Really fun place for tree hunting with the family. They're usually open only a few days each year. Super friendly folks and great selection. They definitely don't gouge you based on tree size or height, so I think they have a great value for the tree quality. The cutters work on tips--don't forget to bring cash. Closes at dark. A+++ read more

McGee Christmas Tree Farm - Office - Christmas Trees Near Me - Placerville, California

Great selection of trees and price for any tree was $140 cash. $145 with card. Much better than other places we gone too because it was not crowded and the runners were quick and helpful. It will be our tree spot read more

We had the best time getting a Christmas tree at this Christmas tree farm. It was our first time here. While we were there, we ran into some friends who said they had been coming to McGee's for over 20 years, and we could understand why. So many trees to choose from, and once you find your tree, service is quick and friendly. We enjoyed the entire experience, and went home with a beautiful tree! read more

We've visited many Christmas tree farms in the Bay Area so we decided to go up the mountain this year and we're so glad we did! McGee Christmas Tree Farm is the best! There's no Santa, workshop or elves BUT THEY HAVE BEAUTIFUL TREES! We spent almost 3 hours roaming their farm in search of 2 perfect trees. We had so much fun we didn't realized we'd been there so long! Once you've chosen your perfect tree, you just yell "cutter" and a friendly staff member will appear with a large saw to cut your tree down. Don't be afraid, they offer great tips for cutting your tree properly and they will also help cut it down if you need that as well! We got 2 trees so we had the pleasure of meeting 2 different "cutters" and both were very friendly and helpful. I met one of the owners (Mrs. McGee) while loading up our tree and she was a pleasure as well! Overall, great place, great people and most of all a great farm!! Well worth our 2 hour drive! We will definitely return next year! read more

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We absolutely love McGee's Christmas Tree Farm! They are open for an *extremely* limited amount of time so go either Friday or Saturday after Thanksgiving and go as soon as they open in the morning to beat the crowd. If you wait until Sunday they may not be open anymore! The trees are pricy (this year was $120 per tree regardless of size or type), but you are paying for an experience. If you are trying to be cheap go to a parking lot somewhere with pre-cut trees. My family takes so much joy wandering amongst the trees! We always stop and get coffee before we get there so we can stroll and sip. This year my toddler was old enough to walk around and he had a blast! A visit to McGee's is a foundational part of our family tradition! read more

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**See my review under "Nikki H" ** Layer your clothing as you're going to heat up as you're roaming the grounds! Can't wait to return next year!! read more

One of the better assortment of festive Christmas trees! Oh the scent, oh the smell! Good smells here, no bad breathe at all. No complaints, all good here. read more

Update: Received a very nice message from one of the managers. I really appreciate it! My family really enjoys coming here to buy our Christmas tree every year so I appreciate the business for reaching out to me!! :) Very disappointed that myself and several members of my family drove up here from the Natomas area of Sacramento and they are closed! But on their website it says that they're open! Waste of time and gas! read more

Friendly staff and great prices make this our go to Christmas tree farm for the last several years. The tree helpers will assist with cutting down your tree and hauling it on a cart to one of the two check-out locations where your tree will be professionally wound with twine (not forced through a rough netting gizmo) and placed in your truck bed or on your vehicle for a safe trip home. We had the pleasure of being assisted by Bob and Charlie today and they did a wonderful job for us! Our trees are wonderful and ready to decorate! read more

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Seth the tree cutter was great. Told us how much the tree was before he cut it, volunteered to take a picture and took the tree down to the pay booth. Great service. Year after year McGees get better and better. read more

This was our first time coming here and it couldn't have been a better experience!! Stephen (aka Cutter) was exceptional and we had an awesome time picking out our tree! Will be coming here year after year for sure! read more

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First time stopping here. We came early to avoid crowds. A great experience all around. It's not easy finding Silver Tip but they had a good selection. The friendliness of staff helped put me in the Christmas mood. Our tree looks beautiful - one of the best. read more

We went to several and loved this spot! It's $70 or $90 which is high but they're all about $50-70 in this area. Super friendly and wrapped it up nicely for us to throw in the truck. You could easily throw one on your roof and there's not a height limitation. read more

McGee Christmas Tree Farm - Christmas Trees Near Me - Placerville, California

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Terrible experience picking out a tree. Didn't expect to be harassed by an employee here for "tips" and to learn all about how hungover he is from the night before and how he is just a temporary employee. Tipping culture is ridiculous now, really after $120 on a tree you ALSO expect a tip? We brought our own saw (which we weren't allowed to use), we didn't need it wrapped (that's unnecessary for us), and my husband was the one who carried it all the way from the very back lot to the front. The "cutter" awkwardly stood by me and my daughter making us feel uncomfortable and emphasized how he is a tip only employee and stared at me while it was getting it wrapped and my husband was paying for the tree, then proceeded to follow us down the path yelling at us and scoffing over a tip. Little did he know that had he not harassed us over a tip he could have got a $20 because that's all we had anyways. My husband just worked 72 hours straight as a paramedic but where is his "tips" for saving lives?? He doesn't expect that from his work and saving people but this hungover employee is so entitled that he expected it after doing a minuscule job that took 1 minute to cut. Deplorable first experience that we had to endure while driving over an hour to cut a tree and have a nice time with family. read more

Shopping for a Christmas tree at McGee's Tree Farm was a great outing. We found a 14ft tree, just what we needed for our church. All of the staff was so couteous, helpful and friendly. The Tree Cutters were in everyone row waiting to give you a helping hand. It was definitely worth the 140 mile drive to the farm. read more

We were up here doing apples (Denver Dan's #14 see my review) and we decided to do a pumpkin patch. The place we were going to hit doesn't have any pumpkins so we stopped at this place. The lady Phyllis, who is running the farm is def IN CHARGE. She took the kids by the sleeve directing them to the rules. Guess cuz of the lack of watering its going to be slim pickins for pumpkins this fall. So keep that in mind when you go out shopping. So driving along the road you mostly see the sign for the Christmas tree farm next to High Hill Orchards. They will def sell out of their pumpkins before Halloween. You go driving past High Hill Farms and turn the corner and there they are. There is a big sign saying NO NO NO HIGH HILL PARKING!!! They only have a few spots to park in front of their barn and then along one side of the road. As you drive up you see all the beautiful pumpkins, the big pumpkin playhouse, various farm vehicles to climb on/take pictures with, and the insert-your-head-into-outrageous sign boards. There is a bench, several folding plastic chairs and stone bench for sitting. The bench has a broomstick in it with measures marked off for how much your pumpkin costs. There is a box to insert your cash or checks for good faith payments if Phyllis isn't there. We got a very generous sized pumpkin for $10, well worth it! Thank goodness we don't have to hit Bishops now!! There are NO food amenities or toilets at all, so be aware. They only take cash or checks. read more

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My family and I drove up to McGee's Tree Farm and we had a wonderful experience. There were so many trees to choose from! We enjoyed going up and down the rows (and back again) until we finally found "The One". Everyone who worked there was so helpful and friendly, the service was OUTSTANDING. The tree farm was so organized and everything from cutting to twining to loading up the tree for a safe ride home went so smoothly. What a great way to start our Christmas Holiday. Our tree is gorgeous and we made some fun family memories along the way. We will definitely be back next year! read more

The BEST place to get a tree hands down! The staff is always so pleasant and helpful! (not to mention good looking) It has such a cheery, hometowny feel. Kyle helped us, and was so cute and funny! read more

BEST place to pick out and cut down your Christmas tree!! We have been going now for 10 years! The last 4 years we have had the same tree cutter Zach who is always smiling and makes the experience that much better! You want to build memories while picking out your holiday tree, this is the place to be! read more

Just took the kids to McGees Pumpkin Patch & they had a great time...Each kid got exactly the pumpkin they wanted & I couldn't have been more excited about the prices & service we RECIEVED..It was an amazing day ended with thank Yous & smiles..Will deff be back for their Christmas tree farm open the day after Thanksgiving day..Thank you..Thank you. read more

Great Christmas tree farm! They have friendly workers who cut the tree down for you. Good pricing and well-organized tree to car system. Also, it's right inside Apple Hill, so you can get some good treats while you're in the area! read more

I rarely write reviews we just left McGee Christmas tree farm after visiting Apple hill for the weekend and they were top notch when it comes to service, I must admit I wasn't exactly looking forward to any drama associated with getting a tree but they make it so easy and efficient, find a tree yell out "cutter"!! And they come running you can have them cut it down or you can do it yourself, they wrap it up and stow it on-top of your vehicle while you pay for it (they don't take credit cards just Checks or cash FYI) but great service we will return likely next year!! read more

Excellent trees and great prices - we got a 10 foot tree for $60 because they charge by the type of tree ($60 or $90) not by the size. Good service, help with cutting the tree and with getting it into the car. Will return here for sure! read more

I usually only write reviews when I am super impressed with a place, but I felt it necessary to write about my experience today. Myself, my husband, and our two kids along with our friends family of 4 went to McGee's this morning. Our terrible experience began when we found our tree and called for the cutter to bring us the saw. A kid came over to us with the saw and told us it was a 9' tree and it would be $90. Mind you, it was a very busy day and most of the trees around ours being cut at the same time were $70 and our friend's tree across the main aisle was $70, but we didn't question it. We get to the front to pay and the girls asks "What type of tree?" I told her I didn't know what type of tree it is but it was a 9'. She asked which tree, so we pointed it out to her and she said, "OK, that's Douglas Fir. That is $70." That made more sense to me than the $90 we were quoted by the kid who brought us the saw, so I paid and went to have our tree wrapped. While walking over to the machine, my husband and I noticed a man walking extra close to us and eye balling our receipt. He actually grabs the receipt and proceeds to announce loudly "That is not a Douglas Fir tree. You were charged for a Douglas Fir tree. This tree is a $90 tree!" I replied, "I showed your cashier the tree and told her how tall it was. She is the one who told ME it was Douglas Fir and charged the $70 price." He then told us "she [meaning the cashier] doesn't know what she is doing," and we needed to "follow him" back to the cashier to get this "squared up" before he would allow our tree to go through the wrapping machine. When we got to the cashier, I asked her to confirm that I did show her the tree and told her how tall it was. She confirmed, but the guy just stood there looking at us. I just paid the other $20 and walked away. I didn't catch his name but he was an older guy with an Irish or maybe English accent. We were completely embarrassed and pissed off at the same time. They need to better train their cashiers on the species and correlating prices and learn some decorum when dealing with customers, especially when there is a mix up like this. There are plenty of gorgeous tree farms on Apple Hill. I will never return to this place and I would recommend Carson Ridge or Hillside Tree Farms instead. read more