Christmas Trees (Virginia Beach, Richmond, Hampton: hotels, house, theater)

[michiganmom48]

We moved from Michigan this past summer. We live in North Carolina right on the line to Virginia. I asked already in the North Carolina area where we are. I was wondering in the Hampton Roads area is there any CHristmas Tree farms to cut your own tree down. Also being new to the area and my husband works in Virginia we are looking for Christmas activites that are inexpensive for Families

[Mr Williamsburg]

Try :Mill Farm Christmas trees -4900 Fenton Mill Road, Williamsburg, VA 23188. Phone: 757-566-2035. Email: bmapp44@aol.com. Directions: I-64 to exit 231-B. After exiting on 231-B (Croaker Road), take first right (across from 7-11) on Fenton Mill Road. Go 1 mile (east) on Fenton Mill Road to farm on your left. Open: 9 am to 5 pm, Saturday; 12 noon-5 pm, Sunday, Thanksgiving to Christmas.
Christmas tree varieties: White pine, red cedar, Leyland cypress, Norway spruce, Carolina Sapphire and Canaan fir.



Then visit Colonial Williamsburg known throughout the world for its natural Christmas décor, period music and fine dining, but few traditions may be as well known or anticipated as Grand Illumination, the signature event of the season.

Balladeers, choirs and fifes and drums will provide entertainment on four outdoor stages throughout the Historic Area: at the site of the first theater in America on Palace Green; on Market Square across from the Peyton Randolph site; on the south side of the Capitol; and at the Public Gaol, on the west lawn of the Coke-Garrett House north of Nicholson Street. The entertainment will be from 4:45 – 6:15 p.m. and following the fireworks until 7:30 p.m.

Cressets – elevated baskets of pine, or “fat wood” – are lit at dusk. At 6:15 p.m., candles are illuminated in public buildings, shops and homes throughout the Historic Area, and fireworks are set off simultaneously at three locations – the Governor’s Palace, Powder Magazine and Capitol. Following the conclusion of the fireworks, entertainment resumes on the outdoor stages until 7:30 p.m.

Grand Illumination is open to the public, and there is no charge for outdoor activities.

December 07, 2008, 04:45PM to 07:00PM

[shellytc]

there is a place close to the NC / Virginia line. My brother goes there and cuts his tree's down. L et me check with him and see if it is still there and I will let you know. You can do the christmas lights at the Beach on the boardwalk. I think a car is $10 (have as many as you can squeeze in). You drive down the boardwalk and see the lights in the sand and in front of the hotels. Pretty inexpensive for a family!!

shelly

[Mr Williamsburg]

Here are a few more in the area. Please call first to confirm operating hours
In Va Beach try :BRIGHT’S FARM 643 Princess Anne Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23457
757.426.7832 E-mail: jwafb1964@earthlink.net
Directions: 8 miles south of the Pungo stoplight (intersection of Indian River Road and Princess Anne Road) on Princess Anne Road.
Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays only from Thanksgiving weekend until Christmas.
Products: Choose-and-cut Christmas trees – white pine and Norway spruce.

In Suffolk try : EHRENZELLER TREE FARM 1965 Manning Road, Suffolk, VA 23434
757.539.1630
E-mail: lauraehrenzeller@yahoo.com
Directions: From east of Suffolk, 58 west toward Suffolk. Take bypass (not business 58). From 1st stoplight at end of bypass, continue approximately 2.5 miles or to the 4th stoplight. Make left on Manning Bridge Road, past Target Import Warehouse. Go approximately 2 miles. Make right on Manning Road. We are ½ mile on the right. Look for log cabin.
Hours: 3 p.m.-dark, Monday-Friday; 9 a.m.-dark, weekends.
Products: Choose-and-cut white pine; red cedar; blue, white and Norway spruce; pre-cut Fraser fir. Fresh-made wreaths. Balled and burlapped white pine, Norway, blue and white spruce, and red cedar.

In Charles City try : LONESOME PINE CHRISTMAS TREE FARM 8300 Cool Hill Road, Providence Forge, VA 23140
804.966.5452
Directions: From Richmond, I-64 east to exit 205 to Route 60 east, 4 miles to traffic light at Route 106 (Roxbury Road). Turn right, go 1.3 miles, turn left on 609 (Barnettes Road). Go 1.7 miles and veer left on Route 631 (Cool Hill Road). Go 0.9 mile, farm is on left; sign at entrance. From Williamsburg, I-64 to Providence Forge (exit to Rt. 155, turn left and proceed about 4 miles to Providence Forge). Turn right at traffic light (Route 60), go 1/2 mile. Turn left on Route 618 (Adkins Road) over railroad tracks, go 3 miles to Cedar Grove Church, turn right on Route 631 (Cool Hill Road). Go 2.8 miles. Farm on right at sign.
Hours: Daylight hours, Fridays and Saturdays after Thanksgiving; Sundays after 1 p.m. by appointment.
Products: Choose-and-cut white pine to 12 ft.; Norway spruce to 12 ft.

This maybe the one Shelly is thinking of :Also In Suffolk try :Santa's Forest & NurseryChoose & Cut Christmas trees, Wreaths, Roping, tree stands, & Crafts Directions: Take 58 business thru Suffolk then take Rt 13 south to Rt 32 South. The farm is on the right, approx one mile before the North Carolina State Line.
View map Business Hours : Thanksgiving Day 12:00 noon until Dark, Friday the 25th 9:00am until Dark & weekends 9:00 until dark thru Sunday 12/18

In Elizabeth City NC Try: The Plant Park
407 Selden Street
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
Pasquotank County
Phone: (252) 338-2773

Email:
suzanne@theplantpark.com
Web Site:
www.theplantpark.com

[shellytc]

Thanks Mr. Williamsburg!! Actually it is Brights Farm. Not exactly on the line as I was thinking, but close enough for them to come to and take in the lights on the boardwalk since they are just down the street.

Shelly

[photogmommy]

Wow! I'm so glad you guys posted these ... we're new to the area as well... spent four years living overseas in Japan (Okinawa) and haven't had a REAL xmas tree in FOREVER. I think the little ones will love the idea of cutting their own down! How fun! Does anyone know the approximate cost? Thanks!