Shelton's Christmas Tree Farm was started by Gib Shelton in the 1958. A local scoutmaster of Troop 19, he decided to plant evergreens as a Scout project. From there it expanded into a business in 1964 when Shelton's Christmas Tree Land was born. He and his wife, Virginia (Vee), lived in a farm-style house (shown left below) on the property that had a lot of character to say the least. People often referred to it as the "Gingerbread House."
Gib's son, Robert (Bob) Shelton, and his wife, Paula, built their house (now the main office) across the street in 1983 after Bob retired from the Navy. Bob and Paula took over the farm in 1990 after Vee passed away. Gib continued to entertain with his inventions, music, and wood carving hobbies up until his passing in 2003.
Now the infamous "Gingerbread House" is occupied by Bob and Paula's son, Erik, and his wife, Renyel. Erik helps keep up the physical aspects of the farm year-round and Renyel works the office during open days. Their son, Alan, helps haul out stumps in the Spring and will cut your perfect tree for you in during cutting season!
