Take A Horse Drawn Wagon Ride Through An Idyllic Christmas Tree Farm At Pine Tree Barn In Ohio
Although artificial trees get the job done, there’s nothing like hunting for the perfect Christmas tree with the family in tow—and taking a horse drawn ride to do so.
One of the most festive places to be in Ohio during the holiday season is the small town of Wooster’s Pine Tree Barn. A one-of-a-kind furniture store, restaurant and tree farm, Pine Tree Barn offers horse drawn wagon rides on the select weekends during the holiday season. A truly picture perfect Ohio Christmas tree farm, it’s a great place to kick off the holiday season with the family. You’ll feel like you’re living out the beloved Christmas carol, Jingle Bells.
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Welcome to Pine Tree Barn, an idyllic Christmas tree farm nestled in northeast Ohio. It makes a magical day trip destination no matter the season.
What was once a humble tree farm became a one-stop shop for gifts, Christmas trees, dining and more by the 1980s. Today, Pine Tree Barn is a true hidden gem.
Beginning on the weekend of Thanksgiving (November 23), Pine Tree Barn features horse drawn wagon rides to the tree farm. You'll line up at the picturesque gazebo.
Note: The horse drawn wagon rides to the tree markets are free of charge.
If you're lucky enough to see some snowfall during your visit, you'll enjoy the memory of dashing through the snow in a two-horse open wagon, in search of the perfect Christmas tree.
The Christmas tree farm at Pine Tree Barn is open Sunday - Wednesday from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Thursday - Saturday from 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. The North Pole (Valley Road) location is only open on the weekends from November 23 - December 15 from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Choose-and-cut hours are from 9 a.m. - dusk and trees are priced individually, according to species and height. A 6-7 ft. tree averages $65, according to the farm's website.
Pine Tree Barn is open Monday - Saturday from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. and on Sunday from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. The Granary Restaurant serves lunch every day from 11 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Have you ever taken a horse drawn wagon ride at Pine Tree Barn to find your Christmas tree? If so, we want to know what your experience was like!
April is the Ohio staff writer for Only in Your State. She is an Ohio native with a Bachelor of Science in Journalism from E.W. Scripps School of Journalism. With more than 10 years of writing experience and a background in news reporting for Ohio newspapers, she's published pieces in multiple print and online publications. When she's not on deadline or chasing after her toddler, she's hunting for hidden gems in Ohio or getting lost in a good book.
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