Sykesville · Maryland
Wolfe’s Pine Valley Farms
A 110-acre Carroll County choose-and-cut farm since the 1970s with price tags by height, a color-coded fields map, a fresh-cut lot and a Christmas Barn for wreaths.
At a glance
Your tree visit.
- Tree choices
- Cut your own · Pre-cut trees
- Tagged tree by height
- $90–$290
Price tag sets the price by height, tax included, for any variety offered at that size. $15 off for cash.
Prices & conditions ↓ - Visit times
Opens Saturday, November 14. Tuesday–Thursday 11am–5pm, Friday–Sunday 9am–5pm, Thanksgiving Day 9am–3pm; closed Mondays except November 23.
Full schedule ↓
Find your tree
Choose your Christmas tree.
Wolfe’s is a choose-and-cut farm on 110 acres, and the farm says it has over 100,000 trees growing. Trees that are for sale already carry a price tag, so cut only a tree that has one. The tag color tells you the approximate height and the price, and the same price applies to every variety offered at that size.
The farm names a huge selection of Fraser fir this season, along with Douglas fir and Nordmann fir and a very limited selection of Korean fir and Canaan fir. Its recent Facebook post points to Field 12, where rows of Fraser firs include plenty of big 9 to 12 foot trees, and says there are more trees this year than ever before.
The fields map on the farm’s website color-codes every field: tan fields are closed, green fields are new, yellow fields have a limited selection and white marks landmarks such as the ponds, barn and oak tree. Check it before you head out to see where to walk.
Published varieties
- Fraser fir
- Douglas fir
- Nordmann fir
- Canaan fir
- Korean fir
- Concolor 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.
- Concolor fir
- Longer, silver-blue needles with a citrus scent when crushed.
- 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.
The farm’s pricing chart gives each price both before tax and as a total including tax. The fresh-cut retail lot and tabletop trees are not on the chart, and their prices are not posted.
| Selection & size | Price |
|---|---|
| Red tag, 5 to 6 feet | $90.00 with tax $84.91 before tax. Fraser, Canaan, Nordmann, Douglas, Korean and concolor fir are offered at this size. |
| Yellow tag, 6 to 7 feet | $105.00 with tax $99.06 before tax. All six varieties are offered at this size. |
| Green tag, 7 to 8 feet | $125.00 with tax $117.92 before tax. All six varieties are offered at this size. |
| White tag, 8 to 9 feet | $155.00 with tax $146.23 before tax. All six varieties are offered at this size. |
| Pink tag, 9 to 10 feet | $175.00 with tax $165.09 before tax. All six varieties are offered at this size. |
| Blue tag, 10 to 11 feet | $260.00 with tax $245.28 before tax. Fraser, Canaan and Nordmann fir only. |
| Orange tag, 11 to 12 feet | $290.00 with tax $273.59 before tax. Fraser, Canaan and Nordmann fir only. |
| Cash discount | $15 off Off the final tree price when you pay cash. The farm’s chart notes that only trees with price tags are for sale. |
| Free services | Free Tree shaking, baling and drilling, twine beside the balers, hand saws and tree carts. |
Varieties and what each one is like
The farm describes each variety, and its chart shows which sizes it offers. Fraser, Canaan and Nordmann fir come in all seven sizes; Douglas, Korean and concolor fir come only from 5 to 10 feet.
| Variety | What the farm says |
|---|---|
| Fraser fir, 5 to 12 feet | Dark blue-green needles, 1 to 1.5 inches long, with a silvery undertone; excellent needle retention and stiff branches, popular for medium-heavy ornaments. The farm’s home page says 5 to 11 feet, while its chart prices Fraser up to 12 feet. |
| Douglas fir, 5 to 10 feet | Soft, dark green needles, 1 to 1.5 inches long; medium-strong branches and excellent needle retention; one of the most popular Christmas trees for 30 years. |
| Nordmann fir, 5 to 12 feet | Medium-length, glossy dark green needles, silvery white underneath; excellent needle retention and stiff branches for heavy ornaments. |
| Canaan fir, 5 to 12 feet | Soft, short, dark green needles, very fragrant; good needle retention and medium-strength branches. A very small selection this season. |
| Korean fir, 5 to 10 feet | A very small selection this season. The farm’s variety guide does not describe it. |
| Concolor fir, 5 to 10 feet | Sparsely placed blue-green needles about 1 to 1.5 inches long, medium-strong branches, very good needle retention, known for a citrus-like smell. The farm lists it, but not among this season’s available varieties. |
Fresh-cut lot, help for people who cannot cut, and tying on
Beside the red sales barn, a fresh-cut lot holds Fraser and Douglas fir from 3 to 10 feet, plus tabletop trees. Employees there can help with the tree, including tying it on your car. Prices for the lot and tabletop trees are not posted.
On weekdays the farm can help customers who are physically unable to cut a tree in the field, though its staff is not large enough to help everyone. On weekends it can help only in the fresh-cut lot, which is designed for people who cannot or prefer not to go out in the field.
Have the tree baled free before you leave. If you put it on top of your vehicle, place the butt end toward the front, and secure it with twine, rope or ratchet straps. Twine is free beside the balers.
Where to pay, dogs, groups and weather
On weekdays, except the day after Thanksgiving, you pay in the red sales barn. On weekends you pay in the white building at the top of the farm, in the barn, or down near the gatehouse where you entered. The farm accepts cash and credit cards and does not accept American Express.
Dogs are welcome on a leash and under control at all times; bring a bag, clean up after your dog and dispose of waste in an outdoor trash can, and keep dogs that threaten people or other dogs at home. Large groups can ask to park together by telling the staff on arrival.
The farm keeps the grounds as clean as possible, but they can get wet and muddy, so dress appropriately. It plows the roads and parking lots and is always open unless a blizzard or major ice event closes it; check the farm’s Facebook page for closures.
The Christmas Barn: wreaths, accessories and warm drinks
Wreaths are made from fresh-cut material grown on the farm, and the farm will custom decorate them. The Christmas Barn page lists handmade decorated and undecorated wreaths from 12 to 50 inches, candy cane wreaths, decorated crosses and swags, and accessories including pin stands, floor protector mats, tree bags, watering elves, wooden reindeer and snowmen, ornaments and handmade bows. Prices are not posted.
Come inside for hot chocolate or hot cider and packaged snacks and drinks. The Christmas Barn page lists weekend-only food and drink, including hot dogs, chips, soda and bottled water. Prices for the food are not posted.
Photography sessions
Wolfe’s offers scheduled paid photography sessions for the Christmas season, separate from a tree visit. Sessions run from 9am to 5pm, with sunrise or sunset sessions only if staff are available and agree in advance, and begin at $100 for two hours, with each additional hour $50 and a $250 daily maximum; all-day access from 9am to 5pm is $250. Sessions are booked in advance by phone or email, are not available on Mondays, on Black Friday or on the Saturday after, and payment is due before the day unless paid in cash. Rescheduling needs at least 24 hours’ notice, with a refund if the farm cannot reschedule because of weather; late changes may not be refundable. Check in by phone or at the gatehouse, the white shed between the ponds that serves as the entry building. The farm does not supply photographers, equipment or props.
Families may take photos on their phones at any time during farm hours; sessions with props, multiple groups or non-paying visitors must be booked.
Caring for your tree at home
Keep the tree outdoors or in an unheated room until you set it up. Use a stand that holds at least a gallon, and cut at least half an inch off the trunk before setting it up; that is unnecessary if the tree goes straight into a five-gallon bucket of water. Check the water daily, because a tree can drink up to a gallon a day. If the water drops below the bottom of the trunk, the cut seals after 12 to 24 hours and the tree can no longer take up water. Keep the tree away from heat.
A family farm since the 1970s
Roger and Jane Wolfe established the farm in the 1970s. It is now owned by second-generation Holden Wolfe and run with his family, with a family-friendly atmosphere and well-groomed fields. The farm also offers a newsletter and email alerts.
Pick your day
Dates & hours.
Tree season: Opens Saturday, November 14
The farm posts its 2026 opening date and hours but no closing date, last-cut time or sold-out rule. Its Facebook page says there are more trees this year than ever and no need to rush.
| Hours for the season | Hours |
|---|---|
| Opening day, Saturday, November 14, and every Friday–Sunday | 9am–5pm |
| Tuesday–Thursday | 11am–5pm |
| Wednesday, November 25 | 9am–5pm |
| Thanksgiving Day, November 26 | Open 9am–3pm |
| Mondays | Closed, except Monday, November 23; the farm lists no hours for that Monday |
The farm is “always open unless it’s a blizzard or major ice event” and posts closures on its official Facebook page.
Before you go.
- Cut only trees with a price tag; the tag color sets the price.
- The price includes tax; $15 off for cash. Amex is not accepted.
- Closed Mondays except November 23; open Thanksgiving Day until 3pm.
- Dogs are welcome on a leash; weekends staff help only in the fresh-cut lot.
- Restrooms, parking surface and accessibility are not posted.
- The farm’s email is info@pinevalleyfarms.com; photography is booked by phone or email.
1150 Fannie Dorsey Road, Sykesville, MD 21784
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