Plant a Tree on Our Maine Farm
Grow the Rockdale Forest — one relationship at a time.
Each balsam tree planted becomes part of our Maine forest — growing on our land and one day harvested for handcrafted Rockdale wreaths.
If you need more than one, we can work with you.
Already have a tree code? Register your tree
Why It Matters
Having a tree planted in the Rockdale Forest is more than a gift — it's a living gesture of remembrance, celebration, gratitude, or love.
A thoughtful way to show how you feel — with a gift that grows.
Balsam Pine Tree
$25
How It Works
- Choose a tree to have plantedBegin by choosing a tree to be planted in the Rockdale Forest and adding it to your cart.
- Register it or give it as a giftYou can register the tree yourself, or send it as a gift so the recipient can enjoy the experience.
- Choose the groveSelect the grove where the tree will grow within the Rockdale Forest.
- Add a name and messageAssociate a name with your tree and include a message. Enable comments to allow others to share their thoughts.
- Plant the treeComplete the planting experience and place the tree in the forest.
If the tree is given as a gift, the recipient can choose the grove and complete the planting experience themselves. Your tree will be physically planted in the Rockdale Forest.
What They Receive
They receive a tree planted in the Rockdale Forest, a dedication connected to the tree, a place within a named grove, and a lasting place in a growing forest. We send a link (and optionally a postcard) so they can claim the gift, complete the planting experience, and see their tree growing in the forest.
A tree planted for them
A real balsam fir is planted on our Maine farm in the Rockdale Forest. Their tree grows in a grove they can explore and revisit on the forest map.
A place in the Rockdale Forest
Their tree becomes part of a named grove — a real planting area within the Rockdale Forest that can be explored through the forest map.
A dedication tied to their tree
Their name and a message or tribute are linked to the tree.
A meaningful gift that keeps growing
As the forest grows, some trees may one day become part of handcrafted Rockdale wreaths. It's a living gift that connects them to the forest and to you.
How It Comes to Life
Add a Tree to Cart
Add the tree to your cart here, and the recipient will receive a link to register their tree.
Choose a Grove
Each grove is a real planting area within the Rockdale Forest. The recipient can select their grove when they register their tree.
Explore the groves on the map →Place the Tree
After choosing a grove, the recipient enjoys the experience of placing their tree in the Rockdale Forest.
Place the Tree →Explore the Forest
The tree becomes part of a living forest that grows and can be revisited through the forest map.
Search the Forest →From Forest to Wreath
As the Rockdale Forest grows, it supports our Maine farm and the tradition of crafting fresh balsam wreaths.
Help Each Other
The Rockdale Forest and our Maine farm grow together. We care for the trees as they grow, and the forest provides the balsam tips used in our handcrafted wreaths.
Many people continue the forest by planting a tree for someone else.
What Happens After You Plant a Tree
- 1A balsam fir is planted in the Rockdale Forest.
- 2You register who the tree is for.
- 3They receive a message about their tree.
- 4The tree becomes part of our growing forest.
Explore the Rockdale Forest
2,183 trees growing in the Rockdale Forest
The Rockdale Forest
The Rockdale Forest grows on our farm in Jonesport, Maine. Each tree planted becomes part of a living forest that supports our handcrafted wreath traditions.
These fields on our Maine farm are where the Rockdale Forest continues to grow.
Grow the Rockdale Forest
Plant a balsam tree for someone you care about.