Many thanks to Nichole for her wonderful recommendation to purchase Christmas trees at the Beverly Tree Farm. Nichole wrote of her family’s tradition in this week’s “Nichole’s Family Picks of the Weekend.” Although we don’t have little ones any longer living at home to enjoy the wonderful hospitality provided by the Bertolon Family, I needed a freshly cut tree that will last through an extended holiday season. Usually our tree goes up the second week or so in December, but as our daughter won’t be home for Christmas she asked if we could get the tree up and decorate while she is visiting.
The dork that I am, I showed up at the farm by myself and without saw–I thought it was pick your own, not saw your own, too! Fortunately, the very sweet Mrs Bertolon had just the solution, which was to select from a small pile of trees that folks had cut the previous day, but had left behind.
My next dilemma was the fact they place the tree on top of your car, but for liability reasons cannot tie it down for you. After watching the dad in the car next to mine expertly tie his down, I attempted to secure ours. I couldn’t have been more inept and within a few moments, the super nice dad had successfully tied mine down, too (he mentioned that he formerly worked at a tree farm). Thank you beautiful family from Marblehead!
The Farm is only open tomorrow, Sunday, and next weekend, December 6th and 7th, or only as long as this year’s crop of harvestable trees last.
For more about Nichole’s family’s experience read her post here and visit the Beverly Tree Farm website here.
Mrs. Bertolon (holding her granddaughter)
Images courtesy Beverly Tree Farm Website
Good Morning Gloucester 
I’m so glad that you went, Kim. And even more glad that you enjoyed your experience there! We went today (a day later than as is typical for us due to our short vacation) and had such a great time. I failed to mention the fact that our trees always last the entire month of December and stay as fresh as the day we cut it down in my post, but I know that you’ll be pleased with how well yours keeps!!
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Thanks so much again Nichole for the recommendation. I am delighted to hear that the tree will stay fresh for the month-that is what I was hoping for!
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Can you give us a price range for the trees? Thanks
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All trees are $90. But again, every penny over operating costs goes to charity. And the experience + a gorgeous tree that will stay fresh for weeks to come are totally worth it.
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Wow! Many Scout troops are also raising funds through Tree sales. . . just sayin’.
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Wow you sure get around – The teacher who brings the adventures back to classroom and GMG…The mermories of that way are in a special place to bring forwward from the heart and head…
Mac Davis – “Memories” (Written For Elvis Presley)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pMbIPxCu7U0
He also wrote in the Ghetto, and Don’t Cry Daddy for Elvis…
Happy Holidays!
Dave:-) & Kim:-)
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