Alamo Heights Optimist Club Christmas Trees

No better place to get a real tree in San Antonio. Large selection and super friendly volunteers.

Welp, I’m officially adult, having purchased my very own Christmas tree for the first time ever. That’s not counting my Charlie Brown table top tree that I proudly displayed in my first ever apartment for a few years.
Not really knowing where to start, I remembered always seeing this little tree «farm» in that triangle of green space on Austin Hwy near the Broadway intersection. A sucker for supporting a good cause and keeping it local, I decided to make it my first stop on the hunt.
It was the weekend before Thanksgiving, so there were plenty of lush pines to choose from (Firs to be specific…) starting at 3 and 4 feet and working their way up to 8 – 9 feet. It didn’t take us long to find the perfect one, and within 10 minutes, the volunteer guys running the show had it trimmed, chopped and loaded in our truck for us. We also scored a deal on last year’s stand (I think they were selling them half-​price). All in all, we made it out of there in less than 20 minutes and spent exactly $ 100 for a beautiful fresh scented Fir and a brand new stand.
It warrants mentioning that, yes, you will find a cheaper tree at Home Depot (by about half the price). But what you won’t find is three gentlemen ready and willing to help, with smiles on their faces, and a Christmas Tree purchase that gives you warm fuzzies beyond the usual holiday spirit.
Support local when you can!