Mainstay Farm
Cut-your-own Christmas trees · Cleburne, Texas · Johnson County
A farm park south of Fort Worth near Cleburne that turns into a Christmas destination each winter, with Blue Ice cypress to cut in the field, hayrides, a train ride and visits with Santa.
Mainstay grows Blue Ice cypress for its cut-your-own field and does not sell pre-cut trees, so every tree here is one you choose on the stem. A saw is provided.
The Christmas season runs only on selected weekends, and the farm is set up as a family outing with hayrides, a train ride and Santa visits rather than a quick tree stop. Check the farm's own site for this season's dates and ticket details before you go, since open days are limited.
At a glance
At Mainstay Farm you can cut your own Christmas tree, choosing from Blue Ice cypress. Saws are provided.
- What you can get
- Cut your own
- Trees
- Blue Ice cypress
- Season
- In 2025 the Christmas season ran on weekends from Nov. 28 to Dec. 22. 2026 dates not yet posted.
- Hours
- Thursdays to Saturdays 10 a.m.–5:30 p.m., Sundays 11 a.m.–5:30 p.m. on open days (2025).
- Yes: Saws provided
Also at the farm: Hayrides, Santa visits, Train rides
Address and contact
Mainstay Farm1004 W Bethesda Rd
Cleburne, TX 76031
The farm had not posted 2026 dates when we last checked. Call or check the farm's website or social pages before you drive out.
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Before you go
- How to Cut Down Your Own Christmas TreeWhat to bring to a choose-and-cut farm, how to pick a fresh tree, where to make the cut and how to get it home and standing, step by step.
- Christmas Tree Types: Which Real Tree Should You Choose?Fraser, balsam, Douglas, noble and concolor fir, spruces, pines and cypress compared for scent, needle retention, soft needles and ornament strength.
- How to Keep a Real Christmas Tree FreshHow much water a Christmas tree drinks, when to recut the trunk, why additives don't help and how long a fresh-cut tree lasts, from extension research.
- When to Cut Your Christmas TreeWhen cut-your-own Christmas tree farms open, how long a fresh-cut tree lasts indoors and the best weekend to go for selection and freshness.
- What Size Christmas Tree Do I Need?How to measure your ceiling and floor space for a real Christmas tree, how wide a tree really is, and how much trunk to leave for the stand.
- How Much Does a Real Christmas Tree Cost?What a real Christmas tree costs in the US, what cut-your-own farms charge, and how flat, per-foot and by-size pricing work, with farm price data.
Sources
Last checked October 2026. We confirm details with the farm's own website first.