Townsend · Massachusetts
D.J. Hussey Farm
Choose a tree for staff to cut, transport, shake and bale; advance tagging needs no appointment.
At a glance
Plan your visit.
- Tree season
- Tagging October 3–November 15; field selection November 21–December 20
- Visit arrangements
- No appointments for tagging or field selection; staff cut all trees
Hours: Tagging and field selection: announced weekends 9am–2pm
Dates & hours ↓
Dates & hours.
Tree season: Tagging October 3–November 15; field selection November 21–December 20
| Announced tagging and field schedule | Hours |
|---|---|
| Tagging weekends October 3–November 15 | 9am–2pm; no appointment |
| Field-selection weekends November 21–December 20 | 9am–2pm; weather/field dependent |
| Tagged-tree collection | Arrange grey-barn pickup during published hours |
Choose your Christmas tree.
D.J. Hussey lets visitors choose a tree in the field, while staff do all cutting with motorized saws. Customers do not cut their own trees. The grower lists balsam, Fraser and concolor fir, blue, white and Norway spruce, with trees up to 13 feet; trees over 8 feet are limited.
For advance tagging, check in at the grey barn, choose and pay for a tree, and keep its unique-number tag. Tell the farm when to cut during pick-your-own season, then collect at the barn during regular pickup hours. For a same-day field choice, walk the scenic trail to the field; staff cut and deliver the tree to the barn for shaking, baling and measuring.
Tree species
- Balsam fir
- Fraser fir
- Concolor fir
- Blue spruce
- White spruce
- Norway spruce
The farm visit.
Two ways to plan the visit
Tagging runs weekends October 3–November 15, 9am–2pm, without an appointment. Field selection runs weekends November 21–December 20, 9am–2pm, as weather and field conditions allow, also without an appointment. Staff cut all trees; do not bring a saw. Tagged-tree collection is arranged at the grey barn during the published pickup hours.
| Visit | When | Arrangements |
|---|---|---|
| Advance tagging | Weekends October 3–November 15 | 9am–2pm; check in, choose, pay and retain tag |
| Field selection | Weekends November 21–December 20 | 9am–2pm; no appointment; weather/field dependent |
| Tagged-tree pickup | During selection season | Grey barn, regular pickup 9am–2pm |
Christmas shop and farm rules
The Christmas shop opens for the field-selection season with greens, seasonal products and textiles on the first floor and outside. Wreaths and greens can be preordered through the farm. Dogs are not permitted. Use 20 Burgess Road, rather than the old regional address variant.
Wreaths and made-to-order greens
The farm makes wreaths and greens using its balsam, white pine and laurel, with other mixes according to available materials. Decorated wreaths include a choice of four decorative picks, or berries, cones and a bow. Undecorated wreaths are $5 less than the listed decorated size. Preorder by phone or during tagging if you need a particular size or arrangement.
Pine roping is $10 per yard, a large swag $50, mailbox decorations and kissing balls $35, and a white-birch cemetery box or miniature tree $45. The Christmas shop also has local and fair-trade handmade ornaments, quilts and wall hangings. These are individual purchases rather than tree-price inclusions.
| Diameter | Decorated price | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| 12 in | $40 | Four picks OR berries, cones and bow |
| 18 in | $50 | Undecorated $5 less |
| 24 in | $60 | Undecorated $5 less |
| 36 in | $80 | Undecorated $5 less |
| 42 in | $155 | Undecorated $5 less |
| 50 in | $165 | Undecorated $5 less |
Cordwood is a separate service
The farm’s J & J Services also supplies seasoned cordwood by the bundle, bin or truckload, with a one-cord minimum for delivery. Request the actual rate, destination and delivery arrangement directly; these services are separate from tree cutting, tagged-tree pickup and holiday-greenery orders.
Before you go.
- Farm enquiries: djhusseyfarm@gmail.com.
Other farms to compare.
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