Derby · Kansas
Pine Lake Christmas Tree Farm
Pine Lake is a third-generation family farm near Derby, where about 7,500 pines grow in the field. You choose your own tree and the friendly staff cut it and clean it for you. Scotch, Austrian, Southwestern White and Virginia pines are all on the farm, and the family is not importing trees from Michigan this year, so the choosing is done among thousands of trees grown right in their own fields. At the farm you will find fresh wreaths and centerpieces, holiday decor and tree stands, and homemade jams and sweet pickles sold in the heated barn, and a visit may include hayrack rides, Santa and a cup of something hot. The season opens Sunday, November 22, with early tagging by appointment before that.
At a glance
Your tree visit.
- Tree choices
- Choose a tree; staff cuts
- Trees, wreaths and farm goods
- About $12 per foot
Early tagging by appointment, October 15 through November 18, takes a $50 deposit when you tag.
Prices & conditions ↓ - Visit times
Opens Sunday, November 22, 1pm–6pm. Closed Thanksgiving Day. Through December 21: weekdays 2pm–6pm, Saturdays 9am–6pm, Sundays 1pm–6pm.
Full schedule ↓
Find your tree
Choose your Christmas tree.
Scotch pine is the farm's most popular tree: very full, with medium-length needles and branches sturdy enough to hold any type of ornament. Austrian pine is stately and tall with very long needles, a little more open than Scotch, and a good choice for large or heavy ornaments. Virginia pine has soft, medium-length needles and a lovely fragrance.
Southwestern White pine is the rare one: long, soft needles with a very slight touch of blue, best with light and delicate ornaments. It is hard to grow in Kansas, so the supply is very limited. Ask the farm which species and sizes are ready the day you plan to come.
Published varieties
- Scotch pine
- Austrian pine
- Southwestern White pine (very limited)
- Virginia pine
Which variety suits your decorations?
General tree guidance; the farm’s selection, sizes and services are described above.
- White pine
- Long, soft needles and flexible branches; choose lighter decorations.
Learn more: University of Wisconsin Extension ↗ · National Christmas Tree Association ↗
Compare the options
Trees & prices.
Trees are about $12 per foot; ask the farm for the final price of the tree you choose and for the payment methods it takes.
| Selection & size | Price |
|---|---|
| Field-grown pines: Scotch, Austrian, Southwestern White and Virginia | About $12 per foot The staff cut and clean the tree you choose. Ask the farm to confirm the price of the size you pick. |
| Early tagging deposit | $50 Due when you tag a tree by appointment, October 15 through November 18. |
| Fresh wreaths (12-inch or 18-inch frame) and centerpieces | Ask the farm Made with freshly cut greens. |
| Homemade jams, sweet pickles, decor, textiles and tree stands | Ask the farm Availability varies with weather and growing conditions. |
Choose your tree in the field and the staff cut it
Walk the rows, pick the tree you want and the friendly staff will cut it, clean it and answer any questions you have. A tree you choose yourself in the field is a fresh one. The trees grow about a foot a year and are sheared each summer, and for every tree that is cut a new one is planted. Trees are about $12 per foot.
The farm sits around two small lakes and rolling hills with wooded stretches, and deer, wild turkeys, ducks and herons are sometimes seen.
| Tree | What it is like |
|---|---|
| Scotch pine | The most popular: very full, medium-length needles, sturdy branches for any ornament. |
| Austrian pine | Tall and stately with very long needles; more open than Scotch and good for large or heavy ornaments. |
| Southwestern White pine | Long, soft needles with a slight touch of blue; best for light, delicate ornaments. Very limited supply. |
| Virginia pine | Soft, medium-length needles and a lovely fragrance. |
Early tagging by appointment
If you would rather tag your tree ahead of the crowds, the farm offers early tagging by appointment only, from October 15 through November 18, with a $50 deposit due when you tag. Call 316-258-0088 to reserve a time slot. This option ends on November 18, before the season opens on November 22; after that, use the regular hours below.
Ask the farm whether the deposit counts toward the price of your tree.
| Detail | What to know |
|---|---|
| Dates | October 15 through November 18. |
| Booking | By appointment only; call 316-258-0088 to reserve a time slot. |
| Deposit | $50, due when you tag your tree. |
Season dates and hours
Opening day is Sunday, November 22, from 1pm to 6pm. The farm is closed on Thanksgiving Day, then opens on Friday, November 27 from 9am to 6pm. From there, weekdays are 2pm to 6pm, Saturdays 9am to 6pm and Sundays 1pm to 6pm, with hours listed through December 21.
| When | Hours | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday, November 22 (opening day) | 1pm–6pm | |
| Monday, November 23 through Wednesday, November 25 | 2pm–6pm | |
| Thursday, November 26 | Closed | Thanksgiving Day. |
| Friday, November 27 | 9am–6pm | |
| Weekdays, November 30 through December 21 | 2pm–6pm | |
| Saturdays, November 28 through December 21 | 9am–6pm | |
| Sundays, November 29 through December 21 | 1pm–6pm |
Wreaths, centerpieces, jams and tree stands
Fresh wreaths and centerpieces are made almost daily through the season, using only freshly cut greens, each one handcrafted and decorated with accents of red, gold or silver. Homemade jams and sweet pickles, made with fruit from the farm's own garden and orchard, are for sale in the heated barn, though what is on the shelf changes with the weather and the growing season.
Ask the farm for the price of any of these. The farm recommends a heavy tree stand with a wide base that holds plenty of water, and offers stands for sale.
| Item | What it is |
|---|---|
| Fresh wreaths | On a 12-inch or 18-inch frame, made from freshly cut greens. |
| Centerpieces | A variety of styles, each decorated individually. |
| Decor and textiles | Decorative pieces and ornaments for the table, door, porch and tree, plus textile items for yourself or for gifts. |
| Tree stands | Heavy stands with a wide base and room for plenty of water. |
| Homemade jams and sweet pickles | Made with organically grown fruit from the farm's garden and orchard; sold in the heated barn. |
Hayrack rides, Santa and hot drinks
A visit to Pine Lake may include hayrack rides, a visit from Santa, a complimentary cup of hot chocolate, coffee or cappuccino, and time to browse the holiday items. Ask the farm which of these are running the day you plan to come, when Santa is there and whether the hayrack rides have a charge.
| Activity | Details |
|---|---|
| Hayrack rides | May be part of your visit; days, times and any charge are not listed. |
| Santa | May visit; the days are not listed. |
| Hot drinks | A complimentary cup of hot chocolate, coffee or cappuccino may be part of the visit. |
| Heated barn | Where the homemade jams and sweet pickles are sold. |
Caring for your tree
Measure the space before you come and bring a tape measure. Pick a spot where the tree's best four sides show, especially if it will stand in front of a large window.
Get the tree into water soon after it is cut. If more than three hours pass, make a fresh one-inch cut across the trunk. If you want to wait a few days, stand it in a bucket of water in a garage or another spot out of the wind and freezing temperatures. A good stand holds at least a gallon of water, or about a quart for every inch of trunk diameter, and the water should be checked every day.
Getting there and practical conditions
Pine Lake Christmas Tree Farm is at 6802 S. Oliver, close to Derby. The farm is closed on Thanksgiving Day, and the early tagging window runs by appointment only until November 18.
| Topic | At the farm |
|---|---|
| Address | 6802 S. Oliver, Derby, KS 67037 |
| Who cuts the tree | The staff cut and clean the tree you choose. |
| Trees this season | Grown in the farm's own fields; the family is not importing trees from Michigan this year. |
| Thanksgiving Day | Closed. |
| Cutting your own, pets, accessibility and parking | Ask the farm before you come. |
The farm, the family and contacts
Glen and Celia Goering run Pine Lake as a third-generation family operation. The first 1,000 seedlings went in the ground in the spring of 1978, the first harvest followed in 1984, and the farm now has about 7,500 trees. The family counts customer service, including cutting and cleaning trees and helping in the barn, as a core value.
Call the farm at 316-258-0088 with questions about the season or to book an early tagging appointment. Email pinelakechristmastrees@gmail.com.
A closer look.
Pick your day
Dates & hours.
Tree season: Opens Sunday, November 22; hours listed through December 21
The farm opens on Sunday, November 22 from 1pm to 6pm and is closed on Thanksgiving Day. Hours are listed through December 21.
| Christmas tree season | Hours |
|---|---|
| Early tagging, October 15 through November 18 (before opening day) | By appointment only |
| Sunday, November 22 (opening day) | 1pm–6pm |
| Monday, November 23 through Wednesday, November 25 | 2pm–6pm |
| Thursday, November 26 (Thanksgiving Day) | Closed |
| Friday, November 27 | 9am–6pm |
| Weekdays after that, through December 21 | 2pm–6pm |
| Saturdays after that, through December 21 | 9am–6pm |
| Sundays after that, through December 21 | 1pm–6pm |
| After December 21 | Ask the farm |
Call 316-258-0088 for an early tagging appointment or a question about the season.
Before you go.
- Opens Sunday, November 22 at 1pm; closed Thanksgiving Day; hours listed through December 21.
- Choose your tree in the field and the staff cut and clean it; trees are about $12 per foot.
- Early tagging by appointment, October 15 through November 18, with a $50 deposit; call 316-258-0088.
- Wreaths, centerpieces, decor and tree stands, plus homemade jams and sweet pickles in the heated barn.
- A visit may include hayrack rides, Santa and a complimentary hot drink.
- Call 316-258-0088 with season questions; email pinelakechristmastrees@gmail.com.
6802 S. Oliver, Derby, KS 67037
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