Welcome to Star Hill Family Farm in Portland, Connecticut
Where family traditions and lasting memories come to life!
Nestled in the countryside of Portland, Connecticut, Star Hill Family Farm brings families together through memorable farm experiences and holiday traditions.
Each year, our Family Christmas Experience welcomes visitors from across Connecticut to enjoy photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus, horse-drawn wagon rides, friendly farm animals, festive treats, and seasonal activities.
Whether you’re returning for a cherished tradition or visiting for the first time, we look forward to helping your family create lasting holiday memories.

2026 Opening Day: Saturday, November 21st

Photos with Santa & Mrs Claus
We lucked out again this year! Santa and Mrs. Claus will be visiting Star Hill Family Farm on special days for 2026, and typically some elves and other holiday characters tend to also visit when Santa is around.
Santa said he’s looking forward to meeting all the good boys and girls, and requested you bring your ‘Letters to Santa’ so there’s no chance it can get lost in the mail. He’s also looking forward to pictures, questions, and hearing what you most want this year.
This year’s schedule:
TIME: 11AM-4PM
DATES: November 27, 28, & 29th
December 5th & 12th
December 19th Santa & Mrs Claus will be reading stories
and we will be collecting canned goods for charity.
Readings will be at 11am, 12:30, 2:00 and 3:30pm. Learn More
Horse Drawn Wagon or Sleigh Rides
As part of our seasonal Family Christmas Experience, take a tour of Star Hill Family Farm on our horse drawn wagon or sleigh. Wagon rides leave every fifteen minutes on select days which are booked in advance online, and do sell out fast. The journey goes throughout the hillside of the farm. We have limited seating, so be sure to book early. Each rider is $15 (+$1.50 ticket fee & tax), but Children 2 and under are free and do not need a ticket, but must be secured with a parent or guardian.
This year’s schedule:
TIME: 10AM-4:30PM
DATES: November 21st, 22nd, 27th, 28th & 29th
December 5th, 6th, 12th, 13th, 19th & 20th
We have 2 Wagons this year!

Christmas Trees & Hand-made Wreaths
Star Hill Family Farm is a family-operated farm in Portland, CT. Christmas is our favorite time of year and we want buying a tree to be a fun and memorable experience for you and your family. We thank and appreciate the many families making our farm visit their annual family tradition, and the community for inviting us to take part in so many holiday events.
We have the most popular top-grade Christmas Trees, Balsam fir, known for their beautiful appearance, impeccable sturdiness, and traditional Christmas fragrance. We have various pre-cut sizes ranging from 4 to 10 feet. Some larger trees may be available on the property, please ask staff. We hand make all the wreaths each season, offering various sizes, styles, and holiday decor. We have also stocked several tree accessories for your convenience, as well as carry heavy commercial grade tree stands for larger trees.
Seasonal Store Hours
November 21st to December 20th
Mon – Friday 12PM to 4PM
Weekends 10AM to 5PM
Black Friday, November 27th, is also 10AM-5PM

The Donut Truck & Grille
Born from the heart of Star Hill Family Farm, A’Gucci’s Donuts brings a sweet family tradition to life! Our mobile farm kitchen serves handcrafted, freshly made gourmet donuts using quality ingredients. But we’re serving up more than just sweets! Our grill is fired up with delicious breakfast sandwiches, juicy burgers, chicken fingers, crispy fries, and other tasty favorites. Whether visiting the farm for the holidays or catching us at a local event, enjoy great food made with love and a little hometown pride.
Fresh Apple Cider Donuts
So.G Roasted Coffee
Hot Apple Cider
Hot Cocoa
OPEN WEEKENDS & BLACK FRIDAY
November 21st to December 20th • 10AM to 5PM

Friendly Farm Animals
Meet the friendly faces of Star Hill Family Farm! Visit our miniature cows, goats, horses, chickens, donkeys, and more. When time allows, our farm staff will be on hand to introduce you to the animals, answer questions, and help make your visit memorable. Animal feed is available for purchase, and there are plenty of opportunities to capture adorable photos and create lasting family memories!
Please Note: While our farm animals are accustomed to visitors, they are still animals and may occasionally bite, kick, or react unexpectedly. For everyone’s safety, please supervise children, follow staff instructions, and interact with animals only in designated areas. All interactions are at your own risk.










































