A Return to a Traditional Christmas
Heffelfinger Tree Farm specializes in holiday greenery and old fashioned family fun
By Steve Cornelius
WHITE LILY – Long before the holiday season became commercialized with a month-long frenzy of gift shopping , store-bought house decorations , and artificial Christmas trees , there was a reason for the season .
Decades ago , the holiday season was celebrated with family gatherings , handmade gifts , and the task of going out in the woods to cut down the family
Christmas tree . Local Somerset residents don ’ t have to travel back in time to celebrate those nostalgic Christmas traditions .
Way off the crowded streets and bright lights of the heavily-populated areas of Pulaski County lies a time-forgotten holiday treasure . Heffelfinger Tree Farm sits atop a tree-cover peak in the scenic White Lily community , and specializes in Christmas trees , holiday handmade crafts , and family entertainment .
Travel just a short ways east out Ruth Road , Piney Grove Road , and Colo Grade Road . As the heavily wooded areas start outnumbering the houses , take a right up a the rocky-sloping path up to Heffelfinger Tree Farm . Open for just one month prior to Christmas Day – from Black Friday to Christmas Eve – Heffelfinger Tree Farm offers reallife fresh trees , hand-made greenery decorations , and free-of-charge family holiday fun .
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