We've lived in Michigan, New York, Wisconsin and Minnesota and always get a real tree for…read moreChristmas. Happy Land by-far had the nicest trees! This is our 6th year at Happy Land!! It's easy to get in and out. Very nice facilities. They've usually got a fire going outside. We only get a Frazier Fir, but there appear to be many others to choose from. Everyone is super nice and this year they were especially accommodating to our unusual circumstance and went above and beyond our needs. You can cut you own or they will do it for you. They also have pre-cut trees available. Prices are very reasonable for the quality: 9 foot tree for $116 this year. They bail the trees for you if you want which makes getting it in the house much easier. There's a nice shop on the premises. They have saws and wheeled carriers to transport the trees back to the bailer. We drive 2 hours there and it's well worth it! Thank you to all at Happy Land!!

From the owner: With over 45 years of experience, Happy Land Tree Farms continues to grow high quality trees on…read morehigh quality ground. Our farm is located in East Central Minnesota, just 90 miles north of the Twin Cities along the I-35 corridor. We are a family owned and operated business promising to fully serve our customers with the very best products and service. We supply high quality wholesale nursery stock trees to Minnesota, North and South Dakota, Wisconsin, Nebraska, Illinois and more. Our tree supply includes nursery trees, landscape trees and Christmas trees.

Words cannot even describe how amazing both of the farms and their staff are!…read moreOur neighbors recommended Our Farm to us when we told them we were getting a real tree this year. So we drove to the Oak Grove location and Wow! The staff was so helpful and courteous. Cutting down our own tree was SO EASY! They shake the tree, put netting around it and load on top of your car for you. And the price was SUPER reasonable! We chose a 9' White Pine, only $69! About a week later when we decided to decorate the tree we discovered that the branches were not sturdy enough to hold the lights and ornaments. So my husband called and spoke to Ike who told us "No problem, just bring back the tree and we'll take care of it." Long story short, we ended up going to the other location of theirs in St. Francis - and holy moly is this place BEAUTIFUL! You feel like you're up in the mountains somewhere! We had the best time driving around and walking to find the perfect tree! Once we cut down our tree we took it over to get ready for transport and pay. I walked into the office and the nice gentleman there said he knew about our other tree. I handed him our ticket and I asked how much I owe and he said "You're good! We just want you to be happy " I honestly couldn't believe it. I knew that the type of tree we had picked out was a bit more expensive but they just wanted us to be satisfied. I am so incredibly grateful to our neighbors for telling us about this place and even more grateful to the Our Farm family and staff! They will have our lifetime business and we will recommend them every single chance we get!!

If you're on the hunt for a live Christmas tree in the Oak Grove area of the Twin Cities, Our Farm…read moreChristmas Tree Farm is the place to go! A father and sons establishment, Our Farm has been 15 years in the making. The Ritcher family started planting trees in 1998 on their property with several varieties--Balsamic and Fraser firs or Scotch, White, and Norway pines. They offer cut-your-own or pre-cut! My family grew up with the lovely smell of pine in the house around Christmas time, and it has been a continued tradition to trek out into the woods and cut a tree ourselves. At Our Farm, you have the option to walk all around the 40 acres to hunt for your preferred tree, or one of the sons can offer to drive you into the back area (where all of the biggest and best trees can be found.) We were pleasantly surprised by the selection. We had trouble deciding because every tree seemed like the perfect one. I think the best part though was getting to enjoy the beautiful property. When we settled on the perfect tree, the Ritchers shook the excess needles off and bailed it for us. They even were kind enough to assist in tying it down to our truck's roof. The Ritchers were folksy and incredibly pleasant to chat with, telling the story of his grandad was a tree farmer elsewhere in Minnesota and they wanted to continue the family tradition. Pop Ritcher has big plans for the Farm, hoping to have hay rides, hot cocoa stations, and toboggans to haul your tree up from the back woods. Really glad too that they were open just three days before Christmas. Many tree farms are closed by now. Their prices are fair for their trees. We got a huge Norway pine for $60! Be sure to make it your tradition for Christmas, to visit the Ritchers for your Christmas tree.

We have been going here for 25 years now and are very sorry someone got ahold of the name and it…read morewent out on KARE 11 as best Christmas place around. It is still great but I have to buy my tree very early to miss the Twin Cities folks coming up to get their trees- cut your own or precut. The family that owns this place is the best. They have wonderful selection of different trees. The gift shop is great as is the food you can get. They have Santa and hayrides and saws to use. I love the big bonfire you can sit around and roast your own marshmallows, sausages or hot dogs. Kids love the hot chocolate and nothing can beat their nice dogs and the staff

This is great, friendly, family-run business. We have come here for a few years and have always…read morefound excellent cut-your-own trees. The owners are helpful and appreciative, they seem to love what they do.  Browse their shop, have some hot cider and a cookie, and sign up for the emailed $5 coupon they send out each year!!  Tip:  we usually avoid the crowds and head up there on a Thursday afternoon/evening.

They are always kind and caring! We will never go anywhere else! Their selection is vast and you…read morehave so many trees to choose from and the cost is so great for what you get!

Our family went there for the first time today and were blown away!! I have been to MANY tree…read morefarms over the years and this one is by far the best. They have great prices, a great variety, are so helpful and it was so fun! All their staff were so kind and helpful!!They have a couple beautiful train sets inside that our girls loved, hot apple cider and cookies, chickens we got to feed, cats we got to pet and more! They had long and short needle trees (I prefer long which most places don't have). Also their cut your own area was so beautifully kept! No stumps to trip over, no super long grass and the roads are very well maintained. All around this place is AMAZING!! We will definitely be going back year after year!!

Amazing Fabulous…read more Great Assortment of Trees Great Fun for the kids A must for the Christmas Season

We have a great time and find a great Christmas tree every year -- so many things to do for free…read morelike photos with Santa.

2nd year in a row getting out tree here. Friendly staff and great selection of trees!read more

We have been coming here for the past 3 years (since we found them) and we found this place just…read morebefore dark after a long day of looking for a tree late in December. We have 2 sons in the military and have always cut a tree down as a family since the boys were born. It has become more difficult each year but because the owners of this farm are SO WONDERFUL they have accommodated us and helped keep our tradition alive. We cannot explain in words their generosity and compassion (and support of the military) We will buy a tree here until they don't have any left ! Thank you so much

What a cute place!! I joined on my sister's Christmas traditions this year, and I fell in love!…read moreJust truly so adorable - I saw someone say that it was like out of a Hallmark movie and they're not lying. Definitely an enjoyable experience, even when cold! They had fires going to warm up at, and free cider! We did the pick your own tree, and they make it as easy as possible for doing that. The shaking of the tree is a game changer too- so many less needles at time of set up! My sister did mention that prices are increasing (just like everywhere else so to be expected) but says it's still worth it the extra expense!

This is the cutest tree farm I have ever been too! I feel like I was inside a Hallmark Christmas…read moremovie. You have to make a reservation online before showing up! They have precut trees or cut your own. Tons of spots for family pictures. They have hot apple cider for free, Santa and tootsie rolls for kids. My favorite part is the bonfire and all the spots for photos and different wreaths and items for sale. The trees are a bit pricey but it includes the shaking, bailing and putting on your car for you. They were so fast and it was so convenient and easy!

Sometimes you need a bag of chips and a carton of eggs when you are in the middle of nowhere. Your…read morechoices: Drive 20-30 minutes to a grocery store or head to Bear Trax which is only 5 minutes away. Further proving the desolation of the area are the Christmas decorations; the tree outside was decorated with ornaments and a "dead deer" hanging by its back legs in the tree. (OK maybe I am being slightly dramatic - its not that far out of civilization). Any way. They have every little random thing you might need in a pinch, but it is definitely not a place to do your main shopping. It was $7 for a bag of chips and carton of eggs but it saved a bunch of gas and time, so I think it evens out. I am sure we will be back, frequently, as someone in the family is at the cabin every weekend. Its good to know a place run by nice people exists conveniently nearby.

Was new to the Platte Lake area this summer and anytime we needed something little for repairs they…read morehad it... super convenient for gas and snacks also!! My #1 favorite to find out is they stock many flavors of Schwan's ice cream

Super service, live music and great trees. What more could you want? It is in the parking lot of…read morethe Holiday gas station. Staff will tie your tree on top and give it TLC. We found a good selection of trees in all different sizes and price ranges. The perfect spot for Christmas tree hunting.

Amazing people they are so nice and clearly love what they do. They are so jolly and kind. The…read moreselection of tree types was massive! The trees here are some of the best prices I've seen in the past 6 years. New favorite spot

5 stars! This is my…read morenew favorite plant nursery! Today was my first visit and I was very impressed. The main building has a lot of books...native plant identification, plant husbandry, cooking with native plants, Minnesota birds...and much, much more. They also sell bulk seed of native grasses, gifts, and crafts. Outside they have 4 primary plant areas. One has native (sand loving) full sun prairie plants, one has shade loving woodland plants, one has boggy water loving plants, and finally, behind the building, they have a big area with native trees & shrubs. Every area is well labeled with the scientific Latin name, the common name, and bullet points about the plant and its growing requirements. I hung out in the "retail" areas. But they also have a giant commercial design, installation, and planting business. I haven't used this service so I can't comment on this aspect of the business other than you can see acres & acres of stuff. There's definitely a lot going on. Finally, the staff members were all very, very knowledgeable and friendly. I really enjoyed talking with them. I made a small purchase of two species of Milkweed. Since it's late in the year, I didn't go crazy with purchases. But I'll definitely come back. A big thumbs up! -Maxx

You may as well set your money on fire or give it to charity. Dealing with this company is a total…read morewaste of time and money. 5 years in and all we have to show for it is an abundance of weeds. We had over an acre converted in 2021 and from the start it looked bad. They kept telling us to give it 2-3 years and we believed them and spent thousands and thousands of dollars. Last year they didn't do any maintenance even though we signed a maintenance agreement. This year they are not responding to calls and e-mails at all. Finally got a second opinion and they told us what we knew all along...this is bad. They would be ashamed if any of their installations looked like ours. My advice is to save yourself time and money and choose someone that actually knows what they are doing. I should point their talent at gaslighting. For a few years they told us convincingly it looks good and it's supposed to look like that. In the end though it still just thistles and weeds!