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Al's Hidden Valley Tree Farm

📍 89900 Demming Road, Elmira, OR🗓 Season dates not yet published for 2026🏷 From $14

A weekends-only farm near Eugene where grand and noble fir can grow unusually tall, good for vaulted ceilings, with free hay wagon rides out to the field — though taller trees cost proportionally more at these per-foot rates.

How you get your tree

This farm offers

cut-your-own

Included

U-cutFree hay wagon ridesComplimentary hot cocoa, cider, and coffee

$14/ft grand fir (up to 16 ft); $15/ft noble fir (up to 20 ft) and Nordmann fir (up to 6 ft) (2025 season pricing).

Our take

Al’s Hidden Valley Tree Farm is one of the few farms in this research where tree height is specifically called out as unusual: grand fir up to 16 ft and noble fir up to 20 ft, both taller ceilings than most nearby farms mention. That’s genuinely useful if you have a great room or vaulted ceiling and have struggled to find a tree tall enough locally. The tradeoff is cost — pricing here is per foot ($14/ft grand fir, $15/ft noble fir), so a tall tree adds up quickly. A 10-ft grand fir runs about $140; push to 16 ft and, doing the same per-foot math, that’s roughly $224. There’s no flat-rate ceiling to cap the cost the way there is at some other farms in this batch.

Nordmann fir has a shorter ceiling here

Worth noting separately: Nordmann fir is priced at the same $15/ft as noble fir, but the record caps it at 6 ft, a much shorter maximum than the noble fir’s 20-ft range. If you specifically want a Nordmann fir and need real height, this may not be the farm for that combination — the tall-tree advantage here appears to apply mainly to grand and noble fir.

A hay ride is part of the standard visit

Free hay wagon rides out to the field are included, per the record, rather than a paid add-on. That’s a nice touch that also solves a practical problem at a farm growing genuinely tall trees — a long walk to reach the best specimens is less of a burden with a ride included. Complimentary hot cocoa, cider, and coffee round out the visit.

A weekends-only schedule, and an unclear season length

The farm’s hours are listed as Saturday and Sunday, 9am–4pm, with no weekday hours mentioned — plan around that if your availability is limited to weekdays. The bigger gap is season length: only a 2025 closing date of “through Dec 14” was found, with no opening date confirmed even for that year, let alone 2026. That makes it harder than usual to estimate when the season realistically starts; calling ahead once the season nears is the more reliable approach than guessing from a partial 2025 record.

Planning your visit

Best time to go

No 2026 dates are published yet. The 2025 listing gave only a closing date of Dec 14 with no confirmed opening date, so plan for an early-season visit once 2026 information is available.

How long to budget

About an hour, including the free hay wagon ride out to the field and back.

Crowds

Not stated in the record. With only Saturday and Sunday hours, expect more concentrated weekend traffic than at farms open several days a week.

Parking

Not described in the record; expect an unpaved or gravel lot typical of a working farm.

Strollers and accessibility

Not addressed in the source. The free hay wagon ride out to the field may be worth asking about specifically if walking a long distance to the cutting area is a concern.

What to bring

  • Cash or a card — payment method isn't specified
  • Warm layers for the hay wagon ride and the outdoor wait
  • Rope or a secure roof rack if choosing one of the taller available trees

How to spend less here

  • Grand fir runs $14/ft up to 16 ft; noble fir runs $15/ft up to 20 ft — a 10-ft grand fir would run about $140, while a 10-ft noble fir would run about $150, a $10 difference at that height
  • Going taller costs proportionally more at these per-foot rates — a 16-ft grand fir, if available, would run about $224, so factor ceiling height into your choice before falling for the tallest tree on the lot
  • Hot cocoa, cider, and coffee are complimentary, so those won't add to your total

Who it suits

Good for

  • Shoppers who need an unusually tall tree — up to 20 ft for noble fir, per the record
  • Anyone who enjoys a hay wagon ride as part of the visit
  • Visitors comfortable with a weekends-only schedule

Skip it if

Skip if you can only visit on a weekday, since the farm appears to be open Saturday and Sunday only, or if you want a shorter, cheaper tree — the per-foot pricing means tall trees here cost noticeably more.

Worth pairing with

Willoughby Christmas Tree Farm in Junction City and Hladky's Tree Farm in Pleasant Hill are both in the same general Lane County area if Al's weekend-only schedule doesn't fit your plans.

Common questions

How much does a tree cost?

2025 pricing was $14/ft for grand fir (up to 16 ft) and $15/ft for noble fir (up to 20 ft) or Nordmann fir (up to 6 ft). A 10-ft grand fir runs about $140; a 10-ft noble fir about $150. 2026 pricing hasn't been confirmed.

Can I get a really tall tree here?

Potentially — the record notes grand fir up to 16 ft and noble fir up to 20 ft, taller than most other farms in this research mention. Given the per-foot pricing, a tree at the top of that range would be expensive; confirm actual availability and cost for the height you need.

What days is the farm open?

The record lists Saturday and Sunday hours, 9am–4pm, with no weekday hours mentioned.

Is there a hay ride?

Yes, free hay wagon rides out to the field are offered, per the record.

When is Al's Hidden Valley Tree Farm open in 2026?

2026 dates had not been published when we last checked. In past seasons it has run: Sat–Sun. Check with the farm before driving out.

How much does a tree cost at Al's Hidden Valley Tree Farm?

Trees start at $14. $14/ft grand fir (up to 16 ft); $15/ft noble fir (up to 20 ft) and Nordmann fir (up to 6 ft) (2025 season pricing).

Can I cut my own tree at Al's Hidden Valley Tree Farm?

Yes. It's cut-your-own.

Where is Al's Hidden Valley Tree Farm?

89900 Demming Road, Elmira, OR, in Lane County. It is one of 12 farms we track in Willamette Valley OR.

How Al's Hidden Valley Tree Farm compares in Willamette Valley OR

We track 12 farms in Willamette Valley OR, 12 of which let you cut your own tree. At $14 to start this one sits right on the regional median of $14, undercutting 1 of the 3 priced farms we track here.

What sets it apart locally: it has a hayride or sleigh ride, which most Willamette Valley OR farms on our list do not.

One caveat worth repeating: this farm had not published its 2026 dates when we last checked, while 0 of the 12 farms we track in Willamette Valley OR had. Treat any date you see elsewhere as last year's until the farm confirms it.

Other farms near Elmira

There are 2 other farms we track in Lane County. All Willamette Valley OR farms →

Quick facts

SeasonSeason dates not yet published for 2026
Days openSat–Sun
Hours9am–4pm
Starting price$14
Tree typesGrand fir, Noble fir, Nordmann fir
CountyLane County
RegionWillamette Valley OR

Directions

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Sources

alschristmastrees.com · lookouteugene-springfield.com

Checked August 2026.