On July 1, 1960 The Enchanted Forest officially opened to the public. That first summer the only buildings were the giant mushroom and a 12' x 18' shack.

By 1962, ten percent of the travellers through Roger's Pass were stopping to visit. The castle, with its floor of sheet granite and their Candy Cane house on the hill were completed that year. Ernest worked on the nature trail and was also spending endless time constructing the long rock walls, all by hand.

By 1970, one million people had enjoyed the Enchanted Forest. The Needhams even guided some visitors through at night by the light of a lantern and began to realize that what they had created for fun and pleasure had become more than they could handle. Retiring while still able to enjoy the fruits of their labours, the Needhams sold their beloved forest.

Telephone service came to the area in 1980 and electric power in the spring of 1981.

he Enchanted Forest has since been operated as a family business dedicated to providing peace and joy to people of all ages. The present owners, Rocky and Juliet Ehlers and children, Aza, Silas and Naomi are inviting you to "Discover the Magic" of The Enchanted Forest.

Interpreting the Wild Land........