BENCE: This 40-acre tree farm is a ghost of its former self. Now, one day a year, families like the Gresbachs traipse through its remaining stands to find the tree of their dreams.

On Saturday, Nov. 18, they opened Crooked Brook Farm, their new Christmas tree business, at 220 Meetinghouse Road in Wells. For about $70, you can cut down the tree that catches your eye and take ...