Incredibly thankful that we got to come here a second year. This year we only got two trees, but the one was twice as high! It was beautiful and smells beautiful and I'm so thankful they are open during the week for folks like us who don't always have time on the weekends. The shop had so many amazing ornaments which we live to get so we can save the tree tags! They bail and shakeum really well! So bring a few dollars if you can to tip them, but it is a free service! read more

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Friendly service right away. Great trees and super helpful staff that offered to help us tie the tree to the top of the car. This is the tree farm we always come back to. Great morning! read more

We came here to get a Christmas tree. This was our first experience going to a Christmas Tree farm to get our own tree, and it was really fun. Everyone was wearing masks, and socially distanced. Our dog was allowed, and we got some cute pictures of her. We picked a tree and borrowed a knee pad (do yourself a favor and borrow two, get all comfy on the ground!) and a saw. It was a little bit of work to saw down a tree (who knew? lumber jacks make it look so easy!) but my husband got it done, and got a little muddy in the process. Another thing I liked is that after you pay for your tree and wrap it up, they can hold it there while you go get your car and then help you load it! A little tip is certainly nice. There's even a Santa for photos during certain hours and a little playground for kids. Things we learned, that may be helpful for other visitors or for us next year: other families wore cute matching outfits and took pictures (good idea!). You might want to consider something to put on the ground where you'll be kneeling, it's the Pacific Northwest, all that rain makes the ground muddy! And some people brought some kind of electric trimmers or cutters. Good idea, but the sawing only took a few minutes. read more

Coates Christmas Trees Farm - Christmas Trees Near Me - Auburn, Washington

This place is nicely organized and has pretty much everything you need at a one stop shop. The Santa was so sweet and he was there to take pics with your own camera. They provide hot chocolate and apple cider. They have wagons and saws and will wrap up your Christmas trees for you. One star removed because they do offer free wagon rides and when I asked if they were still doing them, the lady I asked said "do you see them out there?" And kind of left me hanging so she could refill the hot chocolate. I think the answer who have been "yes we offer wagon rides from 10-5" or simply "I'm not sure, let me ask someone who knows" but they kind of just stared at me like I asked a bizarre question. With that said, some of the staff is super friendly and some seem like they dislike their jobs which is a big bummer if you encounter some of the grumpier folks because this is a place families go to to make special memories. The nice staff does make up for it read more

Very handy to have carts available, we had to wait for one but only about three minutes. The staff were all wearing masks and helped us load up the tree into the back of my car. They were also helping other customers tie the trees to the top. I've been to other tree farms in the past that say they help with loading, but don't. All of their staff were very friendly and helpful! Also not too muddy despite the weather. We were able to bring our toddler and baby and were in and out in less than 30 minutes. I saw other parents with strollers and if you stick to trees close to the parking you'll be fine with a stroller. read more

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This is where my family went this past Christmas season to get our tree. It was our first time at a U-cut farm and I'm so happy this is where we decided to go. On a map, it looks like it's in the middle of nowhere but there were still so many other people there also! It was nice that they had all the gear (wagon, saw, knee pads) needed since we didn't bring anything since it was our first time. If you first head inside, you can see examples of each tree so you know which one you wanna get. Then you can locate on the map what section of the farm your tree of choice is. Head over, cut it down, and head back! They then have someone recut the bottom to make sure it's straight, wiggle out any loose needles, and then wrap it up for easy transportation. They even had a guy help us tie it to the roof of our car! We don't have a rack on our roof so we were a bit wary but this guy tied it down so well, it didn't move at all during the drive back home, even without a rack! Super impressed! Inside is where you pay and where you can also visit the little shop. While in there, you can also get free hot cocoa and apple cider! Definitely recommend this farm for anyone trying to find one for the Christmas season! read more

Coates Christmas Trees Farm - Just took down a tree, thinking of all the presents that will soon be under it. - Christmas Trees Near Me - Auburn, Washington

What a great place to get a tree. Cut yourself or pick from one already cut. The lot is huge. Everyone is so nice and helpful. All smiles and you know they all enjoy what they are doing. We had a very hard time finding a lot with a grand fir this year but they had them and plenty of others. Dog and family friendly. And although covid has put a stop to a lot of their normal activities they still provide a great day and experience read more

What a cool Xmas tree farm! We were here for family holiday pictures, they let photographers come do their thing which I thought was cool. So honestly I only experienced walking around the tree farm and didn't make any purchases. Easy to find, just a little off Hwy 18 and into rural Auburn, it's a pretty drive and kinda fun. The entrance can come up fast so pay attention to your gps. Friendly attendants, big parking lot and nice large area to walk around in. They have a ton of trees here I was impressed with the size of their lot. The whole area is pretty which helps with the experience as well. read more

Coates Christmas Trees Farm - One of the many isles of trees - Christmas Trees Near Me - Auburn, Washington

I've been going to U-cut tree farms for 30 years and this was the worst experience I've ever had. It would have been frustrating if they turned us away, but that would have been better than what we experienced. They just kept letting people come in and were significantly over capacity. Once you turn in, you're trapped. We were there for 3.5 hours and about 3 hours of it was waiting in line. We had to wait for parking. We had to wait to drop of tree. We had to wait to pay for the tree. The paying machine broke. Then we had to wait to get to the loading zone in our car. Then we had to wait to pick up the tree. They eventually shut everything down and started shouting out numbers for peoples trees because there were so many trees they couldn't find peoples trees as they arrived to pick up the tree. They said they'd help tie up the tree, that was a lie. I had to figure that out. The people working there were stressed and exhausted, I felt bad for them. It was pure chaos. Do not come to this place. read more

Great place with fields and fields of beautiful trees! Very low key process--wouldn't go anywhere else!

Coates Christmas Trees Farm has amazing selection of trees! This was my first time going to a Christmas Tree farm and it didn't disappoint. The only thing that disappointed me was the parking situation not being as big as the amount of people that come to the farm. Besides that, they have amazing looking trees and its a good place to take photos and buys trees!! Would definitely come back next year! read more

I absolutely recommend this tree farm! They are the kindest most generous place around. I am the Family Advocate for a local child care center that serves low-income, homeless, and in-crisis families. Coates Christmas Trees donated Four Trees and Tree stands to our families who couldn't afford a tree this year. The children are so happy and our single parents feel so blessed that they are being supported this holiday season. Thank you Coates for really acting on the spirit of the season with your kind and generous actions. We are so blessed and thankful! Please choose Coates for your Christmas trees and know that they give back to the community. read more

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What a great place to cut your down Christmas tree. When you arrive you are given a map which lays out where everything is, including where to find each type of tree. Coates also provides handsaws, knee padding and wagons free of charge to make chopping down your tree as easy as possible. We were able to find an 8 foot Douglas Fir which was only $29. Left completely happy, and we will probably be back next year to do it again. read more

Coates Christmas Trees Farm - Beautiful December day with a light dusting of snow. - Christmas Trees Near Me - Auburn, Washington

Such a great family tradition! So neat picking out a tree with the family, cutting it down together & having hot cocoa :) The farm has tree cutting down to an efficient science. read more

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Since moving to Washington and finding out that we could cut our own Christmas tree, I decided to Yelp a few establishments. There were a few locations I wanted to visit but Coates won us over because of their pet-friendly policy. So long as dogs are on-leash, they are welcomed. Coates was fairly easy to find. They have a great selection of trees with great prices. It isn't as cheap as those that are sold outside of the farms but I think you are paying for the experience. Price for trees differ depending on the type of tree you get. We purchased a Douglas Fir for around 29$ + tax. What's great is that they do not charge additional fees for larger sizes of the same tree type. They also provide handsaws, knee padding and wagons free of charge. Wagons were limited and we were told that they could be found next to the handsaws. Make sure to start a line near the man with the chainsaw if no wagon is available. This is where all customers with wagons go to after they chop down their tree. They also have a station for shaking trees and for packaging. Workers in that area will give you a ticket which determines what type of tree you got. You then will need to give the cashier (in the barn area) this ticket and pay for the tree. You will not miss this building because there will be a line or large groups of people drinking hot cocoa or hot apple cider which by the way is FREE. Yes, you read that right. Free hot drinks! As mentioned, they are pet friendly. We brought our pug with us but we ended up leaving him in the car because it was just way too muddy for him. Please keep that in mind. It was definitely a great first experience and we will definitely come back next year. read more

This place is the best Christmas tree farm we have ever been to! The trees were exceptional and very aesthetically pleasing (even, full, and uniform). It is a U-Cut, but for those like us, who lack the patience and the muscle for that, there is a worker who walks around with a chainsaw! :) The workers were extremely helpful and very quick to get our tree shaken and wrapped-- and for free! The trees are really affordable (we paid $55 for a 9ft Noble)!!! Will definitely be coming back here! They also have a cute playground and shops, but we didn't spend a lot of time there because it was raining read more

We had a great time at Coates! Beautiful trees, so hard to choose because they all looked perfect. Love the flat rate pricing, great service, family-vibe and not commercial feeling at all. They had a Santa handing out candy canes and Mrs. Clause driving a hay wagon. All the tools needed for cutting and toting your own tree. And a great group of guys to shake out the tree and bind it up. All included in your price of tree which depends on the type you choose. Highly recommend Coates for your festive tree needs!! read more

Stellar selection, free shake and baling. No frills. Super friendly staff and free hot chocolate! We've been to 3 other u-cuts and this is the best hands down! Definitely worth the drive out of the city read more

Coates Christmas Trees Farm - Christmas Trees Near Me - Auburn, Washington

Best full service Christmas tree farm around. We showed up at 9:00 a.m. the day after thanksgiving. We were surprised by how many employees they had to help with all aspects of getting a tree. Everything is provided for you except the rope. We brought a saw but didn't need to, they had them waiting for us. They have a nice set up for small children to run around take pictures. They have a Santa shop. Its a perfect family U-Cut. Perhaps the best part is they recut the three for you to make sure it is straight and then throw it through a machine and net it for easy transportation. A handy gentleman even carried it to our car for us. We will be back next year. Make sure to drive slow when looking for it, there are signs but the drive way appears out of nowhere! read more

Such a great place for families to have a wide selection of trees to choose from. The prices were very reasonable and our tree lasted 5 weeks. read more

The most efficient and friendly U-Cut farm we've been to--and prices are VERY reasonable. We were just there to get our tree get it home but saw lots of families with kids making an event of it. And it's nice that they're pet friendly. One local place made us keep our well behaved dog in the car. They quickly shook needles out of our tree and bound it up for return home. Nice looking tree that smells great. read more

Excellent selection of trees and nice that they provide a map. It would be nice if they posted signs to say what the trees are in each area. We cut down an expensive tree and luckily they were nice enough to give us the tree at a cheaper price since it's a small one read more

Coates Christmas Trees Farm - Christmas Trees Near Me - Auburn, Washington

We got our christmas tree here last year and overall it was good. The folks that worked there were friendly and the pricing was decent. The only downside was the saws that were provided for us to cut our own tree with, it was extremely dull and made cutting down the tree a very laborious task. We're planning to come back this year and with our own saw! read more

Our first time to a U-cut Christmas tree farm and we really liked it here at Coates. Low prices too, we stopped by one in Issaquah and it was way more expensive. We bought a beautiful Noble fir for $55 plus tax. Friendly staff helped with cutting it down, wrapping, and loading on our car. Complimentary hot coco, coffee, apple cider. Santa was there ready for pictures. We will most definitely come back next year. Thank you everyone at Coates Christmas Trees! read more

Coates Christmas Trees Farm - Christmas Trees Near Me - Auburn, Washington

This place has a great selection of every size tree you can imagine. It's pretty muddy so wear boots or old shoes but they have free hot apple cider or hit chocolate, umbrellas if it's raining, knee pads, saws and carts for your tree. They will trim the trunk, shake it and wrap it for you. Great experience! read more

A very friendly family business. We actually were headed out to another business to cut down a tree when we stumbled upon this gem after making a wrong turn. The trees on this farm are very uniform - clearly trimmed and kept up very well. My sons commented that it looked like they had been laid out after coming off an assembly line. The farm is new - only their 2nd season - so many of the trees are young - didn't see one over 10'. But at $27.50 for a Douglas and $39.50 for a Noble at any size, a n 8' Noble at $5/foot is a steal. They offer the typical U-cut Christmas tree farm amenities - free hot drinks, free use of a saw, free baling, they even helped load the tree onto my car and tied it down for me. The carts to tow in the tree once we found it were a nice touch. Definitely worth the drive out there. read more

Loves it! Went here based on existing reviews & my expectations were more than met. Great selection & downright affordable? Heck Yes. Knee pads, umbrellas, saws & cart? Heck yes. Free hot beverages & snacks? Really? Yup. Wait, did they just shake, bale & tie the tree to my car? Yup. Will I only go here again & tell everyone else I know? Yup. Worth the quick drive from T-town, great peeps. Again, loves it! read more

Awesome place to get a Christmas tree! We were able to bring our pups along with us which was a plus! Parking. Was small but they had a good flow of things where people were constantly leaving. They provided everything to cut and carry the trees. There were so many trees to choose from. Staff were friendly and were really there to help us with trimming our tree to the exact size we wanted. They also wrap your tree up to make it easier to transport. Prices are awesome, way cheaper than getting precut trees. Will definitely be coming here! read more

Trees are priced by type, not size so you can get a great deal on a bigger tree (they were very reasonably priced from $28-40). They are very friendly and helpful--we liked that they had umbrellas and knee pads for you to use. Small gift shop and free hot chocolate and hot cider! read more

Wow. Am so mad I didn't find this place sooner! We have been going elsewhere for the past 3 years. Had no idea what we were missing. They are quite busy but have so many people helping and so many perfect trees. A lot of variety and half the price of our other place. They don't price by height and they trim and shake the tree for free. Got a 10 foot tree for $60. New tradition for sure! Dog friendly, quality trees, and great service. read more

Coates Christmas Trees Farm - Teddy Bear enjoying our perfect new tree - Christmas Trees Near Me - Auburn, Washington

So here I am in early August leaving a review for a Christmas tree farm because I fell down a rabbit hole here on yelp and saw the reviews for other farms. Wow! I'm so shocked at how many tree lots have such awful reviews! We have never, ever had a bad experience at Coates farm. Not one! We've been buying our trees here for years and the employees have always been wonderful and professional. One year they accidentally gave our tree to a different family after wrapping it up. They were very apologetic and were quick to remedy the situation. We still came home with a gorgeous tree and didn't have to wait long to have it shaken and wrapped. Great customer service and great selection! read more

Horrible experience!!! Carts were way too small. Couldn't get anyone to willingly help us get our large tree loaded. Finally got it up to process and they tried to give our tree away to someone else because their processing system sucks! Got tree home and realized it was covered in hydraulic fluid(probably from tree wrapping machine). Charged $50 for a 4ft tree that was $25 last year. Will definitely not be back! Do yourself a favor and find a tree out in the wilderness. The bears might be more helpful. read more

This farm will be our new go-to place for our Christmas trees. A great selection of nice looking trees, and reasonable prices, will bring us back. Niceties include that they supply knee pads to keep you (mostly) out of the mud and carts to haul your find back to the car. Their band of merry elves quickly trim the trunk, shake the needles off (on a very entertaining machine), bundle the tree up in twine and load it on the car. We discovered that the bundled tree was also easier to haul into the house and place in the stand than an unfurled tree. We'll be back next year!! read more

Amazing customer service, great prices, easy to find, fun things for the kids to play with, a wagon ride and Santa was walking around. It was a fun experience for everyone. We will be coming back next year! read more

Been going to Coates for years and usually is great but this year looks like all the trees have really been picked over. Ended up going to the Carpinito brothers and paying almost $100 bucks for our tree read more

We have used this farm for several years without issue. Sunday before last it was a madhou. (You cannot blame the farm for being popular.)That said, we took along a measuring tape and cut down a tree that was over nine feet tall. (108 inches) They took off six inches. When we got home, we had a tree that about 78 inches. Someone gave us the wrong tree!! With tax, we paid about eighty dollars$$$$. What he have sitting in our living room is a joke. My sons were crushed. My oldest said we should go to Lowes next year. Worse yet, when I went back to the website, they were closed. So, we are stuck with this ugly short fat tree and I have nearly two dozen people coming for Christmas. It was not worth the drive or the money this year! read more

Great newer Christmas Tree Farm. Staff were helpful and cut, shook, tied and placed the tree on top of my van. Prices are very reasonable. We got an 11 foot Noble for 65 dollars. Most of the other trees such as up to an 8 foot Noble are 44 dollars, which is a steal. read more

Cute hay rides and games for kids. The trees were mostly on the small side or gigantic. The trees we found in the 5 ft to 6 ft had some dead needle issues. read more

Great spot! Lots of gorgeous trees, and a great variety of Nobles, Frasers, Douglas and Grands. Some nice pines too! Santa handing out candy canes to the little ones, and a giant, Rudolph pulled "sleigh" that they can "fly" in. All of the trees are truly incredible! Tough to choose because there are so many great ones. Only negative, and barely one at that, is the incoming and exiting traffic. You can find yourself unexpectedly crossing through the entrance lanes (thus traffic pulling in) while hunting for your tree, so keep your little ones close. Also, the exit cuts right through the check out line (again of concern for small children who are gleefully running around). Hoping that they might consider redesigning that in the future. Just keep close tabs on your kids and all will be well. Truly a great farm, with phenomenal prices (32.50-49.50 this year). Not overly commercialized and crowded like other farms out towards Orting. This will definitely be a family tradition! read more

We've been to most of the local tree farms. Coates is really the tops. The trees are beautifully trimmed. Despite record rains the drainage is good enough the place isn't a mudhole while you're traipsing around. The pricing is clear - one price regardless of the size depending on the tree variety. They have plenty of saws, carts, UMBRELLAS AND KNEEPADS! to loan out. After you've picked that perfect tree they'll trim up the branches on the bottom, shake it, and bale it.....for FREE. Super nice people, complimentary hot chocolate and cider, saw people walking leashed dogs, this is easily the bestest, most awesomest tree farm in the area. read more