Enchanted

Something close to my heart, and that I've been truly blessed by The Lord to be any part of, is The Enchanted Forest - The historical 55 year old children's park, that opened one month to the day after Disneyland, is the first paork of it's kind on the East Coast, and the very first park of it's kind to open as a non-segragated park in the entire United States. ....You only had to go once, to be "Enchanted". - My memories go way back to grade school field trips and family outings. I know it is party where i get my love for childrens books and art. In fact, I grew up and became an artist, and when I wanted to share the Enchantment of this beloved park with my own child, I sadly found out it had been closed down. - I started asking questions....making phone calls, scouring the internet, looking for answers. And as one question lead me to another, and one person led me to the next, several countly meetings, fan meetings, and desperate prayers later, it happened.... - A wonderful family who had also lived for generations in the area, just as the original owners of the park had, stepped forward. They made an offer with the current owners to bring the abandoned structures and figures and as many bits and pieces, form the original park, over to their family's petting farm. A popular place for the stroller and toddler set, and a known destination for school field trips too - it was the perfect match. Although, yes, bittersweet, as the term has come to be used frequently - it was a God-send! ....Calling to offer to help or be any part of it all, no matter how small, I started volunteering. ....now, as to date, I have been a part of a team effort to restore and bring back to life, the precious pieces that have been saved and brought over to the farm. Clark's Elioak Farm - "Where The Enchantment Never Ends"! ...Thank you Lord, I am truly blessed! - And thank you to The Harrison Family, who originally owned the park and wanted ALL children to be able to experience the Enchantment of their favorite Storybook Tales, Fairy Tales and Nursery Rhymes come to life! - And to The Clark Family, for saving the Enchantment for future generations to be inspired and to imagine, and to be encouraged to read, and to dream!
http://www.clarklandfarm.com/