CONSUMER SERVICES
Culpeper County
AR TREE FARM
Al and Rose Costanzo
18181 Edwards Shop Road (Rt. 620), Elkwood, VA 22718
540.399.1601
E-mail: arfarm@crosslink.net
Directions: From Culpeper intersection of Route 3 and 15: take Route 3 east for 10.9 miles. Left on 647 (Rivercomb Road) for 1.0 mile. Right on 610 (Eleys Ford) for 0.5 mile. Left on 620 (Edwards Shop Road) for 3.2 miles. Farm on right. From Fredericksburg intersection of I-95 and Route 3: take Route 3 west for 17.6 miles. Right on 620 (Yellowbottom Road) for 2.3 miles. Left on 610 (Eleys Ford Road) for 0.5 miles. Right on 620 (Edwards Shop Road) for 3.2 miles. Farm on right. From Metro D.C. area Beltway and I-66: I-66 west to exit 43A (Gainesville/Warrenton) for 29 south. Then 29 south to Warrenton 15-29 south bypass. Then 15-29 south for 16.4 miles to left on 674 (Elkwood-Kelly’s Ford Road). Then 5 miles to merge of 674 directly with 620 (Edwards Shop Road). Then 2 miles on 620 to one-lane concrete bridge. Then 0.2 mile to top of hill. Farm on left.
Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m., daily, beginning Friday after Thanksgiving until December 17, 2007. Call after that for availability of trees and hours.
Products: Limited supply of choose-and-cut white and Scotch pine and Norway spruce from 1-8 ft. Native cedars to 15 ft.
Services: Pick and choose your own LIVE tree. We cut and help load with free baling and twine provided, if requested. Saws available, if needed. Our trees are close to parking area. Free tabletop 4 to 6 inch Christmas trees for children. Free trailer rides, weather permitting. No dogs or chain saws allowed in field.
Prices: Call for prices.
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GLENGARY TREE FARM
Thomas A. O’Halloran
5537 Glengary Lane, Amissville, VA 20106
540.937.2335 (day); 540.937.3021 (evening);
Fax 540.937.7529
E-mail: ggtf@erols.com
Directions: From Warrenton, take Route 211 west to Amissville. Turn left on Route 642 (Viewtown Road); go one mile, turn left on Route 611 (Waterford Road); go 2 miles and turn right on Route 626 (Korea Road). Farm is 0.8 mile on left. From Culpeper, take 229 north 10 miles to left on Route 611 (Waterford Road), then 3.5 miles to left on Route 626 (Korea Road). Farm is 0.8 mile on left.
Hours: Open daily from Thanksgiving Day (8 a.m.-2 p.m.) through Christmas Eve (8 a.m.-Noon); 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday; 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Saturday and Sunday. Christmas Shop closes one hour later.
Products: Choose-and-cut white and Scotch pine, Colorado blue and white spruce, Fraser and Douglas fir. Farm fresh wreaths (including decorated), sprays, swags, garland, and centerpieces (including decorated) made daily. Please call or e-mail for availability on tree heights, wreath sizes, and prices.
Services: Tree shaking, baling, and tree trunk drilling available at no additional cost. Saws available for customer use on the farm. We will even help you haul it out of the field and tie it on your car. Hayrides on weekends, weather permitting. Nature trails and picnic tables along Thornton River. Try our hot cider or coffee at the food stand run by the local civic organizations. We now are accepting credit cards (Visa and MasterCard). Christmas Shop is open daily with various tree accessories (stands, waterers, handmade ornaments, etc.).
Prices: All pines, $29; all spruces and firs $48 + tax.
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OAK SHADE FARM
James Mello
14455 Waterford Run Lane, Rixeyville, VA 22737
540.937.5062
E-mail: fahmah@earthlink.net
Directions: West from Warrenton, take Route 211, cross the Rappahannock River to traffic light. Left on Route 229 for 6 miles, then right on Route 611 (Waterford Road) for 1 mile to Waterford Run Lane. Take this right and come to the top of the hill. North from Culpeper on Route 229, through Rixeyville. Cross Hazel River and take first left on Route 611. One mile to farm on right.
Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Tuesday-Sunday from the Friday after Thanksgiving until Christmas Eve. Closed Mondays.
Products: Choose-and-cut, hand-sheared white pine and Norway spruce trees, grown without herbicides or pesticides; wreaths, swags and roping. Our greenhouse is full of gift items made here at the farm, including hand-woven runners and other items, hand-hooked rugs, beeswax candles and ornaments, homemade jams, catnip bags, and a variety of Christmas decorations.
Services: This is a family farm, involving grandparents, children, and grandchildren. We try to make every visit special, especially for kids. We have bunnies to hold and chickens to visit, and a nature path to stroll through the woods. Free local cider and homemade cookies and a warm fire in the wood stove will help to make your visit a pleasure. We provide saws and offer free tree bundling and tying on.
Prices: Call for prices.
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‘PEPER’MINT CHRISTMAS TREE FARM
William Bartlett
12063 Eggbornsville Road (Rt. 729), Culpeper, VA 22701
540.825.4693
E-mail: bjpctf@juno.com
Directions: Minutes from downtown Culpeper. At north end of town, Main Street becomes Route 229. Go one mile on Route 229 and turn left on Eggbornsville Rd. (Route 729). Farm is 4-1/2 miles on right.
Hours: 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., the first two weekends in December. Other times by chance or appointment.
Products: Choose-and-cut white and Scotch pines; Norway and blue spruce; and Canaan firs. Wreaths, swags, and roping made fresh daily.
Services: Saws for cutting, twine for securing, assistance if needed. For customer safety, no digging or chain saws. Christmas shop. Complimentary cider and candy canes. Goats and donkey to pet. Mountain view.
Prices: Call for prices.
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