Patchen Christmas Tree Farm, Rancho

Since 1969. Along Summit Road, Highland Way and Old Santa Cruz Highway, near Highway 17.

Patchen’s second farm, off Old Summit Road, is run by the same family as the Old Town farm and tends to be calmer. It’s a good choice if you want to walk the rows and take your time.

The trees here are grown without pesticides. You can cut your own, have staff cut it for you, or pick a pre-cut tree. Patchen provides the saw, bales the tree and helps tie it to your car, and delivery is available too.

2026 season

Opening day: Saturday, November 21

Thanksgiving Day
Closed
Friday, November 27
9am–5pm
Tuesday
1pm–5pm
Wednesday
1pm–5pm
Thursday
1pm–5pm
Friday
1pm–5pm
Weekends
9am–5pm

Closed Mondays. Gates close 15 minutes before closing time. Thanksgiving Day hours aren’t posted, so call ahead.

From the farm’s website, checked October 30. Hours can change with weather and supply, so call if you’re unsure.

Trees grown here

How the varieties compare

At the farm

  • Saws provided
  • Baling and car tie-down
  • Tree delivery available
  • Santa visits
  • Photos with a 1955 Chevy truck
  • Handmade wreaths

Before you go

Mountain roads up here are narrow and winding, and cell service can drop out. Leave extra time, wear shoes that can handle mud, and bring gloves plus rope or straps in case you need to tie the tree down yourself. See the best time to visit and the planning guide.

Other farms nearby

Hours and prices change every season, and smaller farms can sell out early. Call or check the farm’s website before you drive up.

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