Wishing You a Happy Holiday Season!

This year, Santa wanted to help keep COVID at-bay, so while we won’t have a holiday event in 2020, he’s hopeful for 2021 and is already tuning up his sleigh!

While it is with heavy hearts that we will not be able to gather together for our annual holiday event with Santa, we feel it is more important that we work together to keep our friends, families, and communities safe during this difficult time by limiting large gatherings at events.

We are hopeful for 2021 and cannot wait to see you all face-to-face (and less than 6 feet apart) again soon – but, in the meantime, we wanted to provide you with a few local tree farms to visit that can help you get into the holiday spirit (even in the middle of a pandemic)!

Deck the Halls & Support These Local Tree Farms!

While the holidays may be a bit different this year, there are still ways to get into the spirit of the season safely while also supporting local, family-owned businesses!

Plumper Pumpkin Patch & Tree Farm | 11435 NW Old Cornelius Pass Rd Portland OR
Open: Friday, Saturday & Sunday, 9AM to 5PM | Click here to visit their website.

A family owned and operated pumpkin patch and tree farm in Portland, Plumper Farm is open for the season…they’ve even made some adjustments to help everyone stay safe, warm and healthy.

While you can still stroll through the farm and pick your tree (masks are required, but reservations are not), there is a new contactless purchasing option available on the farm’s website here.

You can shop for a tree and in the store for goodies like honey and donuts all from the warmth and comfort of home! Once you’ve placed your order, their elves will shake and bale your tree, gathering any other items you purchased, and help you get your tree loaded for curbside pick-up!

Frog Pond Farm Pumpkin Patch & Christmas Trees | 2995 SW Advance Rd Wilsonville, OR
Open: Monday-Thursday, 12PM to 6PM; Friday, 10AM to 6PM; Saturday & Sunday, 10AM to 5P
Click here to visit their website.

Pre-cut trees, animals to visit (including a camel!), wreaths, a gift store, and a holiday drive-through tour…all at Frog Pond Farm in Wilsonville!

Bring your mask and walk the farm, visiting friendly llamas, cows and other animals as you peruse their selection of pre-cut trees!

Don’t forget to stop by the gift store to grab some goodies on your way out – all with no reservation required.

Merrywood Farm | 12328 S Casto Rd Oregon City, OR
Open: Saturday & Sunday, 9AM to 4:30 PM | Click here to visit their website.

Located in Oregon City, Merrywood Farm is all about making memories and family traditions! While they are open without reservations, they have made a few changes due to the COVID19 pandemic and ask that all guests wear masks and practice social distancing.

There are both u-cut and pre-cut trees available of different varieties, with all trees starting at $30.00!

While some of their traditional happenings have been canceled this year due to the pandemic, such as pony rides and free hot cider, this farm and the beautiful fresh trees still make for great memories and future traditions!

Hold onto your hats, scarves, coats, and winter clothing…our Annual Winter Coat Drive is coming soon!

Each January we work together with our friends, families, clients and community to collect coats, hats, gloves and other cold weather clothing items for those in-need.

So, if you are planning on cleaning out your closets, please let us know if you would like to donate any items! We will happily pick them up from you in January!

We will have more details coming soon!

The OTAT PDX Bone Ball 2020

We wanted to take a quick moment to thank any of you who participated in the OTAT PDX Bone Ball or Giving Tuesday and contributed to either the Bone Ball or JOIN, two non-profit organizations that we work with and love!

Thanks to the generosity of many, OTAT PDX raised $37,000 at the OTAT PDX Bone Ball and nearly $8,000 on Giving Tuesday – all much-needed funds that will go toward providing humane, individualized care to improve the lives of companion animals, giving them the chance to know the comforts of a loving home!

If you are interested in learning more about OTAT PDX or want to contribute to their mission, visit their website here!