In 1997, Clifford and Sally Clift were busy earning a living in real estate development and title insurance. Clifford began researching Christmas tree and herb cultivation in Colorado, then became a master gardener through the Colorado State University Extension program. This led to the eventual purchase of 20 acres east of Greeley, Colorado and the birth of Fern Hill Farm - not to mention loads of hard work. Sally retired in '04 to work full time on the farm. Each year, Scotch and Southwest pine, Fir and Spruce seeds are purchased and sent to Colorado State University for fall planting. The following spring, the seedlings are transplanted into gallon pots and kept in a protected shade house for a year. The next spring, they plant the seedlings in the field. Each season the trees are sheared, trimmed and shaped into beautiful Christmas trees. 2OO4 marked the inaugural opening of Fern Hill Farm to the public - 6 years after the first seedlings were planted in the field. Cliff & Sally have a wonderful family - 2 sons, Norman, married to Katherine Hayden, and Paul, married to Heather. They have 3granddaughters, Avery, Susan & Quincy.