Celebrating 30 years of tradition, Grandy Mountain Tree Farm in Cashiers is the perfect place to welcome the holiday season. Choose from fresh Frasier firs and handcrafted wreaths—some made entirely of fragrant fir, others blending a mix of evergreens for added beauty. This family-oriented farm invites you to gather around the fire pit, sip delicious apple cider, and enjoy the festive spirit. Open the Friday and Saturday before Thanksgiving, Monday through Wednesday of Thanksgiving week, and again the Friday and Saturday after, Grandy Mountain Tree Farm is located off Breedlove Road—just follow the signs! (Dry Land Lane, (828) 508‑5159, FB: Grandy Mountain Christmas Tree Farm)
The holiday season on the Plateau begins not in a mall, but on windy mountain roads wound tight through rhododendron and pine. For many, Christmas truly starts when you pull off onto a farm, stomp through needles, and settle on one perfect Fraser fir.
Before heading out, plan ahead: measure your ceiling first (that gorgeous tree might flirt with your living room’s limits), wear sturdy shoes and gloves, and once home, water daily and keep it away from heaters. Those small steps make the magic last.
At Chimney Pond Farm in Glenville, the experience begins with a view — and a promise. “We wait until mid-November to begin our harvest,” say the owners. “None of our trees are cut earlier! And we leave many standing so our Choose-n-Cut friends can return each year for the tradition.” This year, the farm opens November 27, 29, 30, and December 1–8, from 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. The slopes demand good footwear, and the views reward patience. Chimney Pond is at 240 Chimney Pond Road, Glenville, NC, (704) 412-9748, or chimneypondfarm.com.
In Cashiers, Moss Tree Farm feels like a classic mountain farm grown through generations. Their fields stretch open, and the staff cut your tree the same day to preserve freshness. Moss also offers wreaths, perfect for doors or holiday tables. The farm is at 1822 Norton Road, Cashiers, NC, (828) 226-2340, or mosstreefarm.com.
Bear Valley Farm in Glenville delivers whimsy and tradition. A bright red caboose marks the entrance, and covered wagons carry guests through the fields.
Children toast marshmallows by the fire, adults browse wreaths and garlands, and towering firs tempt even the most practical tree-hunters — so know your ceiling height before you come. This season, Bear Valley opens Saturday, November 23 (closed Thanksgiving Day), then Thursday–Sunday, 10:00 A.M.–4:00 P.M. The farm is at 231 Bee Tree Road, Glenville, (828) 212-9797, or bearvalleyfarm.com.
Pressley Family Tree Farm near Glenville is where tradition reigns. Since the mid-1970s, the Pressleys have welcomed families to cut their own Fraser firs, offering shaking, bailing, refreshments, and restrooms. The farm opens Friday–Sunday after Thanksgiving and Saturday–Sunday the following weekend, or by appointment. It’s at 770 Shirley Pressley Road, Glenville, (828) 743-2275, or pressleyfamilytreefarm.com.
Whether it’s sweeping vistas, tractor-pulled wagons, or the calm of a family farm, each place offers more than a tree — a chance to carry a piece of the mountains, and the memory of the day, home for Christmas. Always check each farm’s website before heading out.
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