After years of using some tried and true Christmas tree farms in Massachusetts, we found ourselves…read morein dire straights this year. A friend stumbled across the website for this tree farm and let us in on his secret find. The farm apparently has been around for 20 years though it is new to us. The sign and entrance are not all that visible from the main street and Waze has the location off slightly, but after traveling down the winding drive you're treated to an expansive view of Christmas trees dotting a bucolic farm that abuts stabled horses and broad open fields. The owners are extremely accommodating and quite proud of the variety of trees they grow. Compared to the average tree farm, it does appear that Riverwind has a much broader variety including an interesting Turkish fir tree that is very full and composed of rich, deep green colored needles. My family and I had a lot of fun walking along the various fields including crossing a small river to reach the most remote areas of the farm. The trees are not on top of each other like at other farms and there are a variety of sizes available from as short as 5 feet to his tall is 15 feet. Only tagged trees are available for purchase and the prices weren't cheap but were by and large on par with other tree farms. The sales hut has handmade and manufactured Christmas ornaments. Homemade wreaths and greens are available as well. In addition there was free hot chocolate, hot cider, and cookies for the kids. The staff have all-terrain vehicles available that I think could be used to help haul your tree if you are unable to use the hand wagons they provide. Saws are also supplied if you don't bring your own. The staff provide complementary tree trimming, shaking and netting and will bring your tree to your car. I'm not certain they'll actually secure it to your car though since I had brought my own straps and did it myself. The owners pay close attention to details with the netting being green and red in color as opposed to the standard orange. I almost regret writing this post as I figure the masses will learn of this great farm and we'll be on the hunt again next year for a new Christmas tree source. Finally, there were some ready cut trees available for those who can't find their ideal tree or don't wish to cut their own.

CLOSED? After the…read morepurchase of the land by Mass Audubon was finalized just after Christmas, Rollie's Christmas Tree Farm will now serve as a wildlife sanctuary, a community farm and a new network of trails as the largest piece of open space remaining in Lowell.

I'm SO sad to find out this place has closed! One of the best tree farms in the southern NH/Mass…read moreline area!! Possibly more than that, this place was EPIC. You could find any size of any type of tree you would want! Not only could you search on your own, you could either cut it down or have someone else cut it down for you with a ride to the front where they shake it out and bundle it up for you! $10/ft. Best tree farm. I will miss it dearly

First of all, best trees hand down not just in the area, I'm talking best trees PERIOD! And the…read moreservice and people, even better (if possible!). The service and selection is great, all types and sizes of trees and a great little gift shop for all your ornament and seasonal gift and nicknack needs and wants. Great options and fun events for the kids and warm cider for your inner childhood holiday pièce de résistance! The prices and value is silly good compared to all the other "tree farms", don't even bother with the other places, make this your family tradition like we do! See you there!

This is a yearly family tradition and the farm has so much to offer besides Christmas trees. The…read moreday is spent not only picking a tree but enjoying horse drawn carriage rides, meeting Santa, food, and crafts. What's not to love?

We were met in the parking lot and told our service dog wasn't allowed past the parking lot ,we…read moreleft as not to embarrass our family member with a disability. They should train their staff to know that not all service dogg are for blind or physically disabled people

Showed up in the middle of the afternoon... It was like we had a reservation. We were greeted…read moreimmediately in the parking lot by a very friendly gentleman. He gave us the lay of the land, telling us all about the trees, shop, fire pit with hot chocolate. So impressed by the hospitality the entire visit. We bought a beautiful tree and a few items from the shop. My wife and daughters enjoyed the cocoa and fire pit with a great conversation with the owner. These people were the salt of the earth and have a great product. I don't think you can go bad with any tree you get there. Amazing we have lived in the area for 3 years and never knew it was there. Funny note we get ice cream less than a thousand feet from the entrance. I will go back every year now! Did I mention the cut tree selection was amazing? You would think I work there with a review like this but I just love the way they run their business and care - so many businesses forget that people are the heart of a business - the team and the customers... Congrats and see ya next year!!!!

I purchased a raised garden bed and had loam delivered from Riverdale to fill it. I'm bitterly…read moredisappointed with the loam....the amount of rocks that are in the loam. I bought sifted loam so this wouldn't be an issue I understand small rocks get through but these are not small. Then I planted my garden vegetables and now I have SOOOOOO many weeds 2 weeks later. I was trying to avoid this by purchasing quality soil and I now have to weed my NEW garden bed. I LOVE to buy local try to support small businesses but I will not be buying soil from Riverdale again.

The perfect, quintessential nursery to pick out a Christmas tree! The staff was so friendly and…read moreseemed genuinely happy to help. Cookies, candy canes, cider and hot chocolate made us feel so welcomed and gave us all the seasonal joy that you could hope to have when picking out your tree. The trees and decorative greens are beautiful with a sweet shop inside.

I mean this place is the garden dreamland of all garden dreamlands. SO many gems here you won't…read morefind anywhere else/can only find online. I can't believe this place has no reviews. The guy working there was super friendly. Prices are higher than your typical garden center. I wouldn't consider this a garden center though, it's more of a specialty plant oasis. Give these people your business. I wanted to just throw my money at them and say "Here! Take it all!". See pictures below of just a BIT of the amazingness Buzz + Thrive has to offer!

This is a local owned business and it is AMAZING. They take true pride in everything they do. From…read morethe exotic green house plants, hanging baskets for the summer, mums for the fall, and the perfect tree for your Christmas holiday, buzz and thrive is the GO TO SPOT for all your plant needs! Shop local, and stop in to see for yourself. You will not be disappointed.

My family and I after looking at their website decided to go look for a Christmas tree at Houde's…read more We had never been there before, it was close and seemed like a nice place. When we first pulled in it looked busy not much parking. When we got closer it was more like a junk yard than a tree farm. It was riddled with old tires, snowblowers and tractor parts. When I asked where they cut your own trees where I was blankly told "Anywhere we got like 30 acres" the trees were scarce and scattered among the property not much of a selection. The grounds were not well maintained and filled with thick vines,brush and pricker bushes. My mother in-law actually took quite the fall due to the amount of over growth! We walked around for a bit to find quite literally nothing! Then we made our way up front to see their selection of pre-cut trees only to find they get them from Canada, and charge double the price of the trees on their farm. Needless to say we will not be returning to Houde's anytime soon. We ended up leaving and going to Frommer's in Lancaster they had a beautiful selection of reasonably priced Christmas trees!

Meh, it was ok. A smaller selection of cut your own trees. Not a place to spend time at all, just…read morepick up your tree and go. Not cheap either. Missing our days cutting down a tree for $25 or under.

They are totally sold out of trees in 2018. Their website says that you can cut your own tree, but…read morethey seem to be using their field to switch you over to trees trucked down from their Vermont farm. It would be nice if tree farms would keep their websites current so people know to drive out or not.

First, this is strictly a tree farm - no sleigh rides, hot chocolate, etc. Second, the acreage…read morewhere trees are planted is rather small. We found a couple of trees that we would have taken. Over the next few years, there will be some great trees to cut. They do bring trees from their other farm in VT. Those trees were great looking. Prices seemed a tad high. We paid $80 for a 10 foot tree. They do net your tree and tie it to your car as part of the price. We will be going back and I would expect next year, they will get 4 or 5 stars from me.

Visited for silver bell nights for the first time, it was absolutely beautiful! They have beautiful…read moregift shops, hand poured candles, hot chocolate for purchase, and baked goods. Such a great local gem! Staff was friendly and very knowledgeable.

We just visited Silver bell farm for "silver bell nights" Christmas experience.. and WOW!! What an…read moreabsolutely amazing time!! We've tried going for the past 2 years and weren't able to get tickets so I made sure to buy them early! Absolutely worth the $20ish entry fee per person. The lights were amazing, so well thought out! Tons of cute spots to take pics.. Santa & mrs claus.. and about 3/4 mile nicely packed walkway of lights. Seriously the best local Christmas experience!! 10/10 recommend!

This place is the best!! Just got home with my BEAUTIFUL Christmas tree and the prices are always…read morethe best around by far. I buy all of my trees and window wreaths here every year and they last forever. Also great prices on higher end dog food and treats. Plus the owners and employees are super nice! Love Ferestiens!

Mr Ferestien is a great guy and him and his son and staff are always so nice and helpful. I bought…read morea spreader, weed and feed and peltized lime. All work perfectly. I used to go to the big box store until I met Mr Ferestien. I ended up stopping by one day and mentioned to him that I had just bought a small bag of moss killer. He asked me to see it, I showed it to him and he said try a bag of this Lyme. I also asked him about weed and feed he mentioned try mine. So I did not only are his prices reasonable the help and service is great!! Thank you