New Delhi, Sept. 23 -- Lewis VanDercar spent decades turning his property in Wesley Chapel, Florida, into something that was far removed from an ordinary family home.

The late artist filled the eight-acre site with concrete sculptures, gardens, unusual buildings and artwork, creating an eccentric landscape that eventually earned him the nickname "Warlock of Wesley Chapel".

Now, decades after the property largely disappeared from public view, VanDercar's family is opening its gates again and bringing back its Halloween connection. The Warlock Family Spookfest will be held on October 3 at the Warlock House Enchantment, offering families a chance to explore parts of the unusual property.

The event marks a return to a tradition that dates ...