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A Walking Tour of Hazen Christmas Tree Farm

The Chatham Historical Society as part of its
“Explore East Hampton” monthly series program is organizing a
walking tour of the Hazen Tree Farm at 166 Lake Drive,
East Hampton, on Sunday, December 1, at 1 pm. The walk is
sponsored by the East Hampton Parks and Recreation Dept. Come for a walk in one of the many tree
farms in East Hampton.


Reginald Hazen moved to Connecticut from Vermont where his family
was active in farming. He and his wife Jesse purchased the former
Moses West farm in East Hampton.in 1964 and he decided to begin a
Christmas tree farm. The farm contains 77 acres of forests and
three acres are used for growing white spruce trees. During the
holiday season the family also sells pre-cut Fraser Fir trees that
are grown in another Connecticut tree farm.


The
walking tour
will begin at a campfire where
the Hazen family will tell the history of their farm. Then the
group will tour the farm and walk up Joby Hill and visit the old
Moses West  barn foundation. The group will then return to the
campfire and enjoy hot drinks. They will also be able to select
and cut their desired Christmas tree.

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The walk offers a wonderful and unique
opportunity for new residents to learn about the history of East
Hampton and for life-long residents to share their recollections
and stories. Adults and children are welcome to get outdoors and
enjoy nature.

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Directions: From

Route 2 take exit 13.Go west on Route 66 for about 2 miles. Then
turn right at Staeth Rd. that becomes Lake Drive. The farm is at
the corner of Lake Drive and White Birch. From East Hampton's Stop
& Shop go east on Rt. 66 for 1.6 mi. to Lake Dr. on left.
Follow Lake Dr. for .5 mi. to a stop sign, Then turn left and go
.1 mi. to farm on left. Parking is available on the farm.


 


The
tour will take approximately 1 hour. Heavy rain or snow will
cancel the walk and be rescheduled on Dec. 8 at 1 pm.


 


For
further information about upcoming walks or the Chatham
Historical Society, contact Marty Podskoch, coordinator of the
“Explore East Hampton” walks at 860-267-2442, podskoch@comcast.net, or visit http://www.easthamptonrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=27025 

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