Readfield · Maine
Ledge Hill Farm
A fourth-generation family farm on a 15-acre hilltop in Readfield with choose-and-cut balsam and Fraser fir from $55, Maine-grown pre-cut trees from $45, free trimming and wrapping, free hot chocolate and cookies, handmade greenery, a fire pit with a mountain view and wreath workshops.
At a glance
Your tree visit.
- Tree choices
- Cut your own · Pre-cut trees
- Trees, starting prices
- From $45
Choose-and-cut balsam or Fraser fir starting at $55, priced by variety and size; pre-cut trees starting at $45. Every tree carries a price tag. Trimming and wrapping are free.
Prices & conditions ↓ - Visit times
Opens Saturday, November 28. Saturday and Sunday, 10am–4pm, from Thanksgiving weekend until Christmas; closed Monday through Friday.
Full schedule ↓
Find your tree
Choose your Christmas tree.
Ledge Hill sells balsam fir and Fraser fir, choose and cut in its hilltop field. Look for the lot signs to find the balsams and the Frasers. Balsam is the native tree with the strongest scent and soft, flat, dark-green needles on lighter branches; Fraser has sturdy, stiff branches and silver-underside needles that hold well. Every tree has a price tag, set by variety and size, and choose-and-cut starts at $55.
Hand saws are provided, or you can bring your own hand saw; no powered saws of any kind are allowed, because of the farm’s insurance. Bring a sled if there is snow. Trimming and wrapping are free. Maine-grown pre-cut trees stand ready by the barn if you would rather pick and go, starting at $45. The farm keeps a small selection of trees of 10 feet and taller; call to check what is left.
Published varieties
- Balsam 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.
- Balsam fir
- A notably fragrant choice with soft needles.
Learn more: University of Wisconsin Extension ↗ · National Christmas Tree Association ↗
Compare the options
Trees & prices.
The farm takes cash, local checks and Venmo, and does not take credit or debit cards.
| Selection & size | Price |
|---|---|
| Choose-and-cut balsam fir | Starting at $55 Priced by height and size; every tree has a price tag attached. The full per-height list is not published online. |
| Choose-and-cut Fraser fir | Starting at $55 Priced by height and size; every tree has a price tag attached. The full per-height list is not published online. |
| Pre-cut trees, Maine grown, by the barn | Starting at $45 Pick and go; the price tag shows the cost of each tree. |
| Trimming and wrapping, every tree | Free A very large tree will not fit the wrapping system. |
| Traditional door wreath, about 20 inches finished | Starting at $30 Handmade from the farm’s own balsam; custom wreaths are priced by size and trim. |
| Larger wreaths, 18, 24, 32 and 36 inch frames | Starting at $40 Handmade from the farm’s own balsam. |
| Kissing balls | $50 Handmade from the farm’s own balsam. |
| Swags, hanging baskets, centerpieces and containers | Starting at $20 The farm says the full list of greenery prices is posted in the farm shop. |
| Hot chocolate and cookies | Free Offered to visitors at the farm. |
Choose-and-cut and pre-cut trees
Every tree sold at Ledge Hill is Maine grown, from the farm’s own field or from other Maine tree farms. The farm posts starting prices only, and says every tree carries a price tag. It does not publish a price for each height; ask at the farm.
The farm says each tree takes seven to ten years to grow.
| Item | Price and conditions |
|---|---|
| Choose-and-cut balsam fir | Starting at $55, by height and size; native, strongest scent |
| Choose-and-cut Fraser fir | Starting at $55, by height and size; stiff branches, excellent needle retention |
| Pre-cut trees, Maine grown, by the barn | Starting at $45; pick and go |
| Trimming and wrapping | Free on every tree; a very large one will not fit the wrapping system |
| Saws | Hand saws provided or bring your own; no powered saws of any kind |
| Tall trees, 10 feet and more | A small selection; the tallest usually sell out on opening weekend; call to check |
Opening day and weekend hours
The farm opens for the season on Saturday, November 28. It is open Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 4pm, from Thanksgiving weekend until Christmas, and closed Monday through Friday.
No exact last day is published, so confirm before you plan a late-December visit. Tall trees go fast, and the farm suggests calling 207-685-7333 to check what is left.
| Days | Hours |
|---|---|
| Saturday, November 28 (opening day) | 10am–4pm |
| Saturday and Sunday, Thanksgiving weekend until Christmas | 10am–4pm |
| Monday through Friday | Closed |
A visit, step by step
The farm describes four steps, about an hour: park near the barn, walk the field and choose, have your tree trimmed and wrapped, then warm up with free hot chocolate and cookies, Adirondack chairs by the fire and a look through the farm shop.
Follow the hand-painted Ledge Hill Farm sign and park on the road near the barn. Someone will be there to greet you and hand you a saw. On a clear day the top of the field has a view of Mount Washington and the Western Maine mountains. The farm says there is room for children to run, and a sled is welcome if there is snow.
Wreaths, swags, kissing balls and greenery
The farm makes wreaths, swags, baskets and kissing balls by hand from its own balsam, with pine cones and hand-tied bows, and makes them fresh every weekend. The prices below are the starting prices the farm publishes; the full list of greenery prices is posted in the farm shop, and custom wreaths are priced by size and trim.
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Traditional door wreath, about 20 inches finished | Starting at $30 |
| Larger wreaths, 18, 24, 32 and 36 inch frames | Starting at $40 |
| Kissing balls | $50 |
| Swags, hanging baskets, centerpieces and containers | Starting at $20 |
| Custom wreaths | Priced by size and trim |
Custom orders, pre-orders and window boxes
For a custom wreath, tell the farm your colors and size, such as plaid, velvet, woodland animals, pine cones or berries, and order early for the best choice of ribbon. The farm is taking pre-orders for custom holiday greens, including large wreaths, kissing balls, hanging baskets, containers and centerpieces. It can also fill and decorate window boxes, whiskey barrels or other outdoor containers, at the farm or at your location. Prices and schedule are given when you contact the farm, and no service area is published.
Greenery workshops
The farm hosts evening workshops in its workshop where you make your own wreath or other greenery decoration. It supplies the greens, wire, ribbon, instruction and tools, such as pruners and frames, and you take home what you make. The price per person, materials included, is not published; contact the farm. No dates are published either. Seats are limited because the workbench is only so long, and you can sign up through the contact page, by phone, or by asking at the farm shop.
The farm shop
The farm shop sells Ledge Hill Farm branded goods and birch log reindeer made from wood cut on the property. The farm’s photo gallery shows items such as hand-blown glass ornaments, maple pecan granola, crocheted gnomes, felted sheep, soy wax candles, balsam sachets, pine cone firestarter gift bags, tree print cards and porch pots. Prices for farm-shop goods are not published, and the shop holds the full greenery price list. Dogs are not allowed inside the farm shop or the barn.
Payment, dogs, restrooms and what to wear
The farm takes cash, local checks and Venmo, and does not take credit or debit cards. Well-behaved, family-friendly dogs are welcome on a short leash at all times; pick up after them and do not let a dog pee on the trees. There are no restroom facilities on the farm.
Wear boots and warm layers. The fields are grass, and the hillside can be wet, muddy or snowy depending on the weekend. The farm has not published wheelchair-access details, parking capacity or a weather-closure rule.
Photography at the farm
Families may take their own photos. The farm chooses one photographer each year to hold December shoots at the farm once it opens, and has already chosen its photographer for this season, so other photographers’ sessions are not available.
Caring for your tree
If the tree will sit more than a few hours before it goes in the stand, cut a thin slice from the base. Fill the stand right away, check it daily, and keep the tree away from heaters and wood stoves.
Finding the farm and its family
The farm is at 34 Plains Road in Readfield, on 15 acres at the top of a hill. The Clauson family started growing trees there on third-generation family land, and the fourth generation now helps run the farm.
Look for the hand-painted Ledge Hill Farm sign and park on the road near the barn.
Contacts
For visit questions, the tall-tree check and workshop sign-up, call the farm at 207-685-7333 or use the form on its contact page. For general questions the farm uses info@ledgehillfarm.com.
For custom wreath and greenery pre-orders, use the contact form (choose “Custom wreath or greenery order”) or call Flo at 207-620-0027.
Pick your day
Dates & hours.
Tree season: Opens Saturday, November 28, and stays open weekends until Christmas; the last day is not published
The farm opens for the season on Saturday, November 28, and is open Saturdays and Sundays from 10am to 4pm on Thanksgiving weekend until Christmas. It is closed Monday through Friday. The farm does not publish an exact last day, so confirm it before a late-December visit.
| Christmas season | Hours |
|---|---|
| Opening day, Saturday, November 28 | 10am–4pm |
| Saturdays and Sundays from Thanksgiving weekend until Christmas | 10am–4pm |
| Monday through Friday | Closed |
| Last day of the season | The farm says until Christmas and does not publish an exact last day |
| Tall trees of 10 feet and more | The farm says they go fast and the tallest usually sell out on opening weekend; call to check what is left |
| Greenery workshops | No dates published; sign-up through the farm |
The farm publishes no weather-closure rule. It is a working field on a hillside, so confirm before you drive in bad weather.
Before you go.
- Opens Saturday, November 28; open Saturday and Sunday, 10am–4pm, until Christmas; closed Monday through Friday. The last day is not published.
- Choose-and-cut balsam or Fraser fir starts at $55 and pre-cut trees at $45; every tree has a price tag. Trimming and wrapping are free.
- Cash, local checks and Venmo only; the farm does not take credit or debit cards.
- Hand saws are provided; no powered saws. There are no restrooms on the farm.
- Dogs are welcome on a short leash outside, but not inside the farm shop or barn.
- Free hot chocolate and cookies. Trees of 10 feet and more sell out fast; call 207-685-7333 to check.
- Workshop price and dates are not published; contact the farm.
- General email: info@ledgehillfarm.com.
34 Plains Road, Readfield, ME 04355
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