High Country Choose & Cut Christmas Guide: Boone, Blowing Rock, West Jefferson & Beyond
There’s nothing more magical than the aroma of a fresh-cut Fraser Fir in your home—and here in the NC High Country, the Choose & Cut tradition is more than a holiday errand… it’s an experience. Families return year after year to wander the hillsides, sip hot cocoa, take hayrides, visit farm animals, and choose the perfect tree straight from the mountains where America’s best Christmas trees grow.
Whether you’re making memories with your little ones, showing visiting family the charm of the Blue Ridge, or simply craving that authentic holiday tradition, our Choose & Cut farms deliver unforgettable moments. Below is your complete, guide to the Top Christmas Tree Farms in Boone, Blowing Rock, Banner Elk, West Jefferson, Sparta and beyond—with details on dates, activities, amenities, and tree varieties. Bookmark this page to keep up with the latest updates!
West Jefferson, Sparta, Laurel Springs & Newland Area High Country Choose & Cut
• Frosty’s Choose & Cut – West Jefferson
Fraser Fir (6–12’), “snow-kissed” trees, shop, bonfire, kids activities
Nov 22–Dec 1: various hours
2152 Beaver Creek School Rd | gofrostys.com
• Lil’ Grandfather Tree Farm – Laurel Springs
Fraser Fir, White Pine, Blue Spruce, Canaan Fir, Nordmann Fir
Horse rides, hay bale theater, Santa, vendors
Opens Nov 22
15371 NC Hwy 18 S | LilGrand.com
• Long’s Choose & Cut – West Jefferson
Fraser & White Pine, wreaths, ATV rides
Weekends Nov 23 Weekdays by appt
8306 Hwy 16 S | LongsTreeFarm.com
• Mistletoe Meadows – Laurel Springs
White Pine, Blue Spruce, Canaan Fir, Norway Spruce
Hayrides, refreshments
Nov 21–23, 26–30, Dec 6–7, 13–14
270 Mistletoe Meadows Pkwy | MistletoeMeadows.com
• Cartner’s Tree Farm – Newland
Home of the 2024 White House Christmas Tree
Fraser Fir (3–15’), hot drinks
Nov 22–23, 27-30 Dec 6–7: 9–5pm
1 Balsam Dr | 828-733-1641 | CarolinaFraserfir.com
• Elk River Evergreens – Elk Park
Fraser Fir (2–11’), garland, free cocoa & popcorn
Opens Nov 15
121 Brooks Shell Rd | elkriverevergreens.com
• Lantern Farm – West Jefferson
Fraser, Canaan, Turkish, White, Korean & Nordmann Fir
Cider doughnuts, hayrides, wreath-making
Nov 21–23, 28–30
221 Doe Meadows Dr | lanternfarm.com
• Pittman’s Tree Farm – Newland
Fraser Fir (2–11’), pets welcome
Nov 15–Dec 7: Select dates
986 Licklog Rd | 828-295-2545 | pittmansfarm.com
• Snowy Mountain Tree Farm – Newland
Fraser Fir (3–16’)
Fri–Sun Nov 21–Dec 7: 9–4:30pm
4699 Linville Falls Hwy | 828-733-9589 | SnowyMountainChristmasTreeFarm.com
Boone & Blowing Rock Area High Country Choose & Cut
• Appalachian Christmas Mountain Farms – Boone
Fraser Fir (3–10’), wreaths & garland, hayrides, refreshments, Christmas shop
Open Nov 22–sold out: Sat–Sun 9–5pm
7177 US 421 | 336-982-7081 | acmountainfarms.com
• Appalachian Evergreens – Boone
Fraser Fir (5–9’), wreaths, garland, balled & burlapped trees
Nov 15–16, 22–23, 28–30; Dec 6–7: 9–4pm
390 Castle Ford Rd | 828-264-1609 | appevergreens.com
• Bear Wallow Choose & Cut – Sugar Grove
Fraser Fir (3–14’), wreaths, garland
Nov 22–23, 28–30; Dec 6–7: 10–4pm
406 Log Ridge Farms Rd | 828-297-4373 | BearWallowChoose&Cut
• Bluestone Greenery – Sugar Grove
Fraser Fir (5–11’), wreaths, garland, hayrides & drinks
Nov 22–23, 28–30; Dec 6–7, 9–5pm
1230 Howard Edmisten Rd | 828-297-5377 | bluestonegreenery.com
• C & J Christmas Trees – Boone
Fraser Fir (3–12’), wreaths, Santa visits, food, face painting
Nov 15–Dec 12: Sat/Sun 9–4; Weekdays 10–4
1999 Brookshire Rd | 828-263-3591 | candjchristmastrees.com
• Circle C Tree Farms – Boone
Fraser Fir (3–14’), wreaths, garland, precut available
Nov 15–16, 21–30, Dec 6–7: 9–4:15pm
372 Will Cook Rd | 828-773-4026 | circlectreefarms.com
• Clawson’s Choose & Cut – Boone
Fraser Fir (3–12’), wreaths, garland, hayrides, animals, hot cocoa
Daily Nov 15–Dec 14: 8–5pm. Open Thanksgiving
4944 Hwy 194 N | 828-719-6395 | clawsonstreefarms.com
• Greene Tree Farm – Boone
Fraser Fir (2–12’), wreaths, hot cocoa, cider, hayrides, shop
Select Nov/Dec dates – check website
6989 Junaluska Rd | 828-773-1451 | greenetreefarm.net
• Miller’s Choose & Cut – Boone
Fraser Fir (3–10’), Canaan Fir (5–8’)
Nov 8–Dec 25: 9–5pm
1739 Ball Branch Rd | 828-265-2851| MillersChooseandCut.com
• Panoramic View Farm – Boone
Fraser Fir (3–12’), wreaths/garland, hayrides, animals, cocoa
Nov 22–23, 28–30, Dec 6–7: 9–5pm
368 Panoramic Lane | 828-719-6395 | panoramictreefarm.com
