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CHECK OUT THE FARM WEBSITES OR CALL to get up-to-date information on opening days, hours, and special events. Visit in the summer or fall—some farms let you pre-tag your tree.

134 Government Circle, Jefferson,NC 28640

(336) 846-5850

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1 DAVIS TREE FARM OPEN: Nov 22–Dec 22 • Mon-Sat 10am-5pm • Sun 1-5pmWe have Fraser fir Christmas trees of all sizes. Handmade wreaths in various sizes and shapes (crosses, Christmas trees, etc.). We accept pre-orders and can have the tree cut and baled for quick pick-up. Pre-tagging in late summer or early fall.DIRECTIONS: From West Jefferson, take Hwy. 194 N to Warrensville and on to Lansing. Turn right to continue on Hwy. 194 N, go approximately ½ mile, turn right on Piney Creek Road (at old Lansing school). Go approx. 1.5 miles, farm is on right.Glenn & Alta Davis • 1620 Piney Creek Rd, Lansing, 28643 336-384-3388 or 336-957-7265 • davisnc@skybest.com

2 FROSTY'S CHOOSE-N-CUT OPEN: Nov 23-Dec 15 • Fri 3-6pm • Sat 9am-6pm • Sun 12-6pmFEATURES: Live music, Santa, call for schedule. Build a wreath station, hay rides, live nativity, bonfires, refreshments, restrooms, Christmas shop.We have Fraser fir Christmas trees of all sizes, including “snow-kissed” Fraser fir. Handmade wreaths and roping. Tree baling. Tours by appt. Mail order available. Pre-tagging starting January 1st. DIRECTIONS: From NC Hwy. 221 N, turn left at NC Hwy. 163/Hwy. 194 intersection. Take first left at next light on Beaver Creek School Rd. Travel approx. 2.5 miles, Frosty's will be on right.Andrew, Matthew & Thomas Sexton • 2152 Beaver Creek School Rd, West Jefferson, 28694 • 800-238-TREE • frosty@gofrostys.com www.GoFrostys.com

3 IVY POINT FARM OPEN: Nov 16-Dec 15 • Fri-Sat, 10am-4pm • Sun 12:30pm-4pmWe offer Fraser fir Christmas trees (all sizes) and handmade wreaths. NC designated Century Farm—our farm was founded in 1905. Pre-tagging starting in August (tag your tree and visit our u-pick raspberry and blueberry fields). Norway spruce available for B&B. Refreshments and restrooms.DIRECTIONS: From NC Hwy. 221 N, turn left at NC Hwy. 163/Hwy. 194 intersection. Take first left at next light on Beaver Creek School Rd. Travel approx. 2 miles. Our farm is on both sides of the road.James & Kathy Barlow • 1789 Beaver Creek School Rd, West Jefferson, 28694 • 336-846-2470 or 336-877-7450 jcbarlow@skybest.com

4 LIL' GRANDFATHER TREE FARM OPEN: Nov 22-24; Nov 29- Dec 1; Dec 6-8• Fri-Sat 9am to dark Sun 12pm to darkFEATURES: Horse rides, hay rides, hay bale movie theater, Santa, refreshments, restroomsWe have Fraser fir, White pine, Blue spruce, Concolor fir. Canaan fir, Nordmann fir. Handmade wreaths, roping, and tree stands. We machine shake, drill, and bale. B&B also available. Trees over 15’ by appt.

DIRECTIONS: From Winston Salem, take Hwy. 421 N towards N. Wilkes. Turn right on Exit 282, turn right onto Hwy. 115. Travel 3 miles and turn left on Hwy. 18 N. at Wendy's. Travel 18.3 miles 'up the mountain'. Lil' Grandfather is the first Christmas tree farm on right.Buddy & Della Deal • 15371 NC Hwy 18 S., Laurel Springs, 28644 336-372-9613 • info@lilgrand.com • www.LilGrand.com

5 LONG'S CHOOSE & CUT CHRISTMAS TREES OPEN: Nov 23-24; Nov 28- Dec 1; Dec 7-8; Dec 14-15 • 9am to darkFEATURES: Frosty the Snowman, restroomsWe offer Fraser fir and White pine Christmas trees (various sizes), handmade wreaths, roping, and tree stands. We will cut, trim, drill, bale, and load your tree. Pre-tagging July through Oct. Visit our website for a coupon.DIRECTIONS: From Wilkesboro, take Hwy. 16 N. to Glendale Springs. After passing the Blue Ridge Parkway, farm is 2 miles on the right.Tim Long • 8306 Hwy. 16 S., West Jefferson, 28694 336-877-0585 or 336-846-5261 • info@longstreefarm.com • www.LongsTreeFarm.com

6 LYALLS NURSERY OPEN: Nov 20 – Dec 24 • Everyday 9am to darkFEATURES: Refreshments, snacks, restroomsWe have Fraser fir and Colorade Blue spruce Christmas trees (all sizes), wreaths, roping, and tree stands. We will cut, bale, and load your tree. Our farm is on level ground, so walking is easy. If the weather is bad, you can pick a tree from your vehicle. Pre-tagging starting Oct 1st. DIRECTIONS: From intersection of Hwy. 221/Hwy. 163. Take Hwy. 163 approx. 0.6 mile and turn left on Mt. Jefferson Rd. Go approx. 0.3 mile, turn right on Sexton Rd. Go approx. 300 ft. and turn left on Mt. Valley Dr. Farm on the right. Eddie Lyalls • 238 Mt. Valley Dr., West Jefferson, 28694 336-977-0067 • lyallstrees@skybest.com • www.LyallsTrees.com

7 MISTLETOE MEADOWS OPEN: Nov 15-16, 22-23; 29-30; Dec 6-7 • 9am to dark or by appt

FEATURES: Hay rides, refreshments, and restrooms

Christmas trees of various sizes available (Fraser fir, Canaan Fir, White pine, Blue spruce, Turkish fir, Leyland cypress). Wreaths, roping, and tree stands. We offer machine shaking, tree drilling, net bagging, and baling. Leyland cypress and Blue spruce available for B&B.

DIRECTIONS: From Winston Salem, Take Hwy 421 N to Wilkes. Take Hwy 16 N (25 miles). Turn right on Hwy 88 E for 8 miles. Turn left onto Mistletoe Meadows Pkwy (gravel road with big sign) and follow to Choose & Cut barn. From Charlotte: Take I-77 N to Exit 73B to Wilkes and follow as above.

Ashe County Christmas Tree Association

Joe Freeman • 270 Mistletoe Meadows Pkwy, Laurel Springs, 28644 336-982-9754 or 336-465-9754 • mistletoem@skybest.com www.MistletoeMeadows.com

8 RRR LAUREL KNOB TREE FARM OPEN: Call for dates and hours

FEATURES: Animal display, hay rides, Christmas gift shop (limited hours) and restrooms.

Fraser fir Christmas trees available in limited sizes. Wreaths, roping, and tree stands. Tree baling.DIRECTIONS: From West Jefferson, Take Hwy. 221 S. for approx. 4 miles. Turn right on Hwy. 194 N. Go 6 miles to farm on left at bottom of Laurel Knob Mountain near Todd.Wayne Phillips • 1029 Rainbow Trail, Boone, NC 28607 828-264-6488 or 828-963-3477 • rrrlaurelknobtreefarm@gmail.com www.RRRTreeFarm.com

9 SHADY REST TREE FARM OPEN: Nov 23-Dec 24 • 9am-5pm

FEATURES: Farm animals, refreshments, restrooms, tours by appt.We offer Canaan fir, Colorado spruce, Fraser fir, Korean fir, Nordmann fir, Norway spruce, Turkish fir, white pine. Potted Concolor fir & Colorado Blue spruce. Wreaths, roping, and tree stands. Tree drilling and tree baling. Pre-tag your tree by appt. Website features a virtual choose & cut mail order. Tours by appt. DIRECTIONS: From Wilkes, Take Hwy. 421 N through Wilkesboro, turn right on Hwy. 16 N to the Blue Ridge Parkway, turn right. Travel north 2.4 miles, turn left at Northwest Trading Post Rd. Take first drive on right.Tim Miller • 287 Trading Post Rd., Glendale Springs, 28629 336-982-4190, 336-982-2031 or 336-977-1659 srtreefarm@skybest.com • www.ShadyRestTreeFarm.com

10 WAYLAND'S NURSERY OPEN: Nov 22-Dec 22 • Mon-Sun, 9am-5pm

FEATURES: Gift shop, refreshments, restroomsWe have Fraser fir, and white pine Christmas trees in various sizes. Wreaths, roping, tree stands, tree drilling, net bagging, and tree baling. Specialty wreaths available for pre-order. Pre-tagging Sept 1. Tours by appt. Gift shop with homemade gifts.DIRECTIONS: From Wilkes Hwy. 421 N. turn right on Hwy. 16 N. Go to top of the mountain, turn left on Hwy. 163. Travel 5.5 miles to Boggs Rd. (on right). Travel 3 miles to Cox Rd. and turn left. Travel 0.5 mile to Round Knob Church Rd. and turn left. Travel 1/4 mile to Round Knob Ridge Rd., turn right and bare right. Signs posted. Lynne & Andrew Cox • 1003 Round Knob Ridge Rd., West Jefferson, 28694 • 336-846-7729 or 336-977-6768 or 336-309-9436 (Andrew) • wecox50@skybest.com

Choose and Cut Christmas Tree Map

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Ashe County grows more Christmas trees than any other county in the United States. Our farmers have

carefully cultivated Christmas trees on family-owned farms for generations. We are proud of our Christmas

trees and we are proud of our farming heritage.

We’d like to share both with you. Visit us in Christmas tree country.

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You’ll find it in Ashe County — the coolest corner of North Carolina!

Ashe County Choose & Cut Christmas tree farms offer a wide range of experiences. Whether you are looking for a small, peaceful setting with beautiful mountain vistas or an energetic, fun-filled family adventure, you can find it in Ashe County. Our guide tells you about our farms and what you can expect to find at each one. Some farms let you tag your tree in the summer or fall, so that your perfect Christmas tree is waiting for you, ready to cut, when your family visits during the Choose & Cut season.Stay Awhile in Christmas Tree CountryAshe County is known as the coolest corner of North Carolina —for good reason! From spectacular mountain views, hiking trails, fishing, and canoeing on the New River (the oldest river in North America) to a thriving art and Old Time music scene to shopping for antiques, local artisan crafts, and home-grown goodies—Ashe County has it all. Whatever the season, you’ll love Ashe County. Quaint and picturesque throughout the year, Ashe County is especially magical during the holidays. Downtown West Jefferson glows with Christmas lights as the town welcomes visitors to Christmas tree country. Join us for our annual holiday parade, Christmas market, and the lighting of the community Christmas tree. To see the full calendar of events, visit www.VisitWestJefferson.org. Plan your trip to Ashe County today! For places to stay, things to do, and events happening in Ashe County, visit www.AsheChamber.com.

Christmas begins with the tree and the tree begins in Ashe County!

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