Brookfield · Vermont
L.H. Stowell & Son
Choose a tree while Stowell’s staff handle the cutting and transport, then warm up in the Christmas barn and browse wreaths and maple products.
At a glance
Plan your visit.
- Tree season
- Thanksgiving through the Sunday before Christmas.
Hours: Friday–Sunday 9am–4pm during the tree season.
Dates & hours ↓
Dates & hours.
Official visit information ↗Tree season: Thanksgiving through the Sunday before Christmas.
| Days / visit | Hours |
|---|---|
| Friday–Sunday during tree season | 9am–4pm |
The last Sunday can close early. Follow the farm’s directions rather than winter-road GPS shortcuts.
Choose your Christmas tree.
Staff cut your selected field tree, transport it, bale it and help attach it to your vehicle.
Precut racks offer an alternative to walking the fields and may have discounted trees.
The farm shapes its trees for a natural, full form with room between branches for ornaments, rather than a very tight silhouette. Species and sizes vary across the open planting.
Tree species
- Balsam fir
- Fraser fir
- Balsam/Fraser cross
- Canaan fir
- Korean fir
- Blue spruce
- Meyer spruce
- Red spruce
- White spruce
- Norway spruce
- White pine
- Scotch pine
The farm visit.
Inside the Christmas barn
After the field search, warm up near the wood furnace and browse greenery, maple products and tree accessories. Antique equipment and an electric-train display make the barn a stop in its own right.
Nonprofit bake sales provide food and hot drinks on selected days. The train is normally free for customers and non-customers, but staff prioritize tree sales and pause operation to let engines cool. Arrange a special group tour by phone or email.
The maple selection comes from nearby Sanders and Brassard sugarhouses: syrup in pint, quart, half-gallon and gallon sizes, half-pint maple butter and maple candy in assorted shapes.
| Stop | Availability |
|---|---|
| Electric trains | Normally free on tree-season opening days; staff priorities and cooling breaks can pause operation |
| Bake sales | Food and hot drinks on selected days, not every opening day |
| Group train tour | Arrange with the farm before visiting |
Wreaths and precuts
Precut and tabletop trees are replenished with freshly cut trees as the farm is able and may be discounted. Decorated and plain wreaths are offered in 18-, 24-, 30- and 36-inch outside diameters. They often sell out in the first two weekends; call to reserve a wreath.
For a particular wreath size or type, allow half a day to a full day for the farm to obtain it from the wreathmaker.
A seasonal raffle
A free raffle offers a tree under 9 feet for the following Christmas season. Ask the farm about the current raffle arrangements.
Staff help and taller trees
Staff handle the cutting and transport, then bale the tree and help attach it to your vehicle. You do not need to bring a saw or axe for the staff-cut service.
Trees cannot be tagged for collection later in the season.
| Tree / task | What to arrange |
|---|---|
| Regular field tree | Choose the tree; staff cut, transport and bale it |
| 12 feet or taller | Call first and arrive in the morning, or choose one day and collect the next |
| Very tall tree | A two- or three-person crew may be needed |
| Transport home | Bring rope, bungees or straps and a tarp; tree bag recommended for high-speed travel |
Before you go.
- Cash, cards, debit and checks are accepted.
- Dogs need a strong leash and must stay under control.
- Dress warmly with sturdy boots. Follow the farm’s own directions rather than relying on GPS on winter roads.
- Closing may begin early in the afternoon on the final Sunday.
Other farms to compare.
- Mt. Anthony Tree FarmsPownal, Vermont
Choose a balsam or Fraser fir in Mt. Anthony’s flat North Pownal fields, with hand saws, netting and cutting help available.
- Werner Tree FarmMiddlebury, Vermont
Choose a field-grown tree or a Vermont-grown precut at Werner, then browse maple products and holiday greenery in the farm shop.
- Whitcomb Family Tree FarmEssex, Vermont
Explore seven acres of firs at Whitcomb’s Essex tree location, with hand saws and farm-made wreaths for your holiday outing.