Strange Escapes Presents
Ghosts of the Old City
Saint Augustine, Florida
September 8th-11th, 2022
The oldest city in America is also one of the most haunted. Join Strange Escapes for an intimate and exclusive three day retreat, as we explore the ghosts and lore of Saint Augustine, Florida.
featuring:
Amy Bruni
Adam Berry
Greg Newkirk
Dana Newkirk
John Tenney
Aaron Sagers
Shawn Porter
Schedule of Events*
(*Subject to change. Your final schedule and exact lecture start times will be given to you upon check-in to the event.)
Thursday
3:30-5:00 P.M.
Registration in foyer of the Guy Harvey Outpost, St Augustine Beach
(VIP check in begins 3:00)
6:30-8:30 P.M.
(VIP Start time 6:00)
Meet and Greet, Cocktail Party under the stars
Mingle with your speakers and fellow guests on the pool terrace, all while enjoying a cash bar, passed hors d’oeuvres, fire pits and a stunning ocean view.
Friday
Shawn Porter – Tech Talk and Investigation Equipment Overview by the Owner of GhostStop.com
Lunch Break, (Optional Add On Lunch with Amy Bruni and Adam Berry Available)
Aaron Sagers ~ Paranormal: Caught on Camera
Amy Bruni and Adam Berry ~ Behind The Hauntings
Dinner Break
9:00 pm – 1am
Group One Investigates Saint Augustine Lighthouse*
8:00 pm
Group Two Attends Ghosts and Gravestones Tour with Visit to Old Jail*
Midnight – Optional Old Jail Investigation Add On, (Extra ticket Required, Max 20 Participants)
*Groups will be assigned first come, first served upon check in to the event. We CANNOT guarantee which group you will be in, so please plan to stay for the duration of the conference. We will NOT take requests for advance group assignments. Accommodations will be made for those who purchase extra old jail investigation.
Saturday
(All lecture start times given upon check-in to event)
Morning Tour of Castillo De San Marcos
Lunch Break, (Optional Add On Lunch with Greg and Dana Newkirk Available )
Greg and Dana Newkirk ~ Traveling Museum of the Paranormal and the Occult
John Tenney ~ Realm of the Weird
Dinner Break
(VIPs Attend Private Dinner with Amy and Adam)
9:00 pm – 1am
Group Two Investigates Saint Augustine Lighthouse*
8:00 pm
Group One Attends Ghosts and Gravestones Tour
Midnight – Optional Old Jail Investigation Add On, (Extra ticket Required, Max 20 Participants)
*Groups will be assigned first come, first served upon check in to the event. We CANNOT guarantee which group you will be in, so please plan to stay for the duration of the conference. We will NOT take advance requests for group assignments. Accommodations will be made for those who purchase extra old jail investigation.
Your weekend includes:
- A paranormal investigation of the famously haunted St Augustine Lighthouse
- A Ghosts and Gravestones trolley tour
- Two days of lectures and hands on teachings by renowned paranormal researchers
- An oceanside cocktail party and meet and greet with your fellow guests and celebrity ghost hunters
- A visit to Castillo De San Marcos, the 315 year old fort in the center of old St Augustine
VIP Tickets Includes ALL of the above PLUS:
- A private, one hour investigation of the lighthouse quarters with Amy Bruni and Adam Berry
- Early access to register and for the meet and greet, (30 minutes prior to general start times)
- Reserved, up front seating for all lectures
- Choice of Investigation night
- A private dinner with Amy Bruni and Adam Berry on Saturday night
Optional Event Add Ons Include:
- Private, two and a half hour investigation of the Old Jail beginning at midnight on Friday or Saturday, (maximum of 20 participants each night.)
- Private lunch with Amy Bruni & Adam Berry
- Private lunch with Greg & Dana Newkirk
Travel Information
Host Hotel:
Guy Harvey Resort Saint Augustine Beach
860 A1A Beach Blvd
St Augustine Beach, FL 32080
(904)471-2555
Weekend Room Rates
$129 on Thursday, $189 on Friday, and $189 Saturday, plus any applicable resort fees and taxes.
Please contact the hotel directly at (904)471-2555 to book rooms and state you are with the STRANGE ESCAPES group to receive group rate.
Nearest Airports to St Augustine
Jacksonville (JAX), 51 Miles
Daytona Beach (JAB), 56 Miles
Orlando (MCO), 122 Miles
Car Rentals
We will not be providing transportation between venues during the weekend, so please plan on renting a vehicle if you’re not from the area.