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Trail Creek Farms

January 19th, 2010

Trail Creek Farm
18127 CR 4108
Lindale TX 75571
903 882 5746

www.trailcreekfarmfun.com

For 3 years now, a visit to Trail Creek Farm has been part of our Christmas tradition. Yes, you guessed it, Trail Creek is a Christmas tree farm!

When you arrive you jump on a hay ride to the tree field. You sit on hay bales on the wagons which are named after Santa’s reindeer. Some of them are covered in case it is cold or snowy (well you never know!) It’s fun. The helpers are good tractor drivers – I went the week my baby was due but the bumping still didn’t make me go into labor.

When you get to the field they arm you with a saw and it’s up to you to find the best tree. They are labeled in size and by price and are all shaped beautifully. It’s hard to agree on the best tree as there are 10 000 to chose from. They have Leyland Cypress and Virginia Pine trees. Everyone in our family seems to have an opinion so it takes us ages to pick the best one.

After cutting your special tree down, you load it onto the wagon and go back to the farm where they put it on a shaking platform to shake all the loose needles out of it. It is netted for you and they will even help you put it on the roof of your car for transport home.
Then it is time to relax. In the barn there is hot apple cider for all the family and popcorn – all complimentary and part of the experience. There are candles and Christmas decorations for sale, plus that all important magic stuff to keep your tree fresh in water. The kids can play in the maze, visit the animals at the farm, plus follow a short nature trail in the woods.

A visit to Trail Creek is a whole afternoon experience – your family will love it.

Prices vary, depending on how ‘full’ the trees are – from $3 to $7 per foot. They stay fresh for ages, we have ours up for about 6 weeks.

NOTE: if you visit the website you can print a coupon which will give you10% off the price of your tree. Returning customers are rewarded with the same discount – each year they send us a postcard with their opening dates and times and a10% coupon on it.

More Than a Tree

January 4th, 2010

When the time of the year for picking out the tree you and your family will spend Christmas sitting around, make the experience a time that your kids will be talking about all year. Plantation Pines Farms, a family owned and run business, will guarantee a great family friendly environment.

Christmas Tree Farm Tyler Texas

In the early 1980’s the Wiggins family opened a Christmas tree farm and later a blueberry farm. Twenty years later the second generation family runs the farm extending their business to consist of Purple Hull and Cream Peas in the summer. They also consist of a firework stand off of highway 69 N open for New years and the fourth of July. They also are opened for school field trips to tour their tree farms, and in fall touring the pumpkin patches.

The Wiggins have a huge heart for children. They want to teach children the love of the Lord through the attractions of their farm. Call to reserve a field trip for your school for only $4.00 per a student and if you want them to provide a snack they charge $5.00. There is no charge for teachers or parents. Christmas field trips include a hay ride, games, and a movie time. They talk about their Christmas trees and let the children enjoy the farm animals. Also enjoy cookies and hot cocoa! Fall Harvest field trips also include story time and hayrides for the children. Your students will ride to and from the pumpkin patch and even get to pick a pumpkin to take home!

When you come to the farm grab a hand saw and grab a seat on the tractor and ride through the fields and pick out the perfect tree for your family. Plantation Pines have a great selection of trees, Virginia pine trees are the most traditional Christmas trees and fill your house with the sweet smell of Christmas. Leyland Cypress is the best selection for people with allergies. They also carry Northern grown trees and Frazier Firs from North Carolina. Prices very depending on size, condition and type of tree. All trees are prices and tagged. Come cut down your tree and wait for the tractor to come pick you up and tie the tree to the top of your car.

Come enjoy “pumpkin days” here at the farm. Sit with your family around the fire and enjoy a night time hayride. Come Friday and Saturday nights October and November for family fun during the night. Bring hotdogs and roast marshmallows. The Wiggins ask for you to call ahead for more information and to make a reservation.

While you are here go visit the cozy country store. Enjoy a warm cup of coffee, tea, or hot cocoa. Walk through the store and enjoy the home made reefs and tree ornaments and snacks. Bring a bit of country to your Tyler Texas Christmas. Enjoy the great company of this sweet family as they welcome you into their lives.

So this year instead of just picking up a tree that has been sitting outside of Wal-Mart for the past week, enjoy a great time with your family that you will look forward to every year.