About CaulstownChristmas Tree Farm
We have been growing trees for over 30 years, while offering a variety of fun and interesting adventures for families to go on! From trying out Santa’s emergency sleigh to meeting our wonderful friendly Alpacas. Bridie, Nollaig, Alice, 2Paca and kids, Annie and May love when people come to visit them!
Our Story
1989
The idea was born!
Pat and Kathleen were watching Glenrowe on the television and when Pat heard Biddy say to Miley: ‘I’m going to plant Christmas Trees in that field’ Pat thought he’d do the same!
First baby and first plant
In the summer of 1989, Pat put his eldest daughter in the pram and went out to plant some Christams trees in the back of the field
1997
First batch (8 years growing)
After 8 years in the ground the first plantation was coming to 8ft and admittedly the first batch wasn’t his best!
2003
The gates open! (12 years growing)
After 12 years and 4 children later Caulstown Christmas Tree Farm open its gates with a simple sign at the top of the county road. Pat had lots of helpers with kids and neighbours all joining in to help out!
2013
The barn is born
The Christmas tree count, 5,000, the children count, 5. With many faces visiting the farm over the last 10 years in all types of weather, from big snow to rainy winters, the barn was born. It allows visitors to the farm a place to pick their freshly cut tree without…
2015
Santa’s sleigh
Santa called the farm to ask if we could store an emergency sleigh for him, and were were only happy to store the sleigh in the barn- ready and waiting for Santa when he needs it on Christmas Eve! Experience sitting on Santas sleigh and pick your your perfect Christmas…
2018
Alpacas at the farm
As all good ideas are born on ‘the high stool’ so was Caulstown Christmas Tree and Alpaca Farm! When Kathleen was away on holidays the washing line was taken down, the fencing was put up and the alpacas were brought to the farm!
2020
Christmas experience and family tradition
Caulstown Christmas Tree and Alpaca Farm prides itself on providing and authentically Christmas experience to all those who visit the farm. We want everybody who visits to feel how special the farm is and really experience Christmas with their loved ones.