INDIANAPOLIS — An annual winter tradition in central Indiana is taking shape as the 2025 edition of the Veal family’s ice tree began its upward journey last week.
The Veal FamilyIt’s a tradition that began in 1961 when Vierl Veal attempted to create a slick sledding hill for his children on the family’s property. Veal sprayed a fine mist onto the hill from the family’s spring-fed pod. But a change in wind direction resulted in the mist soaking some honeysuckle bushes, creating the family’s first ice tree.
The Veal Family The third generation of the Veal family began growing the 2025 tree late last week as temperatures began to dip.
This year’s tree is already 10 feet and counting. The family says it hopes to begin adding color tonight. The tree will continue growing as long as temperatures stay cold.
The Veal Family Here’s what you should know if you want to visit Veal’s Ice Tree:
Drive slow. The Veal family says their street is not plowed and the packed snow can make driving tricky. The family also wants visitors to be aware of a sharp curve in the road.