FOREST TO FIND OUT WHAT’S NEXT. IN THE HEART OF PLACERVILLE, THERE’S A PLACE THAT FEELS A LITTLE MAGICAL. I DON’T THINK I’VE EVER SEEN A PLACE LIKE THIS BEFORE. YOU KIND OF STEP INTO, LIKE, ANOTHER LAND. FROM THE DECOR TO THE FOOD. WE’VE GOT THE FUN TO EXPERIENCE, TO THE AMBIANCE. IT’S GOT THE LIVE MUSIC, IT’S SUPER CHARMING. AND THEN JUST THE AMBIANCE. IT’S HARD TO FIND, LIKE RESTAURANTS THAT ARE SO THEMED ANYMORE. THE ENCHANTED FOREST DINING EXPERIENCE ON MAIN STREET TRANSPORTS GUESTS TO A FAIRY TALE WORLD. IT’S INDICATIVE OF THE OF THE TOWN ITSELF BEING UNIQUE AND WONDERFUL AND A REALLY STRONG COMMUNITY OF KINDNESS AND DELICIOUS FOOD. IN JUST SIX YEARS, IT’S BECOME A COMMUNITY. FAVORITE FAMILIES AND FRIENDS GATHER FOR BIRTHDAYS AND JUST DATE NIGHTS. I LOVE IT, IT’S MY BIRTHDAY DINNER, BUT SOON THE MAGIC WILL DISAPPEAR. DEVASTATED. THIS PLACE IS LITERALLY MY HEART AND SOUL. THE BUILDING HAS BEEN SOLD, FORCING THE RESTAURANT TO CLOSE. MANAGER CARRIE VELICOGNA SAYS IT’S UNCERTAIN WHETHER THEY’LL BE ABLE TO RECREATE THIS CONCEPT ANYWHERE ELSE. A PIECE OF MY HEART WILL GO WITH IT WHEN WE CLOSE. BREAKING THE HEART OF A COMMUNITY THAT LOVES IT. I WAS REALLY SHOCKED BECAUSE IT’S SUCH A STAPLE OF THE COMMUNITY. I DON’T THINK THAT YOU COULD RECREATE THIS MAGIC ANYWHERE ELSE. THE RESTAURANT WILL CLOSE OCTOBER 12TH. UNTIL THEN, THEY’RE INVITING EVERYONE TO STOP IN AND SAY GOODBYE TO THE MAGIC ONE LAST TIME. IF YOU LOVE US, COME BY TO SAY GOODBYE. IF YOU HAVEN’T BEEN HERE YET, GET IN HERE BEFORE IT’S TOO LATE. IN PLACERVILLE CAROLINA ESTRADA KCRA THREE NEWS. THAT RESTAURANT WILL STAY OPEN FRIDAYS THROUGH SUNDAYS, WELCOM
Enchanted Forest Dining Experience restaurant in Placerville to close its doors
The beloved Enchanted Forest Dining Experience in Placerville will close on October 12 after the building was sold, leaving the community heartbroken.
Updated: 11:12 PM PDT Sep 19, 2025
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In the heart of Placerville, the Enchanted Forest Dining Experience on Main Street offers guests a magical escape with its unique decor, fondue experience, live music, and charming ambiance. “You kind of step into another land,” said manager Kari Velikonia. The restaurant has become a community favorite over the past six years, hosting families and friends for birthdays, anniversaries, and date nights. Its whimsical and fantastical decor has also gotten national attention on social media and food channels. Velikonia said the building the restaurant is in has been sold and they were asked to move out. “This place is literally my heart and soul,” said Velikonia. “A piece of my heart will go with it when we close.”The news has shocked the community. “I was really shocked. It’s such a staple of the community,” said Placerville resident Terryn Davis. Until its closure on Oct. 12, the restaurant will remain open Fridays through Sundays, inviting everyone to stop in and say goodbye.”If you love us, come by to say goodbye. If you haven’t been here yet, get in here before it’s too late,” said Velikonia.See more coverage of top California stories here | Download our app | Subscribe to our morning newsletter | Find us on YouTube here and subscribe to our channel
PLACERVILLE, Calif. —
In the heart of Placerville, the Enchanted Forest Dining Experience on Main Street offers guests a magical escape with its unique decor, fondue experience, live music, and charming ambiance.
“You kind of step into another land,” said manager Kari Velikonia.
The restaurant has become a community favorite over the past six years, hosting families and friends for birthdays, anniversaries, and date nights. Its whimsical and fantastical decor has also gotten national attention on social media and food channels.
Velikonia said the building the restaurant is in has been sold and they were asked to move out.
“This place is literally my heart and soul,” said Velikonia. “A piece of my heart will go with it when we close.”
The news has shocked the community.
“I was really shocked. It’s such a staple of the community,” said Placerville resident Terryn Davis.
Until its closure on Oct. 12, the restaurant will remain open Fridays through Sundays, inviting everyone to stop in and say goodbye.
“If you love us, come by to say goodbye. If you haven’t been here yet, get in here before it’s too late,” said Velikonia.
See more coverage of top California stories here | Download our app | Subscribe to our morning newsletter | Find us on YouTube here and subscribe to our channel
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