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BOONE

1. 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'), White Pine (to 14') and Canaan trees (5-11'). Fraser Fir Wreaths. White Pine garland.
Open November 19 - December 21. Mon. thru Sat., 9 a.m.-5 p.m; Sun. noon-5 p.m.
Notes: Free baling.

2. 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 18 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.

3. Norris Tree Farm
J.D. Norris
1811 Meat Camp Road, Boone | 828-262-1619
Email: norristreefarm@hotmail.com | Web site: http://home.earthlink.net/~norristrees/us.htm
Directions: From Boone at the intersection of Hwy. 194 N. and US 421 at New Market Center, go 6 miles on Hwy. 194. Turn left on SR 1335 (Meat Camp Rd. at Meat Camp Fire Dept.). Go 1.8 miles; on left. Follow signs.
Products: Fraser Fir trees and wreaths. Fraser Fir and White Pine garland.
Open November 1 to December 25. 7 a.m. until 7 p.m., seven days per week.
Notes: Restrooms, net bagging of trees, mail order wreaths.

4. What Fir! Tree Farm
Nathaniel and Kirby Maram
330 Wolf Ridge Trail, Boone, NC | 828-297-4646, fax: 828-297-3559
Email: kmaram@skybest.com | Web site: www.whatfirtreefarm.com
Directions: From New Market Center at US 421 and NC 194, take 194 North for 1.5 miles. Turn left on Howards Creek Road at Citgo Station, and go 5 miles to Curly Maple Road. Turn left, then go 1.2 miles to T at Junaluska Road. Turn right, 100 yards to Wolf Ridge Trail entrance on left. All turns are marked during the choose and cut season.
Products: Fraser Fir trees (5’-9’), Fraser Fir and Mixed Greens wreaths, garland, home decorations.
Open November 17 – December 17 (or until sold out). Come early. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., seven days per week.
Notes: One-Stop Christmas Shop, wreath shop, Alpaca petting zoo, complimentary refreshments and favors for kids, snow sledding (when appropriate), hiking (beautiful views), photo contest, rock throwing in the ponds. We will cut your tree, net-bale and prepare it for transport. Call in advance for wreath fund-raising opportunities.

5. High Country Nursery
Tony Gray
524 Harrison Road, Boone | 828-264-9123
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 (3-8’). Fraser Fir and White Pine wreaths (10-36”). All trees one price ($40) regardless of size.
Open November 23-24 and December 1, 8 and 15 from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Nov. 25 and Dec. 2, 9 and 16 from 1-5 p.m.
Notes: All tree one price ($40) regardless of size. Trees net baled and prepared for transport. Paved access and parking. Wreaths made fresh daily to accommodate advance orders. To place wreath orders, or to make advance tagging appointment, call 828-264-9123.

6. RRR Tree Farm
Red Alderman
P.O. Box 1712, Boone | 336-385-6624 | Web Site: www.rrrtreefarm.com
Directions: Motel packages and day guest information can be found on the website or by calling 336-385-6624. Signs directing you to all three farms begin on Hwy. 194 north in Boone. Maps available through motels and on website.
Products: Fraser Fir trees. Fraser Fir and White Pine wreaths. Fraser Fir, White Pine, and mixed garland.
Open: Saturday and Sunday before Thanksgiving; Friday, Saturday, and Sunday of Thanksgiving; and the following weekend.
Notes: Hayride, Christmas Shop, and Special Nativity (see motel description on website).

7. Circle C Farms
Dennis Cook
313 Will Cook Road, Boone | 828-773-4026 | 877-880-5100
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 (4-9’). Fraser Fir and White Pine wreaths and garland.
Open daily from 10 a.m. until dark from Thanksgiving until December 12.
Notes: Ribbons and bows.

8. 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 23-25, December 1-2, and 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

9. 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.

10. 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 23-25, December 1-2, and 8-9; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Notes: Hot chocolate and/or cider and "Out House."

DEEP GAP

11. Swinging Bridge Farm
Chuck & Eleanor Lieberman
711 Old Glade Road, Deep Gap | 828-264-5738
Directions: From Boone: Take Hwy. 421 S. Drive 8-10 miles. Turn left on Brownwood Rd. Go one mile. Follow bridge signs.
From Wilkes: Take Hwy. 421 under Blue Ridge Parkway. Go another 2 miles on 421 to Brownwood Rd. Go one mile. Follow bridge signs.
Products: Fraser Fir trees (all sizes up to 12') and wreaths.
Open: Open Thanksgiving week and weekends November 10 to December 23. 9:30 a.m. to dark.
Notes: Swinging bridge over meadow creek abyss.

12. Cool Springs Nursery
Paul S. Smith | 230 Brownwood Rd., Deep Gap | 800-467-2819
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 (4-12'), wreaths and garland.
Open: Thanksgiving weekend to Dec. 18. Daily 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Notes: Hayride and Cookout

13. My Two Girls
Todd Critcher
7297 Old 421 S., Deep Gap | 828-964-0786 | 828-264-2573 Email: tcritcher@austinoutdoor.net
Directions: From Wilkesboro: Take Hwy. 421 N. toward Boone. Go under Blue Ridge Parkway. After traffic light, turn left onto Old 421. Go 1/2 mile; will be on right.
From Boone: Take Hwy. 421 S. toward Wilkesboro. At traffic light past Food Lion, turn right onto Old 421. Go 6 miles; farm will be on left.
Products: Fraser Fir trees (all sizes) and wreaths.
Open: Open November 15 - December 20. 9 a.m. until dark.


FOSCOE

14. 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 17 through December 21. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m 7 Days a week.
Notes: Wreaths, table top trees, crafts, refreshments, machine baling, restrooms.


SUGAR GROVE / VILAS


15. Cornett Deal Christmas Tree Farm
Diane Cornett Deal
142 Tannenbaum Lane, Vilas | 828-297-1136
Email: cdtreefarm@skybest.com | Web site: 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 (5-11') and Canaan Fir trees ( 8-11'). Fraser Fir wreaths. Fraser Fir and White Pine garland.
Open: Nov. 22-25, Dec. 1-2, 8-9, and 15-16. Other days by appointment only.
Notes: Hayrides, tree shaker, drill machine, tree stands, refreshments, restrooms, craft shop featuring locally made crafts. Rental cabin.

16. 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. 15,000 trees to choose from.

17. Bluestone Greenery
John & Tammy Hicks
1230 Howard Edmisten Rd., Sugar Grove | 828-297-5377 | Email htj@vol.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. 22-25 and weekends through Dec. 16. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

18. 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).

19. 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.

20. Southern Comfort Tree Farm
Loyd Hicks
1772 Hattie Hill Road, Vilas | 828-297-7352 or 828-964-3314 (cell) | llhicks@skybest.com
Directions" From Boone, take Hwy. 421 N. towards Tennessee. Turn left onto Hwy. 321 N towards Elizabethton. Continue approximately 7 miles to a right onto Bethel Road. Continue approximately 2 miles to a left onto Hattie Hill Road. Proceed exactly 1.772 miles up. Will be on the right.
Products: Fraser Fir trees (4-10’) and wreaths (preorders only).
Open: Thanksgiving week (except Thanksgiving Day), 10 a.m. until Dark. Weekends only from November 17 to December 23. Saturdays 10 a.m. – Dark and Sundays 2 p.m. – Dark.
Notes: Christmas Shop


TODD

21. RRR Laurel Knob Christmas Trees
Wayne Phillips
6715 Hwy. 194 N., Todd | 828-264-6488 | 336-877-1845 |828-963-3477 or 336-385-6624
Web site: www.rrrtreefarm.com
Directions: Take Hwy. 194 N. at New Market Center in Boone. Travel approximately 11 miles. Continue 1 mile past Todd Fire Dept. Farm will be on right.
Products: Fraser Fir trees (all sizes up to 10') and wreaths. Fraser Fir and White Pine garland.
Open: Nov. 24-25, Dec. 1-2, 9-10 and 15. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Notes: Hayrides, various farm animal displays/petting, crafts, Christmas Shop, food, and free hot apple cider.

TENNESSEE


22. 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. 17 - Dec. 24. 10 a.m. until dark. Daily.
Notes: Views into Virginia, North Carolina, and Tennessee. Farm animals. Red and white gerber daisies for sale in greenhouse.

23. 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 N. to TN, go approximately 2 miles. Turn left on Bulldog Rd. Take right on second paved road (Sherry Reece Road).
Products: Fraser Fir (4-10') and Canaan (4-10') trees. Fraser Fir wreaths. Fraser fir and white pine garland.
Open: Nov. 23-25, Nov. 30-Dec 2, Dec. 7-9, and 14-16. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Notes: Restroom, net-bagging of trees, refreshments, hayride, free baling, mail order available.

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