DOVER, Ind. — A retired teacher and plumber have transformed their rural Indiana farm into a magical Christmas destination where families can meet real reindeer and experience holiday wonder.

The owners, known as "Reindeer Ron" and "Christmas Cheryl," opened Reindeer Ridge in Dover after purchasing the property as part of their retirement plan. The twist came when they decided to add reindeer to their farm.

"Cupid actually came from an Alaskan herd and she was our first reindeer here that was here on this farm," Ron told me.

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The couple now cares for a herd of six reindeer, including Misfit, who arrived at the farm via an unexpected delivery method.

"Misfit came in on FedEx to Indianapolis and now they fly by airplane," Ron said.

The couple have created a family-

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