County Road 350 East. Turn left onto County Road 350 East. Follow the signs to the farm.
Creekside Christmas Tree Farm. 390 Raymond Brown Lane, Vine Grove, Ky., about 35 miles from Louisville. (270) 877-5552. www.kychristmastreefarms.com. Opens Friday after Thanksgiving, 1-5 p.m. Thereafter, farm will be open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays and noon-5 p.m. Sundays through Dec. 19. White pine and Canaan fir, $30. You cut; saws are provided. Customers are not permitted to dig trees. Carts provided to carry trees from field to vehicle. Tree shaking is free; baling is $2. Hot apple cider free for customers.
Take I-65 south to Fort Knox-Vine Grove exit. Take Ky. 313 to Ky. 144. Turn left onto Ky. 144. Turn left onto South Mill Street at railroad tracks. Go about three blocks. Turn right onto Crume Road. Go over railroad tracks. Go about 1 mile. Bear left at “Y” in the road onto Duggin Switch Road. Turn right onto Browns Lane. The farm is on the left.
Goebel Farms. Near Darmstadt, Ind., about 115 miles from Louisville. (812) 963-3001. www.goebelfarms.com. Now open daily, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, noon-5 p.m. Sunday through Dec. 24. Open Thanksgiving Day for tagging only. Scotch and white pine, $5 per foot; Norway spruce, $7 per foot; and Colorado blue spruce, $10 per foot. You cut or the farm will cut. Saws are provided. Customers are not permitted to dig trees. Free tree shaking and baling. Dug and balled-in-burlap trees (white pine, Colorado blue spruce, Norway spruce and Canaan fir), $50-$250. Fresh wreaths are for sale. Free tree-stand drilling.
Take I-64 west to U.S. 41. Go south on U.S. 41 toward Evansville. Turn right onto Booneville-New Harmony Road. Go 4.9 miles. The farm is on the right.
Hackman Christmas Trees. 12076 W. County Road 50 S., Columbus, Ind., about 77 miles from Louisville. (812) 342-6797. www.indianachristmastree.com. Opens Friday after Thanksgiving, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Thereafter, open 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday and noon-6 p.m. Sunday through Dec. 20. Open weekdays by appointment only. White and Scotch pine, $4.50 per foot (under 10 feet) or $5 per foot (10 feet and taller). You cut or the farm will cut; saws are provided. Customers can dig trees with permission; shovels are provided. Free tree shaking and baling. Wreaths and greenery are for sale.
Take I-65 north to Columbus (Exit 68). Go west on Ind. 46 for 5.5 miles. Turn left onto Wolf Creek Road. Go about 1.5 miles. Farm is on the right.
Harper Tree Farm. 9455 Tree Farm Road, Derby, Ind., about 75 miles from Louisville. (812) 836-2726. Daily, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. through Dec. 24. Scotch pine, white pine and Norway spruce, $20 and higher. Free tree shaking and baling. Wreaths, swags and boughs are for sale.
Take I-64 west to St. Croix exit (Exit 79). Take Ind. 37 south to Ind. 70. Follow the signs.
Jerry M. Hein Christmas Tree Farm. Pekin, Ind., about 15 miles from Louisville. (877) 260-0457 and (812) 967-3573. www.indianachristmastree.com. Daily, 8 a.m.-7 p.m. through Dec. 24. Scotch, white and Austrian pine, $25. You cut; saws are provided. Customers are not permitted to dig trees. Dug and balled trees, $35 and up. Free baling, shaking and greenery. Tree stands, decorations, gifts and fresh-made wreaths and garlands available in gift shop.
Take I-64 west to Paoli-Greenville exit (Exit 119). Take U.S. 150 west through Greenville to Ind. 335 north. Go 4 miles to the farm.
Hillside Pines. 11449 Ind. 56 W., French Lick, Ind., about 58 miles from Louisville. (812) 630-8948. www.hillsidepinesfarm.com. Opens Friday after Thanksgiving, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Thereafter, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday through Dec. 20. White and Scotch pine, $25 or $35 for trees 8 feet and taller. You cut or the farm will cut; saws are provided. Customers permitted to dig trees; bring your own shovel. Dug, balled-in-burlap white pine, $50. Free tree shaking and tree-stand drilling. Baling is $1. Free hot chocolate and candy canes for customers.
Take I-64 west to Exit 119. Take Ind. 150 west to Paoli. Go halfway around the courthouse and take Ind. 56 west to French Lick. Farm is 1 mile west beyond French Lick city limits. Signs are posted.
Holden Farm on Floyds Fork. 3100 Apple Hill Road, Louisville. (502) 417-7852. Open Saturday and Sunday after Thanksgiving, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Thereafter, open Thursdays, 1-5 p.m.; and Saturdays and Sundays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; through Dec. 20. Norway spruce, Scotch pine and white pine, $10 and up. You cut, or the farm will cut; saws are provided. Customers are not permitted to dig trees.
Take I-71 north to Gene Snyder Freeway south (exit 9A). Go 4.6 miles to exit 30 (KY-146/La Grange Road). Turn right onto La Grange Road. Go 0.4 mile and turn right onto Factory Lane. Go 1.5 miles and turn left onto Old Henry Road. Go 0.6 mile. Turn right onto Woodmont Park Lane. Go about ¼ mile and turn left onto Sasse Way. Turn left onto Timmons Way. Turn right onto Apple Hill Road at the entrance to The Meadows of Fox Run subdivision. Follow Apple Hill to its end.
Huber's Orchard & Winery. Starlight, Ind., about 22 miles from downtown Louisville. (812) 923-9813. www.huberwinery.com. Daily, beginning Friday after Thanksgiving, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. through Dec. 23. Scotch and white pine, $40 (up to 8 feet); Norway spruce, $50 (up to 8 feet); and Douglas fir, $60 (up to 8 feet). You cut; saws are provided. Customers are not permitted to dig trees, but dug and balled white pine and Norway and Colorado blue spruce are available, $50 and up. Free wagon rides to the fields. Free cup of hot cider or coffee with tree purchase. Free shakeout of tree; baling, $3.
Take I-64 west to Paoli-Greenville exit (Exit 119). Take U.S. 150 west 4 miles; turn right onto Navilleton Road. Follow signs.
Koetter's Nursery. Starlight, Ind., about 15 miles from downtown New Albany. (812) 923-9582 and (502) 938-6347. www.indianachristmastree.com. Daily, beginning Friday after Thanksgiving, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. through Dec. 24. White and Scotch pine, $35; Douglas fir and Norway spruce, $60; and Colorado blue spruce, $60. You cut; saws are provided. Customers are not permitted to dig trees, but balled white pine, Norway spruce, Colorado blue spruce and Douglas fir are available, generally $25-$80. Free shaking. Free hot chocolate and coffee with tree purchase. Baling is $2.
Take I-64 west to Paoli-Greenville exit (Exit 119). Take U.S. 150 west 4 miles, turn right onto Navilleton Road. Follow signs.
Kovalic's Christmas Tree Farm. 487 Ecton Road, Winchester, Ky., about 100 miles from Louisville. (859) 744-2930. www.kychristmastreefarms.com. Daily, beginning Friday after Thanksgiving, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Saturday; 1-7 p.m. Sunday; through Dec. 23. White and Scotch pine, $25-$45; and Canaan fir, Norway spruce and white spruce, $50-$70. You cut or the farm will cut; saws are provided. Customers are not permitted to dig trees. Dug (balled in burlap) white pine, Canaan fir, Norway spruce, Colorado blue spruce and other trees, $40 and up. Free tree shaking and baling. Wreaths and garlands are sold. Gift shop on the premises. Free apple cider to customers.
Take I-64 east to Winchester (Exit 96). Go to first traffic light and turn left onto Ky. 1958 (Veterans Memorial Parkway). Go 1.2 miles. Turn right onto Ky. 1960 (Ecton Road). Go 0.25 mile. Farm is on the left.
Leibering and Sons Whippoorwill Nest. Near Lamar, Ind., about 75 miles from Louisville. (812) 544-2523. Opens Friday after Thanksgiving. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday and Saturday, noon-5 p.m. Sunday, through Dec. 21. Scotch and white pine, $4 per foot; Canaan and Douglas fir, $4-$5 per foot. You cut; saws are provided. Customers are not permitted to dig trees. Free peanuts, coffee and hot chocolate for customers. Wreaths and garlands are for sale.
Take I-64 west to Santa Claus/Ferdinand exit. Go south to Santa Claus. Take Ind. 245 south toward Lamar. Take County Road 1300 north. Follow signs.
Leota Christmas Tree Farm. 1903 S. Finley Firehouse Road, Scottsburg, Ind., about 35 miles from Louisville. (812) 752-7160. www.kychristmastreefarms.com. Daily, beginning Friday after Thanksgiving, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; through Dec. 24. Scotch and white pine, $20-$50. You cut, or let the farm cut; saws are provided. Customers are not permitted to dig trees. Dug (balled in burlap) white pine, $10 a foot; Colorado blue spruce, Norway spruce and Black Hills spruce, $12 a foot. Free shaking and baling. Gift shop. Santa will visit on the weekends (Nov. 28-29, Dec. 5-6 and Dec. 12-13) from 2 to 4 p.m. Two reindeer (Dancer and Randy), potbellied pigs (Gertrude and Barney), a pygmy goat (Billy) and four geese are on the premises. Free hayride to the tree fields. Wreaths, garlands and roping are for sale. You can take pictures of your family sitting in a sleigh near Randy the reindeer, so bring your camera.
Take I-65 north to Exit 29. Go left on Ind. 56, go west for 3.5 miles. Turn left onto South Finley Firehouse Road. The farm is 1.1 miles on the left.
Meinhardt's Burlington Tree Farm. 8289 Kelly Road, Burlington, Ky., about 95 miles from Louisville. (859) 586-8265. www.christmas-tree.com/real/ky/burlington. Opens Friday after Thanksgiving, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Thereafter, open Nov. 28-29 and Dec. 5-6, 10 a.m.-5 p .m. Scotch pine and blue spruce, $35 and up. You cut, or the farm will cut; saws provided. Customers not permitted to dig trees. Free tree baling and shaking. Free hot chocolate and homemade cookies. Warm up near the wood stove inside the Christmas House. Handmade wreaths, swags, centerpieces and bows are for sale.
Take I-71 north to I-75 north. Take Exit 181 (Ky. 18) and turn left. Go 5 miles west to Burlington. Turn left on Ky. 338 (East Bend Road) at stop sign. Go 6 miles to Kelly Road. Follow signs.
Meyer Christmas Trees. Borden, Ind., about 18 miles from Louisville. (812) 923-9355. www.indianachristmastree.com. Daily, beginning Friday after Thanksgiving, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. through Dec. 23. White and Scotch pine, $23; Norway spruce and Colorado blue spruce, $35. You cut; saws are provided. Customers are not permitted to dig trees. Pre-dug white pine, $40. Tree shaking is free and baling is $2. Free greenery; fresh wreaths are sold.
Take I-64 west to Paoli-Greenville exit (Exit 119). Take U.S. 150 about 6.5 miles. Turn right onto Borden Road. Go 1.5 miles and turn left onto Ruffing Road. At “T” intersection, turn right onto Tom Evans Road. Go 1.8 miles, turn left into driveway and follow signs.
Nieman Tree Farm. 5100 Sulphur Lane, Lexington, Ky., about 85 miles from Louisville. (859) 263-4535 or (859) 552-3532. www.kychristmastree.com. Opens day after Thanksgiving, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Thereafter, open 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through Dec. 20. Open weekdays by appointment. Fraser firs and Douglas firs, $100 for 8-9 foot trees. Dug (balled in burlap, 6-7 feet) Norway spruce, white fir and white pine, about $120; blue spruce priced individually. Farm specializes in Fraser firs — described by many in the industry as the “Cadillac of Christmas trees.”
Take I-64 east toward Lexington for about 75 miles. Continue onto I-75 south for 2.5 miles. Take exit 108 (Man O' War Blvd.) Turn right onto Man O' War Boulevard West. Go about 1 mile and turn left onto Todds Road. Go 3.4 miles and veer right onto Sulphur Lane. Go about 100 yards. Farm is on the right.
Pine Ridge Farm. 3701 Valley Creek Drive, Pendleton, near La Grange, Ky., about 28 miles from Louisville. (502) 222-1549. www.kychristmastreefarms.com. Note: Open only Dec. 5, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Scotch and white pine, $30 (up to 6 feet) or $5 per foot for trees 6 feet and taller. You cut, or the farm will cut; saws are provided. Customers are not permitted to dig trees. Free tree shaking and baling. Attractions include bonfire and free hot chocolate. Orders are taken for custom wreaths and greenery.
Take I-71 north to Exit 28. Turn left onto Ky. 153 and go 2.7 miles. Turn left onto U.S. 42 and go 0.6 mile. Turn right into Oldham Hills Farms. Turn left onto Valley Creek Drive. Turn right onto gravel road at the bottom far right of the cul-de-sac. Go 0.5 mile to the farm.
Bruce L. Real Tree Farm. Near Marengo, Ind., about 45 miles from Louisville. (812) 944-8824. Opens Friday after Thanksgiving. Hours: 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Friday-Sunday through Dec. 20. Scotch pine, $12. You cut, you dig. Saws are provided; bring your own shovel. Dug (balled in burlap) white pine, $25 and up.
Take I-64 west to Marengo-Leavenworth exit (Exit 92). Take Ind. 66 north for 6 miles. The farm is on the left.
Richards Tree Farm. Near Westport, Ind., on Ind. 3, about 75 miles from Louisville. (812) 591-2015. Daily, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. through Dec. 24. White pine, $15; Fraser fir, $30; Douglas fir, $25-$30. You cut. Prices vary if you dig. Saws and shovels are provided. Free baling. Dug (balled in burlap) trees: Norway spruce, Fraser fir and Douglas fir, $11 per foot; white pine, $7 per foot; Colorado blue spruce and concolor (white) fir, $15 per foot. Free baling.
Take I-65 north to U.S. 50, then head east for about 12 miles. Take Ind. 3 north for about 13 miles. Farm is on the right.
Roberts Christmas Tree Farm. Near Seymour, Ind., about 52 miles from Louisville. (812) 522-1288 or (812) 521-1902. www.indianachristmastree.com. Opens Friday after Thanksgiving. Hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday-Sunday through Dec. 20. Scotch, white and Austrian pine, $5 per foot; Colorado blue spruce, Norway spruce and Canaan fir, $7.50 per foot. Farm prefers to cut the trees. Customers are not permitted to dig trees. Dug (balled in burlap) trees, including Colorado blue spruce, white pine, Norway spruce and Canaan fir, are available, $35-$65. Free tractor-wagon rides to the fields. Free homemade cookies and cinnamon cider in small log cabin. Homemade wreaths and garlands are sold.
Take I-65 north to U.S. 50 and head west to Community Drive. Turn right onto Community Drive, proceed to Ind. 258 (Sixth Street). Turn left onto Ind. 258. Go about 5 miles to County Road 100 East. Follow signs.
Robinson's Christmas Trees. 1816 Woodlake Road, Stamping Ground, Ky., in Scott County, about 60 miles from Louisville. (502) 535-6147. Daily, beginning Friday after Thanksgiving. Hours: Sunday-Friday, 1-5:30 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; through Dec. 20. Scotch and white pine, $35 (all sizes). You cut; saws are provided. Customers are not permitted to dig trees. Wreaths, greenery and tree stands are sold.
Take I-64 east to the second Frankfort exit (U.S. 60). Turn left onto U.S. 60 toward Frankfort. Go about 2.5 miles. Turn right onto U.S. 460 East. Go 4 to 5 miles and turn left onto Ky. 1262. Go about 2 miles. When the road makes a sharp left, bear to the right onto Ky. 1688 (Woodlake Road). Go about 2 miles. Cross a bridge. Second house on the right.
Rocky Top Tree Farm and Crafts. Near Rough River Lake and Leitchfield, Ky., about 70 miles from Louisville. (270) 257-2777. Daily, 9 a.m.-8 p.m.; through Dec. 24. White, Scotch and Virginia pine, $3.50 per foot. You cut or farm will cut; saws are provided. Customers not permitted to dig trees. Wreaths, garlands and swags are sold. Craft shop sells Kentucky homemade items, including dolls, angels and ornaments. Free cookies, hot chocolate and coffee.
Take U.S. 31W south to U.S. 60 at Muldraugh. Take U.S. 60 west to Harned. Then take Ky. 259 south to Ky. 401 north. Follow signs.
Scherle Tree Farm. Crystal, Ind., about 55 miles from Louisville. (812) 482-6486. www.indianachristmastree.com. Open 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Thanksgiving Day and Friday. Thereafter, hours are 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday through Dec. 20. Scotch and white pine, $4 per foot; Black Hills spruce, $40 and up. You cut or dig; saws and shovels are provided. White pine (dug and balled in burlap) also available for $39. Black Hills spruce, $69. Free tree shaking. Baling is $1. Free peanuts, homemade cookies and candy canes. Wreaths and greenery are sold.
Take I-64 west to English exit (Ind. 37). Go north to Paoli. Take U.S. 150 to French Lick, then travel 9 miles on Ind. 56 west to Crystal. Follow signs.
Sheets Tree Farm. Osgood, Ind., about 78 miles from Louisville. (812) 689-4768. www.indianachristmastree.com. Daily, beginning Friday after Thanksgiving. Mondays-Fridays, noon-6 p.m.; Saturdays and Sundays, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; through Dec. 24. Scotch and white pine, $30 (up to 8 feet) plus an additional $10 a foot for every foot over 8 feet; Colorado blue spruce, $50 (up to 7 feet) plus an additional $15 a foot for every foot over 7 feet. You cut; saws are provided. Customers are not permitted to dig trees. Dug (balled in burlap) white pine and spruce, $55 and up. Free shaking and baling. Free stand drilling. Free greenery with each tree. Free weekend rides to the fields. Gift shop on premises. Free hot chocolate. Refreshments are for sale.
Take I-65 north to U.S. 50. Go east on U.S. 50 to Ind. 129. Then go north through the town of Delaware. Take Mud Pike Road west for 1 mile and County Road 200 south for 1 mile to the farm.
Sleepy Hollow Tree Farm. Prospect, Ky., about 17 miles from downtown Louisville. (502) 241-5441. Opens Friday after Thanksgiving, 1-6 p.m. Thereafter daily hours are Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; and Sunday-Friday, 1-6 p.m.; through Dec. 24. White and Scotch pine, $7 a foot. Norway spruce and Douglas fir, $10 a foot. Farm prefers to cut the trees, but you can saw if you wish. Saws are provided. Customers are not permitted to dig trees. Wreaths are for sale.
Take I-71 north to the Snyder Freeway. Go south; exit at Ky. 22 (Exit 34). Take Ky. 22 east toward Crestwood. Go 0.25 mile.
Sycamore Valley Tree Farm. Evansville, Ind., about 120 miles from Louisville. (812) 963-5047. Daily, beginning Friday after Thanksgiving, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. through Dec. 24. Scotch and white pine, $4.75 a foot. Farm prefers to cut trees.
Take I-64 west to U.S. 41. Go south about 10 miles to Diamond Avenue exit. Go west on Diamond Avenue about 5 miles to Ind. 65. Turn left and go about three blocks to New Harmony Road. Turn right. Go 1 mile. The farm is on the left.
Cyril Ubelhor Family Christmas Trees. Evansville, Ind., about 120 miles from Louisville. (812) 963-3526. www.indianachristmastree.com. Now open through Dec. 22 on these days: Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; and Sundays, noon-5 p.m. Closed Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Scotch, white and red pine and Norway spruce, $5 a foot. Farm cuts trees. Customers are not permitted to dig trees, but farm will dig white pine and Norway spruce for $10 per foot.
Take I-64 west to Ind. 65 (Exit 18). Go south to Kuebler Road. Turn left onto Kuebler. Follow Kuebler to Fischer Road and turn left, then turn right onto Schenk Road and follow signs to the farm.
Lawrence A. Ubelhor Tree Farm. Evansville, Ind., about 130 miles from Louisville. (812) 963-3992. Daily, beginning Friday after Thanksgiving, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. through Dec. 24. Scotch, white and red pine, $4.50 per foot; and Douglas fir, $5 per foot. Farm prefers to cut trees; customers are not permitted to dig trees.
Take I-64 west to Ind. 65 (Exit 18). Go south 8.7 miles. Turn right onto No. 6 School Road. Go 1.6 miles. The farm is on the left.
Werkmeister Christmas Trees. 966 Clarks Lane (Ky. 1442 west), near Shepherdsville, Ky., in Bullitt County, about 20 miles from Louisville. (502) 543-6084. www.kyagr.com/KDAPage.aspx?id=625. Open Friday after Thanksgiving, Saturday (Nov. 28), Sunday (Nov. 29) and Dec. 5-6, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Open weekdays by appointment only. White and Scotch pine and Serbian spruce, $40. Farm prefers to cut trees. Customers are not permitted to dig trees. Drilling for tree stands, $2. Wreaths are for sale. Free tree shaking and baling.
Take I-65 south to Exit 116. Go east on Ky. 480 for 7.7 miles. Turn left onto Ky. 1442 (west). Go 0.75 of a mile. The farm is on the right.
Woodcrest Farm LLC. 1427 Pinhook Road, Bedford, Ind., about 82 miles from Louisville. (812) 279-5164. www.woodcrestfarmllc.com. Daily, beginning Friday after Thanksgiving, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; through Dec. 24. White pine, $5 per foot; Norway, Serbian and Colorado blue spruce, $6.50 per foot; Canaan fir, $7.50 per foot. You cut, or the farm will cut; saws are provided. Customers are not permitted to dig trees. Dug (balled in burlap) white pine, $9 per foot; Norway, Serbian and Colorado blue spruce, $11 per foot; Canaan fir, $12 per foot. Free tree shaking and baling. Gift shop with ornaments, decorations, wreaths and greenery. Free candy canes for children.
Take I-65 north to Seymour. Go west on U.S. 50 to Tunnelton Road. Turn left onto Tunnelton Road and go 1.5 miles. Turn left onto Pinhook Road. Go 1.5 miles. Farm is on the left.
Yuletide Tree Farm and Nursery. 3925 Old Boonesboro Road, Winchester, Ky., about 100 miles from Louisville. (859) 744-9068. www.kychristmastreefarms.com. Open Friday after Thanksgiving, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Thereafter open Saturdays, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; and Sundays-Fridays, 1-5 p.m.; through Dec. 20. Scotch and white pine, $27. You cut or the farm will cut; saws are provided. Customers are not permitted to dig trees. Dug (balled in burlap) white pine, Douglas fir and Norway spruce, $45-$70. Free tree shaking. Handmade wreaths and garlands are for sale. Gift shop open.
Take I-64 east to Van Meter Road (Exit 94). Turn right onto Van Meter Road (which becomes Bypass Road). Go about 2 miles to the end. Turn right onto Ky. 627. Turn right at the stoplight. Go 1.3 miles on Old Boonesboro Road. Farm is on the right.
Zoellers Tree Farm. 6900 Loi Road, Floyds Knobs, Ind., about 11 miles from Louisville. (812) 923-8545. Open Friday after Thanksgiving, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., and weekends only, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; through Dec. 20. Scotch, white and red pine, $25 or $3 a foot for trees taller than 8 feet. Saws are provided. Customers are permitted to dig trees; bring your own shovel. Wreaths are sold.
Take I-64 west to Greenville exit (Exit 119). Go 3 miles west on U.S. 150, turn right onto Buck Creek Road. Go 2 miles, then turn left onto Scottsville Road. Go 0.1 mile. Take a right onto Martin Road. Go 0.7 mile and take a left onto Loi Road. Go 1.1 miles. The farm is on right.
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