Forced family event turns to great experience. This place has such a great selection of pre cut or cut your own. Seems like the majority is Frazier but we went pine this year for the first time. Loved the different areas spread all over to cut your own. They even have atvs driving around to take your cut tree to the shake station. If you have little kids there's some fun stuff and they have drinks and food. Happy we ventured here. Worth the 1-1/2 hour drive. read more

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A holiday staple Living in the Rockford area. My Family has been visiting for as long as I can remember and we always have a good time. We always meet our close friends and their family. A tradition that started with 4 or 5 of us and has grown to 8. We have not actually bought a Tree from there in years (They're Overpriced) but our friends always do, they love the tradition of cutting their own tree, their oldest son has taken on the responsibility, something he is very proud of. There is obviously MUCH MUCH more than just trees though, Our kids love the animals, santa, snacks, and shops. We always bring a few adult beverages to chat around the outdoor firepits, spend quality time together roaming the property, petting the animals, indulging their delicious foods and making new memories. Williams is without a doubt the best option in the Rockford Area and I would highly recommend bringing your family and friends. read more

Simply put, this place is the best around! Our family has been coming here for about four decades for Christmas trees and it is one of our favorite traditions of the whole Christmas season. Staff who make you feel like family, and a wonderful selection of long needle, short needle, flocked, pre-cut, and any other kind of tree you can think of. Free wagon rides and saws to use if you want to go cut your own (which I would highly recommend for the full experience!). They have something for everyone here, from lots of food (sometimes there are food trucks here), snacks, holiday drinks, kids train ride rides, basically a small zoo, a maze, VR Santa ride, and more. They also have a large main cabin area to hang out, eat, sit by the fire, and also do some shopping. All in all, couldn't be a more special place. Can't recommend it enough. read more

We've been driving an hour and a half, each way, for years just to buy our trees here. It's a wonderful family owned business, where every single employee greets you with a genuine smile and "hello." They do make you feel truly welcomed and at home. They have a huge inventory. Everything from ornaments to children's books, decorated or undecorated wreaths, trees either pre-cut or cut your own. read more

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This place has a wonderful selection of trees and the staff that work here are very nice and helpful. Their prices on wreaths and roping are very fair. I also think it's great you can bring your own dogs (they have to be leashed at all times). My only issue is the presence of a camel. I don't understand how/why a camel would be on a farm if it wasn't being used for entertainment purposes. Given that they have farm animals, Santa, hot chocolate, etc., I think the kids have plenty of things to entertain them. read more

I love the ambiance, the decorations, and everything else; one could say this is the perfect place to have a wedding. I will say the extensive embarrassment I acquired by wetting myself was not ideal, but that was kinda unrelated to the venue. read more

Well organized and well stocked. It was a bit of a hike from the northwest suburbs of Chicago but oh so worth it! Tractor ride to fields filled with beautiful trees! We've spent the last few years finding that most suburban cut your own tree farms have been over picked to the point of having to search for hours for a decent tree. Williams farm has excellent stock in the field and great customer care. Whole experience was awesome! read more

Williams tree farm is a staple in Rockton and truly brings out the Christmas spirit in you! I've been coming here for the past 5-6 years and it's always a great time. They do get very busy especially on the weekends where parking can be a nightmare but nonetheless it's still a must! They have acres of every tree you could ever want, from pine to spruce to long needle! They take you out on a horse carriage ride or you can walk and once you cut down your tree (which they provide saws), they have employees that come by via truck/4 wheeler to tag your tree and bring it back to the main area to tie it up and get it all ready for you! And if you don't want to cut down your own tree they have an area of pre-cut trees and wreathes to choose from. Outside they also have farm animals that you can feed (goats, camel, reindeers), and a maze, a giant chair and wood sign for picture ops! Their inside area is also great..they have a small menu of soups, sandwiches, hot coco/coffee, and the BEST sugar cookies with red or green icing! Also there is a gift shop with the most beautiful ornaments, they are a bit pricey but it's also very high quality! The best part is the dogs that runs around and the PUPPIES!! What is not to love about this place!!! read more

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This place is pretty awesome. It's virtues are almost too many to list, I can imagine if I were a kid I'd practically faint with the excitement this place could generate. A Santa handing out candy canes, fresh fudge, a sleigh-ride with horses, a playground, Emus, a Christmas shop, other cool stuff and the opportunity to pick your own tree from a 350 acre lot and cut it down yourself. Frankly I'm 30 and was pretty excited myself. They have a variety of different trees (Scotch Pine - Spruce etc) with a variety of price ranges. If you go for the basic Scotch Pine and pick one under 9ft then you'll only pay $29 (plus $1.75 for shaking and bailing) which is frankly fantastic value. You get to borrow a decent bow saw, wander out amongst the many trees, pick one at your leisure and cut it down - drag it to the side of the road and someone will swing by on a snowmobile and take it back for you to shake and bail it before you load it into your car. Really good friendly fun and really good value. read more

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Smell the green! Williams Tree Farm brings the true Christmas spirit to the season. Located West of Rockton, IL, this business goes back generations and is the backdrop to a well deserved annual tradition or one that's in the making. Acres of evergreens off the country road give note that you're about to encounter a high-spirited place full of joy, food, animals, whimsy, memories, and Christmas trees. The main log-like building welcomes all to a warm fireplace, the smell of pine, and glistening lights draped on dozens of trees. I'm one that likes adventure and prefers to cut my own evergreen. But for those that prefer to shop among the best in show, the tree barn is full of trees that are priced to sell and recently harvested. Not your style and like to rough it? Take a sleigh ride out to the field and find yourself a baller of a tree that will make Clark Griswold choke with envy. And, did I mention the ride is free? Yeah dog. Speaking of dogs, which you'll see them chasing the horses, and four legged animals, the tree farm houses a load of animals from reindeer, a camel, emu, wallaby, goats, donkey, ducks, etc. Unlike other places you can see and feed all of the animals for free. Lots of opportunity for photo ops, selfies, proposals, and moments that will make you think back on what an old fashioned Christmas is all about. Grab some hot chocolate or hot cider after you've scored the perfect fir and huddle up to a table with family and friends in the cafe or browse the gift shop. What I like the most is there isn't a rush. It's the perfect place to appreciate family, friends, and the reason for the season. read more

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Excellent experience. Dogs wandering is the best thing! You get dog therapy with very calm Golden Retrievers when you get out of your car if you are lucky. Owner was awesome to deal with when I had a special request. Have gone for years right at 8 AM when it opens. After that it will be packed because the secret is out! read more

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What a great friendly family owned business. We went and cut our own Christmas tree down and everyone was so helpful. The prices are really good. We will make this a yearly trip! Highly recommend it read more

Since our traditional Christmas tree farm closed down in 2009, my family and I decided to try out this place last year. The first thing we noticed was the sheer amount of dogs on the premises. THEY WERE EVERYWHERE. And this is a fantastic thing! I must have seen at least a dozen and a half dogs while I was there. None of them were on leashes, and all of them were extremely gentle and friendly. Most of them were Goldens, but there was definitely a Bernese Mountain dog and a few mutts running around, too. A couple had stationed themselves in the cafeteria where we entered and were silently begging at the tables. We took a few minutes to look around at the hall, which was decorated with rustic little trinkets, pine paneling, and the like. I was amazed at how spacious the place is -- even though it was extremely crowded, there was still room to move around. The staff working at the ornament/decoration shop and at the food stalls were very friendly, and overall, I just had a great feeling about the farm. Outside, my family and I floundered in the snow until we came across a small booth. The lady inside directed us to wait for a trolley, which would take us up the hill to the Blue Spruce section. My dad does not wait for trolleys. He was determined to do this the manly way. This means we walked along a ridge for a few hundred feet and then decided to stop and cut down the best tree we could find there. We ended up finding a really lovely tree, which wasn't difficult considering how good the selection was. It was fairly tall and rather full, not at all lopsided--the kind of tree that fake trees are modeled after. After cutting it down, I helped lug it back to the trail to await the tag-man, who would come in a few minutes to tag and haul our tree back to clearing where they'd shake and wrap the tree in plastic. I was impressed with how quickly this was done, and again, quite pleased with the cheery attitudes of the staff. This year, I'm looking forward to bringing my dog along for the ride! read more

Williams Tree Farm is quite charming, but yet quite annoying at the same time. The main building is built like a log cabin with a giant 2-sided stone fireplace when you first enter the building. They have a gift shop inside that sells overlypriced Christmas items/decor. They also have a little concession stand that sells popcorn, coffee, and hot chocolate among other things. Go toward the back of the building and you enter this gigantic room filled with trees, and wreaths. Now you can buy a pre-cut tree here for about $1 more per foot. And they do have quite a selection, probably 200+ trees here and the place smells devine!! But I was looking for a Balsam Fir....not super common in the Midwest, but certainly not rare. I spoke to a couple employees and inquired about them. They told me that they didn't have any pre-cut, and that I would have to go cut one down. That was fine with me... Here is the charming part of the story....to get to said tree, I was given a map and showed where the Balsam Firs were supposed to be. Then I chose a handsaw, and jumped on a horse drawn wagon and was led about a mile into the forrest. When I got to the area I was sent to, I seen some Fir trees....but no Balsam. I searched and searched but to no avail. After about 30 mins of searching, we gave up and headed back to the main building... Now the annoying part.....upon getting back we speak to some more employees who say that we should come back tommorrow....until one suggests we speak to one of the owners.....DUH!!!! why didn't they suggest that earlier? I speak to the owner and she says that where they sent us, there arent any Balsam Firs there, we have to go about a mile away on the other side of the road off property to find them and have to come back tommorrow.... I was more than annoyed by then. We just left without any purchase and found a nice tree farm in Roscoe that sold us a Balsam Fir that same night. Ad one other really annoying thing about this whole place, is the same thing people keep saying is great about it....all the dogs running a muck!!!! They were everywhere. I don't need to go shopping and have a dog jumping up on me and licking me and getting in my space. No thanks. Not my cup of tea at all. read more

Williams Tree Farm is the perfect place for a wedding. It's really beautiful and Ellie is fantastic to work with. She managed everything and was so helpful. Our guests raved about the venue and how beautiful it was. I recommend Williams to anyone looking for a great experience. read more

Love it here. Family, including the 4 legged members are welcomed. Chilli and hot dogs are great!

Very cute place for some fall/winter activity with family and inhale Fresh pine tree smells You can cut down your own xmas tree or get one that has already been cut (range from 20-over 100 depending on size) Cute barn with ornaments for sale Indoor fireplace cozy for sipping something warm Food in cafe is usual farm fare (pulled pork on weekends, pretzels, nachos, Italian beef, chili, hot dog), fudge and coffee also available Santa here on weekend and line was short Children farm area has camels, emu, llamas, reindeer, goats, peacocks, bunny- free to see You can pay for a train ride around then animals Can also get a wreath custom made or premade... On pricey side Warm donuts also available... And really yummy and very affordable. $2 half dozen Would come back again. Seems like a great place to start family traditions year after year Outdoor parking, can be muddy Strollers do work but will be a bumpy ride Horse wagon and pony rides available... Pay extra We got there at 10 when they opened but around noon got really busy. People really nice and helpful. Very pet friendly and there are dogs that wander property looking for belly rubs. read more

Really fun short family trip. Staff was really nice, although donuts were cold. That made me sad since I came all the way from Florida. Everything else was awesome. read more

Great place to make a Christmas tree shopping tradition! They have the best trees too.

The overall appeal of Williams's Tree Farm has nothing short of a remote cabin ambiance. Out of towners and locals all cherish a tree farm that offers families a place to form family memories. Upon arriving to the farm there is typically a bit of hustle and bustle around the main cabin. Don't let this frighten you. There is a small shanty around back which provides maps and saws; you can either walk in the direction of the tree you're looking for or jump on one of the horse drawn sleds. Once you are out in the pines looking for a tree suddenly the crowds disappear and you find yourself in a winter wonderland. After finding a tree you drag it to a nearby tail and an ATV or the horse drawn sled will pick you up. There is no better tree farm that can produce life long memories for you and your family. It's worth the drive. read more

Great family time! Definitely go when it's not busy. The place fills up fast and then it's just too packed to move. Ornaments are items you can find almost anywhere, but they have a great selection all in one place. The trees are a little pricey, but you get what you pay for. The wreaths are gorgeous! The food is nothing special, but the fudge and the popcorn... Yum! It's definitely a holiday destination and we will be back - every year! read more

This is the place to come for Christmas trees and holiday fun. Anytime of the year. Everyone is always helpful and the prices are always right. read more

Great place to have a wedding! Beautiful decorated, helpful staff, in the middle of the heart land. You can buy your Christmas tree here, too. read more

If you want the experience of cutting your own tree down, this is the place. Everything about it is wonderful except for the frequency of the hay rides out to the fields. Things get miserable pretty quickly with little kids, wet falling snow, and 15-20 minute wait times. Hence the 3 stars. The decorations in the shop can be purchased just about anywhere, but the popcorn and fudge are nice treats to take home and the hot chocolate was just what we needed after being in the fields. We didn't eat there but the cafe was packed so it's probably pretty good, too. Get there when they open, especially if you have little ones. Also, there were dogs everywhere, which was adorable out in the fields but no so cute when two German shepherds started snarling and snapping at each other in the gift shop with little kids all around. read more

My husband and I have been trying different Christmas tree farm for the last 5 years, and we finally found the perfect one!! There are SO MANY TREES. And several types of trees depending on what you want. They keep them well manicured and offer rides to and from the different areas. They also drive your tree back to the main lot which is super helpful! Great place for everyone! Dogs and kids included! read more

My family and I had an awesome time at the tree farm. Great experience going to cut our tree ,main lodge was cool. My family loved the dogs which were the friendliest I've seen. Can't wait till this season to get our tree .if you're looking for a great family expierence getting a Xmas tree look no further read more

williams give a family an old home christmas.we have ben going there for years last year we bought our golden ret there what a wonderful part of our family.cant wait to take him to cut our tree this year. read more