Jackson · Missouri
Meier Horseshoe Pines
A Jackson family farm where Belgian draft horses pull the wagon out to more than 20 acres of White Pine, Norway Spruce, Scotch Pine, Cedar and Loblolly Pitch Pine, a field worker cuts the tree you choose, and pre-cut Fraser fir, a Christmas Shop, wreaths, Market at the Pines and wreath decorating workshops round out the visit.
At a glance
Your tree visit.
- Tree choices
- Choose a tree; staff cuts · Pre-cut trees
- Trees, by the foot and by variety
- Ask the farm
Trees are priced by the foot and by variety. Ask the farm for this season’s per-foot rates.
Prices & conditions ↓ - Visit times
Tree fields open Friday, November 27 from 9:30am to 4pm, Saturday, November 28 from 9:30am to 4pm and Sunday, November 29 from 11am to 4pm, then Saturdays 9:30am–4pm and Sundays 11am–4pm in December. Call after December 5 to check tree availability.
Full schedule ↓
Find your tree
Choose your Christmas tree.
Meier Horseshoe Pines grows White Pine, Norway Spruce, Scotch Pine, Cedar and Loblolly Pitch Pine on more than 20 acres. A field worker cuts the tree you choose; you then keep the bottom portion of the tag to pay and claim your tree.
Fraser fir is brought in pre-cut because it does not grow in Missouri.
Published varieties
- White Pine
- Norway Spruce
- Scotch Pine
- Cedar
- Loblolly Pitch Pine
- Fraser fir (pre-cut)
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.
- White pine
- Long, soft needles and flexible branches; choose lighter decorations.
Learn more: University of Wisconsin Extension ↗ · National Christmas Tree Association ↗
Compare the options
Trees & prices.
The farm takes all major credit and debit cards, cash and local checks.
| Selection & size | Price |
|---|---|
| Field-grown trees cut by a field worker | Ask the farm Priced by the foot and by variety. |
| Pre-cut Fraser fir | Ask the farm Priced by the foot. |
| Wreath decorating workshop | $45 per person Fresh wreath, ribbon, decorations and a bow-making demonstration; 12 people per night. |
| One-hour photography session | $75 Not bookable online right now; contact the farm. |
| Belgian horse wagon ride | Ask the farm Ask whether a ride fee applies. |
| Wreaths, greenery, ornaments and Market at the Pines | Ask the farm Sold in the Christmas Shop and the market. |
Choose your tree and a field worker cuts it
Meier Horseshoe Pines has more than 20 acres of Christmas trees. You choose the tree in the field and a field worker does the cutting. The farm grows White Pine, Norway Spruce, Scotch Pine, Cedar and Loblolly Pitch Pine, and brings in pre-cut Fraser fir because Fraser does not grow in Missouri. Trees are priced by the foot and by variety.
Each variety has its own character. Scotch Pine is the traditional tree, with strong, stiff branches and great needle retention. Norway Spruce has strong branches, short stiff needles and a nice fragrance, and is best cut in mid-December. Loblolly Pitch Pine has strong, stiff branches, long needles and great needle retention. White Pine has soft branches and needles, so lightweight ornaments work best, and it keeps its needles well.
| Selection & size | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Scotch Pine | By the foot | Traditional tree; strong, stiff branches; great needle retention. |
| Norway Spruce | By the foot | Strong branches, short stiff needles, nice fragrance; best cut in mid-December. |
| Loblolly Pitch Pine | By the foot | Strong, stiff branches; long needles; great needle retention. |
| White Pine | By the foot | Soft branches and needles; lightweight ornaments work best; great needle retention. |
| Cedar | By the foot | Grown on the farm. |
| Pre-cut Fraser fir | By the foot | Brought in, since Fraser fir does not grow in Missouri. |
How the visit works: wagon, tag, cut and claim
Catch the wagon to the fields and look for a tree you like. Only tagged trees may be cut, because every sellable tree carries a tag. Find a field worker to cut your tree, keep the bottom portion of the tag, and catch the next wagon back to the barn, where your tree is processed. Tree-field hours end at 4pm; ask the farm when the last wagon goes out.
Pay at the Christmas Shop with your tag. The cashier writes your tree number on the receipt, so keep it to claim your tree. If you are not ready to take a tree home, you are welcome to tag it for later pick-up: find a field worker and ask them to tag it as sold. Ask the farm how long you have to pick it up. Staff can help load your tree but cannot tie it down, and string is available to use.
| Step | What happens |
|---|---|
| 1. Ride out | Catch the wagon to the tree fields |
| 2. Choose | Pick a tagged tree; only tagged trees may be cut |
| 3. Cut | Find a field worker to cut it; keep the bottom portion of the tag |
| 4. Return | Catch the next wagon to the barn for the tree to be processed |
| 5. Pay | Pay at the Christmas Shop with your tag; the cashier writes your tree number on the receipt |
| 6. Claim | Show the receipt to claim your tree; staff help load it, and string is available for tying down |
Tree field hours and Thanksgiving weekend
Tree fields open on the Friday after Thanksgiving, November 27, from 9:30am to 4pm, then on Saturday, November 28 from 9:30am to 4pm and Sunday, November 29 from 11am to 4pm. On Friday, November 27 only the “Friday fields” are open; ask the farm which trees those fields hold. In December the fields are open Saturdays from 9:30am to 4pm and Sundays from 11am to 4pm.
Call the farm at 573-243-5501 after December 5 to check which trees are still available. Ask the farm for the last tree day of the season.
| Date | Hours | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Friday, November 27 | 9:30am–4pm | Opening Friday; see the note above |
| Saturday, November 28 | 9:30am–4pm | Tree fields open |
| Sunday, November 29 | 11am–4pm | Tree fields open |
| Saturdays in December | 9:30am–4pm | Call 573-243-5501 after December 5 to check tree availability |
| Sundays in December | 11am–4pm | Call 573-243-5501 after December 5 to check tree availability |
Belgian horse wagon rides to the fields
Since the farm opened, its Belgian draft horses have provided wagon rides out to the Christmas tree fields, and the rides are the most popular way to get there. The horses are the biggest and most loved members of the team; one of them is named Moses.
Ask the farm whether a ride fee applies and what happens in bad weather.
The Christmas Shop and wreaths
The Christmas Shop is stocked with hand-selected, unique ornaments: farm animals, pets, sports, occupations, snowmen, Santa, woodland and outdoors scenes, religious designs and ornaments marking life’s special occasions, and many can be personalized. You will also find the farm’s annual ornament, holiday prints and signs, tabletop decorations, door hangers, nativity sets, musical snow globes, locally made products and baked goods.
Fresh wreaths come in many sizes, along with garland, roping, swags, grave blankets, arrangements and a variety of greenery pieces. For wedding, business or home decorations, contact the farm. The shop’s hours are below; ask the farm for prices on ornaments, wreaths and greenery.
| When | Hours |
|---|---|
| Regular hours, Thursday and Friday | 9:30am–5pm |
| Regular hours, Saturday | 9:30am–3:30pm |
| Starting Saturday, November 28: Saturday | 9:30am–5pm |
| Starting Saturday, November 28: Sunday | 11am–5pm |
| Last day to shop | Sunday, December 20 |
Wreath decorating workshops
Wreath decorating workshops are a fun evening, separate from a tree visit. The $45 fee covers a fresh wreath, ribbon and decorations, with a bow-making demonstration included. Classes are limited to 12 people per night. Guests get 10% off shop merchandise during their workshop, the shop provides samples of goodies, and you may bring your own food and drink.
Ask the farm for workshop dates, times and how to sign up.
| Selection & size | Price | What is included |
|---|---|---|
| Wreath decorating workshop evening | $45 per person | Fresh wreath, ribbon, decorations and a bow-making demonstration; limited to 12 people per night; 10% off shop merchandise during your workshop |
Market at the Pines and photography sessions
Market at the Pines is a family-friendly farm market for specialty foods, treats, meats and cheeses, along with bulk packaged foods. It runs on its own schedule, Wednesday through Friday from 9:30am to 5pm and Saturday from 9:30am to 3:30pm, and has its own phone line, 573-987-6455. Ask the farm whether the market is open on the day of your visit.
A one-hour photography session is $75, but it cannot be booked online right now; contact the farm about photography.
| Offering | When | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Market at the Pines: specialty foods, treats, meats, cheeses and bulk foods | Wednesday–Friday 9:30am–5pm; Saturday 9:30am–3:30pm | Ask the farm |
| One-hour photography session | Contact the farm; not bookable online right now | $75 |
Directions, payment and contacts
The farm is at 2146 County Road 330 in Jackson; look for the green barn on the right. From St. Louis or the north, take I-55 South to exit 105 (Fruitland/Jackson), turn right on Highway 61 for 2.9 miles, right on West Independence/Highway D for 0.6 mile, then left on Farmington Road across Highway 72 for 2 miles and right on County Road 330. From Sikeston or the south, take I-55 North to exit 99 (Cape/Jackson), turn left on Highway 61 toward Jackson for 4.2 miles, continue 4.2 miles to South Farmington Road/Highway PP, turn left for 1 mile and right on County Road 330.
The farm takes all major credit and debit cards, cash and local checks. Call 573-243-5501 for questions and tree availability, or email meierhsp@aol.com. Ask the farm about restrooms, parking, terrain, pets and weather.
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| Payment | All major credit and debit cards, cash and local checks |
| Loading | Staff help load but cannot tie the tree down; string is available |
| Tag for later | Welcome; ask a field worker to tag the tree as sold |
| Farm phone | 573-243-5501 |
| meierhsp@aol.com |
Pick your day
Dates & hours.
Tree season: Friday, November 27, then Saturdays and Sundays in December; call after December 5 to check tree availability
Tree fields are open on the Friday after Thanksgiving, November 27, and on weekends after that: Saturdays 9:30am–4pm and Sundays 11am–4pm. Tree-field hours end at 4pm; ask the farm when the last wagon goes out. The farm asks you to call 573-243-5501 after December 5 to check which trees are available. The Christmas Shop is open through Sunday, December 20.
| Tree field hours | Hours |
|---|---|
| Friday, November 27 | 9:30am–4pm |
| Saturday, November 28 | 9:30am–4pm |
| Sunday, November 29 | 11am–4pm |
| Saturdays in December | 9:30am–4pm |
| Sundays in December | 11am–4pm |
| After December 5 | Call 573-243-5501 to check tree availability |
The Christmas Shop keeps its own hours and is open through Sunday, December 20.
Before you go.
- Tree fields open Friday, November 27, 9:30am–4pm, then Saturdays 9:30am–4pm and Sundays 11am–4pm; call 573-243-5501 after December 5 to check tree availability.
- Ride the Belgian-horse wagon to the fields, choose a tagged tree and a field worker cuts it.
- Staff help load your tree but cannot tie it down; string is available. You can tag a tree for later pick-up.
- The Christmas Shop is open through Sunday, December 20; wreath decorating workshops are $45 per person.
- The farm takes credit and debit cards, cash and local checks.
- Call 573-243-5501 or email meierhsp@aol.com.
2146 County Road 330, Jackson, MO 63755
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