Purinton Family Tree Farm

Our take

Purinton Family Tree Farm is a smaller, more focused operation than many others in this research: first planted in 1990 with the first harvest in 1996, the farm now reports more than 14,000 balsam fir trees across 14 acres, with notable hilltop views as part of the property’s draw. Unlike farms that offer a mix of firs, pines, and spruces, this one grows exactly one species — balsam fir — so it’s a straightforward choice if that’s what you’re after, and not the right stop if you’re set on a Fraser fir or something else.

The maple connection

The farm operates alongside the family’s established maple operation, which shows up clearly in what’s on offer beyond the trees: maple syrup and maple cotton candy are both sold on site, along with handmade wreaths and bakery items. That combination — a tree farm paired with a genuine, pre-existing maple business — gives this stop a bit more to do than a standalone cut-your-own lot, particularly for families who’d enjoy a maple-themed treat while they’re there.

Near-daily hours, with a schedule split

The farm runs Monday through Friday from noon to 4:30pm, and Saturday and Sunday from 9am to 4:30pm — a wider window than farms limited to a Friday-through-Sunday or weekends-only pattern. That flexibility is worth noting if your schedule doesn’t line up well with weekends. The 2026 season is expected to open November 27, the day after Thanksgiving, based on how the farm’s schedule has been described, though this specific date hasn’t been independently confirmed on the farm’s own site, and no closing date turned up anywhere in the research.

What’s missing

No tree pricing appears anywhere in the sources reviewed for this farm. That’s a real gap worth accounting for if budget matters to your planning — with a single-species selection and an established maple business behind it, there’s no strong signal here for whether pricing runs typical or premium, so a call to (802) 434-4385 ahead of a visit is the more reliable way to know what to expect. Given the hilltop views mentioned in the source material, this could also be a worthwhile stop even if you’re not entirely sure yet whether you’ll cut a tree — just go in knowing the cost question isn’t answered until you ask.

Weighing the trade-offs before you commit

Huntington sits in the foothills near Camel’s Hump, and a farm built around hilltop views in that part of Chittenden County is plausibly a scenic drive on its own, independent of the tree. That’s worth factoring in if you’re deciding between a few farms and want the trip itself to feel worthwhile rather than purely transactional. The trade-off is that a single-species, 14-acre operation is smaller in scope than some of the larger, multi-species farms covered elsewhere in this research, so don’t expect a sprawling selection of fields to wander — this reads as a focused, specific outing rather than a full afternoon of exploring. If you want both a scenic stop and a guaranteed variety of tree types, it may be worth pairing this visit with a larger farm elsewhere in the region rather than treating it as your only stop for the day.