Pardue Farms

         This was the third year that we made a trip to the mountains to cut our Christmas tree, and this year had to be the best yet. Because we hosted a party on Saturday evening, I needed the trees as early as possible and that meant going the day before Thanksgiving to get it. We didn't have many options available since most farms open after Thanksgiving, but one farm looked promising.  Pardue Farms in Sparta, NC. 

           Driving down the gravel road, we see several chickens darting amongst the Frasier Firs and hear the barking of dogs. When we pulled up to the house, Mark and Harold came out to greet us.  Three hours later we had two trees, a wreath, and a wealth of information about farming. Most importantly wonderful memories of a day spent with family and our new friends.

Not one, but two trees on this trip!

Warm hospitality, wonderful family- we will be back. 

Of course she rode Charlie!

Goats, dogs, cattle and chickens too.

So thankful that the grandparents were able to come with us.

I got my very own lesson on how to make a boxwood wreath. 

Where else can you swing from a tree limb while you wait for your tree to be bound?

And directions on how to get out of the mountains.

Thank you so much Pardue Farms. We made memories to last a lifetime!