When I come out here, I think of Linus and his search for the most "sincere" pumpkin patch. Except that I'm always here for a Christmas tree instead. And yes, this urban cowboy really loves finding and cutting down his own tree in a small forest off a country road in Butler county. Heck, I'd drive out here just for the smell. God bless us, every one! Two things I really like: 1. It's no-nonsense. No hay wagons or sleigh rides, no Santas or Chipmunks music. You drive in, walk through their beautiful little forest, pick one out, cut it down, and drag it out. They bale it for you and you're on your way. 2. It's low-key, and the trees are never too picked over. We always pick up the tree late in the season, so it's important not to be left only with scraggly and weird-shaped trees. (We put candles on the tree instead of electric lights -- an old German tradition -- so it's important to wait until close to Christmas before picking it up.) In short, we're glad this place isn't more popular, and the tree we come away with is always gorgeous. We get Colorado Spruce, but they also have Scotch Pine, Douglas Fir, Blue Spruce, Concolor Fir. An 8-foot tree runs about $20. The dudes who run the place are a surly, cheerless bunch, probably understandable since they have to stand out in the elements all day and deal with city folk like me. Little do they realize that their surliness only seems to add to the sincerity of the place for me. I ask you, Linus, would the place be as sincere if they put on Santa hats and had faux Christmas cheer? Great trees, good folk. (The tree farm is "family owned and operated for over 50 years".) I highly recommend it. read more

Renick's Tree Farm - Nurseries & Gardening Near Me - West Sunbury, Pennsylvania

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Nice selection of pre-cut trees as well as cut your own. Prices are very reasonable. $16 for 6ft white pine up to $38 for the Douglas Fir. We decided on a Blue Spruce that was $22. $1 extra for each foot over 6. read more

Renick's Tree Farm - Nurseries & Gardening Near Me - West Sunbury, Pennsylvania

Not clear that they are still in business. Went down yesterday, much of the place has been turned over to oil and gas drilling. The hillside has been cleared and flattened. No evidence of preparation for tree sales next week. read more

Go somewhere else. Arrived before closing time, only to be told the field was closed (closes at 4:30 but we were there before 4:30). You can choose from trees laying on the ground. Picked up the first one and needles rained down like crazy. $70 for a tree and you have no idea what it will look like once the branches fall down after being smooshed on the ground? No thanks. Some sort of sports game was blaring out of the loudspeakers. Not a Christmas-like or family atmosphere at all. Don't waste your time or money here; check out Cypher's Tree Farm instead. read more

Can't beat the prices ($20-28) for up to 10 foot trees. They have a variety too. The help is not very helpful so plan to load yourself or ask some specifically to do so. You can save on tips though since you do it yourself. You can also cut your own and they have saws to borrow. I recommend bringing gloves and sturdy shoes as the paths can be very muddy. Sting is available for tying down. read more

My family and i went there in 2011 for a Christmas tree. I had four children under the age of 7 and my wife. We selected a tree that was bout 9 Ft. it was the end of the day and everyone that was there had already gotten their trees and it was beginning to get dark. There were 5 guys working there and there were two old pick up trucks they were using. I have to repeat that there was not one other person waiting there to be helped or getting a tree. i asked the men if one of them would give me a hand really quick in the most polite way possible they said "No" i looked at my kids and wife and asked again and again they looked at me like i was an idiot and said "No" I subsequently got in my Mini van and drove about 200 feet down the road to where i had drug the tree and pulled the unbinded Christmas tree into the van. I then carried it to the binder and had it binded. I then asked several people who were tailgating there (drinking hot chocolate and hanging out to help me load it on to my car since the people "working there" were no help. This is what bothers me i had 4 little kids it was 2 weeks before Christmas and they had NO other customers STILL they refused to help me. Obviously these people were not the owners but i cannot believe someone would not help someone with 4 little kids. read more