Indianola · Iowa
Walnut Ridge Farm
Take a hand saw and tree cart into the fields in Indianola, or browse the limited pre-cut display. Handmade greenery offers plenty of ways to dress the front door.
At a glance
Plan your visit.
- Tree season
- Friday after Thanksgiving–December 14, closing at 5pm.
Hours: Opening Friday and Saturdays 8am–5pm; Sundays noon–5pm; weekdays 2pm–5pm.
Dates & hours ↓
Dates & hours.
Official visit information ↗Tree season: Friday after Thanksgiving–December 14, closing at 5pm.
| Visit day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Opening Friday | 8am–5pm |
| Monday–Friday | 2pm–5pm |
| Saturday | 8am–5pm |
| Sunday | Noon–5pm |
Choose your Christmas tree.
Hand saws and two-wheel tree carts are available. You may bring a hand saw or battery-powered reciprocating saw; gas and battery-powered chainsaws are prohibited. Bring the cut tree to the shaking stations, then pay at the sales barn. A limited selection of pre-cut trees is available in the display building.
White pine has soft needles and lighter branches. Scotch pine and the firs have stronger branches for ornaments; Concolor fir adds a citrus fragrance. There is no pre-tagging service.
Tree species
- Scotch pine
- White pine
- Fraser fir
- Canaan fir
- Concolor fir
The farm visit.
Fresh greenery
Shop handmade wreaths, swags, door blessings, kissing balls and cemetery pieces, plus tree stands. The 16-inch kissing ball and 30–32-inch cemetery piece offer different ways to decorate. Door blessings come in 30–32- and 40–42-inch sizes; swags in 28–30- and 42–44-inch sizes. Small and medium wreaths are listed at 28–30 inches; confirm the size when ordering. Larger wreaths of 36–38, 42–44 and 48–50 inches are available by special order.
Payment, pets and transport
Cash, credit cards, debit cards and Apple Pay are accepted. Leashed pets are welcome, with owners expected to clean up. Portable toilets are available. Heavy-duty twine is supplied at no charge, or bring your own rope or straps. Pick up a care card at checkout and keep the trunk submerged in water at home.
Photographs and group visits
Tree and greenery customers are welcome to take personal photos. Professional photography is not permitted during the selling season; a separate weekend before the season is set aside for arranged mini-sessions. Group tours and motorcoach visits can be discussed with the farm.
Other farms to compare.
- A&A Christmas Tree FarmMonticello, Iowa
Choose a fresh tree near Monticello, with saws, cutting help and tree handling available. Pets are welcome to join the outing.
- Howell Tree FarmCumming, Iowa
Select a tree and let the Howell crew do the cutting and loading. The gift shop, model train and Christmas displays make a cheerful stop while you wait.
- Kragel Christmas Trees and TraditionsClear Lake, Iowa
Explore the mown tree fields near the Winnebago River, or choose a harvested tree in the barn loft. Finish with wreaths, gifts and the Santa Train in the shop.