Create memories to last a lifetime
Open Daily: Nov 27 to Dec 23, 2009 from 9am to 6pm
Over 50,000 trees growing - thousands to choose from
Fresh, handmade decorated wreaths and garland
We accept cash, check, or credit cards.
Holiday Packages Available Read more
Whether you're a family of two or a family of five, begin a new family tradition in McHenry county with our holiday packages.
We make it easy, affordable and unforgettable! One call to either hotel can book these great family getaways.
YULETIDE AFFAIR PACKAGE Includes:
$199.00
* Added Bonus: $10.00 Santa Bucks for Richardson Christmas Trees *
Terms & Conditions:
- Rates are per room, per night based on availability at the time of reservation.
- Applicable taxes apply.
- Rate cannot be combined with any other promotions.
- Package price is for a standard room and may be upgraded to a suite for an addtl. $20.00.
- Add a second night to your stay for only $59.00
- Package components are non-refundable and not redeemable for cash.
- 48 hour cancellation notice required.
- Additional performance tickets may be purchased at the Raue Center box office
- Package available December 6, 12, 14, 18, 19, 20 & 21, 2008.
ALL ABOARD CHRISTMAS PACKAGE Includes:
$189.00
* Added Bonus: $10.00 Santa Bucks for Richardson Christmas Trees *
Terms & Conditions:
- Rates are per room, per night based on availability at the time of reservation.
- Applicable taxes apply.
- Rate cannot be combined with any other promotions.
- Package price is for a standard room and may be upgraded to a suite for an addtl. $20.00
- Add a second night for only $59.00
- Package components are non-refundable and not redeemable for cash.
- 48 hour cancellation notice required.
- Additional tickets for the Happy Holiday Railroad may be purchased at the Illinois Railway Museum for $12.00 each
- Package available December 6, 7, 13 & 14, 2008.
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Every day
- Free hot chocolate or coffee
- Free shaking and baling of trees
- Large heated sales barn
- Indoor restrooms
- Handsaws provided
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On weekends
- Free wagon rides out to trees
- Freshly made donuts and hot chocolate
- Concessions
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Free Shaking
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Free Baling
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Choose and harvest your own Christmas Tree, and you'll know it's FRESH!
Our farm provides a great opportunity to renew the tradition of going out into the woods, choosing the perfect tree, and harvesting
it for your family Christmas tree.
We have over 50,000 trees of many varieties
and sizes spread over 75 acres.
Our spacious, heated sales barn has indoor
restrooms and friendly people to assist
you.
On weekends, we have free
wagon rides to take you out into the fields and to bring
you and your tree in after you have chosen the perfect
one. When you get back, we shake your tree to get
the loose needles out and then we bale it in plastic
netting to keep it manageable for the ride to your
home. Your tree is tagged and you receive a
numbered receipt to preserve the identity of the tree
while you go inside to enjoy a free hot chocolate or
coffee.
There are hundreds
of fresh wreaths and decorations inside for sale
along with fresh, homemade donuts. The majority of
our wreaths, garland, decorations and bows are
made on our farm. We welcome custom orders.
- Scotch and White Pine $44, Firs and Spruce $52
- Select trees in the field available for as low as $29.
- Precut trees, individually priced,available up to 12' high.
Trees for Troops, a program of the
Christmas SPIRIT Foundation
and FedEx Corp., is preparing to kick off its
2008 season, with plans to deliver 16,000 Real Christmas Trees to military service members
and their families throughout the United States and overseas.
The Richardsons donate 25 trees each year and spend the day helping service men
and women at Great Lakes Naval Station choose their perfect tree.
We have several collection boxes on the farm where you may donate monies
to support the Christmas Spirit Foundation. You may also purchase a tree to add
to our donation and in addition, add your personal message on a card we will provide.
Donate a Christmas Tree for this year's Trees for Troops event.
Donate a tree for $40 plus tax ($42.80)- our special reduced rate - by December 7, 2008.
The Fed Ex truck will be leaving our farm for Great Lakes Naval Base on December 8th.
Three ways you can donate:
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Call 815-675-9729 to place your request and make your payment. Email a short personalized note to be attached to your
tree to info@RichardsonFarm.com
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Visit Richardson Christmas Trees and pick out a tree and write your own message on cards we provide.
The Fed Ex truck will be parked on our farm December 5th through December 8th. You will be able to purchase
a tree up through the departure date.
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Donate $$$ to the Christmas Spirit Foundation. This foundation supports Trees for Troops and other programs to
spread the Christmas spirit. If you choose this option please visit
www.christmasspiritfoundation.org
to make your donation.
Our farm donates 25 Christmas trees as part of the nationwide program to deliver 16,000 trees
to troops all across the U.S. and oversees. Our trees are being picked up December 8 and
distributed to military service members and their families at Great Lakes Naval Base.
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Please recycle your Christmas Tree. |
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It is 100% recyclable.
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Below are some photos of
the types of trees you'll find on our farm along with
the prices:
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| Douglas
Fir - $52 |
Scotch Pine - $44 |
White Pine - $44 |
| Light green, short, soft needles, medium-strong branches, very good needle retention. Up to 8 feet. |
Medium
length, stiffer needles, strong
branches, excellent needle retention.
Up to 7 feet. |
3" or longer soft needles, soft branches, excellent needle retention, light pine aroma. Not likely to bother allergies. Up to 8 feet. |
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| Fraser
Fir - $52 |
Blue Spruce - $52 |
Canaan
Fir - $52 |
| Soft 1" needles, medium-strong branches, good needle retention, dark blue-green color, pleasant scent. Up to 7 feet. |
Bluish-gray to bluish-green color, very stiff needles 1" long and very sharp, very strong branches, needle retention average - best of the spruces. Up to 6 feet. |
Very
simlar to Fraser Fir. Soft 1"
needles, medium-strong branches,
very good needle retention, great
green color. Up to 7 feet. |
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Concolor
Fir - $52 |
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1 1/2" soft, thick, needles, medium-strong branches, very good needle retention, pleasing natural shape and aroma. Up to 6 feet. |
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Why a REAL TREE at Christmas?
They're Fresh, Fragrant and Real!
- Tradition of real Christmas trees goes
back over 150 years in our country.
- Natural beauty and fragrance are
celebrated. A real tree is like a bouquet of
flowers, but lasts longer.
- 100% recyclable and biodegradable.
- Our environment is enhanced by the
fresh, oxygenated air produced by trees.
Through photosynthesis, the trees absorb carbon
dioxide-laden air and emit oxygen. Young trees in
their rapid growth years have a high rate of
photosynthesis and thus produce more oxygen than
older trees. When a Christmas tree is
harvested, 2 to 3 new trees are planted.
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