GHOSTOCK - 3 days of spooks, spectres... and spirits!

The first GhoStock is now officially behind us! It’s hard to believe, and quite bittersweet. When I founded Ghost Hounds back in 2001, we always wanted to do something like this. We've done several weekend road trips with small groups to different locations, but that’s not quite the same. I’ve always seen us doing an actual conference with guest speakers, so this was a major goal for the group finally realized.

I think everyone who attended will agree that Savannah showed why it’s considered by many to be the most haunted city in the world. All investigations over the weekend exhibited significant levels of activity at each location. Everyone who didn’t have a chance to attend – either in person or by webcast - are eager to hear our stories I’m sure, so feel free to share them!

Pam and I have barely had time to unpack our suitcases here, yet we are actively planning for GhoStock 2 (this January) AND GhoStock 3 (next summer)! Yep – we are going to turn this into a semi annual event.

For GhoStock 2, we are looking right now at sometime in late January thru February but this may change based on availability. Once again we’ll be in Savannah. Best news – no “Days Inn” this time!

Some of you who attended GhoStock may recall the Marshall House listed in your info packet. Have a look at the photo gallery – some of these interior shots could almost pass for the White house!

http://marshallhouse.com/gallery.shtml

Ok – pick your jaw up off the floor. Here’s more good news. We’ve negotiated a substantial discount off the regular room rates!

Queen (smoking or non): Normal daily rate - $172 OUR PRICE - $129
King: Normal daily rate- $182 OUR PRICE $149
Double/Queen: Normal daily rate - $192 OUR PRICE $169

Here are just a few of the amenities…

65 guest rooms and 3 deluxe suites
Complimentary deluxe continental breakfast
Complimentary wine and cheese in the evenings (Sunday – Thursday)
Guest membership privileges at The Downtown Athletic Club
High speed Internet Access in all rooms
Evening turn-down service, including chocolates
Scented in-room soaps, shampoo and lotions from Bath & Body Works
Complimentary coffee, tea, and bottled water service in all rooms
Use of in-room robes
Complimentary Savannah Morning News and USA Today delivered right to your door each morning

Ghosts? You bet! Marshall House is reported to be a hotbed of paranormal activity! This time you may not even have to leave the comfort of the hotel itself to find ghosts – good news if the weather is less than desirable!

Babs writes…

“Built in 1852 The Marshall House is now and was originally a hotel, but it’s also served as a hospital during the civil war and a volunteer fire department in 1867. During its 12 million dollar restoration in 1998, workmen were performing some structural checks in the crawl space under the building. They continuously bumped into objects they assumed were rocks and tossed them aside. Eventually, they shined there flashlights to discover they were not rocks but, human bones. Specifically arms and legs.

The ghosts of both children and soldiers have been spotted on the 3rd floor of this hotel and was featured by the Travel Channel show, Haunted Hotels.”

Let me stress again that due to several issues we had with the management and hotel itself, we will NOT return to Days Inn. We will pay slightly more for our reservations at Marshall House, but will stay in an amazing allegedly haunted place that was voted "Best Hotel in Savannah" by Connect Savannah.

Red carpet treatment and ghosts. What could be more perfect?? :)

Interested? Good! Don’t make your vacation requests at work just yet – let us lock in and confirm dates with the hotel first, and we’ll post pre registration info ASAP!

Stay tuned for updates!

Sincerely,
Patrick Burns
Founder and director, Ghost Hounds