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Best Places To Cut Your Own Christmas Tree In The Pittsburgh Area

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The Christmas holiday season is the perfect time to pack up the family and share the experience of cutting that special tree. There are opportunities to use the cutting materials from the tree farm or you may use your own device. Don't let the inexperience of cutting the tree deter you, as help is on the way from the owners and staff to ensure a safe experience. The tree farms have additional attractions to purchase products, decorations and even offer rides to the field for an enjoyable family memory.

Nutbrown's Christmas Tree Farm
180 McMichael Road
Carnegie, PA 15106
(412) 787-5048
www.nutbrownschristmastrees.com

There is a long history of the Nutbrown family of excellence in helping families decide upon the perfect tree for Christmas. That makes the experience of cutting your own tree the beginning of a tradition or revisiting a past episode during the holidays. The staff will help you decide what tree to choose and even offers a variety of saws, or you may bring your own favorite saw. A Nutbrown family member will help you with tips and tricks about the tree, cut it for you and transport the tree conveniently right to your vehicle. There are a wide variety of trees and there is no need to rush into a decision, and that is a comfortable environment to make for a return visit for years to come.

Grupp's Christmas Tree Farm
147 Grupp Lane
Harmony, PA 16037
(724) 368-3249
www.gruppschristmastrees.com

Grupp's family tradition of providing the best in service has lasted for many years and what better time than now to experience cutting your prized tree with a family that cares. There are heaps of trees on the farm. Once you arrive, a saw and cart will be provided for your convenience and the excursion to find the family tree will begin. A staff member will deliver your tree to your vehicle and make sure it is secured safely. Families may stop at the Christmas barn to purchase ornaments, gifts or decorations and take some extra time for refreshments and snacks.

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Buchanan's Evergreen Tree Farm
3259 State Route 18
Hookstown, PA 15050
(724) 889-4050
www.christmastreeco.com

Establishing a tradition to visit the Buchanan's Evergreen Farm to find the best-suited tree will be an adventure to remember, and there are trees for about a hundred acres to whet your appetite. Even though the weather may be frightful, there is a tractor ride to the fields, or a delightful repose in the barn for liquid refreshments. The astounding atmosphere is perfect for a cut-your-own tree experience and that feeling of the holiday spirit will surely be a unique family occasion. After traversing through the vast fields of trees, plan a stop in the barn to buy a gift or additional holiday items for the family home.

Fleming's Christmas Tree Farms, LLC
415 Greenpark Lane
New Alexandria, PA 15670
(724) 463-0570
www.flemingstrees.com

You will get the best of both worlds when you visit the Fleming's Christmas Tree Farms, as there are two locations to cut your masterpiece tree or purchase one. There is an opportunity to ride a horse-drawn wagon at the Indiana farm for an excursion to find a tree for the entire family. Each location offers free bailing, and don't forget to bring a camera for precious photos of the kids. The Fleming family has deep roots in the business and continues to provide the utmost of attention and care for any tree question or help. Visit the Christmas shop for accessories, decorations and gifts that will highlight the spirit of the holiday season.

Cypher's Tree Farm
179 Wise Road
Butler, PA 16002
(724) 477-8733
www.cypherstreefarm.com

If you're in for a ride to pick out your favorite tree, hop on over to Cypher's Tree Farm in Butler. Be sure to call ahead to tag your tree and ask about the new holiday hours, which will give you a jump-start for a cut-your-own-tree experience. The kids may enjoy a transport service to the fields, and all members of the family can enjoy the ambiance of the farm and surrounding countryside. The staff will help with the care of a fresh-cut tree and also direct you to the gift shop to browse for any accessories to make the family home a work of art for the holidays.

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Gerry Cernicky is a retired health and physical education teacher with 36 years of experience. He is a former teacher of the year and a sports writer for the Vandergrift News. He delivers podcasts, and maintains a website and blog. He currently resides in Pittsburgh. His work can be found at Examiner.com.

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