Woodbury · Vermont
Windy Acorn Farm
Choose a naturally shaped, coppiced balsam fir in Windy Acorn’s Woodbury woodland, with guidance on cutting above the living lower branches.
At a glance
Plan your visit.
- Tree season
- November 28–December 21, or by appointment.
- Find the farm
- 1123 West Woodbury Road, Wolcott postal, VT
- Farm inquiries · calls or texts for appointments802-595-8475
Hours: Weekends noon–4pm; call or text for an appointment.
Dates & hours ↓
Trees & prices.
Official prices ↗| Selection & size | Price |
|---|---|
| Coppiced balsam fir — up to 8 ft | $30 |
| Larger trees | Negotiated with the farm |
Dates & hours.
Official visit information ↗Tree season: November 28–December 21, or by appointment.
| Days / visit | Hours |
|---|---|
| November 28 opening day | Noon–4pm |
| Weekends through December 21 | Noon–4pm |
| Other visits | Call or text for an appointment |
Choose your Christmas tree.
Look for a naturally shaped balsam fir among dense woodland stands and uneven, rooted ground. Trees are at least four feet tall, with one $30 price through eight feet and larger trees negotiated with the farm.
Windy Acorn uses coppicing: the lower living branches are left to grow another tree. Ask staff to show you an example before cutting, and wear boots and warm clothes for the woodland search.
Tree species
- Balsam fir
The farm visit.
Cutting a coppiced tree
Park in the driveway or along the road and check in before heading behind the house to the trees. Staff may be helping another visitor, so wait for directions and a demonstration if needed.
Borrow a hand saw and follow the farm’s cutting method. Cut at hip height or higher, leaving at least two whorls of living branches on the stump. You can trim the tree after cutting if needed.
Pay for the tree you cut rather than abandoning it. Chainsaws are prohibited.
| Step | What to do |
|---|---|
| Before cutting | Ask staff to show the correct cutting point |
| Cut height | Hip height or higher |
| Leave growing | At least two whorls of living branches |
| After cutting | Trim if needed and pay for the selected tree |
Moving and loading the tree
Carry or drag the tree, borrow a sled, or ask for help with cutting, transport and loading. Bring straps or string for securing it to your vehicle. Parking is in the driveway or along the roadside.
More Experiences
Personal photographs are welcome during the visit. Professional photographers should contact the farm ahead of time to make a separate arrangement.
Before you go.
- Cash and checks are accepted.
- Dogs are not allowed.
Other farms to compare.
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- Werner Tree FarmMiddlebury, Vermont
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- Whitcomb Family Tree FarmEssex, Vermont
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