Telephone · Texas
Bois D'Arc Christmas Tree Farm
A working Texas Longhorn ranch near Bois d'Arc Lake in Telephone, where organically grown Virginia pines stand tagged in the field and you choose your tree, then cut it yourself with a loaner bow saw or let the staff cut it, with baling, hot cocoa and help tying the tree on your car included, plus a gift store with homemade baked goods, a fire pit, wreaths and potted Loblolly pines.
At a glance
Your tree visit.
- Tree choices
- Cut your own · Choose a tree; staff cuts
- Tagged Virginia pines
- $120–$400 per tagged tree, tax included
Field trees are tagged one by one and run $120 to $400 with tax included, from 4 feet to 14 feet and taller. Baling, twine, tie-on help and hot cocoa come with your tree. Potted 3-gallon Loblolly pines are $50, or $55 dressed in burlap and a bow. Ask the farm for wreath prices.
Prices & conditions ↓ - Visit times
Opens Friday, November 27 at 10am. Friday, Saturday and Sunday 10am–6pm through Sunday, December 13, then by appointment only.
Full schedule ↓
Find your tree
Choose your Christmas tree.
The farm grows its own Virginia pines, a tree that does well in the North Texas climate, and sells only the trees it grows itself. They are organically grown with no pesticides, herbicides or chemical fertilizers, and they range from 4 feet to 14 feet and taller. Every tree wears a tag priced by height and overall quality.
Walk the rows at your own pace, take half of the tag from the tree you choose, and pay at the gift store before you cut. Then cut the tree yourself with one of the farm's bow saws, or ask the staff to cut it. The farm also offers 3-gallon potted Loblolly pines as a separate choice.
Published varieties
- Virginia pine
- Loblolly pine (potted)
Compare the options
Trees & prices.
Tree prices are by tag and include tax. The farm takes cash and all major credit cards, and does not take checks. Ask the farm for wreath, marshmallow and baked-goods prices.
| Selection & size | Price |
|---|---|
| Virginia pine, tagged field tree | $120–$400 Priced one by one by height and overall quality; the price on the tag includes tax. |
| Potted 3-gallon Loblolly pine | $50 A separate potted product, not a cut tree. |
| Potted 3-gallon Loblolly pine, gift decorated | $55 Dressed in burlap and a bow. |
| Baling, twine, tie-on help and hot cocoa | Included with your tree Baling and string are free of charge; the biggest trees may not fit in the baler. |
| Military member or first responder discount | 10% off before tax Bring ID. |
| Tree stand, 4 ft, 6 ft, 8 ft or 12 ft | $20 / $25 / $35 / $55 Prices from the farm's online pickup shop; table top and regular size stands are also in the gift store. |
| Wreaths and marshmallows for the fire pit | Ask the farm Wreaths are handmade; marshmallows are sold in the gift store. |
Choose and cut Virginia pines in the field
Park behind the building, where the spot is clearly marked, and walk the nursery at your own pace. Every tree is tagged. When you have found the one you want, take half of its tag to the office and gift store on the west side of the building and pay for your tree before anyone cuts it.
After you pay, either cut the tree yourself with one of the farm's bow saws, or bring your own saw (no power equipment), or let the staff cut it for you. The farm then bales and nets the tree, hands you twine and helps tie it to your car.
| Step | What to expect |
|---|---|
| Park | Behind the building, where the spot is clearly marked. |
| Choose | Walk the rows at your own pace; every tree is tagged. |
| Pay first | Take half of the tag to the office and gift store on the west side of the building before the tree is cut. |
| Cut | Use a farm bow saw, bring your own saw (no power equipment), or ask the staff to cut it. |
| Shake | A tree shaker is available; some of the bigger trees cannot be shaken. |
| Bale and tie down | Baling and string are free of charge, and the farm helps tie the tree on your car; some of the bigger trees will not fit in the baler. |
Tree prices, potted trees and discounts
The price on each tag runs from $120 to $400 depending on the tree's height and overall quality, and the tag price includes sales tax. The price also covers the family time on a Texas farm, the freshness of an organically grown tree, baling and handling, hot cocoa and help tying the tree on your car.
The farm also sells 3-gallon potted Loblolly pines for $50, or $55 gift decorated in burlap and a bow. Military members and first responders receive 10% off before tax with ID. Pay with cash or any major credit card, including by mobile device at the field; the farm does not take checks.
| Item | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia pine, tagged field tree | $120–$400 | Priced by height and overall quality; tax included. |
| Potted 3-gallon Loblolly pine | $50 | Separate from the cut trees. |
| Potted 3-gallon Loblolly pine, gift decorated | $55 | Burlap and a bow. |
| Baling, twine, tie-on help, hot cocoa | Included with your tree | The biggest trees may not fit in the baler. |
| Military member or first responder discount | 10% off before tax | ID required. |
| Tree stand, 4 ft / 6 ft / 8 ft / 12 ft | $20 / $25 / $35 / $55 | Prices from the farm's online pickup shop; table top and regular size stands are also in the gift store. |
Season dates and hours
The farm opens at 10am on Friday, November 27, the day after Thanksgiving, and keeps Friday, Saturday and Sunday hours of 10am to 6pm through Sunday, December 13. After that, visits are by appointment only.
Ask the farm about a visit before opening day, how to arrange an appointment after December 13, and what happens in bad weather.
| When | Hours | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Friday, November 27 (opening day) | 10am–6pm | Opens at 10am, the day after Thanksgiving. |
| Saturday, November 28 and Sunday, November 29 | 10am–6pm | |
| Fridays through Sundays, December 4–6 and December 11–13 | 10am–6pm | Sunday, December 13 is the last regular day. |
| After December 13 | By appointment only | Ask the farm. |
Gift store, bakery, fire pit and the Longhorns
The gift store on the west side of the building is where you pay for your tree, and it is stocked with decorations and gifts from local artisans, supplies for your tree and handmade pieces from small family workshops around the world that follow Fair Trade practices. The bakery shelf holds homemade candied pecans, banana nut bread, pecan pies, sucre à la crème, cookies, jellies and spreads, and there are snacks and drinks inside.
Outside, an open fire pit is set up for roasting marshmallows, which are sold in the gift store, and a hay station is set up for the kids. The farm is a working ranch with registered Texas Longhorns and horses, and the Longhorns are part of the view. The farm has no wagon rides. Ask the farm how close visitors can get to the cattle.
| Extra | Details |
|---|---|
| Gift store | Local artisan decorations and gifts, tree supplies and Fair Trade handmade items. |
| Homemade baked goods | Candied pecans, banana nut bread, pecan pies, sucre à la crème, cookies, jellies and spreads. |
| Hot cocoa | Included with the price of your tree. |
| Open fire pit | Marshmallows for roasting are sold in the gift store. |
| Hay station | A hay station for the kids; the farm has no wagon rides. |
| Texas Longhorns | A working ranch with registered Texas Longhorns and horses on the property. |
Wreaths, tree stands and the pickup-only online shop
Handmade wreaths are for sale outside and in the gift store. Tree stands come in table top and regular sizes in the store, and the farm's online shop lists stands at $20 for 4 feet, $25 for 6 feet, $35 for 8 feet and $55 for 12 feet.
The online shop is for pickup at the farm only and carries artisan goods such as Christmas ornaments from $4 to $23, wool and felt ornaments at $15 to $16, plush animals, soaps, candles, pillows, tee shirts, leather goods and bags. Trees and wreaths are bought at the farm, not in the online shop.
Farm photography sessions
Professional photo sessions are by appointment only and are offered before Thanksgiving; the farm does not take professional photography sessions during the tree-selling season. Props are welcome inside the Christmas tree area only, photographers need to request permission before setting any client dates, and payment is due at booking. To book, call the farm (the preferred way) or use the contact form on the website.
Families who come for a tree are welcome to take as many photos as they like for personal use at no charge.
| Session | Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Half hour | $25 plus tax | Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. |
| 1 hour | $50 plus tax | Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. |
| 2 hours | $100 plus tax | Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. |
| Half day (up to 4 hours) | $150 plus tax | Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. |
Getting there, pets and practical details
The farm sits on the northwest corner of FM 1396 and County Road 2289, less than five minutes from Bois d'Arc Lake. From US-82, take FM 897 north to FM 1396, turn left, go about half a mile and turn right on County Road 2289; the property is on the corner. From FM 273, turn east on FM 1396 and the farm is 5.2 miles ahead on the left.
Leashed pets are welcome because this is a working ranch with longhorns and horses, and the farm asks that they stay outside the Christmas tree area, since pet urine can harm the trees, and that you clean up after them. Service animals are welcome in the tree area and inside the gift store. Wear long pants, boots and gloves, and bring a towel you can wet at the farm to wrap around the tree for the drive home.
| Topic | At the farm |
|---|---|
| Address | 249 County Road 2289, Telephone, TX 75488 |
| Parking | Behind the building, clearly marked |
| Pets | Welcome on a leash and under your control; outside the tree area, with service animals the exception |
| Restrooms | Inside the gift store |
| Payment | Cash and all major credit cards; no checks; paid by mobile device |
| What to wear | Long pants, boots and gloves |
| Weather plans and terrain | Ask the farm |
The farm, the family and contacts
The farm is owned by Gary Steinbrenner and Maryse Laurin, who established the land as a ranch breeding registered Texas Longhorns and later added the Christmas trees. The farm is a member of the Texas Christmas Tree Growers Association and shares the association's tree care guide for keeping a cut tree fresh at home.
Call the farm at (214) 668-9852 with general questions, hours and farm photography bookings, or email info@boisdarcchristmastreefarm.com.
A closer look.
Pick your day
Dates & hours.
Tree season: Opens Friday, November 27; Fridays through Sundays to December 13, then by appointment
The farm opens at 10am on Friday, November 27, the day after Thanksgiving, and is open every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 6pm through Sunday, December 13. After that it is by appointment only. Ask the farm about a visit before opening day or after December 13.
| Christmas tree season | Hours |
|---|---|
| Friday, November 27 (opening day) | 10am–6pm |
| Saturday, November 28 and Sunday, November 29 | 10am–6pm |
| Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, December 4–6 and December 11–13 | 10am–6pm |
| Sunday, December 13 | Last regular day, 10am–6pm |
| After December 13 | By appointment only; ask the farm |
Open Friday through Sunday only until December 13.
Before you go.
- Opens Friday, November 27 at 10am; Friday, Saturday and Sunday 10am–6pm through Sunday, December 13, then by appointment only.
- Organically grown Virginia pines, 4 feet to 14 feet and taller, tagged $120 to $400 with tax included; baling, twine, tie-on help and hot cocoa come with the tree.
- Choose a tree, pay at the gift store, then cut it yourself with a bow saw or ask the staff to cut it.
- Potted 3-gallon Loblolly pines are $50, or $55 gift decorated; military members and first responders get 10% off with ID.
- Leashed pets are welcome outside the tree area; cash and credit cards only.
- Call (214) 668-9852 or email info@boisdarcchristmastreefarm.com.
249 County Road 2289, Telephone, TX 75488
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