It will be November/December in Texas, so you might see 70 degree weather or (maybe) below freezing. It will probably rain at least one weekend we're open - we'll be open anyway. It may be muddy in spots!
Bring a jacket, hat and gloves if it looks windy or chilly. Cut your tree and catch the tractor heading back to the sales barn. Once you get there, we'll help you get your tree ready to transport home. Usually this means our "shake n bake" treatment. Shaking is putting the tree on an electric shaking machine, to shake out any loose needles. (Hey dads, moms really appreciate this!) Then we'll run it through a Baling hoop (we call it baking for fun!) which nets the tree down compactly. This makes it easier to load on your car, to carry, and to get through the front door.
We'll even tie it on the car for you or help you strap it down/tie it on your car roof rack. Some peoplel like to use bungee cords or tie straps, those are fine too!
HOWEVER, if you are looking for a big tree, we do ask that you bring a trailer, or a big long-bed pickup truck to get it home! Some of these 10-and-12-foot trees are over the weight limit for a car roof (with or without a roof rack), no to mention as long as some cars! We do want you and your tree to make it home safely!
Remember we are cash or check only, please, sorry but we don't accept credit cards.
After your tree is loaded up, we invite you to come put your feet up and enjoy a cup of hot chocolate by the fire pit. Roast a marshmallow if you like, or maybe even make a S'more! Just sit and enjoy a few quiet moments of country air. Or perhaps you can persuade Grandad to read "Twere the Night 'Fore Christmas"!
