Geer Family Tree Farm

Our take

At 100 acres, Geer Family Tree Farm is one of the larger Christmas tree operations in New London County, offering both harvest-your-own and pre-cut trees. That size and flexibility make it a reasonable stop whether you want the full field-walking experience or a faster, already-cut option – and with six tree varieties listed (Douglas fir, Fraser fir, Blue spruce, White pine, Concolor fir, and Canaan fir), there’s real room to be selective.

A real, concrete perk: free baling

Complimentary tree baling is included with a purchase here, per the farm’s own site. That’s a specific, traceable fact worth noting because baling isn’t universally free – some farms charge for it separately – so this is a genuine, no-asterisk savings rather than an assumption.

Weekends bring more than just trees

Wagon rides and food trucks appear specifically on weekends, a distinguishing amenity versus smaller nearby farms that don’t offer either. If a bit of a food-truck-lunch-and-wagon-ride outing appeals to your group, a Saturday or Sunday trip makes sense. If a fast, quiet cut-and-go is the priority instead, a weekday visit avoids both the extra activity and any crowd that comes with it.

The one number that’s missing

Despite a direct fetch of the farm’s own site during this research, no exact tree price was found anywhere checked. That’s a real gap worth being upfront about: this record can tell you the size of the farm, what’s included with a purchase, and what happens on weekends, but it can’t tell you what a tree costs. Confirm pricing directly with the farm – by phone or in person – rather than assuming a number based on other New London County farms in this area.

Cutting logistics

A sharp handsaw is supplied for harvest-your-own cutting, so there’s no need to bring your own tool. Handmade wreaths and decorations round out the on-site offerings for anyone looking to pick up more than just a tree.

Timing your visit against the season

With 100 acres of trees and both harvest-your-own and pre-cut options, this farm likely has more capacity to absorb heavy early-season demand than a smaller operation would. That said, the general pattern at popular cut-your-own farms statewide still applies: the most sought-after sizes and shapes tend to thin out first, typically by mid-December, even at farms with substantial acreage. Visiting on the earlier side of the Nov 27 to (unconfirmed) closing window gives the best odds at full selection, particularly if a specific variety like Concolor fir or Canaan fir is the goal rather than whatever’s left closest to the parking area.

Weighing harvest-your-own against pre-cut here

Because both options exist side by side, it’s worth deciding in advance which matters more: the experience of walking the fields and cutting your own tree, or convenience and speed. With free baling included either way, the pre-cut option doesn’t lose out on that particular benefit, so the choice mostly comes down to whether the cutting itself is part of what you’re looking for in the visit.