San Juan Capistrano · California
Farmakis Farms
A family-owned Christmas tree farm and certified farmers market in San Juan Capistrano, with a 3,000-square-foot barn, opening Friday, November 27: home-grown Monterey pine and Leyland cypress that staff cut for you, pre-cut Oregon firs, and complimentary netting and loading.
At a glance
Your tree visit.
- Tree choices
- Choose a tree; staff cuts · Pre-cut trees
- Trees
- Not published
Tree prices are not published for any species or size. Netting, twine, a fresh cut and loading carry no additional charge.
Prices & conditions ↓ - Visit times
Opening Day is Friday, November 27, then open daily 10am–8pm. No closing date is posted.
Full schedule ↓
Find your tree
Choose your Christmas tree.
Farmakis Farms invites you to walk through its field and choose a home-grown California Monterey pine or Leyland cypress that is still in the ground. You do not cut it yourself: the farm’s loaders cut it fresh for you after you buy it. No tree price is published for any species or size.
The farm also sells pre-cut firs from an Oregon grower: Noble, Nordmann, Douglas, Silvertip, Grand and Fraser. A pre-cut tree must go home with you the same day, because the farm will not hold it, or you can schedule delivery.
Published varieties
- Monterey pine
- Leyland cypress
- Noble fir
- Nordmann fir
- Douglas fir
- Silvertip fir
- Grand fir
- Fraser fir
Which variety suits your decorations?
General tree guidance; the farm’s selection, sizes and services are described above.
- Fraser fir
- Upward branches and good needle retention; firmer branches can suit heavier ornaments.
- Douglas fir
- Soft needles and more flexible branches, suited to lighter ornaments.
Learn more: University of Wisconsin Extension ↗ · National Christmas Tree Association ↗
Compare the options
Trees & prices.
You pay at the cashiers inside the barn; the farm lists no accepted payment methods.
| Selection & size | Price |
|---|---|
| In-ground Monterey pine or Leyland cypress, staff cut | Not published Staff cut the tree after you pay. |
| Pre-cut Oregon fir | Not published Noble, Nordmann, Douglas, Silvertip, Grand and Fraser fir; take it home the same day or schedule delivery. |
| Fresh cut, net, twine and loading to your vehicle | No additional charge The farm describes loaders giving a fresh cut, netting and tying the tree to your vehicle at no additional charge. |
| Flocking | Not published The farm says the price is determined by the size of the tree. |
| Delivery | Not published Fees vary with the size of the tree and the delivery address. |
| Tree stand | Not published Sold separately; a stand does not come with the tree. |
Choosing a tree and checking out
Walk the field and choose a tree. Tear off the bottom portion of the tag on the tree you want; a tree with its bottom tag missing has been sold. Take the tag to the cashiers inside the barn and pay, then go to the loading line with your vehicle and show the loaders which tree is yours. They give it a fresh cut, net it, and tie it to your vehicle at no additional charge.
All sales are final, with no refunds. The farm posts no parking information or weather rules.
Complimentary services
The farm lists these services as complimentary: a fresh cut on the tree, hand-cleaning the needles, help choosing a tree, netting, twine, and loading and tying the tree to your car.
Pre-cut Oregon firs, flocking, delivery and stands
The farm posts no sizes or prices for its pre-cut firs. It will not hold a pre-cut tree for you, so it goes home the same day unless you schedule delivery. Delivery is arranged after payment and depends on availability, and the farm gives no guarantee of a same-day delivery date. Stands are sold separately and do not come with the tree.
| Offer | How it works | Price |
|---|---|---|
| In-ground Monterey pine or Leyland cypress | Choose in the field; loaders cut it for you after you pay | Not published |
| Pre-cut Oregon firs | Noble, Nordmann, Douglas, Silvertip, Grand and Fraser; take home the same day or schedule delivery | Not published |
| Flocking | Offered; priced by the size of the tree | Not published |
| Delivery | Fee varies with tree size and delivery address | Not published |
| Tree stand | Sold separately | Not published |
Friday farmers market
Farmakis Farms runs a certified farmers market every Friday from 9am to 1pm. The farm lists produce, baked goods, almond butter, cheeses, grass-fed beef, breads, small-batch foods and crafts. It posts no admission price for the market.
The barn: line dancing, photography and private events
The farm’s barn hosts line dancing from 7pm to 10pm; tickets must be purchased online. The last date on the farm’s current schedule is November 13, before tree season opens. The farm also says photography sessions are available to book on limited days throughout the year, and it invites private events and venue bookings. Line dancing is for ages 16 and older, food and drink are sold and outside food and drink are not allowed, and the ticket price is shown at the farm’s online ticket page. The farm posts no price for photography sessions or private events; use the contact form, phone or email.
Pets and sales
The farm asks that no pets be brought; only service animals are allowed. All sales are final.
Pick your day
Dates & hours.
Tree season: Opens Friday, November 27; no closing date posted
Opening Day is Friday, November 27, and the farm is then open daily from 10am to 8pm. It posts no closing date and no Thanksgiving Day hours; Thanksgiving Day, November 26, falls the day before opening. The farm’s certified farmers market also runs on Fridays, 9am to 1pm.
| Christmas season | Hours |
|---|---|
| Opening Day, Friday, November 27 | 10am–8pm |
| Daily after opening | 10am–8pm; no closing date posted |
| Certified farmers market, every Friday | 9am–1pm; the farm lists the market separately from the tree season |
The farm posts no closing date.
Before you go.
- Staff cut the tree; you do not cut your own.
- No pets; only service animals are allowed.
- A pre-cut tree must go home the same day unless you schedule delivery.
- The farm’s general email is farmakisfarms@gmail.com.
29932 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
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