Peacock Road Family Farm

Choosing a tree and Christmas greenery

Start your tree visit at the Welcome Center, then choose between cutting your own tree and browsing the pre-cut lot. Each tree carries its own price, so compare the tag as well as the tree’s height and fullness.

The Wreath Shop makes wreaths, door swags, centerpieces, roping, kissing balls and grave blankets in several sizes and greens. Choose from its ribbons, or ask about a custom arrangement. The shop accepts credit cards except American Express.

Three ways to visit Santa

The Peacock Express takes a private family car through the Christmas tree plantation and woods to Santa’s cabin. The Candy Cane Express reaches the same cabin on a different train. The train travels with other guests, but your family has its own individual visit with Santa before spending time with Mrs. Claus, hot chocolate and marshmallows around the fire. Larger families can reserve two cabin-train cars to visit together.

The Evergreen Express replaces the group wagon with a train trip to a decorated, 170-year-old one-room schoolhouse. One group is inside with Santa at a time. Meet Santa and Mrs. Claus indoors, enjoy hot chocolate and marshmallows served by an elf, then continue to the Cider Garden. Plan about 40–45 minutes from departure through the Santa visit.

• Cabin train reservations ↗
• Schoolhouse train reservations ↗

Santa dates, check-in and reservations

Choose your experience, date and departure time in the booking calendar. Arrive at least 30 minutes early; cabin-train guests check in at the Wreath Shop and staff assign the numbered train car. A missed departure cannot be guaranteed a replacement ride that evening. The farm is closed on Thanksgiving Day. Prices and ticket availability may vary.

Dress warmly in coats, hats, gloves and boots for the outdoor portions. Trains operate in typical Michigan winter weather; the farm contacts guests if severe weather affects operations. Ask ahead about accessibility accommodations for wheelchairs or strollers. Families may take their own photos with Santa.

The farm does not issue ordinary refunds. Optional Purchase Protection must be bought during checkout and covers qualifying unforeseen circumstances under its terms and exclusions; it cannot be added later. This protection is an additional purchase.

The Christmas shop and a bite to eat

Browse the Christmas Store for ornaments and figurines, nutcrackers, nativity scenes, Santas, angels and the farm ornament. Rosie and Ralphie, the store mascots, provide a place for pictures.

Farmer Ed’s Feed Trough serves farm-smoked pulled pork and brisket, hot meals, mac and cheese, snacks and hot or cold drinks. Village treats include caramel apples, cotton candy, roasted nuts, kettle or caramel corn and doughnuts. Food is purchased separately, and some food buildings may be closed on weekdays. Menus and prices can change; buy food tickets at the Ticket Booth or Feed Trough.

• Farm food menu ↗