This year, avoid the superstore and head to an authentic Christmas tree farm for the magical experience of picking a special holiday tree that’s just right for you.
Banner Elk, located in one of the nation’s premier Christmas tree regions, offers choose-and-cut lodging packages from Nov. 14 through Dec. 7.
The packages include one night of lodging for two to six people, a voucher for a Christmas tree at Elk River Evergreens and discounts on dining at Banner Elk Café. There are four lodging options to choose from, including some that include breakfast.
Create lasting memories this holiday season with the Banner Elk Choose & Cut Christmas Tree Lodging Packages.
Package prices start at $179 weekdays (plus tax) and $199 weekends (plus tax), depending on which lodging option you select. These choose & cut packages include: one night’s lodging for two to six at your choice of accommodations, 10% off dining at Banner Elk Cafe, and a voucher for a 7-foot tall choose & cut Christmas tree at Elk River Evergreens.
Elk River Evergreens is a perennial favorite in the NC mountains with two large tree farms featuring lots of on-site activities and a great variety of trees. Guests are treated to complimentary popcorn, hot chocolate and hot cider as part of the experience.
The packages are available Nov. 14-Dec. 7, 2025. Booking them is easy. Just contact the lodging options below and ask for the choose & cut package.
Upon check-in, you will receive a voucher good for one 7-foot Christmas tree at Elk River Evergreens. You will also receive a coupon for 10% off dining at Banner Elk Cafe, a popular restaurant in Banner Elk with a wide-ranging menu.
Lodging Options
Banner Elk Choose & Cut Christmas Tree Packages are available at the lodging partners below. To receive these rates, you must contact them directly and mention the Banner Elk Choose & Cut Christmas Tree Packages:
- Banner Elk Mountain Cabins- Starting at $280 weekdays & weekends (good for up to four people)
> To contact Banner Elk Mountain Cabins, click here or call 828-387-1209 - Cornerstone Cabins & Lodge- Cabins sleep up to six people (contact for pricing)
> To contact Cornerstone, click here or call 828-260-3673 - The Lodge at Banner Elk– Starting at $195 weekdays & $235 weekends (includes breakfast, ornament, hot cocoa)
> To contact The Lodge at Banner Elk, click here or call 828-898-4571 - Perry House Bed & Breakfast- Starting at $179 weekdays & $199 weekends (includes breakfast)
> To contact the Perry House, click here or call 828-898-3535
These packages are also available during Banner Elk’s A Small Town Christmas weekend, a great family-friendly experience the first weekend in December.
