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Written by Janet Kusterer & Martha Anne Clark (published August 2013).

The history of the Enchanted Forest is one of magical beginnings. When it first opened in 1955, Ellicott City's storybook land became the first children's theme park on the East Coast. Young visitors could climb aboard rides like the Little Toot tugboat, Mother Goose and Ali Baba or encounter animals like peacocks and burros. Upon its closing in 1989, Marylanders who cherished memories of the Enchanted Forest were deeply disappointed. However, many of the park's beloved figures were moved to nearby Clark's Elioak Farm, where they were restored and displayed to the delight of new generations. Even today, the farm is a popular destination that evokes the whimsical spirit of the iconic park. Local author Janet Kusterer and Martha Clark of Elioak Farm trace the park's history through vintage images and interviews with the Harrison family, former employees and visitors. Join Kusterer and Clark to rediscover the magic of the Enchanted Forest.

The Enchanted Forest Story Book has been reproduced from the original and is now once again available for sale. It begins, "Mother Goose was unhappy!  All the friendly folk of Mother Goose Land lived so far apart!  Why, Little Boy Blue had his haystack way down in Farmer Brown's field. Little Miss Muffett sat on her tuffet still farther away. As for the Old Woman who Lived in a Shoe, she had moved to the city, and Mother Goose hardly ever saw all those children.  So ... Relive your childhood, with this adorable children's story book.

This 24-page coloring book, a reproduction of the original, features the major attractions from the park.  Another wonderful souvenir from the original Enchanted Forest reprinted for you to share with another generation of children who know and love these nursery rhymes and fairy tales

Our favorite goat, Eli, invites you to read this story about Trusty the Tractor.  Trusty pulls the hayride at Clark's Elioak Farm but dreams of doing the jobs that the bigger tractors do.  One day he gets a chance to "save the day"--but is he too little to do the big tractor's job.  Read along with Eli and see what happens on the farm.

Oh no, Clark's Elioak Farm's favorite goat, Eli, is on a great adventure and he is taking the other goats with him!  What is Trusty the Tractor going to do to keep them from getting into trouble? Read along with Eli and see what happens on the farm.  It's a very busy "day off" for Trusty.   You can also find a butterfly on each page. Join Trusty the Tractor on his second farm adventure, and along the way, visit all of your favorite places and animals at Clark's Elioak Farm once again!

Season Passes can be purchased at the Castle Store when you are visiting the Farm or at our Online Store. The Season Pass covers Admission only. The Pass covers Immediate Family only—parents and children. A grandparent or nanny can substitute for the parent for visits when the parent cannot come.

Can be purchased for a family or group:

For example:

4 free admissions
4 free hayrides
2 free pony rides  

... would be $40.00 (if picked up at the farm - $2 extra to ship if done online here)

Can be purchased for a dollar amount:

The cost would be for the amount of the gift certificate (if purchased at the farm- $2 extra to ship if done online here).