Strange Escapes Presents
Mackinac Island Spirits
Mackinac Island, MI
September 29th-October 2nd, 2023
In the deep blue waters of Lake Huron, astride the Straits of Mackinac lies the crown jewel of the Great Lakes, Mackinac Island.
A profoundly special place of stunning natural beauty, visitors encounter a land where time has stood still: motor vehicles are absent, and the primary means of transportation are foot, bicycle, and horse-drawn carriage.
There aren’t many places more scenic than Mackinac Island in the fall. We will be visiting at the peak of their leaves turning and when the autumn air just begins to turn crisp. Our venue for this Escape, Mission Point Resort, anchors the southeast corner of this magical isle.
Yet, even in this peaceful setting, Mackinac has its share of darkness. It is famous for its bloody history, historic buildings and along with that, more than a few ghost stories.
featuring:
Amy Bruni
Adam Berry
John Tenney
Greg Newkirk
Dana Newkirk
Aaron Sagers
Tim Ellis and Brad Blair
Todd Clements/Haunts of Mackinac
Schedule of Events*
*All speakers/celebrity appearances and times are subject to change – a final schedule will be given upon check-in.
Friday, September 29th
2:00 p.m. ~ Registration for VIPs in the Main Lobby
2:30 p.m. ~ Registration for All Guests in the Main Lobby
Please try to arrive in the resort lobby no later than 4 p.m. to collect your badges for the weekend.
4:00 p.m. ~ Autograph Session/Meet and Greet with Speakers in the Sound Stage Foyer
Join us for a welcome reception. Meet your speakers and hosts for the weekend, snap pictures with them and ask as many questions as you’d like. *Light appetizers provided, and a cash bar will be available.
6:00 p.m. ~ Dinner Break on your own
8:00 p.m. ~ Costume Party and Costume Contest in the Sound Stage Ballroom
Don your Halloween duds and get ready to party. Prizes will be given in the following categories: Best Group Costume, Best Duo, Scariest, Most Original and Best Overall!
Saturday, September 30th
10:00 a.m. ~ Lectures in the Theater
12:00 p.m. ~ Lunch Break, (Optional Add on Lunch with Speakers Available)
2:00 p.m. ~ Lectures in the Theater
6:00 p.m. ~ Dinner Break
6:00 p.m. ~ VIP Dinner w/ Amy & Adam in the Summit Room
7:30 p.m. – Midnight ~ Saturday Night Ticket Investigation of Mission Point Resort*
Break into small groups and investigate the sound stage, the theater, (where one of the most memorable scenes in Somewhere in Time was filmed), the theater basement and the Round Island Suite, (made famous by an episode of Ghost Hunters filmed here).
8:00 p.m. ~ Haunts of Mackinac Ghost Tour for Sunday Night Investigators
Sunday, October 1st
10:00 a.m. ~ Lectures in the Theater
12:00 p.m. ~ Lunch Break, (Optional Add on Lunch with Speakers Available)
2:00 p.m. ~ Lectures in the Theater
6:00 p.m. ~ Dinner Break
7:30 p.m. – Midnight ~ Sunday Night Ticket Investigation of Mission Point Resort*
Break into small groups and investigate the sound stage, the theater, (where one of the most memorable scenes in Somewhere in Time was filmed), the theater basement and the Round Island Suite, (made famous by an episode of Ghost Hunters filmed here).
8:00 p.m. ~ Haunts of Mackinac Ghost Tour for Saturday Night Investigators
Monday, October 2nd
9:00 a.m. ~ Morning wrap-up. Grab your coffee and head to the theater for a wrap up of our investigations and experiences over the weekend. Last chance to say goodbye to your new friends and grab last minute photos as well. See you next time!
Join us as we tour the island, learn its rich history, talk everything ghostly – and make new friends, alive and dead. Your weekend will include:
- A private meet and greet and mixer with your celebrity hosts.
- A Friday night costume ball with celebrity judges.
- A walking ghost tour through downtown Mackinac Island.
- Daily lectures with paranormal experts.
- A real paranormal investigation of the Mission Point Resort.
VIP Tickets Include all of the above, plus:
- A private dinner with Amy Bruni and Adam Berry.
- A private, one hour, investigation with Amy and Adam in the Round Hill Suite.
- TWO nights of investigations.
- VIP and front of the line privileges for the meet and greet and registration.
- Reserved front row seating for all lectures.
- A signed copy of “Life with the Afterlife: 13 Truths I Learned About Ghosts” by Amy Bruni.
Travel Information
Mission Point Resort
www.missionpoint.com
We have negotiated a special group room rate at the Mission Point Resort. There are a limited number and variety of rooms at special rates, (from $209 to $399 depending on the night, room type, etc), so as soon as you register for the event, call the resort directly at 1-800-833-7711 and tell the agent you are with Strange Escapes.
Nearby Airports:
Pellston Airport ~ 15 Miles from the ferry terminal
Saint Ignace, MI Airport, (CIU) ~ 37 Miles from ferry terminal
We recommend booking your airfare as early as possible, as flights fill up fast and can become quite costly.
Ferry Companies:
Shepler’s Ferry ~ http://sheplersferry.com
Star Line Ferry ~ http://www.mackinacferry.com