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Mt. Anthony Tree Farms

📍 3583 VT-346, North Pownal, VT 05261🗓 Season dates not yet published for 2026🏷 From $75

A flat $75 per tree regardless of size and a field marketed as unusually flat and accessible make this a fast, no-frills stop, but there's nothing here beyond the cut itself and no confirmed 2026 opening date yet.

Mt. Anthony Tree Farms in Pownal, VT

How you get your tree

This farm offers

cut-your-ownchoose-and-cut (staff cuts it for you)

Included

tree netting/baling

Flat rate of $75 per tree, any size, tax included

Our take

Mt. Anthony Tree Farms runs on a pricing model that’s genuinely unusual for the area: $75 per tree, any size, tax included, rather than the height-tiered pricing most Vermont cut-your-own farms use. That’s worth doing the simple math on before you go. If you’re after an 8- or 10-footer, $75 flat is likely a good deal compared to farms that charge more as trees get taller. If you want something small enough for an apartment or a table top, you’re paying the same $75 as everyone else — there’s no discount for going compact. Know which end of that trade-off you’re on before you commit to a farm based on price alone.

An easier field to walk

The farm’s own marketing describes its North Pownal field as flat and easily accessible, with ample parking, and a third-party regional source echoes that this makes it friendlier for strollers and older visitors than many of the hillside tree farms common in southern Vermont. That’s a real, if modest, differentiator — a lot of cut-your-own operations in this part of the state involve some amount of walking uphill through uneven ground, and a flat field removes that variable. It’s not confirmed whether the parking area itself is paved, gravel, or grass, so expect a typical farm lot rather than assuming pavement.

No-frills, and that’s the whole pitch

Beyond the tree itself, the record lists exactly one activity: netting and baling the tree for transport, done free of charge, with staff available to cut the tree for you if you’d rather not swing a saw yourself. There’s no mention of restrooms, food, hot cocoa, hayrides, or a gift shop — nothing found suggests this is a destination to linger at. Treat it as what it appears to be: a straightforward, get-in-get-out cut-your-own lot where the value proposition is flat pricing and an easy walk, not an afternoon of extras. That’s a legitimate way to run a tree farm, but it means budgeting an hour at most, not a half-day family outing.

The schedule gap worth knowing about

The farm’s calendar as published only covered the 2025 season: a Nov. 22-23 opening weekend, then Friday through Sunday after Thanksgiving, 9am-4pm. No 2026 dates had been posted at the time of this research, and that absence is worth taking seriously rather than assuming the pattern repeats exactly. Vermont’s Thanksgiving-adjacent opening weekends shift by a few days each year depending on the calendar, and a farm running a narrower Friday-Sunday week (rather than daily hours) leaves less room to make up for a wrong guess about which weekend it opens. Call the farm at 802-688-6257 before making the drive, especially if you’re coming from outside Bennington County specifically for this stop.

Balsam fir and Fraser fir are the two species on offer, both standard, reliable choices for a cut tree that will hold up through the season indoors. Nothing in the record suggests a wider selection is available, so if a specific species matters to you beyond those two, this may not be the farm to bet on.

Planning your visit

Best time to go

No 2026 opening date was published as of this research. The farm's pattern is Friday through Sunday, with the weekend before Thanksgiving also open, so plan around that recurring schedule once dates are confirmed.

How long to budget

About 30-45 minutes for a straightforward cut-and-go visit, since there's no food, restrooms, or activities listed to extend the trip.

Crowds

Not documented in the record. A Friday-through-Sunday schedule with no weekday hours suggests weekend crowds carry more weight here than at farms with daily hours to spread visitors out.

Parking

The farm markets its North Pownal field as flat with ample parking, which a third-party source notes makes it friendlier for strollers and older visitors than many hillside Vermont tree farms — this isn't independently confirmed as paved.

Strollers and accessibility

Described by the farm as flat, easily accessible terrain, a contrast to the sloped fields common elsewhere in southern Vermont. No mention of accessible restrooms or facilities, since none appear to be offered at all.

What to bring

  • Nothing to cut with — hand saws and netting are provided free, and staff will cut for you on request
  • A vehicle that can fit a full-size tree, since the flat rate doesn't reward going smaller
  • A way to confirm the 2026 season dates before you drive out, since none were posted at research time

How to spend less here

  • The flat $75 rate means a large tree costs exactly the same as a small one, so it favors visitors who want size rather than those hoping to save by picking something compact
  • Netting and the cut itself are included in that $75 with no add-on charge mentioned

Who it suits

Good for

  • Visitors who want a fast in-and-out without haggling over height-based pricing
  • Anyone bringing older relatives or a stroller, since the field is marketed as flat and easy to walk
  • Families set on a larger tree, since it costs the same as a small one

Skip it if

Skip if you want restrooms, food, or extra activities beyond the cut itself, or if you're hoping to save money with a compact tree, since the $75 flat rate applies no matter the size.

Worth pairing with

JAC Frost Family Tree Farm and Pleasant Valley Tree Farm are both a short drive away in Bennington, if you want to compare a flat-rate lot against farms that price by height.

Common questions

How much does a tree cost at Mt. Anthony Tree Farms?

A flat $75 per tree, any size, with tax included, according to the farm's own pricing.

Do I need to bring my own saw?

No. Hand saws and netting are provided free, and staff will cut the tree for you if you'd rather not do it yourself.

Is the field easy to walk for older visitors or a stroller?

The farm describes its North Pownal field as flat with ample parking, and a third-party source echoes that it's more accessible than many hillside Vermont farms — though this hasn't been independently verified.

When does the 2026 season start?

Not published as of this research. Recent seasons opened the weekend before Thanksgiving and then ran Friday through Sunday; call ahead to confirm before planning a trip.

When is Mt. Anthony Tree Farms open in 2026?

2026 dates had not been published when we last checked. In past seasons it has run: Fri-Sun (plus the weekend before Thanksgiving). Check with the farm before driving out.

How much does a tree cost at Mt. Anthony Tree Farms?

Trees start at $75. Flat rate of $75 per tree, any size, tax included

Can I cut my own tree at Mt. Anthony Tree Farms?

Yes. It's cut-your-own and choose-and-cut (staff cuts it for you), and a saw is provided.

Where is Mt. Anthony Tree Farms?

3583 VT-346, North Pownal, VT 05261, in Bennington County. It is one of 5 farms we track in Southern Vermont.

How Mt. Anthony Tree Farms compares in Southern Vermont

We track 5 farms in Southern Vermont, 5 of which let you cut your own tree. At $75 to start this one sits above the regional median of $60.

What sets it apart locally: it has free netting/baling, which most Southern Vermont farms on our list do not.

One caveat worth repeating: this farm had not published its 2026 dates when we last checked, while 2 of the 5 farms we track in Southern Vermont had. Treat any date you see elsewhere as last year's until the farm confirms it.

Other farms near Pownal

There are 2 other farms we track in Bennington County. All Southern Vermont farms →

Quick facts

SeasonSeason dates not yet published for 2026
Days openFri-Sun (plus the weekend before Thanksgiving)
Hours9am-4pm
Starting price$75
Tree typesBalsam fir, Fraser fir
Saw providedYes
CountyBennington County
RegionSouthern Vermont

Sources

mtanthonytreefarms.com · vermontexplored.com

Checked September 2026.