What a great experience! There's no cost to enter. You simply walk around the farm and check out…read morethe trees and see which one you want. When you find one you like, you simply yell, "CUTTER!" and one magically appears before you with a scythe. If you're shy, you can wait for one of the cutters to walk by yelling, "Anyone need a cutter?" That works too. This farm has so many different varieties to choose from. I wanted a Noble fir but ended up selecting a silver tip. All trees cost the same no matter what kind you get or how tall it is. Once your tree is cut, he brings it to the line for you. You pay. They shake the tree in a contraption to remove dry needles. Then after you pay, they tie the tree up and give you some rope so you can tie it down your car. Easy peasy. Don't forget to tip your cutter. They work hard! So much better than just picking a tree from a parking lot. I want to come back every year!

Always have the best time at Hillside Tree Farm! Pro tip from someone who's been going here for…read moreyears: park at the lower parking lot (not the parking spaces long the road)! The staff are wonderful and the "cutters" do their best to make selecting and cutting the tree a magical experience. They start the tree cutting for you, with their own saws (you don't need to bring your own), so the tree regrows properly - but they each let us take turns. Not as easy as they make it look! So helpful at every step of the process - including free wrapping and tying it to the car. We found a beautiful 9' Turkish Nordman with blue hues on the bottom and it has barely dropped any needles after the initial shaking!!

I LOVE coming up here for our Christmas tree!!! We go up the day after thanksgiving, and we are…read morenever disappointed. PRO TIP - you will be VERY glad that you leave your house early enough to be there right when they open at 9! Avoid the crowds, get a parking space, and have multiple attendants at your service! They have so many different types of pine, the guys who work here are so pleasant and friendly, and they always seem to be there right when you need them! It's a smaller place, no frills or hayrides or pastries... they do one thing and they do it really well! Super happy they have a square for card payments this year!!

It was a fun family experience that I want to continue every year! I saw smiles on pretty much…read moreevery face out there. You get to walk around the entire tree farm and pick out any tree and they cut it for you. I believe it's cash or Venmo only and the $$ wasn't too bad either. $120 for any size tree. You pick, they cut.

I've been going to Robert's since I was a kid. The whole experience is my very favorite part of…read moreChristmas - hiking around the farm in search of the perfect tree, cutting it down ourselves, hauling it back up the hill and finishing off the outing with a caramel apple and a quick pop into the adorable little shop, full of ornaments and other cute (and decently-priced) Christmas decorations. The staff is friendly, helpful and accommodating. Highly recommend! :)

Pros: easy access from highway, very close to 50. Not a lot of people, easy to park. Great pricing,…read more3 times cheaper than some other cut-your-tree places and even cheaper than grocery market lots. Cons: seems just wild forest and not maintained area with clear view for each tree. Other trees have blocked even growth of the tree. Many tree as just new branches of previously cut trees and are very high, like 7ft high to even cut. Hard to tell what the tree will look like. Many trees have fewer or every uneven length branches. Hot cider provided, packing just a dollar. Very nice staff, pleasant and welcoming. So, it's forest from where you can pick a wild tree. Some picks here even show quite well how the trees look like. Went for the cut-your-tree experience and that we had. Glad that this kind of places still exists!

Very cute Christmas tree farm! It's actually really huge, even though it doesn't look so big from…read morethe beginning when you enter. The tree farm expands on both sides, up the hill on both sides, and connects in the back. They have really gorgeous trees, very pushy and so many different types of leaves to fit everyone's style. I will say, the trees are not extremely tall, although this place has a lot of potential if you come back in about two years. That's when you will find your 12 foot and over trees. If you are looking for anything shorter than that, this is your place. If you have some time, definitely check out the " Bear cave" in the back of the farm. Super fun for kids, or adults like us who love to pretend to be kids! LOL

Great trip again. Arrived just at opening. Grabbed our saw and huffed up the hill. Found Norman…read more He is home and safe.

Just went up to Placerville for the second year in a row to get our Christmas tree. This year we…read morewound up at Rapetti's. Man, they have some gorgeous trees! This year max price is $90 & that's for a 10 ft. and over top-of-the-line Noble or Nordmann. The guys that cut & haul the trees are super friendly and efficient (don't forget to tip---after all they're doing the hard work!!). It was crowded this Sat. after Thanksgiving, but in no way unmanagable. Parking was tricky, so plan to walk some. But, that's the point, isn't it? We took our dogs & there were a bunch of other folks who did so as well. Everyone's dogs were well behaved, because they quickly get worn out traipsing up & down the hills (unless they're used to that sort of thing). Luckily, we found our tree just after our biggest dog plopped down & decided SHE was done looking. LOL This farm is just before Hillside Tree Farm (where we got our tree last year & I also reviewed). The people , trees and prices here are equally awesome. Just remember to bring cash or a personal check. OH! If you sign up for their list you get a $5 discount on next year's tree. Works for me... This year we got a 8 ft. Nordmann (looks similar to a silvery Noble Fir), a tree skirt, an ornament & tree care instructionsd for our $70. Not bad at all.... Walmart wants $75+ tax for their Noble's this year.I know I had a LOT more picking mine out at Rapetti's Tree Farm than I would have from a retailer or a tree lot! This year we had warm sunny weather...ahhh, amazing for almost December. I walked around in a T shirt & sweats. Last year we got snow & rain the whole time (same weekend). So definitely check the weather before heading out so you can dress appropriately and have a good time.

Another beautiful Christmas tree from Rapetti Farms. Thank you Randy and Paula always nice to see…read moreyou merry Christmas.

Eric and his lovely wife made our experience wonderful. You'll be greeted with smiles and happy…read morespirits. They have a good variety of healthy trees. In addition to the tree, the experience was even more enjoyable with a large fire pit, photo props, complimentary hot cider, popcorn, and candy canes! They provide excellent service, helping you transporting the tree onto your car and tying it up. They even assist with finding parking, and getting in and out. The Rhode family's ranch will become a part of your family's tradition!

Excellent place to get your tree. Beautiful selection, service was great. Even had a place for the…read morekids to eat some popcorn and warm up next to the fire. Thoroughly enjoyed going here for our yearly trip the Apple Hill for a Christmas tree.

Great selection and great prices! We got our tree from this farm this year, and it was a gorgeous…read moreand giant two story tree for $70! That's not bad considering how expensive trees are getting this year. I believe all of their trees are $70 this year, regardless of their size. I recommend checking this place out if you're looking for a tree, they have a great selection of different tree types and sizes.

Just a pumpkin farm, or later a Christmas tree farm. Small $5, bigger $10, huge $20…read more No lines vs. everywhere else on Apple Hill.

The staff are so helpful and kind!! Amazing food great for lunch and don't even get me started on…read moreall the yummy treats!! They have a new apple cider donut sundae that's to die for!!! Love this place definitely coming back!!!

Cute and chill, but the cat situation was a bit much…read more---------------- The Harris Family Farm was cute! My husband and I went on a Friday, the day before their Lavender Days event. We tried the lavender lemonade slushy and it was super refreshing. We were the only ones there, and pulling up was a little confusing since it looks very home-y, and we weren't totally sure where things were happening. They had a nice little selection of goodies for sale, and overall the vibe was really chill. However... there was a cat hanging around that became a bit of a deal-breaker. It climbed right up on the table where the utensils, napkins, and bagged chips were -- literally sat on the chip bags like it owned the place. Clearly not its first time doing that. who wants cat booty on their food? I'm all for farm animals and pets, but I don't think they should be around areas where food is being handled or served -- especially where straws and napkins are kept. Then our drink came out with a straw already in it, and while it was brought from the kitchen, it made me wonder if the cat's allowed back there too. They also mentioned a flower garden we could check out, which we did but it took only a few minutes, and then we headed out. Overall, it's a relaxing little spot, but not much to do, and the food hygiene situation needs some serious work. I definitely don't want cat butt near my snacks.

The staff was extremely friendly and helpful. Great place to spend your time searching for that…read moreperfect Christmas Tree!!

Amazing family tree far. The people are so nice and friendly. Beautiful Christmas trees as well…read more Great experience every year.

Very nice and helpful staff. Great selection of trees to give your home that special look and smell…read morefor the Christmas season!

From the owner: We are a family owned, family friendly, Choose and Cut Christmas Tree Farm. With 10 acres planted…read morein Silver Tip, White Fir, & Doug Fir, we also offer pine, cedar, and swift silver trees. 1 Hill, 2 Farms! Sierra Magnifica Christmas Tree Farm and Upper Sierra Magnificia Christmas Tree Farm share a driveway. There are plenty of trees to walk amongst and choose from, for the owners and workers to help you cut.