The Experience

What it feels like to visit

Santa welcomes only a small number of families each season — an unhurried hour inside his cottage workshop, exactly the way the old stories promised.

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A peek at what to expect

A short look at the visit, before you ever arrive.

The workshop hearth glowing warm, with little wooden clogs set close to the fire
The hearth, always lit — little shoes warming by the fire.

The story begins long before you arrive

A sealed letter from Santa, closed with his red wax seal

Your invitation from Santa

As your visit draws near, a special invitation finds its way to your home, inviting your child to visit Santa in his enchanted workshop.

The excitement begins long before little feet ever step through his workshop door — with a personal letter from Santa himself.

Introduce your child to Santa

While you're booking your visit, a brief questionnaire gives you the opportunity to introduce your child to Santa. Tell us about the things they love, favorite family traditions, questions they may have, and the little details only someone who knows them by heart would know.

We like to think of it as a quiet whisper in Santa's ear.

Look for the red truck

If you spot a certain 1946 pickup rumbling through town with Santa’s name on the door… the season is closer than you think.

The visit, step by step

From the moment you arrive, every part of the visit is unhurried and made just for your family.

  1. You reserve your visit

    While you book, a brief questionnaire lets you introduce your child to Santa — a quiet whisper in his ear.

  2. A letter arrives at home

    As your visit draws near, a personal letter from Santa himself finds its way to your child.

  3. You pull up to the cottage

    Tucked among the grand oaks, with light glowing in every window.

  4. “Santa’s sleeping… let’s wake him”

    Sharon meets you outside — the magic begins before you ever step in.

  5. Through the door

    Little ones may slip in through Santa’s own little Elf Door.

  6. An hour together

    Your child finds their name on the Nice List, peeks inside Santa’s bag, sees the globe he uses to plan Christmas Eve, shares milk and cookies, and hears one of Santa’s favorite stories.

  7. The keepsake

    The feeling comes home as heirloom artwork, to keep all year long.

This hour has a way of helping parents slow down long enough to see something they don't always get to see in the busyness of everyday life — the wonder, curiosity, and joy that make this season of childhood so precious.

Kept in the workshop

Reindeer sleigh bells on leather straps, each stamped with a reindeer's name
Each reindeer’s bells, named and polished.
A brass kaleidoscope with panels of stained glass
A kaleidoscope of stained glass.
A miniature Christmas tea set laid out for small hands
Tea, poured small.

The heart behind this place

Behind every visit are Sharon and Scot — the artists who built this world by hand, and who meet each family at the door.

Sharon and Scot standing together in front of the workshop doors
Sharon & Scot, at the workshop door.

A word from families

It’s not just a photo shoot with amazing images but an entire experience of Santa and the North Pole with just your family.Elyssa Lakich
Our experience with Santa’s Enchanted Workshop was magical from the start. It immediately renewed our oldest son’s belief in Santa.Kerri Pomarolli
Truly a special one hour long encounter with Santa that my daughter still talks about.Hillary Planje
The photos are heirloom quality! They will be passed down for generations.Diana Finn
We have been twice and each time created new magic and memories for not only the kids but us as parents as well.Shabnam Aghabbi