Hayrides in the Houston Heights

My name is Ulf and I am a mechanical engineer from Germany and I moved to Houston in 2006. Naturally, I like engines, vehicles, anything that goes fast … or slow, like my tractor. I was on a quest for an antique Porsche tractor for years, until my dad was an able to locate the perfect one near my hometown in Germany. Finally in 2021, it was shipped from Germany to Texas. 

For the holiday season, I conduct a few private-party hayrides to enjoy the seasonal display of lights in the Woodland Heights (home of the famous “Lights-in-the-Heights”). I donate these rides to local charities to benefit our community, including: The Parish School, St. Andrew’s Episcopal School, and more. All proceeds go directly to the institutions. 

While, I provide the tractor and conduct the rides, it’s a true neighborhood effort to make this happen: the trailer, hay bales, lights all are provided by different neighbors. 

Lights-in-the-Heights (LITH) is on the 2nd Saturday in December  (14-Dec-24) and I conduct my rides within 1-week of LITH event (excluding the LITH Saturday, as the roads will be closed). All rides start and end at the Norhill Esplanade, generally starting at 7pm. 

Each ride is about 45mins and can accommodate ~15 people.