Last week we shared the big and exciting news that we’ll be offering fresh Christmas trees for the very first time this season in the brand new space we’re constructing next door to the Shop, the Lot Next Door. The trees will debut as part of our first-ever Holiday Open House, coming up on Saturday, November 23 from 10a-5p.
We are so excited for this moment, as it represents the culmination of nearly four years of planning, dreaming, and growth, and we’ve already heard from a number of you who also share our excitement - and we love that!
You’ve also been asking some great questions, and so we thought we’d take a few moments to share some of the most important information to help you plan your visit.
How many trees will you have?
We have only 50 trees available this year, and when they’re gone, they’re gone. We won’t be able to restock as the trees were ordered and reserved several months ago.
What sizes will be available?
We’ll have options starting at 5-6’, all the way up to 8-9’.
What kind of trees will be available?
All of our trees will be Frasier Fir.
Can I reserve a tree in advance?
Since this is our first year offering Christmas trees and our quantities are limited, trees will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis only, starting at 10a on Saturday, November 23 when we open the gates to The Lot Next Door.
What can I expect if I arrive early?
If we have a significant line outside the gates, your party will be assigned a number to save your spot in line, and we’ll begin giving out numbers no later than 9:45a. We’ll be letting just a few parties in to shop for trees at one time to ensure as pleasant an experience as possible for everyone.
Once you make your selection and pay, we’ll have a secure holding area set aside where you’ll be able to leave your tree while you enjoy the rest of the Open House activities, vendors, Botany Shop, and other shops in the neighborhood. You can pick it up when you’re ready to leave.
Tree Loading, Holding & Delivery
We’ll have extra hands on deck to help you haul and load your tree in a vehicle if you’re ready to take it home on the 23rd, and we’ll also be offering a local delivery service for $15 (South Bend/Mishawaka only), which includes a fresh cut at the time of delivery to ensure your trees hold up for as long as possible once they’re in their stand.
You’ll be able to choose a delivery window when you purchase your tree, so even if you aren’t ready for it quite yet, we’ll hold on to it for you until your scheduled time. The final day for delivery will be Thursday, December 5.
What else can I expect during the Open House?
While trees are a big part of our plans for the day, there’s so much more in the works! The Botany Shop will debut for the season in its holiday finest, we’ll have a fire pit with S’mores, warm and cozy drinks by Revenant, a DIY houseplant decorating activity (while supplies last), AND a pop-up holiday market with some new and favorite vendors, also inside The Lot. We’ll be sharing more about the pop-up market and other attractions you can look forward to very soon. Stay tuned!