Germantown · Maryland
Butler’s Orchard
A family-owned Montgomery County farm with a Farm Park, a Wreath Department and a Farmer’s Porch kitchen. Last season it sold cut-your-own trees by reservation and pre-cut trees in the Farm Park; coming-season details are not yet posted.
At a glance
Your tree visit.
- Tree choices
- Cut your own · Pre-cut trees
- Cut-your-own tree, last published
- $89.95
Last published price, plus tax; $5 per car admission and a reservation required. The coming season’s price is not posted.
Prices & conditions ↓ - Visit times
Last published: cut-your-own Friday–Sunday by reservation. The farm’s Farm Park page lists Christmas admission from November 21 to December 20; tree dates are not yet posted.
Full schedule ↓
Find your tree
Choose your Christmas tree.
Butler’s Orchard offered two ways to buy a tree at its last published Christmas season. Cut-your-own was by reservation only, with trees in the field, and pre-cut trees were sold in the Farm Park during Holiday Harvest Days. Cut-your-own was by reservation only, per car, with no walk-ins; pre-cut trees were sold in the Farm Park without a cut-your-own reservation.
The last published cut-your-own selection was Douglas fir, about 4 to 7 feet, and limited Canaan fir, mostly 6 feet, at one price per tree. If you did not find a tree you liked, the farm welcomed visitors to look through the pre-cut selection in the Farm Park. The farm sold out of trees before Christmas, and it says it will open a brand new field of Douglas firs. Last season a reservation was required, and the trees were limited.
The farm has not yet posted the coming season’s cut-your-own dates, price, species or reservation rules. Its reservation page still shows the previous season’s event, so check the farm’s Christmas Trees page before you plan around any date.
Published varieties
- Douglas fir
- Canaan fir
Which variety suits your decorations?
General tree guidance; the farm’s selection, sizes and services are described above.
- Canaan fir
- Dark green needles with white undersides and firmer branches for decorations.
- Douglas fir
- Soft needles and more flexible branches, suited to lighter ornaments.
Learn more: University of Wisconsin Extension ↗ · National Christmas Tree Association ↗
Compare the options
Trees & prices.
These are the farm’s last published prices. The farm says trees are limited and recommends coming early for the largest selection.
| Selection & size | Price |
|---|---|
| Cut-your-own tree, last published price | $89.95 + tax Each; the last published selection was Douglas fir at about 4 to 7 feet and limited Canaan fir, mostly 6 feet. |
| Cut-your-own admission | $5 per car Reservations required, with no walk-ins; the reservation is per car, not per person. Admission includes access to Holiday Harvest Days at the Farm Park. |
| Military discount | $10 off Off a tree purchase; show ID. |
| Pre-cut trees | Priced by variety and height Each tree is tagged. Farm Park admission to buy one was free Wednesday through Friday except Black Friday, and $5 per car on Saturdays, Sundays and Black Friday. |
| Fresh wreaths | From $23.50 Wreath Department, as last published; grapevine wreaths from $8.99. |
Cut-your-own and pre-cut at a glance
The table sets out the farm’s last published arrangements for each way of buying a tree.
| Option | What was published |
|---|---|
| Cut your own | By reservation only, $5 per car including access to Holiday Harvest Days; $89.95 plus tax per tree; Douglas fir and limited Canaan fir; Fridays 12–5pm and Saturdays, Sundays and Black Friday 9am–5pm, last entry 4pm. |
| Pre-cut | In the Farm Park at Holiday Harvest Days, Wednesday through Sunday, 9am–5pm. Each tree is individually priced by variety and height and tagged; come early for the best variety. |
| Military discount | $10 off a cut-your-own tree with ID. The farm also lists a military discount for pre-cut trees, without an amount. |
| Weather | The farm’s FAQ says Pick Your Own is rain or shine, but closes in continuous dangerous weather, and that the farm is flexible about rescheduling or refunding tickets. |
Reservations and what the farm says about the coming season
Reservations were made through the farm’s ticketing page for a cut-your-own visit, per car. The farm recommends reservations for picking and for any festival or event; walk-ins are accepted only if tickets are available. There is no need to reserve to visit only the Farm Park when no festival or event is on.
The farm’s Farm Park page says the park is closed through November 20 and that, from November 21 to December 20, admission is through Christmas at the Farm or Cut Your Own Christmas Tree tickets. A home-page banner says the Farm Park stays closed until the Holiday Open House on November 21. The farm has not yet posted the Christmas at the Farm hours, price or activities.
Holiday Harvest Days at the Farm Park
At the last published Christmas season the Farm Park ran as Holiday Harvest Days, open Wednesday through Sunday from 9am to 5pm. Visitors could see the farm animals, play on the slides and playground, and buy pre-cut trees. The farm describes it as Farm Park fun with a festive twist, open to Christmas tree customers and to anyone who simply wants to visit.
Santa visited on three Sundays in the weeks before Christmas, from 11am to 3pm. A Holiday Open House weekend opened with hayrides from 11am to 4pm, campfires, more Farm Park fun and the Farmer’s Porch open from 10:30am to 4pm. These are the last published patterns, and the farm has not posted this season’s Santa or Open House details beyond the Open House opening on November 21.
The Farmer’s Porch kitchen
The Farmer’s Porch kitchen in the Farm Park serves small bites, sandwiches, pizzas and more by Chef Jay, and was open on weekends and Black Friday from 10:30am to 4pm during the last published Christmas season. The menu below is the one the farm posted for its fall season, so ask which items are available at Christmas. Hard cider is sold to guests 21 and over with ID.
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Jumbo all-beef hot dog (quarter pound) | $7.95 |
| Texas-style, Chicago-style or bratwurst dogs | $8.95–$9.95 |
| Junior all-beef hot dog, French fries or chili | $4.25–$5.95 |
| Pulled pork BBQ, Philly cheesesteak, chicken tenders sandwiches | $8.95–$9.95 |
| Chopped beef brisket sandwich | $11.95 |
| Wood-fired personal pizza: cheese, pepperoni, specialty | $8.95, $9.95, $10.95 |
| Milkshake; pumpkin pie milkshake | $5.50; $7.95 |
| Apple cider donuts, single / six-pack | $1.41 / $8.00 |
| Kettle corn, large bag | $9.00 |
| Any menu item as a combo with a 16-ounce fountain drink and fries or side salad | $5.95 |
The Wreath Department and Farm Market
During the winter one corner of the Farm Market becomes the Wreath Department, open Tuesday through Sunday from 9am to 6pm as last published. Fresh wreaths start at $23.50 and grapevine wreaths start at $8.99, with swags, window dressings, table dressings and mantle dressings also available. Choose a pre-designed wreath or design your own with the staff’s help; complex designs such as Williamsburg or Della Robbia styles may need a later pickup date.
The Farm Market sells produce and groceries, including locally sourced pork, milk, cheese, frozen pies and ice cream, bakery items, decor and giftware, and a Kids Corner. The Farm Market is open Tuesday through Sunday, 9am to 6pm, with last entry to the farm and fields at 5pm, and is closed on Mondays; the Farm Park follows the separate Christmas arrangement above.
Thanksgiving pie and turkey pre-orders
The farm’s bakery takes Thanksgiving pre-orders online through Butler’s Bakery. Dessert orders are due by Friday, November 20, turkey orders by Saturday, November 21, and orders of ten or more pies by Sunday, November 15. Flavors are limited and can sell out, and pickup is in the days before Thanksgiving; the farm does not state exact pickup dates. This is separate from a tree visit.
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Regular pies: apple cinnamon, apple crumb, apple caramel walnut, Honeycrisp apple, no-sugar apple, cherry, pumpkin, strawberry rhubarb | $17.99 |
| Premium pies: blueberry, blueberry lemon, pecan, chocolate chip pecan | $19.99 |
| Pumpkin roll | $10.99 |
| Turkey, half, 8–12 pounds | $44.99 |
| Turkey, small, 13–17 pounds | $55.99 |
| Turkey, medium, 18–22 pounds | $74.99 |
| Turkey, large, 23–25 pounds | $89.99 |
Photography, groups and private events
Photography sessions at the farm require a reservation and payment ahead of time: two-hour windows start at $100 for a single client or $150 for multi-client sessions, and the farm’s locations list includes the Christmas trees in late fall and winter. Whether sessions run during the tree season, and any blackout dates, are not stated; email or call the office before booking.
The farm’s party, bonfire, hayride, venue-rental and field-trip offerings run in spring, summer and fall and list no December dates; they are separate from a tree visit.
Pets, restrooms and getting there
Only service animals are permitted; comfort and emotional support animals and other pets are not. A flushable toilet is at the Farm Market, and portable restrooms are in the Farm Park and the fields, and accessible portable restrooms are at the Farm Market and in the Farm Park. Dress warm and wear flat, comfortable closed-toe shoes; it can be windy.
From Interstate 270, take exit 16 north on Maryland Route 27 toward Damascus for about three miles to Davis Mill Road on the right, just before the Cedar Grove Store, then follow it about a mile and a half to the Farm Market on the right. From Interstate 70, take exit 68 and follow Route 27 south through Damascus for about ten miles to Davis Mill Road on the left. The farm can also be reached from Brink Road and Wildcat Road, but large vehicles and buses should avoid them.
Pick your day
Previously published dates & hours.
Previously published selling dates: Last published pattern: cut-your-own Friday through Sunday by reservation; coming-season tree dates not yet posted
The farm has not yet posted this season’s tree dates, price, species or reservation rules; its reservation page still shows the previous season, which ended with the trees sold out. The Farm Park page says the park is closed through November 20, the Holiday Open House is on November 21, and admission from November 21 to December 20 is through Christmas at the Farm or Cut Your Own Christmas Tree tickets.
| Last published Christmas pattern | Hours |
|---|---|
| Cut-your-own trees, Fridays except Black Friday | 12–5pm, last entry 4pm; reservation required |
| Cut-your-own trees, Saturdays, Sundays and Black Friday | 9am–5pm, last entry 4pm; reservation required |
| Pre-cut trees and Holiday Harvest Days in the Farm Park, Wednesday–Sunday | 9am–5pm |
| Farmer’s Porch kitchen, weekends and Black Friday | 10:30am–4pm |
| Santa, three Sundays in the weeks before Christmas | 11am–3pm |
| Holiday Open House weekend | Farmer’s Porch 10:30am–4pm; hayrides 11am–4pm; campfires |
| Wreath Department and Farm Market, Tuesday–Sunday | 9am–6pm; last entry to the farm and fields 5pm |
| Farm Park this season | Closed through November 20; Holiday Open House November 21; Christmas admission November 21–December 20 |
The two pages that describe the cut-your-own visit word its hours differently (one gives 10am–4pm, the other 9am–5pm with last entry at 4pm). Last entry is 4pm on both. Everything above except the Farm Park row is the farm’s last published pattern, not a confirmed calendar.
Before you go.
- A reservation is required for cut-your-own; the coming season’s reservation page is not yet posted.
- The prices and times shown are the farm’s last published ones; confirm them before you plan.
- The Farm Park is closed through November 20; the Holiday Open House opens it on November 21.
- Only service animals are permitted.
- Payment methods, tax on pre-cut trees and parking in the tree fields are not posted. The farm’s email is info@butlersorchard.com.
22222 Davis Mill Rd., Germantown, MD 20876
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