How to keep your Christmas tree fresh through the (long) holiday season
Are there certain childhood memories that warm your heart? Growing up in my family, Thanksgiving day was all about turkey and prime rib, and relatives. You wouldn’t see a red bow in the house, and the box of Christmas ornaments was still up in the attic somewhere. Thanksgiving was a long leisurely family weekend (except…
Christmas in August: Start thinking now about sourcing your holiday trees and wreaths
It may be a little early to be singing “Chestnuts roasted on an open fire” but it’s not too early to plan your holiday visit to Hemingway Hill, especially if you are looking for a larger tree or wreath to deck your halls. It’s August, and while many of you are poring over back-to-school supply…
Sunflower Season in North Texas at Hemingway Hill’s U-Pick Flower Farm
It’s late June, and at Hemingway Hill, that means sunflower season. Fields of thousands of cheerful yellow sunflowers can be hard to find, but when you know where to look, they are worth the drive. And, if you’re lucky, you’ll find a place where you can stop for a while, sip on a made-from-scratch blackberry…
Experience Sunflower Season at Hemingway Hill: U-Pick Flowers, Sunflower Field Photography, & Family Fun in Northeast Texas
Sunflower Season at Hemingway Hill: A Behind-the-Scenes Look Whether you’re looking for a memorable sunflower field experience, a sunflower u-pick, a fun farm to visit with your kids, or the perfect place to take pictures, you’ll find it just outside Dallas at Hemingway Hill this June and July. Just want quick answers? Skip to the…
Why Live Christmas Trees Will Be Harder to Find This Year
Start Planning Now for the Perfect Real Christmas Tree It’s time to start planning where you’ll get your Christmas tree this year, because live trees will be harder to find than you might think. You probably already know where your Thanksgiving turkey is coming from, but do you know for sure where your Christmas tree…
The Reason Santa and His Reindeer Prefer Real Christmas Trees
Why Real Trees Bring the True Spirit of Christmas Home If you ask Santa or his reindeer, you’ll hear the same thing: nothing compares to a real Christmas tree. Unless someone in the family is allergic to cedar (and Santa extends his kindest sympathy to those who are), the big man and his team always…
Take Your Family to a Farm This Year to Pick Your Christmas Tree
Create a New Family Tradition at Hemingway Hill in Terrell, TX With the promise of cooler temperatures finally here, it’s a sure sign the holiday season is just around the corner. It might be too soon to start singing Christmas carols, but it’s the perfect time to plan where you’ll get your Christmas tree—and what…
Why Every Family Needs a Day at a U- Pick Tulip Farm: You’ll Make Memories That Will Bloom For a Lifetime
Hemingway Hill, located in Terrell, Texas, just a short drive from Forney and Dallas, has planted over 40,000 tulips from Holland, for you to enjoy at its first ever, annual “Tulipville” u- pick tulips, opening Thursday, March 6 at 10:00 am. The admission is free. Spending a relaxed day at a u-pick tulip farm is…
A Perfect Outing: New U-Pick Tulip Farm With Free Admission and Kid Friendly Snacks
It’s winter, It’s been cold and the kids have been cooped up inside. It’s been a party alright. Finally, spring has arrived, temperatures have risen and these cute little guys need to get outside, run around and play and defuse some of that energy! You too might need a little fresh air and maybe, a…