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.

What a great experience! Our first visit to Our Farm Christmas trees. Hands-down the nicest tree…read morefarm we have been to since living in Minnesota! Will definitely be back. Reasonable prices, excellent customer service and EXCELLENT tree selection! We also got a super cute snowman and a porch pot! Thank you so much!

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.

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.

We have started a family tradition of going to St Croix Valley trees. We cut down our tree, which…read morethe kids have SO much fun picking one out. We then go get hot cocoa and sit by the fire pit. The kids then play for hours at the castle and it's such a fun family place.

Terrible tree selection for cut your own this year. Don't bother. They are supposedly opening more…read morefiends next week but dues nothing for those that showed up this weekend. So disappointed.

What a cute place!! I joined on my sister's Christmas traditions this year, and I fell in love!…read moreJust truly so adorable - I saw someone say that it was like out of a Hallmark movie and they're not lying. Definitely an enjoyable experience, even when cold! They had fires going to warm up at, and free cider! We did the pick your own tree, and they make it as easy as possible for doing that. The shaking of the tree is a game changer too- so many less needles at time of set up! My sister did mention that prices are increasing (just like everywhere else so to be expected) but says it's still worth it the extra expense!

This is the cutest tree farm I have ever been too! I feel like I was inside a Hallmark Christmas…read moremovie. You have to make a reservation online before showing up! They have precut trees or cut your own. Tons of spots for family pictures. They have hot apple cider for free, Santa and tootsie rolls for kids. My favorite part is the bonfire and all the spots for photos and different wreaths and items for sale. The trees are a bit pricey but it includes the shaking, bailing and putting on your car for you. They were so fast and it was so convenient and easy!

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

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.

I had the most amazing customer experience this past week, thanks to the extraordinary efforts of…read moreSid. I needed to attach a new license plate to the front of my car, but the old screws and holder were rusted and no longer usable. I had made two separate trips to an automotive specialty store, where I was sold two different license plate kits, assured each time that they contained "everything" I needed. They did not, as my particular car model (which I'd disclosed to them) had a uniquely-sized fitting. I then went to Frattallone's Ace Hardware in Arden Hills, with my license plate and both kits in hand. Sid asked to come out to the parking lot to see my car. He took some measurements, and I followed him back into the store where he gathered some supplies. Instead of sending me on my way with a handful of nuts and bolts, Sid grabbed a power drill and said he wanted to make sure that what he was proposing would work. It did, and he ended up retrofitting the kits and securely attaching the license plate for me. The parts cost me $3.99, and he absolutely refused to take any extra compensation for his efforts. Sid went well above and beyond the call of duty. As a result, he's created a loyal Frattallone's customer for life!

Watch these guys on their special sales. Was just in for the 20% Senior and Military discount to…read morepick up some items. Got up to the register to pay, they ran the charges through and I was about to leave the store when I did a quick math check and determined that I didn't get a discount for my biggest item. Went back to the register and was told that the bag of fertilizer I bought was "on sale" for $5 cheaper than the normal price and didn't qualify for any of he 20% discount. No sign that this was the case on either the discount flier or at the product display location in the store. Heading to Suburban Ace hardware next time.