Cattle farmer Judy Messoline converted her barn into a tourist attraction in 2000 when she was facing financial troubles.

She did not charge admission but asked for donations and sold alien themed t-shirts and other merchandise.

[2] The converted barn contains a small domed gift shop, outside steps lead to a 10-foot-high platform where people can sit and gaze into the sky.

[3] In 2004, Messoline admitted that she was not convinced that UFO's visit Earth, but that there are "days when she comes 'this close' to believing that there is some alien life force out there.

She states that "'People don't get made fun of here'" this is a "safe place for people to share their experiences".