Lapeer · Michigan
Mutch’s Hidden Pines
Take a wagon ride to Mutch’s tree fields, where tagged firs and blue spruce make it easy to compare species, height and price before cutting. The heated Christmas Barn offers handmade wreaths, ornaments and gifts, with tree processing included in your purchase and posted Santa visits for a little extra Christmas cheer.
At a glance
Plan your visit.
- Undated tree prices
- $10 and up
- Tree season
- November 28–December 13, selected Fridays and weekends
Small blue spruce and Charlie Brown trees start at $10; most discount-lot trees are $49. Other trees generally cost $7–$13 per foot by species and height.
All tree prices ↓The latest published season closed early on December 13. The cutting fields closed before the final weekend; December 12–13 offered pre-cut trees and the gift shop while supplies lasted.
Hours: Opening Friday 9am–5pm; other selling Fridays noon–5pm; Saturdays and Sundays 9am–5pm.
Dates & hours ↓
Trees & prices.
Official prices ↗Wagon rides and tree processing are complimentary with a tree purchase. Use each tree’s tag for its total price.
| Tree & size | Price |
|---|---|
| Small blue spruce and Charlie Brown tree | From $10 Posted starting price; tree tags show the individual amount. |
| Discount-lot tree | Most $49 Most trees in the discount lot carry this price regardless of height; check the individual tag. |
| Other Christmas trees | Generally $7–$13 per foot Varies by species and height; the tag lists species, height and total price. |
Dates & hours.
Official visit information ↗Tree season: November 28–December 13, selected Fridays and weekends
The latest published season closed early on December 13. The cutting fields closed before the final weekend; December 12–13 offered pre-cut trees and the gift shop while supplies lasted.
| Latest published selling schedule | Hours |
|---|---|
| November 28–30 | 9am–5pm |
| December 5 and 12 | Noon–5pm |
| December 6–7 and 13 | 9am–5pm |
December 12–13 were pre-cut and gift-shop visits only; fields were closed. December 13 was the final day, while supplies lasted.
Choose your Christmas tree.
Compare Fraser fir, Canaan fir and blue spruce in the fields, with trees described as reaching up to 14ft depending on the species. Every tree carries a tag showing its variety, height and price. Measurement poles are available in the fields; bring a tape measure if your ceiling needs a precise fit, allowing for the height of your stand.
Pre-cut trees at the barn offer a shorter shopping visit, and small Charlie Brown trees give you a modest option for a little Christmas corner. Check the farm’s season announcement before setting out: the latest published season ended early to protect trees for future years.
Tree species
- Fraser fir
- Canaan fir
- Blue spruce
The farm visit.
The wagon ride and getting your tree home
Borrow a hand saw from the field crew and take the family wagon ride out to find your tree. Wagon rides, shaking and baling are complimentary with a tree purchase, and the farm also provides free drilling. Chainsaws are not permitted.
Twine is available, but bring your own straps or rope to make securing the tree easier. Wear warm layers and boots suitable for muddy fields; a bag to kneel on can help keep your clothing dry while cutting. The wagon and fields are outdoors even though the Christmas Barn is heated.
The heated Christmas Barn and a keepsake ornament
Warm up in the restored nineteenth-century barn and browse handmade wreaths, garland, stockings, Christmas decorations and ornaments. Mutch’s clothing and hats make another gift to take home. Wreath building is also offered as a family activity.
The farm gives out its own collectible ornament each year, limited to one per family while supplies last. Visa, Mastercard and American Express are accepted.
Santa in the log cabin
Bring the children to Santa’s heated log cabin during his posted visits. The detailed visiting schedule gives the dates below; check the farm’s next announcements before planning a Santa outing.
| Visit dates | Hours |
|---|---|
| November 28–30 | 10am–4pm |
| December 6–7 | 10am–4pm |
Bringing your dog and caring for the tree
Dogs are welcome outdoors on a leash, with owners responsible for cleanup. Dogs cannot enter the Christmas Barn.
At home, make a fresh cut across the base and put the tree into water promptly. Check the stand daily and keep its reservoir full. Place the tree away from heat sources and keep doorways clear.
Other farms to compare.
- Bosch’s Countryview NurseryAllendale, Michigan
Field-cut and barn pre-cut trees, free tree processing, and selected-day wagon trips to Santa’s woodland cabin.
- Lenderink Tree FarmBelmont, Michigan
Field and pre-cut trees with purchase-included hot drinks, a bonfire, trailer rides and weekend Santa visits.
- Janke Tree FarmAllegan, Michigan
Tagged field and barn trees, free weekend field wagons and tree processing, plus handmade Christmas greenery.