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Vness374 t1_ixuryyu wrote

I haven’t been since I moved from Litchfield county to Fairfield county, but we used to make a day of going to Angevine Farms and cut down our own tree. Such wonderful memories with the kids. Not sure what they cost these days, but 8 years ago a full-size tree (8 ft ish) was $45. And you’re supporting a local family. They have cute ornaments and hot cider in the little gift shop, too

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DanHassler0 t1_ixv04y7 wrote

Angevine "sold out" of trees before the season even started.

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linze21 t1_ixwiw3t wrote

They weren't sold out. They started a reservation system last year or the year before to cut down on crowds, tailgating, and to help with tree numbers. Weather and other factors have led to a shortage of trees. They want to keep providing trees in the years to come. $20 to book a reservation that then gets put towards your $60 tree. Just was there today. It was lovely.

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BDMayhem t1_ixwew3n wrote

They booked all their reservations in 45 minutes.

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DoctorMcAstronaut t1_ixvrlk0 wrote

That was about what we were paying in lithchfield county 8 years ago. It went 40 - 50 - 60 stayed, there for a couple years and this year I was like "80 + $10 to bail it. Fuck." Still worth it. Go with a couple families on a nice day and it's like tailgating at a football game. Spend a couple hours and let the kids run around.

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Vness374 t1_ixvtjyh wrote

We really used to have a blast walking around and picking out a tree. The first year I did it as a single mom, I got my van stuck in the mud. I told my then 14 yo to get behind the wheel while I pushed (he had never driven before). I explained to him to push down SLOWLY AND GENTLY on the gas. He didn’t listen and COVERED me in mud. It was hysterical and he loves telling the story to this day. I miss that place!

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