Password protecting a single folder

I have a question about permissions for a single folder. Here is what I want to be able to do: I want to password protect access to a single folder. I want to be able to double click on it... input a password and be granted access to it. Also, when that finder window is closed, I want it to revert back to protected (so that if I need to open it again, I will need to input the password again).
To save you the time, I already know how to use Apple-i on a folder and use the sharings and permissions to give limited access to a folder. Unfortunately, that is time consuming and tedious to change back and forth every time I am done viewing a folder. I am interested in a "faster" method for keeping a folder and it's contents secure.
I appreciate any feedback you have on this!
Grant

The best "built-in" option is an encrypted disk image, which will do exactly what you want.
Open up Disk Utility. Go to the help menu and type "confidential" into the search box (without the quotes). Select "Protecting confidential documents in a secure disk image". Follow the instructions, and it will "just work".
Cheers,
Rodney

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