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We are a family of 5. We love to travel and to see new things. We look for a educational experience in everything we do and my we do a lot. Our kids are so used to being on the go that they have tremendous stamina. We try to plan 2 large trips every year and supplement them with weekend get-aways, staycations and a day jaunt now and again. Our kids are always wondering what the next spot will be.
Our Family's Travel Personality
adventurous, energetic
We Just Got Back From
Marco Island and the Florida Everglades
Our Favorite Vacation Spot
Rhode Island beaches
A Place We'd Love To Visit
Africa
Favorite Vacation Memory
Watching the kids lug their car seats through the airport on their first plane ride.
Worst Travel Moment With My Kids:
My youngest got sick with the stomach bug at 4 am in the morning 1 hour before our plane ride to get to St' John USVI. We had to make it through 2 plane legs, 1 long taxi ride, a ferry ride and a 45 minute rental car ride to our villa with her being sick!!!
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Cutting Christmas Trees in Connecticut
Each year our family looks forward to our annual tree-cutting tradition. We go to a local farm, take a tractor ride to the Christmas tree forest, and saw down our not too big, not too small tree. We then enjoy some hot chocolate and head home to get trimming. Families all over Connecticut enjoy this same type of tradition. This list provides names of Christmas tree farms all over Connecticut to have your own tradition. Be sure to call the farm you choose to make sure they are open and ready!!!
120 Beardsley Road
Shelton, Connecticut
Comment:
Jones Farm is a western Connecticut tradition for many families. The farm is 150 years old and covers 200acres. They have pre-cut or cut your own varieties of Christmas trees. All trees this year are $60.00. You might be advised to bring your own saw during busy times because they often run out. No power equipment is allowed. All trees come with a dated pewter keepsake ornament. Open daily after Thanksgiving from 9AM to 5:30. Arrive by 4pm to cut tree. They also have a wine tasting room and a cooking studio on site for snacks. Outdoor decor is also available. Santa arrives on 12/17 and 12/18. Contact phone is: 203-929-8425
224 Lonetown Rd
Redding, Connecticut
Comment:
This is an organic tree farm in Fairfield County. They are open 9Am to dark after Thanksgiving. Bring a flashlight if you like. They provide saws, wrapping or harvesting if you have tagged your tree. You may get wreaths and roping by order only. There is no gift shop and tall trees are available. Santa may be there...call to check. Contact phone is 203-938-2490
25 Hayward Rd
New Hartford, Connecticut
Comment:
Holiday farm is in west central Connecticut. here you can cut you own tree or choose from a selection of pre-cut trees. You and the family can take a tractor ride to have the tree wrapped. There is also a Christmas gift barn and complimentary hot chocolate. Phone contact 860-482-4971
160 Munger Lane
Bethlehem, Connecticut
Comment:
This is a you-choose-they cut farm in west central Connecticut. They have a mini-winter wonderland for children with themed music and decor. They also have a petting zoo and cider and snacks available. They are open weekends only Contact :203-266-7721
118 Clark Hill Rd
East Hampton, Connecticut
Comment:
Peaceful Hill is in west central Connecticut. You can choose to cut your own tree or pick a pre-cut tree. They have a Christmas shoppe with a themed railroad and indoor and outdoor decor available. Hot Chocolate for the little ones is included and there are other beverages available for purchase. They are opened after Thanksgiving through December 24th, but are closed Mondays. They provide the saws and will bale and shake your tree. Contact 860-267-4341
59 Cow Hill Rd
Clinton, Connecticut
Comment:
Schrempps is on the Connecticut shoreline. In addition to trees which you can choose and cut with their saws; they also have home decor and appearances by Santa. Open the day after Thanksgiving until Christmas. Call for hours: 860-227-2950
1559 Peck Lane
Cheshire, Connecticut
Comment:
Cheshire Hollow in central Connecicut only has pre-cut trees, but does have a petting zoo for the kids to check out goats,rabbits and pigs. They also have a bonfire and hot chocolate to keep you warm during the selection process. They will load your tree for you as well. They also have a selection of hand-crafted wreaths. Contact: 203-500-9288
57 Northwest Corner Rd
Preston, Connecticut
Comment:
Maple Lane Farms has trees that are pre-cut or you can cut your own. The cut your own variety are $45/tree. They will provide the saw, the tree transport, shaking and bale of the tree. They open the day after turkey day until 12/24 until 4:30pm. The farm is located in southeastern Connecticut. Contact phone:860-887-8855
424 Route 198
Woodstock Valley, Connecticut
Comment:
Hansens Tree Farm is in the northeast section of Connecticut. They have everything you need for your Christmas set up. they will provide the saw for you to cut your selection, twine to tie it down and a bag to dispose of it when it's time. They will also load your tree for you. They serve hot drinks when you are done. They are open the Friday after Thanksgiving and then are open the three weekends until Christmas from 9Am-4pm. Contact phone: 860-974-1572
613 Maple St
Litchfield, Connecticut
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Meadow View Farm is located in the northwestern part of the state. You may cut your own tree here or chose a pre-cut tree. The trees are bagged and tied for you. Saws are provided if you cut your own, They also have tree carts and snow-cleared trails if it snows in a flat environment. They have a refreshment stand that serves complimentary cider and other refreshments are available. They are open beginning 11/27 Friday thru Sunday 9Am to 4:30pm. Contact phone: 860-309-5616
225 Cherry brook Rd
Canton Center, Connecticut
Comment:
Cherry Brook is located in central Connecticut. They are open weekends in December from 10AM to dark. They advertise 'real trees in a real forest'. They offer both pre-cut and cut your own trees. They will provide the saws and tree wrapping. Contact phone: 860-693-4066
215 Barber Hill Rd
South Windsor, Connecticut
Comment:
Dzen Farm is in East Central Connecticut. They are open 11/25 thru 12/24 9 Am to 4PM. Their trees are $38 dollars a piece and they have trees up to 10 feet tall.They also carry outdoor decor such as wreaths. they will provide strings for tying and saws. They also have an outdoor nativity scene. Contact phone: 860-648-2233
894 Andrews St
Southington, Connecticut
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This is where we begin our Christmas tradition in central Connecticut. The Karabins have a family operated farm with a great hayride to the trees. You pick and cut your own and it comes down with you on the wagon. there it can be baled and tied to your car. they also have a country gift barn, a farm shoppe, a snack shack and animals for the kids to check out. There is indoor and outdoor decor for sale and of course you can pick a pre-cut tree. Contact phone 860-620-0194
reviewed on: January 07 2011
"Hayrides for pumpkins and trees"
We started going to Karabin Farms for our Christmas trees before we had children. It has become a fall and Christmas tradition. Over 15 years ago there was a small operation there for trees and pumpkins. Over the years it has grown into quite a family funspot. There are greenhouses, live animals to look at including barn kitties, goats, horses, pigs and Highland cattle. There is also a large giftshop with home decor, candy, and local cheeses and mixes. Outside is Grandma's snack barn with hot dogs, soups, popcorn and apple donuts. We go for the hayride up to the fields for our apples in the Fall, our pumpkin at Halloween and our tree in December. You can also buy them pre-picked/cut if you want to avoid the hayride, but why would you. The family is wonderful. They are all very helpful, as are their helpers. The kids would not think of getting their holiday needs anyplace else!
339 South Rd. Rt 179
East Hartland, Connecticut
Comment:
Sweet Wind Farm is a small family operation that is operated by a teacher and homeschooler in North Central Connecticut. It is an organic farm that in addition to pick and cut your own Christmas trees also offers classes in maple sugaring. the classes seem to fill up fast so call before you go. Contact phone:860-653-2038
108 Billings Rd
Somers, Connecticut
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Located in northwest central Connecticut, Kogut's offers both cut your own and pre-cut trees. They have a wagon ride, wreath design area and a kids-only area including an area where your kids can 'cut-down' their own Charlie brown trre. The trees are pre cut and stood back up in dirt so your budding lumberjack can use a play saw to 'cut it down'. Big trees are $38/tree. they also have Christmas decor and Santa may even come for a visit. Contact phone: 203-630-6531
