Enchanted Woodland Trail 2026
The fairies and gnomes returned for the 10th year at CNC and were greeted with amazing homes that transformed the Enchanted Woodland Trail into a village. Our fairy and gnome village had everything they needed to survive this winter from bakeries, bookstores, a farmer’s market, an ice cream shop, coffee shops, and even a yoga studio. People’s Choice was voted on by the visitors who attended our Enchanted Woodland Wonder’s event in December. The 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place houses were voted on and chosen by CNC staff. There were almost 40 “businesses” in our village, but each one was unique and thoughtfully crafted.
The use of all natural materials and the adorable name, Ben & Fairy’s, made this house the favorite among visitors at the Enchanted Woodland Wonders event in December. The clever name, as well as the detailed use of shells, acorns, and rocks, makes this house very whimsical. You can bet that Ben & Fairy’s was very busy when the temperatures happen to reach the 60s and even the 70s during this winter!
Where did the fairies and gnomes go when they needed some relaxation? To the Twisted Gnome Yoga Studio of course! This yoga studio was created using a free library type frame in order to provide that beautiful elevated view for extra “Oms” during a yoga session.
Where is the best place for the trail’s residents to get their art and farm to table ingredients? The Artist’s and Farmer’s Market conveniently located on the Enchanted Woodland Trail at CNC! The market is so detailed with the pine cones used as table legs, acorn tops used for pottery bowls, and paintings perfectly sized to be displayed in any fairy or gnome home. There is no doubt that this market was sold out by the end of each day with all the visitors it attracted!
Our fairies and gnomes might not have all used the Town Hall, but it is a fixture of our village. We loved the thoughtful detail and care taken to add in all the little details of a Town Hall. The building was an excellent use of all natural materials, from the moss, stones, pine cones, twigs and sticks. Moreover, our village town hall has a carriage to help get the village’s residents to there if needed. We overall loved this house and it fit right into the village.
While these four are our official winners, there are all the other houses that were on the trail this year. Each and every single house was handmade with care and the detail needed to use natural materials to make their visions come to life. We loved all the houses!
