Rhinebeck · New York
Saltsman Tree Farm
Walk up the gentle farm road at Saltsman’s to choose a spruce or Fraser fir, or browse the pre-cut firs displayed upright near the barn. Weekend tree wrapping and loading help, a barnyard bonfire and the Christmas Barn Shop make this Rhinebeck stop a relaxed family tradition.
At a glance
Plan your visit.
- Posted tree prices
- $11–$16 per foot
- Tree season
- Opened November 28; sold out and closed by December 6
- Find the farm
- 214 Route 308, Rhinebeck, NY 12572
- Tree-season inquiries845-392-6292Seasonal farm number
Each tree is individually priced. The price page does not state a year.
All tree prices ↓These are the latest published tree-season dates. The farm closes when its trees sell out; call ahead to check the selection before a long journey.
Hours: Posted Friday hours 1–4pm; Saturday and Sunday 9am–4pm. Arrive by about 3:45pm.
Dates & hours ↓
Trees & prices.
Official prices ↗| Tree & size | Price |
|---|---|
| Christmas tree · individually priced | $11–$16 per foot Posted price range; year not stated. |
Dates & hours.
Official visit information ↗Tree season: Opened November 28; sold out and closed by December 6
These are the latest published tree-season dates. The farm closes when its trees sell out; call ahead to check the selection before a long journey.
| Latest published tree hours | Hours |
|---|---|
| Opening Friday · November 28 | 9am–4:30pm |
| Other Fridays in the selling season | 1–4pm |
| Saturday and Sunday in the selling season | 9am–4pm |
Last entry is about 3:45pm. The posted calendar ended with sellout by December 6; check the farm’s updates before planning your trip.
Choose your Christmas tree.
Blue spruce, white spruce and Fraser fir are the choose-and-cut options. Pre-cut Fraser, Balsam and Concolor firs stand upright near the barnyard so you can see their shape before choosing.
The detailed tree page describes trees from 5–11ft and occasional larger sizes. Call ahead for a particular species or height, especially if you are travelling from a distance; the selection can change before the website catches up.
Tree species
- Blue spruce · choose-and-cut
- White spruce · choose-and-cut
- Fraser fir · choose-and-cut or pre-cut
- Balsam fir · pre-cut
- Concolor fir · pre-cut
The farm visit.
Choosing a tree and getting it home
The crew helps you park, then points you toward the fields along a farm road with a gentle rise. Children and pets can join the outing. Saws are available for cutting your own tree. On weekends, baling and securing the tree to your car are free.
Allow time to finish before closing: the farm asks visitors to arrive by about 3:45pm. For a weekday visit, be prepared to secure your own tree to the car. Limited parking means there is no room for tailgating.
The Dutch Barn and handmade greenery
On weekends, pause beside the bonfire in the yard of the historic Dutch Barn. The Christmas Barn Shop carries handmade wreaths, kissing balls, centerpieces and other holiday decorations, along with tree stands, skirts and wreath hangers.
Local honey and maple syrup make small gifts to take home, and the farm offers free candy canes after the tree is baled. Cash and local checks are accepted; Venmo is available on weekends.
Other farms to compare.
- Bell’s Christmas TreesAccord, New York
Saws and sleds for the tree fields, included shaking and wrapping, pre-cut and potted trees, and a cozy gift shop.
- Battenfeld FarmRed Hook, New York
Six tree varieties, complimentary tractor transport, weekend Santa and horse-drawn wagon rides, plus a Holiday Shop.
- Solvang Christmas Tree FarmPoughkeepsie, New York
Choose-and-cut spruce, pre-cut firs, handmade greenery, the Christmas Cabin and sheep to visit.