Elgin · Texas
Elgin CHRISTmas Tree Farm
A central Texas tree farm about 25 miles east of Austin, serving visitors for more than 35 years, where you choose and cut your own pine or cypress from $59 with a saw and twine provided and the tree shaken and baled at no extra cost, take a wagon ride on weekends and Black Friday, and browse pre-cut Fraser fir, wreaths and stands, with free entry, free activities and a train, slide and bounce house on weekends and Black Friday.
At a glance
Your tree visit.
- Tree choices
- Cut your own · Pre-cut trees
- Choose-and-cut pine and cypress
- Cut-your-own pine and cypress from $59
Choose-and-cut pine and cypress run from $59 for 4 feet to $289 for 11 feet, with taller trees priced at the cashier; prices do not include tax. The farm shakes and bales your tree at no extra cost and provides the saw and twine. Pre-cut Fraser fir runs from $129 for 6 to 7 feet to $249 for 9 to 10 feet. Entry is free.
Prices & conditions ↓ - Visit times
Opens Saturday, November 21. Friday–Sunday 9am–5pm; Monday–Thursday 12pm–5pm from November 30 through December 17; closed November 23–26 and after December 20. Arrive by 5pm to cut your own tree.
Full schedule ↓
Find your tree
Choose your Christmas tree.
The farm grows two trees you can choose and cut yourself. The pine is a classic with long needles and sturdy branches and a light to medium scent. The cypress is feathery and flat with little to no scent, and because it does not pollinate it is a good choice if allergies or sensitivities are a worry. Both are grown on the farm and cared for by hand all year. Trees start at 4 feet.
Fraser fir comes in pre-cut, shipped to the farm from North Carolina and displayed in water for freshness. It is a separate choice from the field trees, with short, dark green needles, a silvery underside and a stronger scent.
Published varieties
- Pine
- Cypress
- 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.
Learn more: University of Wisconsin Extension ↗ · National Christmas Tree Association ↗
Compare the options
Trees & prices.
Prices do not include tax and can change at any time. The farm takes cash or card, and all sales are final, so look your tree over before you leave. Military members and first responders receive 10% off Christmas trees with a valid ID.
| Selection & size | Price |
|---|---|
| Cut-your-own pine or cypress, 4 feet | $59 Before tax; priced by height. |
| Cut-your-own pine or cypress, 5 feet | $85 Before tax. |
| Cut-your-own pine or cypress, 6 feet | $95 Before tax. |
| Cut-your-own pine or cypress, 7 feet | $119 Before tax. |
| Cut-your-own pine or cypress, 8 feet | $149 Before tax. |
| Cut-your-own pine or cypress, 11.5 feet and taller | See the cashier Priced at the cashier. |
| Shaking and baling | No extra cost The farm shakes and bales your tree. |
| Pre-cut Fraser fir, 6 to 7 feet | $129 Before tax; shipped in from North Carolina. |
| Pre-cut Fraser fir, 9 to 10 feet | $249 Before tax; shipped in from North Carolina. |
| Attraction ticket | $2 each Rides and inflatables take 1 ticket each; the petting zoo takes 3 tickets. Entry to the farm is free. |
Choose and cut pine and cypress in the field
Walk the field, pick a pine or cypress and cut it yourself with a hand saw the farm provides. Please arrive by 5pm to cut your own tree. Power saws are not allowed. On Saturdays, Sundays and Black Friday, wagon rides are available to customers who are cutting their own tree, and children ride with an adult.
After you cut, the farm shakes and bales your tree at no extra cost, and the farm provides twine for tying it to your vehicle. Stand installation, drilling and flocking are not done on site. The farm sprays its trees before the season with a natural colorant it describes as safe for humans and pets, and the farm is not responsible for securing your tree to your vehicle or for damage from loading.
| Step | What to expect |
|---|---|
| Arrive | By 5pm to cut your own tree. |
| Ride | On Saturdays, Sundays and Black Friday a wagon ride is available to customers cutting their own tree; children ride with an adult. |
| Choose | Pine or cypress from 4 feet up; trees under 4 feet in the field are not for sale. |
| Cut | A hand saw is provided; power saws are not allowed. |
| Shake and bale | At no extra cost. |
| Tie down | The farm provides twine; securing the tree to your vehicle is up to you. |
| Pay | At the cashier; 11.5 feet and taller trees are priced there. |
Tree prices and discounts
Cut-your-own pine and cypress are priced by height, from $59 for a 4-foot tree to $289 for 11 feet, and the prices below do not include tax. The farm lists a minimum height of 4 feet, which can change later in the season depending on supply.
Military members and first responders receive 10% off Christmas trees with a valid ID. The farm takes cash or card, and all sales are final. For the best selection, come the weekend before Thanksgiving; selection can thin later in the season.
| Selection & size | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Pine or cypress, 4 feet | $59 | Minimum height. Trees in the field under 4 feet are not for sale and are priced at $59 if cut. |
| Pine or cypress, 4.5 feet | $69 | |
| Pine or cypress, 5 feet | $85 | |
| Pine or cypress, 5.5 feet | $89 | |
| Pine or cypress, 6 feet | $95 | |
| Pine or cypress, 6.5 feet | $105 | |
| Pine or cypress, 7 feet | $119 | |
| Pine or cypress, 7.5 feet | $129 | |
| Pine or cypress, 8 feet | $149 | |
| Pine or cypress, 8.5 feet | $169 | |
| Pine or cypress, 9 feet | $199 | |
| Pine or cypress, 9.5 feet | $219 | |
| Pine or cypress, 10 feet | $239 | |
| Pine or cypress, 10.5 feet | $269 | |
| Pine or cypress, 11 feet | $289 | |
| Pine or cypress, 11.5 feet and taller | See the cashier | Priced at the cashier. |
Pre-cut Fraser fir
Fraser firs are shipped to the farm from North Carolina and displayed in water for maximum freshness. The supplier decides each tree's height ahead of time, so the heights come in set bands. These are a separate choice from the field trees, and the prices below do not include tax.
| Selection & size | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-cut Fraser fir, 6 to 7 feet | $129 | Before tax. |
| Pre-cut Fraser fir, 7 to 8 feet | $159 | Before tax. |
| Pre-cut Fraser fir, 8 to 9 feet | $199 | Before tax. |
| Pre-cut Fraser fir, 9 to 10 feet | $249 | Before tax. |
Wreaths, tabletop trees, stands and accessories
The farm sells fresh wreaths and garland, and its fir wreaths and fir tabletop trees are shipped in from North Carolina. Stands, tree tablets, removal bags and a folding saw are on hand too. The farm cannot install a stand on site, including a stand bought from the farm, and prices do not include tax.
| Item | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 26-inch wreath | $32.99 | Fresh fir, shipped in from North Carolina. |
| Table top tree | $39.00 | Fresh fir, shipped in from North Carolina. |
| Small tree stand | $21.99 | |
| Medium tree stand | $29.99 | |
| Large tree stand | $39.99 | |
| Forest Fresh tree tablets | $3.49 | |
| Tree removal bag | $2.99 | For cleaning up at the end of the season. |
| Folding saw | $25.99 |
Season days and hours
The season opens Saturday, November 21 and the farm is closed from Monday, November 23 through Thanksgiving Day. Friday through Sunday run 9am to 5pm, and Monday through Thursday run 12pm to 5pm from November 30. The last open days are Friday, December 18 through Sunday, December 20, and the farm is closed after that.
The farm is open rain or shine, with exceptions for extreme weather, and posts weather updates on its social media. Dates can change with the supply of trees, so ask the farm if you are planning around a particular day.
| When | Hours | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday, November 21 and Sunday, November 22 | 9am–5pm | Opening weekend; the farm suggests the weekend before Thanksgiving for the best selection. |
| Monday, November 23 through Thursday, November 26 (Thanksgiving Day) | Closed | |
| Friday, November 27 through Sunday, November 29 | 9am–5pm | Popular dates; Church on the Farm Sunday, November 29 at 9am. |
| Monday, November 30 through Thursday, December 3 | 12pm–5pm | |
| Friday, December 4 through Sunday, December 6 | 9am–5pm | |
| Monday, December 7 through Thursday, December 10 | 12pm–5pm | |
| Friday, December 11 through Sunday, December 13 | 9am–5pm | |
| Monday, December 14 through Thursday, December 17 | 12pm–5pm | |
| Friday, December 18 through Sunday, December 20 | 9am–5pm | Last open weekend. |
| December 21 through December 31 | Closed |
Attractions, free activities and Church on the Farm
Entry to the farm is free, and so is parking. On Saturdays, Sundays and Black Friday, the crazy maze, Hay Mountain, ball toss and playground are free, wagon rides are available to customers cutting a tree, and food vendors and paid attractions are open. The attractions use $2 tickets that do not expire and are good at the attractions only, and all sales are final. Ask the farm which food vendors are there and what they charge.
Church on the Farm meets Sunday, November 29 at 9am, hosted by Journey Elgin. The petting zoo is open Thanksgiving weekend only.
| Attraction | Tickets | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Bounce house | 1 ticket | Ages 2 to 12; about 3 minutes. |
| Train ride | 1 ticket | Ages 2 and up; about a 5-minute ride in a circle; under 2 ride with an adult, and children under 12 ride with an adult. |
| Giant slide | 1 ticket | Ages 2 to 12; 3 slides. |
| Petting zoo | 3 tickets per person | Ages 2 and up, with under 2 free with an adult; Thanksgiving weekend only. |
| Crazy maze, Hay Mountain, ball toss and playground | No tickets needed | Saturdays, Sundays and Black Friday. |
Policies, pets and accessibility
Leashed pets are welcome on the farm, and well-behaved pets can ride the train and wagon; pets are not allowed in the petting zoo or the inflatables. Children need an adult with them at all times. Strollers, wagons and wheelchairs are welcome, and the restrooms and wagons are stroller and wheelchair accessible, though the grassy and gravel surfaces can be uneven.
No reservations are needed. Smoking, alcohol, power saws, confetti and streamers are not allowed, and the farm asks you to lock your vehicle and keep valuables out of sight. Photographers can bring clients during public hours at no photography fee, with props small enough to carry. A care sheet is attached to your receipt: make a fresh cut about a half inch from the bottom, check the water two to three times a day, and keep the tree away from heat.
| Topic | At the farm |
|---|---|
| Address | 120 Natures Way, Elgin, TX 78621, about 25 miles east of Austin |
| Entry and parking | Free |
| Reservations | Not needed |
| Payment | Cash or card |
| Refunds | All sales are final |
| Pets | Leashed pets are welcome, except in the petting zoo and the inflatables |
| Weather | Open rain or shine, with exceptions for extreme weather |
| Not allowed | Power saws, smoking, alcohol, streamers and confetti |
The farm, the family and contacts
Elgin CHRISTmas Tree Farm began as Natures Way Tree Farm with Bill and Kay Walton, and the Nash family ran it for many years before the Prause family, who also own Old Time Christmas Tree Farm in Spring, bought it. The farm covers 96 acres with more than 40,000 pines, and a few baby cypress, planted on about 45 of them; trees are hand-trimmed two to three times a year and are 3 to 10 years old or more when cut. U-pick blackberries are a separate spring season with their own entry fee and hours.
Call the farm at (512) 281-5016 with general questions, or email contact@elginchristmastreefarm.com.
Pick your day
Dates & hours.
Tree season: Saturday, November 21 through Sunday, December 20
The season begins Saturday, November 21 and runs through Sunday, December 20. Weekends and Fridays run 9am to 5pm, Monday through Thursday run 12pm to 5pm from November 30, and the farm is closed Monday, November 23 through Thursday, November 26 and from December 21 on. Arrive by 5pm to cut your own tree. Dates can change with the supply of trees, so ask the farm if you are planning a later visit.
| Christmas tree season | Hours |
|---|---|
| Saturday, November 21 and Sunday, November 22 | 9am–5pm; Opening weekend; the farm suggests the weekend before Thanksgiving for the best selection. |
| Monday, November 23 through Thursday, November 26 (Thanksgiving Day) | Closed |
| Friday, November 27 through Sunday, November 29 | 9am–5pm; Popular dates; Church on the Farm Sunday, November 29 at 9am. |
| Monday, November 30 through Thursday, December 3 | 12pm–5pm |
| Friday, December 4 through Sunday, December 6 | 9am–5pm |
| Monday, December 7 through Thursday, December 10 | 12pm–5pm |
| Friday, December 11 through Sunday, December 13 | 9am–5pm |
| Monday, December 14 through Thursday, December 17 | 12pm–5pm |
| Friday, December 18 through Sunday, December 20 | 9am–5pm; Last open weekend. |
| December 21 through December 31 | Closed |
Wagon rides, food vendors and attractions run on Saturdays, Sundays and Black Friday only. Arrive by 5pm to cut your own tree.
Before you go.
- Opens Saturday, November 21: Friday–Sunday 9am–5pm, Monday–Thursday 12pm–5pm from November 30, closed November 23–26 and after December 20; arrive by 5pm to cut your own tree.
- Choose-and-cut pine and cypress from $59 for 4 feet before tax; the farm provides the saw and twine and shakes and bales at no extra cost.
- Pre-cut Fraser fir from $129 is a separate choice from the field trees.
- Entry and parking are free; attractions run on $2 tickets on Saturdays, Sundays and Black Friday.
- Leashed pets welcome; cash or card; all sales are final.
- Call (512) 281-5016 or email contact@elginchristmastreefarm.com.
120 Natures Way, Elgin, TX 78621
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