Gainesville · Georgia
Kinsey Family Farm
Take a wagon to the cypress fields, browse firs displayed in water under cover, or choose a living spruce. Marshmallow roasting, hot chocolate and a harvest shop round out the visit.
At a glance
Plan your visit.
- Tree season
- The Christmas season begins the Saturday before Thanksgiving. Closed Thanksgiving Day and December 21 through New Year. Season dates ↓
- Find the main farm
- Use the main farm on Jot-em Down Road. Some navigation apps send visitors to a growing field near Lanierland Park, about two miles west of the main farm.
Trees & prices.
Official prices ↗| Selection & size | Price |
|---|---|
| Field-grown cypress | Tagged by height and price |
Season dates.
Official visit information ↗Tree season: The Christmas season begins the Saturday before Thanksgiving. Closed Thanksgiving Day and December 21 through New Year.
Choose your Christmas tree.
Field-grown Murray and Carolina Sapphire cypress are tagged with their height and price. Pre-cut Fraser, noble, grand and Douglas firs are displayed in water in covered barns, with typical full-size trees around 6–10 feet and taller choices limited. Small tabletop trees are also offered.
Living blue spruce and Norway spruce provide replanting choices. The general living-tree range is 4–7 feet, with blue spruce selections listed up to 8 feet, plus the root ball or container, which can add another 15–24 inches. Measure the full height before choosing.
Tree species
- Murray cypress (field)
- Carolina Sapphire (field)
- Fraser fir (pre-cut)
- Noble fir (pre-cut)
- Grand fir (pre-cut)
- Douglas fir (pre-cut)
- Blue spruce (living)
- Norway spruce (living)
The farm visit.
A daylight trip to the fields
Ride a wagon to the fields and allow plenty of daylight to choose and cut. The farm does not take visitors into the fields after dark; its published last tractor run is 5:30pm. Staff help load trees. Covered fir displays provide a sheltered alternative when the weather is less inviting.
Warm up at the barn
Roast marshmallows beside the seasonal fires, enjoy hot chocolate and listen to Christmas music. Wreaths, garland and holiday decorations include traditional wreaths up to 38 inches, snowflakes, crosses, candy canes, door arches, tassels and centerpieces; limited 54-inch mantel pieces are another seasonal option. The harvest shop carries local honey, salsa, jams, jellies and preserves.
Stands and giving
Marriage Saver stands need a tapered hole in the trunk. Pre-cut trees are drilled for this stand, and staff can help with drilling. The farm participates in Trees for Troops: ask the barn cashier about a discounted donated tree and attach a personal card. The published donation cutoff is December 1; confirm the programme’s current deadline with the cashier.
Before you go.
- Professional photography is separately restricted to designated dates and locations; arrange it with the farm rather than assuming tree-visit access covers a session.
- Selection changes during the season. Check the farm’s current tree list and Christmas hours before setting out.
Other farms to compare.
- 7 G’s Family FarmNicholson, Georgia
Choose a field-grown cypress or cedar, visit the holiday shop and enjoy photo stops at this Nicholson family farm.
- Barn Hill Tree FarmDahlonega, Georgia
Choose and cut a Murray cypress or Carolina Sapphire in Dahlonega, with saws, staff help and hot chocolate available.
- Berry’s Christmas Tree FarmCovington, Georgia
This Covington farm pairs a broad field-tree selection with pre-cut Fraser firs, holiday greenery and family activities.