We have been going here for 25 years now and are very sorry someone got ahold of the name and it…read morewent out on KARE 11 as best Christmas place around. It is still great but I have to buy my tree very early to miss the Twin Cities folks coming up to get their trees- cut your own or precut. The family that owns this place is the best. They have wonderful selection of different trees. The gift shop is great as is the food you can get. They have Santa and hayrides and saws to use. I love the big bonfire you can sit around and roast your own marshmallows, sausages or hot dogs. Kids love the hot chocolate and nothing can beat their nice dogs and the staff

This is great, friendly, family-run business. We have come here for a few years and have always…read morefound excellent cut-your-own trees. The owners are helpful and appreciative, they seem to love what they do.  Browse their shop, have some hot cider and a cookie, and sign up for the emailed $5 coupon they send out each year!!  Tip:  we usually avoid the crowds and head up there on a Thursday afternoon/evening.

Sometimes you need a bag of chips and a carton of eggs when you are in the middle of nowhere. Your…read morechoices: Drive 20-30 minutes to a grocery store or head to Bear Trax which is only 5 minutes away. Further proving the desolation of the area are the Christmas decorations; the tree outside was decorated with ornaments and a "dead deer" hanging by its back legs in the tree. (OK maybe I am being slightly dramatic - its not that far out of civilization). Any way. They have every little random thing you might need in a pinch, but it is definitely not a place to do your main shopping. It was $7 for a bag of chips and carton of eggs but it saved a bunch of gas and time, so I think it evens out. I am sure we will be back, frequently, as someone in the family is at the cabin every weekend. Its good to know a place run by nice people exists conveniently nearby.

Was new to the Platte Lake area this summer and anytime we needed something little for repairs they…read morehad it... super convenient for gas and snacks also!! My #1 favorite to find out is they stock many flavors of Schwan's ice cream

If you're on the hunt for a live Christmas tree in the Oak Grove area of the Twin Cities, Our Farm…read moreChristmas Tree Farm is the place to go! A father and sons establishment, Our Farm has been 15 years in the making. The Ritcher family started planting trees in 1998 on their property with several varieties--Balsamic and Fraser firs or Scotch, White, and Norway pines. They offer cut-your-own or pre-cut! My family grew up with the lovely smell of pine in the house around Christmas time, and it has been a continued tradition to trek out into the woods and cut a tree ourselves. At Our Farm, you have the option to walk all around the 40 acres to hunt for your preferred tree, or one of the sons can offer to drive you into the back area (where all of the biggest and best trees can be found.) We were pleasantly surprised by the selection. We had trouble deciding because every tree seemed like the perfect one. I think the best part though was getting to enjoy the beautiful property. When we settled on the perfect tree, the Ritchers shook the excess needles off and bailed it for us. They even were kind enough to assist in tying it down to our truck's roof. The Ritchers were folksy and incredibly pleasant to chat with, telling the story of his grandad was a tree farmer elsewhere in Minnesota and they wanted to continue the family tradition. Pop Ritcher has big plans for the Farm, hoping to have hay rides, hot cocoa stations, and toboggans to haul your tree up from the back woods. Really glad too that they were open just three days before Christmas. Many tree farms are closed by now. Their prices are fair for their trees. We got a huge Norway pine for $60! Be sure to make it your tradition for Christmas, to visit the Ritchers for your Christmas tree.

What a great experience! Our first visit to Our Farm Christmas trees. Hands-down the nicest tree…read morefarm we have been to since living in Minnesota! Will definitely be back. Reasonable prices, excellent customer service and EXCELLENT tree selection! We also got a super cute snowman and a porch pot! Thank you so much!

Amazing Fabulous…read more Great Assortment of Trees Great Fun for the kids A must for the Christmas Season

We have a great time and find a great Christmas tree every year -- so many things to do for free…read morelike photos with Santa.

They are always kind and caring! We will never go anywhere else! Their selection is vast and you…read morehave so many trees to choose from and the cost is so great for what you get!

Our family went there for the first time today and were blown away!! I have been to MANY tree…read morefarms over the years and this one is by far the best. They have great prices, a great variety, are so helpful and it was so fun! All their staff were so kind and helpful!!They have a couple beautiful train sets inside that our girls loved, hot apple cider and cookies, chickens we got to feed, cats we got to pet and more! They had long and short needle trees (I prefer long which most places don't have). Also their cut your own area was so beautifully kept! No stumps to trip over, no super long grass and the roads are very well maintained. All around this place is AMAZING!! We will definitely be going back year after year!!

Beautiful pine trees, hot chocolate, hay rides--visiting Hansen Tree Farm to buy our Christmas tree…read moreis an annual tradition our family genuinely looks forward to! As a former Floridian, we had never visited a pine tree farm until moving to Minnesota. We first came across this one after booking a family photo shoot, and our photographer set the location here. Hansen Tree Farm does not do professional photography sessions, but they do allow outside professional photographers to bring clients for shoots, with pre-approved permission by the farm. When we arrived, we were immediately blown away by the beauty of the farm and the warmth of the staff. We liked it so much that we came back the very next day to pick out our tree. The farm is HUGE! Upon arrival, you're given a map and a saw. The staff is incredibly helpful and patient, always willing to guide you and answer questions. I remember feeling a bit overwhelmed during our first visit when I saw all the different tree types listed on the map. I had no idea there were so many varieties. We took our time wandering through the clearly labeled sections of the farm, followed the map, and slowly got familiar with the different species. Once you find the tree you love, you cut it yourself using the saw provided. From there, you carry it to your vehicle and drive slowly toward the exit signs. Attendants are usually driving around the farm if you need help. It's a short drive, and that's where staff shake the tree and securely tie it to your vehicle. All trees are priced the same, regardless of size or species. If you have time to hangout, purchasing a tree includes one free hot dog or sausage per person, redeemable inside the gift shop near the exit. Free hot chocolate and/or apple cider is also included. During colder months, there are mini bonfires set up for guests to sit around and warm up. A hay ride is also included which takes you around the entire farm. I've visited on days when they've outdoor glass blowing demonstrations and local musicians playing inside the gift shop. The trees themselves are wonderful. With proper care, ours have typically lasted over six weeks. The fresh pine scent fills the house and, while it softens over time, the tree never loses its beauty. Shedding varies depending on the species, at least that's what I noticed, but we've never dealt with excessive shedding, bugs, or anything unexpected while having the tree in our home. It's easy to turn the visit into a full experience. Even if you don't plan to buy a tree, Hansen Tree Farm is still worth the visit.

We love our only tradition since moving to Minnesota in 2020 of going to Hansen Tree Farm for our…read moretree The place has been in business since 1952-I will tell you that each year we are so very impressed with the staff They are all so welcoming and seem so genuinely happy to be there They have lots of awards and accolades as well Flat $150 pretax for all trees the staff will shake, bail and tie your tree to your vehicle for you

We've been cutting our own tree for the past 13 years and decided to try a new farm that was opened…read moreprior to thanksgiving this year due to COVID and large crowds. We purchased a Fraser Fir as we always have at other farms, got it shook and baled and brought it home. When I unbaled it the amount of needles that fell was horrendous and I should have know it was a sign of what to expect out of this tree. The needles continued to fall in the coming days as we hung ornaments and lights. I watered this tree religiously to maximize the life of it and it continued to shed its needles everywhere. 3 weeks after purchase and the needles were turning brown, very disappointed in the quality of this tree... I will never buy a tree from this farm again!!!

Went there on Sat May 5, 2018 with the intent of purchasing a bunch of trees. Walked in the office…read moreand there was a lady shuffling papers around at a desk behind the counter. There was another employee that was helping another customer. 10 minutes went by before we were even acknowledged. There was another individual sitting on a bench presumably waiting also. Another 15 minutes went by before the lady asked if we were being helped. Obviously, we had not been helped yet. She tried providing some information on some fruit trees but didn't seem real knowledgeable. She didn't really tell us what the process was for actually going out to look at the trees and eventually buying them. From the looks of it we had to wait for the other employee to drive us out to the field. Some additional customers came in and no one acknowledged them either. We ended up walking out after about 30 minutes of waiting. It was the first nice Saturday of the spring and you would think they would have had sufficient staff on hand to attend to their customers. I was ready to spend $500 on some trees but they lost my business. We ended up going to Nelson's Nursery in Zimmerman. We walked in and a lady helped us within 2 minutes. She provided us with great service, was knowledgeable and we were in and out with 15 minutes with our new trees. Not sure how Wolcyn's can stay in business..