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Windy Hills Farm

📍 8380 Highway 963, Ethel, LA 70730🗓 Opens November 27, 2026 (closing date not published)🏷 Pricing TBD

Windy Hills is a state-certified agritourism farm selling Leyland and Arizona Cypress plus a genuinely detailed farm-store lineup — muscadine jelly, mayhaw jelly, fig preserves, pickled okra — but hours, closing date, and pricing are all unpublished.

Aerial view of Windy Hills Farm in Ethel, LA

How you get your tree

This farm offers

cut-your-own

Included

wreaths for salefarm market/gift shop

Varies by tree size; no figures published in sources checked.

Our take

Windy Hills is a state-certified agritourism farm in East Feliciana Parish growing Leyland and Arizona Cypress, and it stands out in this batch less for its tree selection than for its farm-store lineup — the kind of specific, verifiable detail that’s genuinely useful even when the scheduling basics are thin.

A confirmed start date, but nothing after that

The season opens 2026-11-27, resolved from the farm’s own description of opening the day after Thanksgiving. Beyond that single data point, though, no hours and no closing date were found in any source checked, including the farm’s own site. That’s a real gap for trip planning — you know when the season begins, but not what time to show up on any given day or when it wraps up. Calling 225-683-6828 before you drive out is the only way to close that gap.

Self-cut cypress, plus a real farm store

Both Leyland and Arizona Cypress are grown here, self-cut with saws provided. The sources describe self-cutting specifically without mentioning a staff-cut alternative, so don’t assume that option exists the way it does at some other farms in this batch. Beyond the trees, Windy Hills sells wreaths and garlands along with a specific and appealing list of homemade goods: muscadine jelly, mayhaw jelly, fig preserves, and pickled okra. That’s a level of farm-store specificity that reads as genuinely first-party rather than generic marketing copy.

Payment is one of the more flexible in this batch

Windy Hills accepts cash, debit, and most major credit cards, with American Express specifically excluded. That’s more payment flexibility than several other farms in this file, where cash-only or unconfirmed card policies are the norm — worth noting if you were planning to rely on a card.

No pricing, despite a note that it varies

The record notes pricing varies by tree size, but no actual figures were published in any source checked. That note tells you something true and useful — expect size-based pricing rather than a flat rate — without giving you a number to plan around. There’s no honest dollar figure to offer beyond that.

The honest bottom line

Windy Hills offers a genuinely appealing farm-store side to the visit and flexible payment options, but the missing hours and closing date mean you’re calling ahead regardless of how appealing the jelly selection sounds — don’t assume any particular day or time without checking first.

Planning your visit

Best time to go

Season starts 2026-11-27 (the day after Thanksgiving, per the farm's own description). No specific hours or closing date were published in any source checked, so the day-to-day and end-of-season timing is genuinely open — call ahead before planning a specific day.

How long to budget

Not stated directly, but a farm store selling wreaths, garlands, and multiple homemade preserves alongside the tree lot suggests a visit that can run longer than a quick grab-and-go if you browse the store.

Crowds

Not stated in the record.

Parking

Not described in the record.

Strollers and accessibility

Not addressed in any source checked.

What to bring

  • A phone call to 225-683-6828 to ask for actual hours and a closing date, since neither is published anywhere in the sources checked
  • A payment card other than American Express if you're not paying cash, since AmEx is specifically excluded per the record
  • Room in the car for extras — wreaths, garlands, and jars of muscadine or mayhaw jelly, fig preserves, and pickled okra are all sold here alongside the trees

How to spend less here

  • The record notes pricing 'varies by tree size' but no actual figures were published anywhere, so no dollar figure can honestly be given here — ask on arrival or by phone rather than assuming a number
  • Debit and most major credit cards are accepted (AmEx excluded), so there's no need to plan around a cash-only limitation here the way some other farms in this batch require

Who it suits

Good for

  • Visitors who want a self-cut Leyland or Arizona Cypress from a state-certified agritourism operation
  • Anyone who wants to bring home wreaths, garlands, or homemade jellies and preserves alongside a tree
  • People who prefer paying by debit or most major credit cards rather than needing cash

Skip it if

Skip Windy Hills if you need confirmed hours or a closing date before you commit to a day, since neither was published in any source checked, and skip it if you're planning to pay with American Express, since the record confirms that card isn't accepted.

Worth pairing with

Not available in the record checked.

Common questions

When does the 2026 season start?

2026-11-27, the day after Thanksgiving, per the farm's own relative description. No closing date has been published.

What are the hours?

Not published in any source checked. Call 225-683-6828 to ask before visiting.

What tree types are available?

Leyland Cypress and Arizona Cypress, self-cut with saws provided. No staff-cut option is mentioned in the sources checked.

What else does the farm sell?

Wreaths, garlands, homemade muscadine and mayhaw jellies, fig preserves, and pickled okra, per the research notes.

When is Windy Hills Farm open in 2026?

Opens November 27, 2026 (closing date not published).

How much does a tree cost at Windy Hills Farm?

Pricing was not published when we last checked. Varies by tree size; no figures published in sources checked.

Can I cut my own tree at Windy Hills Farm?

Yes. It's cut-your-own, and a saw is provided.

Where is Windy Hills Farm?

8380 Highway 963, Ethel, LA 70730, in East Feliciana Parish. It is one of 5 farms we track in Florida Parishes LA.

How Windy Hills Farm compares in Florida Parishes LA

We track 5 farms in Florida Parishes LA, 5 of which let you cut your own tree. The farm has not published a starting price, so it cannot be compared on cost — call before you budget.

What sets it apart locally: it has wreaths and garland for sale, a gift shop or farm market, which most Florida Parishes LA farms on our list do not.

Other farms near Ethel

Quick facts

SeasonOpens November 27, 2026 (closing date not published)
Days openNot published
HoursNot published
Starting priceNot published
Tree typesLeyland Cypress, Arizona Cypress
Saw providedYes
CountyEast Feliciana Parish
RegionFlorida Parishes LA

Sources

windyhillsfarm.net

Checked September 2026.