When the first Christmas tree sales at Hidden Honey Farm in Midlothian hit a standstill, the farm’s co‑owner turned a potential loss into a heart‑warming community event.
A Sudden Sales Stall
Tim Miller, co‑owner of Hidden Honey Farm, had more than half of his inventory earlier this week. With more than 100 Douglas firs still standing, sales had come to a grinding halt. “Four days straight with no one,” Miller said.
The Decision to Give Away
Facing a dilemma, Miller weighed two options. “We have two options: We’re going to have to dispose of 100 plus trees, or I can give them away and somebody will get some use out of them, so that’s what we decided to do,” he said. He posted on Facebook that day: “Our first year of selling Christmas trees didn’t go as well as we had hoped for… If anyone doesn’t have a tree, or knows of someone who needs a tree, they are free for the taking.”
A Nationwide Response
Word spread quickly. Families who otherwise couldn’t afford a tree began arriving, and donations poured in from across the country. Miller noted: “All over! Illinois, Missouri, North Carolina, California, somehow or another, people have seen our post and said, you know, we’d like to help,” he said. “I had no idea we would get the results that we have.”
Miriam Beachy, holding her 1‑year‑old son Jeremiah, said, “I thought, ‘Hey, I wanted to get a Christmas tree for our house anyway. Let’s go get one!’
The response was overwhelming, and in just two days all 120 trees found their forever homes.
The Outcome
Beachy reflected, “It really felt like a gift.” Miller added, “The appreciation that they have, and I know there’s results I’ll never know of,” after seeing the gratitude.
He remains undecided about selling trees again next Christmas, but after the feedback and support he’s leaning toward it.
Key Takeaways
- Hidden Honey Farm’s Christmas tree sales slump sparked a nationwide giveaway of 120 trees.
- A Facebook post led to donations from states such as Illinois, Missouri, North Carolina, and California.
- The community’s response turned a potential loss into a heart‑warming success.
The event demonstrates how a local business’s quick decision and community generosity can create lasting goodwill.
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