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Murray Hill Farm

Waterbury Center, VT

At a glance

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Address
Near Waterbury Center, VT
Activities
πŸŽ„ Christmas trees
Features listed
Choose and cut
Phone
(802) 249-2296
Typical season
Late Nov to Dec (christmas trees, varies by farm)
Listing updated
No date on the listing
Contact details from
National Christmas Tree Association
County
Washington County, VT
Hardiness zone
USDA zone 4b
Source
National Christmas Tree Association locator (checked Nov 2026)

Picking weather

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Weather only. It does not tell you whether the farm is open, so check hours with the farm.

Make a day of it

  • Public restroom 0.5 mi
  • Playground 1.1 mi
  • Picnic area Rusty Parker Memorial Park 2.4 mi
  • Gas station Sunoco 0.5 mi
  • EV charger FLO 1 mi
  • 17 places to eat within 5 mi Giancarlo's Panini Press, ZenBarn, Gallus Handcrafted Pasta

Farmers markets nearby

  • Waterbury Farmers Market Waterbury Β· 2.3 mi
  • Stowe Farmers' Market Stowe Β· 7.7 mi
  • Stowe Farmers' Market (Winter) Stowe Β· 7.9 mi

Open in Apple Maps Β· Google Maps directions

Nearby places from OpenStreetMap (straight-line distance). Markets and CSAs from the USDA Local Food Directories.

Weather here in a typical year

Nov here: highs around 42Β°F, lows around 28Β°F, about 3.6 in of rain, 9.5 hours of daylight.

  • 🌱 Last spring frostMay 4
  • πŸ‚ First fall frostOct 5
  • β˜€οΈ Frost-free season153 days
  • 🧭 Hardiness zone4b

NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Worcester 2 W, VT station (7.1 mi); USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map 2023 (USDA-ARS, Oregon State University PRISM). Averages, not a forecast. Crops ripen earlier after warm springs.

What you can pick here

Typical US ranges from extension service crop calendars, not this farm's own dates. Seasons shift by region and weather, so check with the farm.

Before you go

  • Check that it is open. Call the farm: hours and crops change with the weather.
  • Bring cash and a card. Some farms take only one.
  • Water, sun protection and closed-toe shoes.
  • A bow saw if the farm lets you bring one (many lend saws)
  • Work gloves, sap is sticky
  • Ratchet straps or rope and an old blanket for the car roof
  • A tape measure and your ceiling height
  • Ask about pets before you bring a dog.

More tips: your first u-pick visit Β· choose-and-cut checklist.

How to pick like a pro

  • Is it ripe?

    Run a branch through your hand: needles should stay on. Check the trunk is straight for 6 to 8 inches at the base so it fits the stand.

  • How to pick

    Measure ceiling height and stand diameter before you go. Most farms lend a saw; cut low and level. Ask the farm to shake and net the tree.

  • Best time to go

    Thanksgiving weekend has the best selection but the biggest crowds. Weekday afternoons are calmer.

  • Keep it fresh

    Make a fresh cut on the trunk when you get home and put it in water within a few hours. Check water daily for the first week.

Farm country: Washington County

Washington County had 475 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 170 sold food straight to the public and 20 earned money from agritourism like u-pick and tours.

  • 289 acres of Christmas trees #4 of 13 counties in VT

USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service, 2022 Census of Agriculture. Some county numbers are withheld to protect individual farms.

Check hours before you go. Listings come from public directories and many were last updated in 2024.

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Questions about Murray Hill Farm

Is Murray Hill Farm open today?

We do not track live hours. Call the farm at (802) 249-2296 before you go. Our listing comes from public directories and was last updated in a past season.

When is the season at Murray Hill Farm?

Christmas trees typically run Late Nov to Dec in much of the US. Exact dates depend on the farm, the region and the weather, so confirm with the farm.

Where is Murray Hill Farm?

Near Waterbury Center, VT. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.

Can I bring my dog to Murray Hill Farm?

Pet rules vary by farm and by field. Many u-pick farms do not allow dogs in picking areas for food safety. Ask the farm before you go.

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