Skootamatta Tree Farm

There is no better way to get into the Christmas spirt than spending some time outdoors in the woods picking out and chopping down that special tree for your home. This has been something I have not done since I lived back in Pennsylvania, and I really missed how much fun it was. So this year I wanted to make sure it was special. 

Picking out your own tree is a memory that will last forever. This family had three trees already loaded in their truck. 

Most all of Ontario is beautiful, but I wanted to find the perfect place to find our tree, I really wanted it to be a winter wonderland.  I began my search on the Christmas Tree Farmers of Ontario website. I wanted to get into the heart of the Land O' Lakes region which is my favorite area of Canada so I decided upon the Skootamatta Tree Farm, since it was off the beaten path, a bit more remote and in an area where the terrain is just absolutely stunning.

All trees were $20. I loved the wood burning in the old oil drum,  to warm your hands over.

Skootamatta Tree farm is located north of Highway 7 between Tweed and Kaladar in the village of Flinton, population 250. My kind of town:-) When we left home it was raining, and I was a bit disappointed as its more festive when it snows. But as soon as we got to Tweed, it started snowing.

The snow gods were with me:-) 

The snow made the day perfect!

We also found some Reindeer moss in the tree. I had to look it up to see what this pretty green stuff was. Its a plant that is abundant in Arctic areas, so this was the perfect Christmas Tree farm, complete with Reindeer food and a sure sign we were getting very close to Santa Clause.

Timber!

Watch for the photos of the decorated tree and the reindeer moss on our DayTrippingOntario facebook page and please "like us" while your there. Have a Merry Christmas!