Staehly Tree Farm
Cut-your-own Christmas trees · East Haddam, Connecticut · Middlesex County
A farm and winery in East Haddam with 20 acres of Christmas trees to roam, one flat price for any tree, and a Christmas shop making wreaths from greens cut on the farm.
Handsaws and carts are provided, and chainsaws are not allowed. Bring a piece of cardboard or a blanket to kneel on while you cut. Trees are shaken and wrapped free of charge.
The Christmas Shop makes wreaths, centerpieces and kissing balls from the farm's own greens, with custom wreaths and a wide choice of ribbons. Leashed dogs are welcome. The season is fairly short, so plan for the first weeks after Thanksgiving.
At a glance
At Staehly Tree Farm you can cut your own Christmas tree. Saws are provided and the farm shakes and nets your tree. Trees started at $87 in 2025.
- What you can get
- Cut your own
- Price
- $87 per tree (2025). All trees one price, plus tax.
- Season
- In 2025 the season ran Nov 28 – Dec 14.
- Hours
- Mon and Wed–Fri noon–4 p.m., Sat–Sun 9 a.m.–4 p.m., closed Tuesdays (2025).
- Getting your tree out
- Carts to haul your tree
- Yes: Saws provided
- Yes: Shaking and netting
- Yes: Leashed dogs welcome
Also at the farm: Wreaths, Gift shop
Address and contact
Staehly Tree Farm278 Town St
East Haddam, CT 06423
The farm had not posted 2026 dates when we last checked. Call or check the farm's website or social pages before you drive out.
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Before you go
- How to Cut Down Your Own Christmas TreeWhat to bring to a choose-and-cut farm, how to pick a fresh tree, where to make the cut and how to get it home and standing, step by step.
- Christmas Tree Types: Which Real Tree Should You Choose?Fraser, balsam, Douglas, noble and concolor fir, spruces, pines and cypress compared for scent, needle retention, soft needles and ornament strength.
- How to Keep a Real Christmas Tree FreshHow much water a Christmas tree drinks, when to recut the trunk, why additives don't help and how long a fresh-cut tree lasts, from extension research.
- When to Cut Your Christmas TreeWhen cut-your-own Christmas tree farms open, how long a fresh-cut tree lasts indoors and the best weekend to go for selection and freshness.
- What Size Christmas Tree Do I Need?How to measure your ceiling and floor space for a real Christmas tree, how wide a tree really is, and how much trunk to leave for the stand.
- How Much Does a Real Christmas Tree Cost?What a real Christmas tree costs in the US, what cut-your-own farms charge, and how flat, per-foot and by-size pricing work, with farm price data.
Sources
Last checked October 2026. We confirm details with the farm's own website first.