All right, listen up.

For all you folks proudly rolling out that same artificial tree every year—the one that smells like warmed-up plastic and questionable nostalgia—it might be time to branch out. Literally.

I get it. The hesitation is real. You’re worried about bugs. You’re worried about needles. Maybe someone told you live trees are messy, high-maintenance, or guaranteed to cause allergic chaos. Trust me, I’ve heard it all.

But here’s the thing…
Most of y’all have plants in your house already. You’ve survived those just fine. So let’s stop pretending a real Christmas tree is a grizzly bear loose in the living room.

Start Small: The Elf Tree Solution

If you’re scared to go full-send on a 7-foot Fraser, I’ve got the perfect baby step for you:
An Elf Tree.

We’re talking a perfectly-sized, roughly three-foot tree that comes already secured in its stand. Just water it. That’s it.
No engineering degree required.

You can:

• Set it on a table

• Stick it in your kid’s room

• Put it on the back porch

• Use it in the office

• Make it your kitchen centerpiece

Perfect for Apartments

If you live in an apartment and you think you don’t have the space for a live tree — or the time to water one — guess what?
Elf Trees were practically made for apartment life.
Compact, simple, and hard to mess up. You can fit one anywhere and instantly level up your Christmas vibe.

And about the cats…

People tell me all the time they’re worried their cat will treat the tree like a jungle gym or a scratching post.

Look… I’ve seen cats absolutely destroy artificial trees. Attack them, climb them, chew on them, glare at them like they owe rent.

So let’s be honest:
A cat scratching a fake tree vs. a real tree? No difference.
The cat’s gonna do what the cat’s gonna do. May as well let ‘em climb something that’s actually… you know… a tree.

The Truth About Real vs. Fake

Some of y’all have been loyal to that artificial tree for so long you don’t even notice it anymore.
Let me remind you:

Fake trees:

• Smell like rubber cement and old tires

• Shed plastic like a dog blowing its winter coat

• Come out of a dusty box that’s older than most privates in basic training

Real trees:

• Smell like the outdoors, Christmas, and good memories

• Bring warmth into your home

• Don’t require a scented candle named “Winterpine #47”

Once you try an Elf Tree, you’re gonna want a bigger tree next year… and then the year after that. Before you know it, you’ll be standing in our field saying, “Why did I ever mess with a plastic tree?”

Come Visit Kelso Creeks This Weekend

We kick off the season Friday, November 28th from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
And we’ll be open Saturday 12–5 and Sunday, November 30th, 12–5.

We’re a small, family-run farm—just the three of us—backed up by a few good friends who come out because they love us (or because we bribe them with hot chocolate and guilt).

Our goal?
Build new traditions. Help families slow down. Create memories.
Throw in a s’more, a tractor ride, and the smell of Christmas, and you’ve got a pretty solid weekend.

What We’ll Have This Weekend:

• 🎄 Elf Trees — perfect for homes, apartments, offices, and cat-owning households everywhere

• 🎄 Cut-Your-Own Virginia Pines ($20–$65 — not showroom perfect, but full of heart and nostalgia)

• 🎄 Pre-cut Douglas Firs & Fraser Firs

• 📸 Photographer on-site at select hours — knock out Christmas photos, tree shopping, and sweets in one go

• 🎀 Fresh Wreaths — straight from our friends at Shearland, ready for your front door

• 🏡 Home Decor Items — ornaments, garden flags, holiday touches for inside and out

• 👕 Kelso Creeks Apparel — shirts, hats, hoodies, and merch to rep your favorite farm

• 💧 Tree Care Supplies — everything you need to keep your real tree fresh all season long

Whether you want a full-size tree or want to dip your toes into the real-tree life with an Elf Tree, we’ve got you covered.

The Bottom Line

If artificial trees are your comfort zone, no judgment. But this year, try a tiny step into the real tree world.
Start with an Elf Tree.
Let your home actually smell like Christmas.

You may end up loving it so much you get an Elf Tree and a full-size tree next year. No shame — that’s called personal growth.

Hope to see you this weekend at Kelso Creeks.
Let’s make some memories out here. 🌲🔥