An Exclusive Ghost Hunt Experience at Macon, Georgia’s Historic Burke Mansion

This exclusive event will be hosted by actress & producer Carrie Genzel, with popular roles in horror TV and film projects such as The Walking Dead, Supernatural, Jennifer's Body, Dead Rising: Watchtower, Evil Feed, and They're Watching. Alongside our highly experienced guides, spiritual medium Morrighan Lynne, and paranormal investigator Jonathan Morgan, the team whose appearance has also been featured in Visit Macon’s Macon Beyond video series.

The evening will begin with a ‘meet-and-greet your hosts’ reception featuring wine, signature cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and small plates, followed by a guided dusk-to-dark immersive paranormal investigation through the mansion’s most intriguing spaces. Guests will also receive tickets to Rock Candy Tours’ Macon Macabre Walking Tour.

“This team has had so much fun exploring the most requested sites in Macon for legends and lore in our video series collaboration with Visit Macon,” says Carrie Genzel. “I have been fascinated with the unexplained, and have had numerous encounters. I love investigating and collaborating with paranormal experts, revealing historical tales, and unlocking the mysteries of untold stories. Moving to Macon sparked my passion for exploring the city's haunted sites and interacting with its supernatural inhabitants.”

“Now we invite you to join in on the hunt, while staying at a gorgeous historic Bed & Breakfast! Tickets to this exclusive adventure will be limited, so hurry and join us by getting your tickets at maconbeyond.com!”

Guests may choose from two ways to take part:

Friday, October 3rd; 6pm – Ghost Hunt Event Only – Tickets are $45; Includes a cocktail reception, a dusk to dark immersive paranormal investigation, an event t-shirt, and a Macon Macabre Walking Tour with Rock Candy Tours.
October 3rd-5th – Luxury Stay + Ghost Hunt Experience – A two-night stay at the Burke Mansion, complete with breakfast, complimentary parking, a Macon Macabre Walking Tour with Rock Candy Tours, an event-themed gift baskets with Macon, Georgia swag, and a VIP meet & greet opening hour preceding Ghost Hunt event.
Suites (1-2 guests): $500 package
Carriage House (2–4 guests): $1000 package
Ticket Link: HERE

Built in 1887, Burke Mansion is a treasured part of Macon’s historic district. This event blends luxury hospitality with a thrilling exploration of its rumored paranormal activity, creating an unforgettable stay for history enthusiasts, adventurers, and seekers of the unknown.

“This is all in good fun!” explains President & CEO of Visit Macon, Gary Wheat. “We saw the attention and sincere appeal for Macon’s October events last year, so we have to keep building on that by creating a calendar full of activities and a place where guests will want to stay with us this season.”

Named by HGTV as a ‘Best Small Town to Celebrate Halloween’ and profiled by Travel+Leisure Magazine as ‘One of the Best Halloween Destinations for Its Haunted Mansions, Ghost Tours, and 'Witch Float' Down the River’ Visit Macon’s goal is to continue providing our visitors and locals a one-stop guide to experience it all. Visit the website for the best schedule of all of Macon’s Fall events! It also features a repository for our “Macon Beyond” video series that dives deep into the history of some historic locations rumored to still hold residual energy. Please visit maconbeyond.com often, as more events are added every week leading up to October.

For more information, please contact Visit Macon’s Director of Marketing, Marisa Rodgers, at (478) 743-1074 x106 or email mrodgers@visitmacon.org.