Featuring freshly cut Fraser fir trees from North Carolina, Brungot Farms will sell Christmas trees, handmade wreaths, pure maple syrup and other holiday products at the Twin Lakes Family YMCA in Cedar Park beginning Nov. 21 as well as at other locations during the holiday season.
“We want to create an experience that’s as close to going to a [choose-and-cut] Christmas tree farm as possible,” said owner Aaron Brungot, whose childhood memories of Christmas in New Hampshire are centered around traditions such as choosing a family tree in the forest.
The trees will be arranged on custom-designed racks so shoppers can walk through the simulated forest and choose their favorite, Brungot said. The display will also include holiday lights and a designated area for taking family photos, he said. Brungot also sells tree stands for heavier trees.
Now in its second year of operation, Brungot Farms will again donate a portion of proceeds to the YMCA, Brungot said, adding that he left a 16-year career with a technology company to pursue his dream of owning a Christmas tree farm, supporting children and helping families create happy memories.
Joel Peal, district executive director for the Twin Lakes Family YMCA, said the vision of Brungot Farms aligns well with the YMCA’s efforts to bring families and the community together.
“[It’s] not just your average Christmas tree lot,” Peal said. “It’s done in an atmosphere that’s very family-friendly and supportive of a family culture.”
Brungot Farms also sells maple syrup, which is made by a family-owned sugarhouse in New Hampshire. The all-natural syrup is available year-round and is sold online by the bottle, jug or case.
“People think maple syrup is just to put on pancakes and French toast, but it’s not,” Brungot said. “There are so many ways you can cook with it.”
Brungot said his future plans include developing his own farm for growing local varieties of Christmas trees.
Seasonal locations
Twin Lakes YMCA starting Nov. 21 204 E. Little Elm Trail, Cedar Park Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 1-7 p.m., Fri. 1 - 9 p.m., Sat.-Sun. 9 a.m.- 9 p.m., closed Thanksgiving Day
Georgetown Stroll on Dec. 4 and 5 Santa’s Village, Georgetown Square Hours: Dec. 4 (5 - 9 p.m.) and Dec. 5 (9 a.m. - 8 p.m.)
Cross Plants and Produce starting Nov. 21 705 North Highway 81, Kyle Hours: Tue.-Sat. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sun. 1-6 p.m.
Online Orders at www.brungotfarms.com Delivery to a home or business is available for a fee
Brungot Farms display
Twin Lakes Family YMCA, 204 E. Little Elm Trail, Cedar Park 512-750-4378 www.brungotfarms.com www.facebook.com/brungotfarms
