Chris' Tree Lodge

04/08/2026

The tree bailer continues to be my grandkids favorite ‘toy’ at the farm.

12/24/2025

Be kind to me this Christmas—from a little person's point of view:

- You've probably let me eat more sugar than usual. I'm bound to have higher highs and lower lows.

- In the holidays I'm out of routine. I can cope better with transitions when I know exactly what's coming next, so please explain our plans for the day clearly to me.

- The anticipation of Christmas can be pretty overwhelming and exhausting. Help me to rest by keeping to my normal bedtimes.

- Travelling at Christmas is stressful for all of us. When possible, be flexible about when we travel and check the traffic before we leave.

- I have no idea about the value of money. If there's no way I can have that giant Lego set for Christmas, then please tell me well before Christmas morning. I'll have time to get over my disappointment, and I'll learn to trust your honesty.

- Grown-ups find preparing for Christmas stressful. I know you want it to be perfect for me so I'll have memories I can cherish forever. But I see you getting stressed, sometimes even before you do. I pick up on it and reflect it like a mirror. Please slow down, notice me, talk to me, play with me. That's what I'll remember.

- When I lose it—and I probably will at some point—please don't make me ashamed of my feelings by shouting at me. I never set out to deliberately disappoint you and I didn't try to ruin your Christmas. I'm really not that calculated. I'm just a little person whose brain deals with stress in different ways to yours. Please try to understand me, from my point of view.

And when all else fails, wrap your arms around me and hold me so I feel the strength of your love.

12/14/2025

Thank you everyone who made our 10th season the best yet! We are closed for the year, but have a few trees left if you need one or know someone who does PLEASE let me know. Ended up with 171 wreaths done in classes, a new record! Steve & I wish you all a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

12/14/2025

WE ARE OPEN!

12/13/2025

Open Saturday 10-5ish. Honk when you drive by the house, I’m baking cookies!

12/11/2025

Who needs a tree?! We will be open tomorrow, Friday 11-5.

12/10/2025

12/08/2025

We still have some beautiful 6-7’ Fraser & Douglas firs left, so we will be open all week. Call or pm if you have any questions.

12/08/2025

It was a great day. We weren’t feeling 100%, but the day started & ended with two amazing families that I’m thankful for, and let’s not forget all the folks in between.

12/07/2025

SUNDAY!
Open 1230-5.
no choose & cut, only precut Douglas & Fraser fir.

12/06/2025

We are sold out of choose and cut trees in the field.