CUT YOUR OWN CHRISTMAS TREES NORTH OF CHICAGO IN McHENRY COUNTY -- 2009
                                   

Happy Holidays, 2009!


If you are new to Pioneer Tree Farm you need to know that we raise our trees organically, and use no pesticides as we contend with weeds and other tree pests. Our motivation is love of nature – trees, wildlife, weather, the land – and what we sell is an experience, not the “perfect tree”.

Our old customers know about our four bleak years of planting – 2002-2005 – from which we are still recovering. (It takes at least six years to grow a harvestable tree.) Because our inventory of these cuttable trees is still low, we will be open only two weekends again this season – Saturday and Sunday of Thanksgiving weekend, Nov. 28 and 29 (NOT on Friday after Thanksgiving ) and the following Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 5 and 6.

However, everything else is pretty much like old times, and as you walk around looking for your tree, you will see acres of thriving young ones. We hope you will also see some wildlife, enjoy the country air, and share your experience with other friendly people!


Alice and Bill

Pioneer Tree Farm,
selling
cut-your-own
Christmas trees
since 1973,
has a variety of
Pines, Spruces, Junipers,
and Firs.

Open two weekends only, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Sat. and Sun., Nov. 28 and 29
and
Sat. and Sun., Dec. 5 and 6
Trees are $40 any size
Map available (see below)

Enjoy 
old fashioned fun 
on a country farm, 
approximately
50 miles
north 
of Chicago!		 chicken pen

Our trees are organically grown and pruned by hand.

10 % of  tree sales is donated to the Environmental Defenders of McHenry County, (formerly McHenry County Defenders). Members of the Defenders are volunteer workers during Christmas tree sales.

Tractor-drawn wagon rides to and from the pines, tree shaking and baling, hot coffee and cocoa in the warming house, are included at no extra charge.  Hand saws are also provided, or bring your own (no chain saws or axes, please). Handcrafted holiday items are available for sale in the warming house.  If you bring your dog, please keep it on a leash while you are here.

Whether or not you've cut a live Christmas tree before, we recommend you read Tips for Cutting Your Own Tree. You might like to print out our  map to Pioneer Tree Farm (which also has all pertinent information).  Google Maps will give you driving directions and maps as well. 



 

Pioneer Tree Farm 4614 Pioneer Rd, McHenry IL 60051 (815) 385-8512