About this event
Friday, October 24, 2025 – Loudonville, OH
Join renowned ghost hunter Sean Austin and our resident expert Sheri Ryals (now in her 10th year at the Castle) for a one-night-only guided investigation across our most active locations. Sean is a demonologist, paranormal investigator, psychic medium, and author featured on Travel Channel’s Ghost Loop, Destination America’s The Demon Files, and Netflix’s 28 Days Haunted, with two books in his Shadow Chaser series.
Ages: 16+ (minors must remain with their guardian) • Terrain: hilly/uneven; portions outdoors
Rooms available: Book a room and you may arrive on property at 3:00 PM to settle in before the event. www.landollsmohicancastle/stay
Check-In: Opens 7:30 PM in the Mary Frances Banquet Hall (attached to the restaurant)
What’s Included
- Dinner at 8:00 PM in the Mary Frances Banquet Hall (see menu below)
- Gift-Shop Stretch Break (15–20 min) at Crown & Cauldron Mercantile after dinner
- 1-Hour Lecture & Q&A (9:20–10:20 PM) with Sean Austin & Sheri Ryals
- Guided, group investigations (10:35 PM–2:30 AM) across: Heyd Cemetery, Heyd Cabin, the restaurant, the banquet hall, the pool house, the Hess Suite in the Castle, the Ballroom, the red oak tower, and the tunnel under the Castle
- Final debrief before dismissal
Capacity: Max 50 guests.
Dinner (plated)
- Autumn Greens Salad – apples, candied pecans, goat cheese, champagne vinaigrette
- Entrée (choose one):
- Roasted Herb Chicken Breast with creamy marsala sauce, parmesan mashed potatoes, green beans *Vegetarian Meal Available
- Dessert: Chocolate Mousse with chantilly cream
Water/tea/coffee/soda included. Limited Bar available before investigations only.
Schedule (Subject to Adjustment)
- 7:30 PM – Check-in opens
- 8:00–9:00 PM – Dinner (Mary Frances Banquet Hall)
- 9:00–9:20 PM – Quick break at Crown & Cauldron Mercantile
- 9:20–10:20 PM – Lecture & Q&A with Sean & Sheri (1 hour)
- 10:20–10:35 PM – Gear-up & team assignments
- 10:35 PM–2:30 AM – Rotating investigations (small groups)
- 2:30–2:50 AM – Evidence recap & dismissal by 3:00 AM
Tickets
- General Admission: $149.99 (dinner, lecture, full investigation, debrief)
- Limited to 50 total seats for quality, small-group sessions
Bring Your Own Gear (optional)
Guests are encouraged to bring paranormal research equipment (label your items). Useful tools include digital recorders, EMF meters, spirit boxes/ITC devices, IR thermometers, cameras, and headlamps/flashlights. We’ll provide structured methods, baselines, and quiet-time protocols on site.
Rules & Safety
- 16+ only; minors must remain with their guardian all night
- No alcohol during investigations, no open flames
- Dress for weather; wear closed-toe shoes (terrain is uneven)
- Bring a flashlight
- Waiver required at check-in