Grant · Louisiana
Grant Farms
A family agritourism farm in Grant where Leyland cypress, Virginia pine, Naylor's Blue, Castlewellan Gold, Blue Ice, Ovensii and Green Giant trees are on the lot, and you choose one in the field and the staff cut it. Trees average $12 per foot, and you can pre-tag yours with 50% down. Around the trees there is a play area with more than 25 activities, a gift shop of homemade jellies and sweets, a concession stand, Santa visits, fall harvest festivals and school tours.
At a glance
Your tree visit.
- Tree choices
- Choose a tree; staff cuts
- Field trees cut by the staff
- Trees average $12 per foot
Each tree is priced individually and the average is $12 per foot, so a 6-foot tree is around $72-$78. Pre-tagging takes 50% down, with the rest paid the day you pick the tree up. Admission to the farm is free; the play area needs an all-access pass: children (3-18 years) $18, adults (18-65 years) $10, seniors (65+) $5, and children 2 and under are free.
Prices & conditions ↓ - Visit times
Open through Sunday, December 20: Monday–Saturday 9am–5pm, Sunday 1pm–5pm and Thanksgiving Day 2pm–5pm. Staff cutting starts November 21; pre-tagging began October 24.
Full schedule ↓
Find your tree
Choose your Christmas tree.
Grant Farms carries Leyland cypress, Virginia pine, Naylor's Blue, Castlewellan Gold, Blue Ice, Ovensii and Green Giant. You choose your tree there and the staff cut it; the farm lets only staff cut trees, and you are welcome to watch yours come down. Leyland cypress lasts about 3 months if watered properly, and you should never let the stand go dry, because the trunk makes a sap that seals its ability to take on water. Virginia pine, Blue Ice and Fraser fir last 4 to 6 weeks.
Fraser fir, and the other trees the farm brings in, are delivered rather than grown here. They may arrive by Thanksgiving week. Each tree is priced individually and the average is $12 per foot, so a 6-foot tree is around $72-$78.
Published varieties
- Leyland cypress
- Virginia pine
- Naylor's Blue
- Castlewellan Gold
- Blue Ice
- Ovensii
- Green Giant
- Fraser fir (delivered)
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.
Learn more: University of Wisconsin Extension ↗ · National Christmas Tree Association ↗
Compare the options
Trees & prices.
Trees are priced individually and average $12 per foot. The farm takes all major credit cards (Mastercard, Visa, Discover and American Express) and checks; play area tickets are bought with cash or card.
| Selection & size | Price |
|---|---|
| Christmas trees, priced individually | Average $12 per foot A 6-foot tree is around $72-$78. |
| Pre-tagging deposit | 50% down The remainder is paid the day you pick the tree up. |
| Fraser fir and other delivered trees | Ask the farm Delivered rather than grown in the field, and they may arrive by Thanksgiving week; ask the farm for the date and varieties. |
| Admission to the farm | Free The play area needs an all-access pass. |
| Play area pass, children (3-18 years) | $18 Pay one fee, play all day; includes one free token valued at $5. |
| Play area pass, adults (18-65 years) | $10 Pay one fee, play all day; includes one free token valued at $5. |
| Play area pass, seniors (65+) | $5 Pay one fee, play all day; includes one free token valued at $5. |
| Play area pass, children 2 and under | Free No pass charge for the youngest visitors. |
| Professional photo session, 1 hour | $50.00 Pre-booked online; reservations are non-refundable or transferrable unless stated otherwise. |
| Professional photo session, half day (four hours) | $175.00 Pre-booked online; one day per booking. |
| Professional photo session, full day (eight hours) | $350.00 Pre-booked online; one day per booking. |
Choose your tree and the staff cut it
Pick your tree in the field and the Grant Farms staff cut it for you. Only staff cut the trees, and you are more than welcome to watch while yours comes down. The staff start cutting on Saturday, November 21.
Pre-tagging started October 24: grab some lemonade, head to the field and tag the tree you want. The farm asks for 50% down, with the rest paid the day you pick it up. Ask the farm about picking up a pre-tagged tree before November 21.
| Step | What to expect |
|---|---|
| Pre-tag | From October 24, tag a tree in the field with 50% down; the remainder is paid on pickup day. |
| Choose | Pick your tree in the field. |
| Cut | Staff cut the trees, starting November 21; you are welcome to watch. |
| Pay | All major credit cards and checks are accepted. |
Tree varieties, prices and care
The farm carries Leyland cypress, Virginia pine, Naylor's Blue, Castlewellan Gold, Blue Ice, Ovensii and Green Giant. Fraser fir and the other trees the farm brings in are delivered rather than grown in the field, and they may arrive by Thanksgiving week, so ask the farm for the date and the varieties.
Each tree is priced individually. The average is $12 per foot, so a 6-foot tree is around $72-$78.
| Selection & size | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Christmas trees, priced individually | Average $12 per foot | Each tree is priced on its own. |
| 6-foot tree | Around $72-$78 | An example at the average price. |
| Pre-tagged tree | 50% down | Remainder paid the day you pick up. |
| Leyland cypress care | About 3 months | If watered properly. Never let the stand go dry; the trunk makes a sap that seals its ability to take on water. |
| Virginia pine, Blue Ice and Fraser fir care | 4 to 6 weeks | |
| Fraser fir and other delivered trees | Priced individually | Delivered rather than grown in the field; may arrive by Thanksgiving week. |
Season dates and hours
The farm is open from Saturday, October 3 through Sunday, December 20. Hours are Monday through Saturday 9am to 5pm and Sunday 1pm to 5pm, with Thanksgiving Day from 2pm to 5pm. October was for pumpkins and play; the staff start cutting Christmas trees on November 21.
There is no admission to the farm. The play area needs an all-access pass.
| When | Hours | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Monday–Saturday | 9am–5pm | |
| Sunday | 1pm–5pm | |
| Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26 | 2pm–5pm | |
| Pre-tagging | From October 24 | 50% down |
| Tree cutting by staff | Starts November 21 | |
| Last day of the season | Sunday, December 20 |
The play area and all-access pass
Paying once lets you play all day. The play area has over 25 activities for guests of all ages, including a playground, corn maze, cage maze, jumping pillow, zip line, ant hill, flower fields, badminton, swings, the dig, Mud Pie's kitchen, GaGa ball and tetherball. Every pass includes one free token valued at $5, good for a train ride (every weekend), a hay ride (festivals only) or a chance at the Shooting House.
Additional tokens are available for purchase. Tickets are sold at the play area entrance for cash or card. The farm has plenty of other places to play and explore free of charge, like hide and seek in the trees and the swings.
| Pass | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Children (3-18 years) | $18 | Includes one free $5 token |
| Adults (18-65 years) | $10 | Includes one free $5 token |
| Seniors (65+) | $5 | Includes one free $5 token |
| Children 2 and under | Free | |
| Additional tokens | Ask the farm | Train ride, hay ride (festivals only) or a chance at the Shooting House |
Fall Harvest Festivals, Santa and food
Fall Harvest Festivals run Friday, November 27 through Sunday, November 29 and Saturday, December 5 through Sunday, December 6. Expect a historic cane press worked by a donkey, an outdoor syrup mill, live music, more than 40 vendors, the play area and a train ride through the farm. The kitchen serves homemade biscuits, syrup, sausage and milk gravy all day on festival weekends, along with BBQ sandwiches and a food trailer with sausage on a bun, chicken on a stick, corn dog bites, smoked turkey legs and boudin.
Santa is making stops on November 21 and 22, November 27 through 29 and December 5 and 6. Ask the farm for his hours and for festival and food prices.
| Event | When | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Harvest Festival | Friday, November 27 through Sunday, November 29 | Cane press, syrup mill, live music, 40+ vendors, play area, train ride through the farm, festival kitchen. |
| Fall Harvest Festival | Saturday, December 5 and Sunday, December 6 | Same festival fun; the kitchen is open all day on festival weekends. |
| Santa | November 21–22, November 27–29 and December 5–6 | Stops at the farm on these days. |
Gift shop, concession stand and lemonade
The gift shop has ornaments and sweet treats, candles and table-top decor, and a large selection of homemade jellies, jams, candy, fruit syrups, cookies, cane syrup and honey. The staff will gladly make up gift baskets, too.
On weekends the concession stand serves BBQ sandwiches, hot dogs, nachos, grilled meats, potato fries, popcorn, cotton candy, lemonade, candies and soft drinks, plus hot cocoa, and the lemonade stand squeezes fresh lemonade. Breakfast is served on festival Saturdays.
Photo sessions
Professional photo sessions must be pre-booked through the farm's online form, and photographers check in for credentials when they arrive. Book one day per form, and choose from child, student, family, couple or other shoots.
Reservations are non-refundable or transferrable unless stated otherwise.
| Session length | Fee |
|---|---|
| 1 hour | $50.00 |
| Half day (four hours) | $175.00 |
| Full day (eight hours) | $350.00 |
School tours
During the fall the farm opens to guided school groups, and schools must have a reservation. A tour takes about an hour and a half, after which the children can picnic and then visit the play area. Tours welcome all ages, from 4 to 94, and cover Christmas trees, honey bees, pumpkins, sugar cane, cane syrup and farm animals. Ask the farm for tour pricing.
Getting there, pets and practical details
The farm is at 716 Whitaker Road in Grant. Well-behaved dogs are welcome as long as they stay on a leash at all times, are not aggressive, are comfortable around other animals and do not bite, and you clean up after them. Many trees across the property give shade.
The farm takes all major credit cards, and checks, for trees.
| Topic | At the farm |
|---|---|
| Address | 716 Whitaker Rd, Grant, LA 70644 |
| Admission to the farm | Free; the play area needs an all-access pass |
| Dogs | On a leash at all times; clean up after them |
| Payment | Mastercard, Visa, Discover, American Express and checks; play area tickets cash or card |
| Cutting | Staff only; you are welcome to watch |
The farm, the family and contacts
Grant Farms is run by Gray and Mollie Anderson; Mollie's parents started the farm decades ago.
Call the farm at 318-634-3408 for general questions and to book school tours.
A closer look.
Pick your day
Dates & hours.
Tree season: Open through Sunday, December 20; staff cutting starts November 21
The farm opened on Saturday, October 3 for pumpkins and play and stays open through Sunday, December 20, Monday through Saturday from 9am to 5pm, Sunday from 1pm to 5pm and Thanksgiving Day from 2pm to 5pm. Pre-tagging began on Saturday, October 24, and the staff start cutting Christmas trees on Saturday, November 21.
| Christmas tree season | Hours |
|---|---|
| Saturday, October 24 onward | Pre-tagging in the field with 50% down |
| Saturday, November 21 | 9am–5pm; staff cutting starts; Santa visits |
| Sunday, November 22 | 1pm–5pm; Santa visits |
| Thursday, November 26 (Thanksgiving Day) | 2pm–5pm |
| Friday, November 27 through Sunday, November 29 | Fall Harvest Festival; Santa visits |
| Saturday, December 5 and Sunday, December 6 | Fall Harvest Festival; Santa visits |
| Monday–Saturday through December 20 | 9am–5pm |
| Sundays through December 20 | 1pm–5pm |
| Last day of the season | Sunday, December 20 |
Santa visits the farm on the days shown.
Before you go.
- Open through Sunday, December 20: Monday–Saturday 9am–5pm, Sunday 1pm–5pm, Thanksgiving Day 2pm–5pm. Staff cutting starts November 21.
- Choose in the field and the staff cut your tree; pre-tag with 50% down and pay the rest on pickup. Trees average $12 per foot, so a 6-foot tree is around $72-$78.
- Fraser fir and other delivered trees may arrive by Thanksgiving week.
- No admission to the farm; the play area pass is $18 for children 3-18, $10 for adults 18-65, $5 for seniors 65+ and free for children 2 and under.
- Fall Harvest Festivals November 27–29 and December 5–6; Santa November 21–22, 27–29 and December 5–6.
- Leashed dogs welcome; all major credit cards and checks.
- Call 318-634-3408.
716 Whitaker Rd, Grant, LA 70644
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