Local philanthropists Phil and Catherine Stumpf of Glenwood, owners of Evergreen Park, are sponsoring a new opportunity for giving at their business. “The Giving Tree” is a large wooden Christmas tree that was designed to have donations tacked to it. According to Phil, the donations will go to Pope County Families in Need and a matching donation will be made. The Giving Tree is located at Evergreen Park inside the gift shop.

Evergreen Park is a family-owned Christmas tree farm and gift shop located at 230 17th Ave NW on the north side of Glenwood just west off of Highway 29 north.  

The gift shop, the park and the Stumpf home are completely decorated for the Christmas season each year.  Ten years ago, Evergreen Park opened for its first season. It all started thanks to Phil’s love of Christmas and the classic tradition of cutting down your very own Christmas tree. What began as a small tree lot quickly blossomed over the years into what is now an entire holiday experience complete with hay rides, appearances from Santa and a seasonal gift shop.

At left, Catherine and Phil Stump stand by “The Giving Tree” with the first donation attached.