Barnstead · New Hampshire
Third Stone Farm
A small permaculture-minded fir farm with height-based prices, tall-tree choices, a woodstove cabin and a marshmallow fire.
At a glance
Your tree visit.
- Tree choices
- Cut your own
- Choose-and-cut trees
- From $75
Starting tier: up to 5ft 11in. Taller trees cost more.
Prices & conditions ↓ - Visit times
Selected weekends November 21–December 6, plus Black Friday. Weekdays by appointment; times below.
Full schedule ↓
Find your tree
Choose your Christmas tree.
Third Stone is a choose-and-cut farm with balsam, Fraser and Canaan fir, alongside many Fraser–balsam hybrids. Balsam brings the classic fragrance, while Fraser’s firm branches offer a different shape for decorating. Korean fir is named in the FAQ, but the separate species page places it among future plantings; ask about Korean fir before making it the reason for your trip. The actual choice depends on which trees are ready in the open fields.
The current price page describes plenty of trees taller than eight feet, many in the ten-to-twelve-foot range and some around fifteen feet. Prices rise by height, with a separate tall-tree table. If a particular size matters, contact Tim before travelling; a published size range is not a reservation of an individual tree.
Hand saws and tree carts are provided, or bring your own hand saw. Power saws are not permitted. The farm’s separate appointment link handles visits, but it does not establish that a particular height or variety will be set aside.
Published varieties
- Balsam fir
- Fraser fir
- Canaan fir
- Fraser–balsam hybrids
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.
- Balsam fir
- A notably fragrant choice with soft needles.
- Canaan fir
- Dark green needles with white undersides and firmer branches for decorations.
Learn more: University of Wisconsin Extension ↗ · National Christmas Tree Association ↗
Compare the options
Trees & prices.
The farm’s tall-tree table and its “over 10ft at $17 per foot” wording do not define the boundary in the same way. The rows retain the posted bands; ask Tim about the exact measured tree and final price before cutting. Cash is preferred; checks, debit and credit cards are accepted.
| Selection & size | Price |
|---|---|
| Up to 5ft 11in | $75 |
| Next band, up to 6ft 11in | $85 |
| Next band, up to 7ft 11in | $95 |
| Next band, up to 8ft 11in | $105 |
| Posted 9–10ft band | $115 Published band wording; confirm the final measurement at the 10ft boundary. |
| Posted 10–11ft band | $170 Large-tree prose also says trees over 10ft are $17 per foot; confirm the applicable band and final price. |
| Posted 11–12ft band | $187 |
| Posted 12–13ft band | $204 |
| Posted 13–14ft band | $221 |
| Posted 14–15ft band | $238 |
A cabin warm-up after cutting
After choosing and cutting your tree, the farm describes hot cider and cocoa for the family, a woodstove in the cabin and a campfire for roasting marshmallows. These are simple seasonal comforts attached to a small working-farm visit, rather than a timed attraction program.
Choose the right appointment arrangement
Appointments on the early days help manage visits with fewer staff; the calendar distinguishes preferred appointments from the weekday requirement.
Book a weekday visit through the farm’s linked appointment calendar before travelling. For a particular tree size or another question, Tim’s farm number is the direct enquiry contact.
Growing trees with the soil in mind
Third Stone describes a 24-acre farm with about half planted in trees, woodland and rotating fields. Hand pruning and mowing shape the crop, while harvested areas rest and receive cover crops to rebuild the soil before replanting.
The farm describes permaculture and organic growing methods and says it does not use chemical herbicides or pesticides. It is working toward USDA organic certification; those methods should not be mistaken for a claim that the farm is already certified.
The planting story includes species being tried for future harvests. White spruce and concolor mentioned as future plantings are not a promise of trees currently ready to cut, and blue spruce is described as discontinued.
Arrive by Barnstead Parade
The farm is in the Barnstead Parade area. From Route 28, turn onto Parade Road and then Garland Road; there is no direct entry to Garland Road from Route 28. The operator warns that a GPS route using Route 107 can take you the long way around.
Well-behaved dogs are welcome on a leash; bring what you need to clean up after them.
Pick your day
Dates & hours.
Tree season: November 21–22 and 27–29; December 5–6; weekdays by appointment
| Selling days and appointment rules | Hours |
|---|---|
| November 21–22 | 9am–4pm; appointments preferred |
| November 27, Black Friday | 10am–3pm; appointments preferred |
| November 28–29 | 9am–4pm; no appointment needed |
| December 5–6 | 9am–4pm; no appointment needed |
| Weekdays | By appointment only |
Appointment preference on the early days helps manage visits with fewer staff; it is distinct from the weekday appointment requirement. Check the farm’s linked calendar for an available slot.
Before you go.
106 Garland Road, Barnstead, NH 03218
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