Guide to Thorntons’ Treeland

Explore the tree farm and select and cut a beautiful Christmas tree.

While you're here, visit the barn, see the animals and enjoy a hayride.

Animal rules:

Dogs are welcome on a leash except for near the animal pens and inside the barn.

How it works


  • There is no special order in which to enjoy all the activities at Thorntons' Treeland, but in the course of their visit, most families take them all in.

  • Visit the old barn to warm yourself by the fire, visit with friends, and enjoy Christmas music. See the life-size, lifelike Nativity Scene. See the animals. Crafts, Wreaths and tree accessories are also available, as well as free coffee and hot chocolate and treats for the kids.

  • See the many animals in the areas around the barn. From the barn you can also take a free hay ride.

At Thorntons’ Treeland


  • When you arrive at Thorntons' Treeland you can either park your car at designated parking areas and walk among the trees, or you can drive down the roads that will take you to different parts of the tree farm. Along the roads there are also designated parking areas.

  • If you are looking for a particular kind of tree, watch for the signs that show where the sections are for Douglas Fir, Noble Fir, Frasier Fir, or Nordman Fir

What we provide


  • A saw to use in cutting the tree. Be sure to replace the saw at one of the racks you'll find along the roads.

  • Coffee and hot chocolate to warm you up back at the barn

How pricing is done


  • White price tags are attached to the available trees. We have a wide variety of trees available while maintaining trees for future years.

  • Only choose from among trees that have white price tags!

  • Each tag shows the species of the tree and the price.

Cutting down your tree


  • When you've found the perfect tree, carefully saw it as close to the ground as possible. This will give you plenty of space for the tree stand as well as allow for the best planting of new trees for future years.

  • The lower limbs have been removed from the stem for placement in the Christmas tree stand.

Shaking and baling your tree


  • Shaking: (free of charge) The shaking machine removes loose and dead needles as well as other debris such as birds' nests from your tree. It's also fun to watch!

  • Baling: The baler will wrap the tree securely in netting, making it easier to load, transport, and set up. There is a small charge for this popular service.