After almost giving up on a you cut Christmas tree place we found this location. The staff was extremely friendly, wrapped the tree and helped tie down to our vehicle. The location is cash or check only (they held the tree while we ran to the bank). Overall a very good selection of trees to pick from and good prices! We can't wait to come again next year! read more

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Cool place been coming here for few years now we like it.. 4 stars cause the trees are not the best but I understand maybe if you hike for couple hours you can finds better lol. Idk great spot great views read more

10/10. Great value for the price and everyone was very friendly. Pro-tip: expect it to be busy.

Cash-only business for those of you considering a visit :) As first-time natural tree shoppers, we were very excited to get out of the immediate Sacramento area and pick out our our apartment-sized Christmas tree. The grounds here are amazing, huge property to choose trees from and most of the climb is uphill which earns really pretty views from the top. We had a great time bringing our own cocoa and snacks, and enjoyed the fun of hunting for "the one" tree. Note: THIS IS NOT THE PLACE TO BRING THE GRANDPARENTS. We watched two 65+ individuals slip and fall on the steep uphill grade. We picked a 3 foot tall, mini Christmas silver fir to chop and bring home. Our friends that were with us, who'd been coming here for the last 20 years, found a 14 foot fir. Note about pricing: Reviews detail that trees start $45-$60 for under 10 feet tall. When we checked out, our friends went first and their tree was $75. Understandable at 14 feet tall. We went next, and when we heard our little Charlie Brown Christmas tree was $70 my jaw literally dropped. The female owner was very kind and apologetic after she saw my surprise, but reminded us that the prices were based on tree species and the fact that our little fir was likely 30 years old. Overall our experience was pretty positive, the only reason I took a star away is because of how the male owner spoke to us as customers, and is the reason we have no desire to return. Our friends told the owners they'd been coming here for years as kids, and added that it was my boyfriend and I's first trip up to the farm. When the owner then asked "oh where are you two from??" The conversation went like this: Me: We were both born and raised in the Bay Area! Male owner: (disgusted) Oh god now that is just awful. No that is awful. Me: (Laughing nervously) Male owner: (still disgusted) Now that is just terrible. You know, it's so awful I won't even go close to down there. Me: (laughing nervously) yeah the traffic is pretty awful, we're so glad to be in Sac now! Male owner: Now you aren't a bunch of liberals are you? You know the liberals are trying to take this farm away, we'll see if it's even around next Winter if the liberals don't take it. So, if you do happen to visit this Christmas tree farm in Placer-- even if you're not a liberal-- don't mention where you're from if it isn't Placer county. Overall this was a great tree hunting experience, we're just not big fans of blatant disrespect Pros: Incredible space, beautiful views, OK parking, novelty experience, cute trees Cons: rising prices, prejudiced owner read more

We LOVED this farm! Really friendly people running it and lots of options when you're roaming the hillside looking for trees. We will make this a tradition! Can't wait to bring our son next time for his first Christmas tree search! read more

This place is massive. We've been coming to Apple Hill to get our christmas tree for the last five years, but this was our first trip to Hidden Canyon. The owners are extremely nice and explained to us how their property is laid out and where the different types of tree can be found. They also have a sign that has the prices for each of the types of trees ($45-60 up to 10'). We walked around this place for a couple hours to check it out and see all of the different types of trees. This place is definitely less crowded than some of the other places, so we were able to wander around with our dog without running into too many people. The terrain is pretty intense, so definitely not a good place for someone that has any type of mobility challenges. Unfortunately, it looked like a lot of their trees were pretty young, or pretty old, so they were either too big or too small for what we wanted. Fortunately, we were able to find a tree that ended up being one of my favorites. Once you find a tree, you simply yell "cutter" and someone will run up to help cut it down, and carry it for you (if you ask). They'll then net it for you, if you need it. We kept our tree for a month and it was still really healthy and only dropped a couple needles. It was great. This will definitely be one of go-to places as the quality for the price seems better than some of the other places we've frequented in the past. read more

Hidden Canyon Christmas Tree Farm - Tree from Hidden Canyon - Christmas Trees Near Me - Placerville, California

Tom and Shirley are the long time owners of this tree farm and they are truly the kindest people around. They have great prices for their trees ($45-60 for up to 10') depending on the variety and since they are South of Apple Hill, you can avoid the traffic. It's an old school tree farm where you yell "cutter" for someone to cut down your tree. The kids get so excited each year to yell in excitement. We highly recommend this tree farm, of which my husband has gone to since he was a small child. read more

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FYI - this is a CASH/CHECK ONLY business. I realized this after we got our tree, but there's no sign posted that I could see. The prices start at $60/70 not $45 as shown in the Yelp pics. Otherwise, nice family biz and you just pick out your tree & yell "Cutter" and they chop it for you :) read more

We went up to Hidden Canyon the weekend after Thanksgiving this year (2018), and really enjoyed the experience. FYI -- if you don't have AWD/4WD on your vehicle, and it's been raining recently, you might not want to wander down the hill to their parking lot. We were fine in our Subaru, but I wouldn't have wanted to be in our other 2wd hatchback. Another note -- they will cut your tree for you if you want, but there are also willing to lend you a saw and you can cut yourself, if that's your preference (or in our case, our kid's strong preference). My only complaint is that the selection of trees was a bit limited, and there were a number of very crooked trees. But nonetheless we found what we were looking for! read more

We loved this location! Great prices, friendly service, good selection of trees, and a beautiful location to hunt for a live tree to cut down. read more

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So glad we found this place! We didn't want to battle the Apple Hill traffic the day after Thanksgiving from Folsom, Ca. It wasn't too far off the freeway, but far enough down a windy road to get ya into nature. There was even a little snow on the ground! Hidden Canyon had four varieties of trees available. They had a branch of each variety hanging from a sign to help you identify the trees, along with instructions, and pricing. Then you go to either of the two sides with trees. One side was across a cute little wooden bridge over a creek, and up a nature made staircase. This could be a bit steep or slippery for older folks, or kiddos under 3, as it's covered with pine needles. Our two year old did fine with our help; and it made it more of an adventure for her. There were plenty of great trees to pick from. We knew we wanted a white fir, and there she was! You yell "cutter!" And a young man runs up with a saw. He even let hubby saw it down. The guy asks if you want help carrying it down even. They're aren't any carts. It takes about five mins to get back to the check out area carrying the tree. They have a guy there with a nifty tree netting machine and a box of twine if you didn't bring anything to tie your tree down, all free of charge! Then you get in line to pay. A bit of a slow process, as one lady is handwriting receipts. You pay by variety, not size. We had cash, and she didn't charge us tax. There wasn't any honey for sale, and nothing else for sale either. Maybe because it was the first day of the season? They did have a picnic area and a port-a-potty. We will return next year for sure. I'll be sure to bring a picnic lunch and some cocoa. The place is friendly, beautiful, safe, and affordable. read more

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Great family run tree farm we come back every year!!! Plus we get firewood it's a win win!! read more

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Best place to get a Christmas Tree. You get to hike/walk around the property and find the perfect tree. You can cut it down yourself or yell, "Cutter!" and one of the guys will cut it down for you. They wrap the tree too. They have twine to tie the tree down- but I would bring your own rope. This is not a place to try and sell you other stuff either-only a tree. We loved it. read more

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We went here today to pick up our Christmas tree early. It was the best experience from start to finish. The sign said closed, but the gate was open, so we stopped in to see if the sign was flipped by mistake. Nope, definitely closed! The owner was kind enough to to let us look around and purchase. It has over 400 acres filled with a variety of beautiful trees, all different shapes and sizes. We found a perfect size, fresh tree and cut it down. You do have to get in nature and there is a good amount of brush, but this added to the experience. We ended up chatting with the owner for quite some time about everything, trucks, life, etc. The tree farm has been his family, you could tell how much it meant to him. The tree we cut down was beautiful. We paid $64.50 and that included tax. Every year prior to this, we've gone to tree lots and have spent $50 for a regular-sized tree. A little bit more money is worth the great experience and the chance to support a local, family-owned business. We will be back next season. I wish we would've found this sooner. read more

Hidden Canyon Christmas Tree Farm - Christmas Trees Near Me - Placerville, California

A hidden gem! Lives up to its name, hidden in a canyon. The scenery is unbelievable, be prepared to hike up hills to find the perfect tree. We purchased a beautiful white fir and it didn't take us long at all to find. The owners are a really friendly couple. They told us a little history and takes pride in the trees he planted himself. He told us our tree was probably around 30 years old. It's one of the best tree farms we've been to, and the prices are cheaper than the other places! A must stop for tree shopping. We will definitely be back next year. read more

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Been coming here since i was a kid. And the owners grandkids would cut down the trees now there kids are cutting down our trees. Hope this place keeps going so my kids and bring their kids here. I even asked my wife to marry me up on that hill. read more

Hidden Canyon Christmas Tree Farm - Been coming here for many years - Christmas Trees Near Me - Placerville, California

We have come here for 15 years and absolutely loved it. This year, they hardly have any trees and when they do have they have shaped with saws and so they don't look good. None of the land had been maintained, everything was overgrown and dead. Usually it's kept and beautiful. It's so sad, I wonder what has changed. Very disappointed. read more

Best Christmas tree experience with the kindest owners EVER! We called to see if we could come before the storm & the owners stayed late to let us get a tree! The tree is beautiful & walking through their property looking for a tree was a great adventure & easy at the same time. read more

Easy trip from Sacramento to get our tree. We arrived at 10:30 on Sunday and it wasn't crowded. The staff are friendly. They have a nice selection of trees, even for those of us who don't have 12 foot ceilings. You climb around on the hills until you find the right tree for you, then yell "cutter." They cut the tree for you and will help carry the tree down the hill if you need. The prices are reasonable. We paid $45 + tax for our Douglas Fir. We'll be back next year read more