About Meert Tree Farm
Meert Tree Farm was founded in 1963 in Oakville, Missouri, by Domien Meert and his father on a modest 6-acre plot. In those early days, the farm grew through word of mouth and support from the local community. As interest and demand blossomed, Domien, his wife Eileen, and their six children outgrew the original location.
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In 1980, the family expanded their operation to a beautiful 150-acre property in Festus, where the farm continues to grow and thrive. After many wonderful years in Oakville, the original location officially closed in 2003, and the Festus farm became the heart of the Meert family’s new adventure.​
At Meert Tree Farm, we’re proud to offer seasonal traditions the whole family can enjoy—including Cut-Your-Own Christmas Trees, Decorating Classes, and a Pick-Your-Own Pumpkin Patch.
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🎃 Pumpkin Season
Join us every Wednesday through Sunday, starting the first Friday in October through the last weekend of the month. Enjoy tractor rides to the patch, get lost in our adventurous corn maze, and explore the beauty of fall on the farm.
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🎄 Decorating Classes
Our popular Decorating Classes take place every weekend in November leading up to Thanksgiving. Learn to create festive wreaths and centerpieces with the help of our talented team.
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🌲 Christmas Tree Season
Our Cut-Your-Own and Pre-Cut Christmas Tree fields open on November 28, 2025. The Christmas Shop opens daily starting the day after Thanksgiving, packed with handcrafted wreaths, centerpieces, and thousands of unique decorations.
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🚂 Family Fun—All Season Long
We offer free tractor rides to the fields, a children’s train ride during Christmas, and a corn maze during pumpkin season—all at no cost to our visitors.
We can’t wait to welcome you to Meert Tree Farm and help make your seasonal traditions unforgettable!
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From our family to yours - happy holidays!
The Meert Family
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Though we were deeply saddened by the passing of Domien in November 2016 and Eileen in June 2023, their legacy lives on. Today, their daughter Jennifer leads the day-to-day operations, proudly supported by her siblings and the next generation—Domien and Eileen’s grandchildren. ​The Meert family is honored to continue sharing their tradition with your family, one season at a time.
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