Words cannot even describe how amazing both of the farms and their staff are!…read moreOur neighbors recommended Our Farm to us when we told them we were getting a real tree this year. So we drove to the Oak Grove location and Wow! The staff was so helpful and courteous. Cutting down our own tree was SO EASY! They shake the tree, put netting around it and load on top of your car for you. And the price was SUPER reasonable! We chose a 9' White Pine, only $69! About a week later when we decided to decorate the tree we discovered that the branches were not sturdy enough to hold the lights and ornaments. So my husband called and spoke to Ike who told us "No problem, just bring back the tree and we'll take care of it." Long story short, we ended up going to the other location of theirs in St. Francis - and holy moly is this place BEAUTIFUL! You feel like you're up in the mountains somewhere! We had the best time driving around and walking to find the perfect tree! Once we cut down our tree we took it over to get ready for transport and pay. I walked into the office and the nice gentleman there said he knew about our other tree. I handed him our ticket and I asked how much I owe and he said "You're good! We just want you to be happy " I honestly couldn't believe it. I knew that the type of tree we had picked out was a bit more expensive but they just wanted us to be satisfied. I am so incredibly grateful to our neighbors for telling us about this place and even more grateful to the Our Farm family and staff! They will have our lifetime business and we will recommend them every single chance we get!!

If you're on the hunt for a live Christmas tree in the Oak Grove area of the Twin Cities, Our Farm…read moreChristmas Tree Farm is the place to go! A father and sons establishment, Our Farm has been 15 years in the making. The Ritcher family started planting trees in 1998 on their property with several varieties--Balsamic and Fraser firs or Scotch, White, and Norway pines. They offer cut-your-own or pre-cut! My family grew up with the lovely smell of pine in the house around Christmas time, and it has been a continued tradition to trek out into the woods and cut a tree ourselves. At Our Farm, you have the option to walk all around the 40 acres to hunt for your preferred tree, or one of the sons can offer to drive you into the back area (where all of the biggest and best trees can be found.) We were pleasantly surprised by the selection. We had trouble deciding because every tree seemed like the perfect one. I think the best part though was getting to enjoy the beautiful property. When we settled on the perfect tree, the Ritchers shook the excess needles off and bailed it for us. They even were kind enough to assist in tying it down to our truck's roof. The Ritchers were folksy and incredibly pleasant to chat with, telling the story of his grandad was a tree farmer elsewhere in Minnesota and they wanted to continue the family tradition. Pop Ritcher has big plans for the Farm, hoping to have hay rides, hot cocoa stations, and toboggans to haul your tree up from the back woods. Really glad too that they were open just three days before Christmas. Many tree farms are closed by now. Their prices are fair for their trees. We got a huge Norway pine for $60! Be sure to make it your tradition for Christmas, to visit the Ritchers for your Christmas tree.

We've lived in Michigan, New York, Wisconsin and Minnesota and always get a real tree for…read moreChristmas. Happy Land by-far had the nicest trees! This is our 6th year at Happy Land!! It's easy to get in and out. Very nice facilities. They've usually got a fire going outside. We only get a Frazier Fir, but there appear to be many others to choose from. Everyone is super nice and this year they were especially accommodating to our unusual circumstance and went above and beyond our needs. You can cut you own or they will do it for you. They also have pre-cut trees available. Prices are very reasonable for the quality: 9 foot tree for $116 this year. They bail the trees for you if you want which makes getting it in the house much easier. There's a nice shop on the premises. They have saws and wheeled carriers to transport the trees back to the bailer. We drive 2 hours there and it's well worth it! Thank you to all at Happy Land!!

From the owner: With over 45 years of experience, Happy Land Tree Farms continues to grow high quality trees on…read morehigh quality ground. Our farm is located in East Central Minnesota, just 90 miles north of the Twin Cities along the I-35 corridor. We are a family owned and operated business promising to fully serve our customers with the very best products and service. We supply high quality wholesale nursery stock trees to Minnesota, North and South Dakota, Wisconsin, Nebraska, Illinois and more. Our tree supply includes nursery trees, landscape trees and Christmas trees.

This tree farm is aspiring to be a little bit of a Hallmark movie for anyone looking to get their…read morefamily together for a Christmas outing. The customer service was top notch as everyone was super friendly and very helpful! They have an assortment of activities from wagon ride to cut your tree to s'mores at the bonfire to the boutique gift shop and even some lunch concessions. Great place to bring the family, and get the iconic Christmas experience. Seriously the vibe is straight from a Hallmark Christmas movie. Financial tip: free hot apple cider from a local orchard inside, along with free candy canes. Nice touch of generosity from this family owned business.

Amazing place! Everyone is so friendly. The trees are gorgeous, perfect shape and lots of sizes to…read morechoose from. This will be our go to Christmas tree place for many years to come.

We have been going here for 25 years now and are very sorry someone got ahold of the name and it…read morewent out on KARE 11 as best Christmas place around. It is still great but I have to buy my tree very early to miss the Twin Cities folks coming up to get their trees- cut your own or precut. The family that owns this place is the best. They have wonderful selection of different trees. The gift shop is great as is the food you can get. They have Santa and hayrides and saws to use. I love the big bonfire you can sit around and roast your own marshmallows, sausages or hot dogs. Kids love the hot chocolate and nothing can beat their nice dogs and the staff

This is great, friendly, family-run business. We have come here for a few years and have always…read morefound excellent cut-your-own trees. The owners are helpful and appreciative, they seem to love what they do.  Browse their shop, have some hot cider and a cookie, and sign up for the emailed $5 coupon they send out each year!!  Tip:  we usually avoid the crowds and head up there on a Thursday afternoon/evening.

Many good photo locations, can get crowded on weekends during November and December. Looking…read moreforward to booking my space.

Beautiful pine trees, hot chocolate, hay rides--visiting Hansen Tree Farm to buy our Christmas tree…read moreis an annual tradition our family genuinely looks forward to! As a former Floridian, we had never visited a pine tree farm until moving to Minnesota. We first came across this one after booking a family photo shoot, and our photographer set the location here. Hansen Tree Farm does not do professional photography sessions, but they do allow outside professional photographers to bring clients for shoots, with pre-approved permission by the farm. When we arrived, we were immediately blown away by the beauty of the farm and the warmth of the staff. We liked it so much that we came back the very next day to pick out our tree. The farm is HUGE! Upon arrival, you're given a map and a saw. The staff is incredibly helpful and patient, always willing to guide you and answer questions. I remember feeling a bit overwhelmed during our first visit when I saw all the different tree types listed on the map. I had no idea there were so many varieties. We took our time wandering through the clearly labeled sections of the farm, followed the map, and slowly got familiar with the different species. Once you find the tree you love, you cut it yourself using the saw provided. From there, you carry it to your vehicle and drive slowly toward the exit signs. Attendants are usually driving around the farm if you need help. It's a short drive, and that's where staff shake the tree and securely tie it to your vehicle. All trees are priced the same, regardless of size or species. If you have time to hangout, purchasing a tree includes one free hot dog or sausage per person, redeemable inside the gift shop near the exit. Free hot chocolate and/or apple cider is also included. During colder months, there are mini bonfires set up for guests to sit around and warm up. A hay ride is also included which takes you around the entire farm. I've visited on days when they've outdoor glass blowing demonstrations and local musicians playing inside the gift shop. The trees themselves are wonderful. With proper care, ours have typically lasted over six weeks. The fresh pine scent fills the house and, while it softens over time, the tree never loses its beauty. Shedding varies depending on the species, at least that's what I noticed, but we've never dealt with excessive shedding, bugs, or anything unexpected while having the tree in our home. It's easy to turn the visit into a full experience. Even if you don't plan to buy a tree, Hansen Tree Farm is still worth the visit.

Amazing people they are so nice and clearly love what they do. They are so jolly and kind. The…read moreselection of tree types was massive! The trees here are some of the best prices I've seen in the past 6 years. New favorite spot

Super service, live music and great trees. What more could you want? It is in the parking lot of…read morethe Holiday gas station. Staff will tie your tree on top and give it TLC. We found a good selection of trees in all different sizes and price ranges. The perfect spot for Christmas tree hunting.

Great selection of beautiful Christmas trees!!! They are organized by type and lots of sizes to…read morechoose from. They fresh cut the bottom for you and either wrap it in jute twine or put mesh around it. They even carry it to your car/truck and put it in or affix it to the top! This is my second time buying from this location and I highly recommend it!

Gave us a great deal at the end of the season, on a beautiful tree. We were thrilled!read more

Ho ho ho! This is my FAVORITE spot for 18 years to find thick lush FRESH and VERY healthy xmas…read moretrees! And at better prices than private commercial vendors. But the BEST NEWS is 100 % of profits go towards Forestry students' SCHOLARSHIPS and educational events! Yyyaaayyy! These luscious trees all carefully grown locally at TEC Trees owned by retired forestry Prof Carl Vogt ( donated) and the Wolcyn Tree Farm, are EACH carefully HARVESTED by the students who ALSO stand in the freeeezing cold from black friday until they run out, sunday to saturday. Their office is a rented trailer. They are naturally tree experts at trimming roping and attaching them PROPERLY to your car ( no flying missile trees on 694) !! They also sell simple wreaths and evergreen roping! So slip in that xmas CD and enjoy!

Unfortunately due to the pandemic they are not selling them this year…read more https://forestryclub.cfans.umn.edu/christmas-tree-lot

2nd year in a row getting out tree here. Friendly staff and great selection of trees!read more

We have been coming here for the past 3 years (since we found them) and we found this place just…read morebefore dark after a long day of looking for a tree late in December. We have 2 sons in the military and have always cut a tree down as a family since the boys were born. It has become more difficult each year but because the owners of this farm are SO WONDERFUL they have accommodated us and helped keep our tradition alive. We cannot explain in words their generosity and compassion (and support of the military) We will buy a tree here until they don't have any left ! Thank you so much

5 stars! This is my…read morenew favorite plant nursery! Today was my first visit and I was very impressed. The main building has a lot of books...native plant identification, plant husbandry, cooking with native plants, Minnesota birds...and much, much more. They also sell bulk seed of native grasses, gifts, and crafts. Outside they have 4 primary plant areas. One has native (sand loving) full sun prairie plants, one has shade loving woodland plants, one has boggy water loving plants, and finally, behind the building, they have a big area with native trees & shrubs. Every area is well labeled with the scientific Latin name, the common name, and bullet points about the plant and its growing requirements. I hung out in the "retail" areas. But they also have a giant commercial design, installation, and planting business. I haven't used this service so I can't comment on this aspect of the business other than you can see acres & acres of stuff. There's definitely a lot going on. Finally, the staff members were all very, very knowledgeable and friendly. I really enjoyed talking with them. I made a small purchase of two species of Milkweed. Since it's late in the year, I didn't go crazy with purchases. But I'll definitely come back. A big thumbs up! -Maxx

You may as well set your money on fire or give it to charity. Dealing with this company is a total…read morewaste of time and money. 5 years in and all we have to show for it is an abundance of weeds. We had over an acre converted in 2021 and from the start it looked bad. They kept telling us to give it 2-3 years and we believed them and spent thousands and thousands of dollars. Last year they didn't do any maintenance even though we signed a maintenance agreement. This year they are not responding to calls and e-mails at all. Finally got a second opinion and they told us what we knew all along...this is bad. They would be ashamed if any of their installations looked like ours. My advice is to save yourself time and money and choose someone that actually knows what they are doing. I should point their talent at gaslighting. For a few years they told us convincingly it looks good and it's supposed to look like that. In the end though it still just thistles and weeds!