Strange Escapes Presents, Ghosts of Waverly Hills

May 11th-14th

Known as one of the most haunted places on earth, Strange Escapes is pleased to announce our first ever trip to the infamous Waverly Hills Sanatorium.

Built initially in 1910 to house 40-50 tuberculosis patients, Waverly Hills eventually expanded to hold as many as 400 patients at a time and saw tens of thousands of people take their last breath within its walls. Closed in 1961 and repurposed as a nursing home in 1982, the building has loomed empty since. Now, visitors can expect to encounter phantom footsteps, shadow figures, disembodied screams and more.

Join Strange Escapes for a three night retreat filled with unforgettable parties, lectures, workshops, and of course, real paranormal investigations of Waverly Hills.

Featuring

Amy Bruni

Adam Berry

Greg Newkirk

Dana Newkirk

John Tenney

Shane Pittman

Aaron Sagers

Greg Lawson

Courtney Block

With Special Guest

Tina Mattingly

GENERAL ADMISSION TICKET, $499

A meet and greet with your speakers and fellow attendees, (light appetizers and cash bar provided)

Friday night speakeasy themed party

Two days of paranormal workshops and panels

One night of actual ghost hunts of Waverly Hills, including the notorious body chute.

An up close look at the Newkirk Museum of the Paranormal

A walking ghost tour of Louisville

A Live Recording of the “Haunted Road” podcast with Amy Bruni

THREE DAY VIP TICKET $1199, (Only 30 Available)

Includes everything above, plus:

TWO nights of ghost hunts

A private one hour investigation of the fourth floor with Amy Bruni & Adam Berry

A private Saturday champagne brunch with Amy Bruni & Adam Berry

Reserved front and second row seating for all lectures

Early access checkin time for the event and the meet and greet

A Signed Copy of Amy Bruni’s “Life with the Afterlife: 13 Truths I learned About Ghosts”

Optional Add Ons:

Saturday Dinner with the Stars: $99

Dana Newkirk's Intro to Practical Magic Workshop: $75

Adam Berry's Paranormal Team Building Workshop: $75

Schedule of Events*

*Exact lectures and schedule provided upon Escape check in

Thursday, May 11th

3:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. - Event Registration, (2:30 for VIP)

5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. - Meet and Greet with speakers and fellow guests, (4:30 for VIP)

8:00 p.m. - Spirits of the Speakeasy Costume Ball*

*Costume attire strongly encouraged, password for admittance will be provided at check in

Friday, May 12th

10:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m - Lectures and workshops

5:30 p.m. - Dinner with the Stars, (extra ticket required)

8:00 p.m. - Investigations of Waverly Hills for VIP and Friday night investigators

Saturday, May 13th

10:00 a.m. - VIP Brunch

12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Lectures and workshops

7:00 p.m. Private Investigation for VIP ticketholders

8:00 p.m. - Investigations of Waverly Hills for VIP and Saturday night investigators

Junior Track

We do offer a “Junior Track” option for kids between the ages of 10 and 16. While the ticket price is the same, there are a number of additional small workshops offered to them, plus they all investigate in the same group, (with their parents or guardians.)

Travel Information

Hotel Information

Seelbach Hotel

500 S 4th Street Louisville, KY

We have negotiated significantly reduced rates for our guests at the Seelbach Hotel:

Queen Room $179, King Room $189, Double $199, (plus applicable resort fee and taxes.) Rooms are FIRST come FIRST served. We cannot guarantee availability in any certain category when you book.

Once you purchase your tickets, please IMMEDIATELY call the Seelbach Hotel at 1-800-333-3399 and make sure to state that you are a guest of Strange Escapes in order to reserve your room at the reduced rates. Again, these rooms are first come, first served so may sell out. Your ticket will NOT be refunded if you do not secure a room. The room rate will expire on April 10th, 2023.

Nearest Airports, (Distance calculated to hotel)

Louisville, KY (CDF) - 7 Miles

Lexington, KY (LEX) - 72 Miles

Covington, KY (CVG) - CVG 97 Miles

Cincinnati, OH (CIN) - 97 Miles

Important things to note about this Escape:

The hotel and Waverly Hills are approximately 30 minutes drive from each other. Transport will not be provided between venues, (there is ample parking at Waverly.)

Waverly Hills is a historical building with no climate control, electricity or elevators. Be prepared to traverse a large number of steps and to stand for long periods of time on cement floors.

Please read our refund policy carefully before booking your Escape. We highly recommend travel insurance.

Host or Publisher Strange Escapes