Barton · Vermont
Tester’s Vermont Christmas Trees
Choose a tree at Tester’s Barton fields or pick a precut balsam or Fraser fir, with weekend hayrides and warm drinks described by the farm.
At a glance
Plan your visit.
- Tree season
- Friday after Thanksgiving through Christmas Eve.
Hours: Choose-and-cut fields open on weekends; confirm hours of day.
Dates & hours ↓
Dates & hours.
Tree season: Friday after Thanksgiving through Christmas Eve.
Choose-and-cut fields open on weekends; confirm hours of day.
Choose your Christmas tree.
Choose a balsam or Fraser fir from the precut stock, or ride to the choose-and-cut fields to look for your own tree. The farm’s field-cutting schedule is weekends between Thanksgiving and Christmas.
The operator describes balsam as its traditional fragrant tree and Fraser as another fragrant option with good needle retention. Its plantings also include fir hybrids; confirm what is available for the visit.
Tree species
- Balsam fir
- Fraser fir
The farm visit.
Hayride, drinks and bringing the tree home
Take a hayride to the cutting fields as part of the choose-and-cut visit. Hot cider or cocoa is offered on weekends while families choose a tree.
If you have a long drive ahead, ask for help bundling the tree to reduce the space it takes. The farm is 2.2 miles along Roaring Brook Road from Route 16, on the left.
| Option | Visit detail |
|---|---|
| Precut selection | Balsam and Fraser fir |
| Choose-and-cut | Weekend field access by hayride |
| Warm drinks | Hot cider or cocoa on weekends |
| Transport help | Bundling assistance for the journey home |
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.