Letters that give grandchildren a reason to call.
What if your grandkids
called YOU
every other week?
Grandma's Enchanted Lighthouse is a year-long adventure story, delivered to your grandchild's mailbox twice a month. Every envelope ends with a P.S. designed to send them straight back to you.
If your grandchild loves stories like The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe, they'll love Grandma's Enchanted Lighthouse — the story of a brother and sister, Jack and Sally, who discover a portal to a magical world while visiting their grandma.
Each letter is the next chapter. Over the course of a year, as Jack and Sally go on magical adventures, they discover that their grandmother has lived a secretly amazing life. Their relationship with their grandma grows closer and stronger. That's our hope for you and your grandkids, too.
Watch James explain how it works in 60 seconds.
Everything your grandchild needs for a year of adventure.
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A leather keepsake journal
It starts with a beautiful leather album and the first letter already inside. Every letter after is hole-punched to slide right in. By the end of the year, your grandchild has a book.
addressed to your grandchild ]
A red envelope, twice a month
Every two weeks, a bright red envelope arrives addressed to your grandchild by name. Inside: the next chapter of the story, a vintage photograph, and an activity page.
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A reason to call Grandma
Every letter ends with a P.S. — a question to ask you, a recipe to make together, a reason to call. The adventure on the page becomes an adventure you share.
What people are saying
"My granddaughter called me after the very first letter to ask if I'd ever been somewhere so beautiful it made me stop and stare. We talked for forty minutes. That has never happened before."
"I bought this for my mom and her granddaughter. My daughter now calls her Nana every two weeks to talk about Jack and Sally. My mom cried the first time it happened. So did I, honestly."
"I like Jack because he's scared of everything but he still does it. Sally is funny. The letters are the only mail I get that isn't boring. Also I asked my grandma about Egypt and she actually went there."
You are the real
enchanted lighthouse.
You have a history your grandchildren haven't thought to ask about yet. Adventures, stories, loves, hard-won wisdom they would find astonishing if they only knew to ask.
The letters give your grandchild something to be excited about. The activity gives you something to do together. The P.S. gives them a reason to pick up the phone.
You don't need to prepare anything. You don't need to be anyone other than who you already are. Just be there when they call.
A few P.S. prompts your grandchild will receive
The complete story.
Same story, same journal, same magic. Choose what works for you.
24-letter story + leather keepsake journal
- Leather keepsake journal included
- 24 handcrafted story letters, two per month
- 24 activities to do together
- 24 vintage-style photographs
- A P.S. in every letter for Grandma
- Custom-addressed to your grandchild
- Free shipping
24-letter story + leather keepsake journal
- Everything in monthly, plus:
- Save $12 — one full month free
- Bonus surprises for founding customers
- Complete year guaranteed, no interruptions
If you or your grandchild aren't completely delighted with the letters, we'll refund every penny. No questions, no hassle, no risk. We want you to be thrilled, not trapped.
For multiple grandchildren, each order is purchased and addressed separately. Each one is its own complete adventure, its own year of connection.
Questions grandmothers ask
What age is this written for?
The story is written for children aged 8–14. Jack and Sally are 12 and 14, and the letters are written from Jack's perspective: curious, analytical, slowly becoming brave. Younger children love having letters read aloud to them. Older children appreciate the wit and the mystery. Many grandmothers have admitted they've read ahead.
How does pricing work?
You have two options. Start monthly at $13 a month for 12 months, or pay once ($144) and save $12. Both include the leather keepsake journal, all 24 letters, all activities and photos, and free shipping. The complete story is guaranteed either way.
When do the letters arrive?
We mail letters on the 14th and 28th of each month. The leather keepsake journal ships with the very first letter nestled inside.
Is the content family-friendly?
Completely and wholeheartedly. Every letter is filled with adventure, wonder, and genuine emotion, and absolutely nothing inappropriate, agenda-driven, or that would give any parent or grandparent a moment's pause. Families of every background, faith, and perspective will find these stories safe, uplifting, and delightful.
Will my grandchild know the letters are from me?
Yes. Every envelope is addressed to your grandchild with your name as the sender. And in the very first letter, Jack mentions that his grandmother is a friend of theirs. Your grandchild will know exactly who made this happen.
Is this just for grandmothers?
Not at all. Grandfathers, aunts, uncles, godparents, and family friends have all given this gift. Anyone who wants a deeper connection with a child in their life will find this works beautifully. The P.S. prompts are written to work with anyone the child loves and trusts.
Does my grandchild need to do anything to participate?
They just need to open the envelope. The letters are a complete story on their own. The P.S. simply gives them a natural reason to call you, and the activity gives you something to do together. Whether they act on it is up to them. Most do.
Why I built this.
My wife and I fell in love as pen pals before we ever met in person. She's Australian. Her parents are in Tasmania. My parents are across the US. Our three kids have real, deep relationships with grandparents who live thousands of miles away.
That didn't happen by accident. It happened because of years of intentional, creative connection. Letters. Stories. Reasons to call. Magic Pen Pal is everything I've learned about keeping that connection alive, built into something any grandmother can give.
The lighthouse is ready. Light it up.
Your grandchild has never received anything like this before. A full year of wonder in the mailbox, and at the end of every letter, a reason to find you.