Have you ever wondered what it would be like
to spend the night in a real haunted house?
Have you ever wished you could be a ghost hunter?
Now you can ... just like these guests!

"This past weekend was, by far, the most amazing paranormal experience of our lives! We stayed in Annie's room, but had experiences THROUGHOUT the house. My husband and I both experienced empathy (sensing the emotions of another), while in the Cottage. We believe it was Adeline. We were both overwhelmed with sadness and piercing chest pains. We also heard, who we believe was Kitty, say there were 'two' spirits present. We actually HEARD her speak! In the Miller Suite parlor, Annie clearly visited causing us to begin tingling with unexplained energy while playing music for her. Across the hall, the 1849 Room did not disappoint! I felt someone tickle my shoulder while sitting on the couch, and my husband and I both heard knocking responses to questions the group posed to our spiritual visitor. In Annie's Room, where we slept, we awoke to find our comforter pulled all the way to our feet! Since I slept with the covers practically over my head, there is no doubt someone else pulled them to the end of the bed. During the night, my husband awoke to the strong smell of snuff. Leaving our audio recorder running the whole night, we caught the sound of our EMF meter making noise during one of the times we left the room. It was sitting next a picture of our son we had placed in the room. We are sure it must have been Kitty taking a look at his picture! I also witnessed the closet door in Annie's Room opening and closing slightly, throughout the night. For me, one of the most interesting moments was hearing a female call my name. The voice was clear, spoken twice, and only a few feet away from me. I was in Annie's room, while the rest of the group was across the hall. Since we are still reviewing our digital recorder, we are sure to find even more voices and occurrences! S. P., you were great! Keep doing what you are doing! We have a whole new respect for the spiritual experience you shared with us. Please tell the lovely Ms. Cox we had a wonderful time. She is such a Lady! And it takes one to know one, dahling! ;) We give this retreat a solid 10!"
Reggie and Raina L. from Jackson, Mississippi
Guest at our November 2007 Overnight Ghost Hunts & Vigils™ /
Paranormal Investigator Training Workshop at Magnolia Manor

“We had such a great experience! It started with my sister, Susan, feeling as if someone bumped the couch near where she was sitting. Then when you were showing us around and we were standing in the doorway of Annie’s Room, she and I both heard a man’s voice say `Someone’s here´.  When we turned around, no one was there! After we all moved over to the 1849 Room, the real fun began! As we were playing music for the spirits, we had a very active visitor! We believe it was Kitty, the spirit of a 6 year old slave girl who lived in the cottage out back. We had three EMF meters in the room, and all but one of them lit up a lot . We also heard what we thought was the voice of a little girl speaking out loud after being asked a question. Later, after everyone went to bed, all was quiet for a while. My sister fell asleep and then the CD player / radio that we had been using to play CDs turned on by itself and started making a lot of loud static noise. We both came flying out of the bed, and the noise stopped immediately. I also felt someone (or something cold) laying on my legs during the night! I also brought a tape recorder with me and let it run through the night.  I have already found several instances where I believe a spirit spoke on the tape! Nothing was really scary in the house because the spirits living there are very friendly. It has a comfortable and friendly atmosphere!”
Terri F. from Olive Branch, Mississippi
Guest at our August 2007 Overnight Ghost Hunts & Vigils™
Paranormal Investigator Training Workshop

“I saw my first full body apparition, and that was the main reason I came! It was around 4:30 in the afternoon. We were standing in the foyer of the manor talking to one of the ghost hunters when I saw an older lady coming down the hallway toward us. I thought she was real, so I didn’t think much of it at the time. Later, I was thinking about it and asked my two friends if they had seen where she had gone. They had no idea of what I was talking about! The next memorable thing I saw was the lights coming on in the hallway, another experience that I hoped to encounter during our stay. Thanks for giving the workshop!”
Teresa Y. from Batesville, Arkansas
Guest at our June 2007 Overnight Ghost Hunts & Vigils™
Paranormal Investigator Training Workshop

“First of all I would like to thank you for the wonderful weekend at Magnolia Manor. The first thing that happened was the older lady that Teresa saw coming down the hall. Later, we all witnessed floating orbs and moving shadows in an already dark room. Then a light in the hallway came on when we started talking to the Miller sisters. The most amazing thing, though, was when someone laid down beside me in the bed. I was sleeping in the C. A. Miller Suite ALONE (not a good idea if you get scared as easily as I do). It was like someone laying down beside you and resting against your arm. Instead of trying to look at or speak to whoever was there, I jumped up, grabbed my pillow and ran into Annie’s Room to sleep with my friends. The next morning, I looked at the coin which the ghost hunters had let me use. It had been moved to the right!”
Laneca H. from Batesville, Arkansas
Guest at our June 2007 Overnight Ghost Hunts & Vigils™ Paranormal Investigator Training Workshop at Magnolia Manor

“What a wonderful weekend my aunt and I had at Magnolia Manor! We came wanting some evidence of spirit activity, and we were not disappointed! Shortly before 2:00 AM, Aunt Donna heard what she described as noisy clatter and a sound like heavy furniture being moved. About 6:00 AM, I heard what sounded like a cat’s single meow in our bedroom or near the door to the hall. Could it have been “Whitey”? I hope that more people will sign up and go on these hunts with you. It was so much fun! I came away with a new appreciation for the humanity of the discarnate spirits living there.”
Donna M. from Memphis, Tennessee
Guest at our October 2006 Overnight Ghost Hunts & Vigils™ Paranormal Investigator Training Workshop at Magnolia Manor

“First off, thanks again for last night. I seriously had the time of my life! After about 7 months of investigating with my own team, I had never actually seen an apparition in person. But my luck changed at Magnolia Manor when I saw an apparition walk in front of a doorway. I would definitely recommend this ghost hunt to anyone who is even relatively interested in the paranormal!”
Alex S. from Ellisville, Missouri
Guest at our March 2006 Overnight Ghost Hunts & Vigils™ Paranormal Investigator Training Workshop at Magnolia Manor

Workshop Apparition Sightings!

During our first Overnight Ghost Hunts & Vigils™ Paranormal Investigator Training Workshop in March 2006, a workshop guest and several MMSGH team members witnessed the full bodied apparition of a Civil War era woman moving slowly past the Ladies Parlor downstairs. During our June 2007 workshop, a guest saw a full bodied apparition in the downstairs hallway whom she later identified from a photo as Annie Miller, the last Miller family resident of Magnolia Manor who died in 1979. Visible orbs and shadow figures have been seen in various rooms in the house. Guests have been touched by unseen hands. A phantom cat has been heard mewing in the Miller Suite upstairs. Coins have been moved and lights have been turned on and off. Don’t miss your chance to participate in this paranormal adventure of a lifetime!

Still Skeptical?

Bianca Phillips, a reporter from the Memphis Flyer weekly newspaper, attended our June 2007 workshop. Read about Bianca’s extraordinary experiences at Magnolia Manor below:

Memphis Flyer 7/11/07 Cover Story "Bumps in the Night"

Our Past Investigations of Magnolia Manor

Only one hour's drive east of Memphis, Magnolia Manor's haunted reputation results from the numerous apparition sightings and other paranormal activity reported in the past by guests and staff. Our team has investigated this site dozens of times since August, 2004, and we've never been disappointed! Read about some our previous investigation experiences below and then visit Magnolia Manor's official website.

10/28/05 to 10/31/05 MMSGH Magnolia Manor Investigations

Magnolia Manor Bed & Breakfast Official Website

Magnolia Manor Bed & Breakfast Map

A limited number of rooms are available for upcoming Magnolia Manor Overnight Ghost Hunts & Vigils™ Paranormal Investigator Training Workshops. Bring your digital camera, video camera, audio recorder and an open mind. We'll supply the rest including a loaner EMF meter and hands-on training. Check in time on Saturday evenings is 5 PM. Ghost hunting equipment demonstrations and training begin at 8 PM. The conducted ghost hunt investigation ends at 12 AM midnight on Sunday morning. Check out time on Sunday morning is noon following a delicious breakfast served by Mrs. Elaine Cox, Magnolia Manor's gracious proprietor.

Reservations must be made at least 15 days in advance of the date you are requesting. We recommend that you reserve your room at least 30 days in advance if possible.

2008 OVERNIGHT WORKSHOPS DATES!
Memphis - Mid South Ghost Hunters
Overnight Ghost Hunts & Vigils™ /
Paranormal investigator Training Workshops

May 10, 2008 Workshop
Saturday Night from 8:00 PM until Midnight (then Overnight Vigil)
C. A. Miller Master Suite (Upstairs) AVAILABLE
1849 Room (Upstairs) AVAILABLE
Annie's Room (Upstairs) RESERVED (JL)
The Cottage (On the Grounds) RESERVED (EG/TG)
No reservation requests for this workshop accepted after 4/26/08
Email your May 2008 workshop reservation request to us

June 28, 2008 Workshop
Saturday Night from 8:00 PM until Midnight (then Overnight Vigil)
C. A. Miller Master Suite (Upstairs) AVAILABLE
1849 Room (Upstairs) AVAILABLE
Annie's Room (Upstairs) AVAILABLE
The Cottage (On the Grounds) AVAILABLE
No reservation requests for this workshop accepted after 6/14/08
Email your June 2008 workshop reservation request to us

NO WORKSHOP IN JULY 2008

August 23, 2008 Workshop
Saturday Night from 8:00 PM until Midnight (then Overnight Vigil)
C. A. Miller Master Suite (Upstairs) AVAILABLE
1849 Room (Upstairs) AVAILABLE
Annie's Room (Upstairs) AVAILABLE
The Cottage (On the Grounds) AVAILABLE
No reservation requests for this workshop accepted after 8/9/08
Email your August 2008 workshop reservation request to us

September 20, 2008 Workshop
Saturday Night from 8:00 PM until Midnight (then Overnight Vigil)
C. A. Miller Master Suite (Upstairs) AVAILABLE
1849 Room (Upstairs) AVAILABLE
Annie's Room (Upstairs) AVAILABLE
The Cottage (On the Grounds) AVAILABLE
No reservation requests for this workshop accepted after 9/6/08
Email your September 2008 workshop reservation request to us

October 4, 2008 Workshop
Saturday Night from 8:00 PM until Midnight (then Overnight Vigil)
C. A. Miller Master Suite (Upstairs) AVAILABLE
1849 Room (Upstairs) AVAILABLE
Annie's Room (Upstairs) AVAILABLE
The Cottage (On the Grounds) AVAILABLE
No reservation requests for this workshop accepted after 9/20/08
Email your October 2008 workshop reservation request to us

November 15, 2008 Workshop
Saturday Night from 8:00 PM until Midnight (then Overnight Vigil)
C. A. Miller Master Suite (Upstairs) AVAILABLE
1849 Room (Upstairs) AVAILABLE
Annie's Room (Upstairs) AVAILABLE
The Cottage (On the Grounds) AVAILABLE
No reservation requests for this workshop accepted after 11/1/08
Email your November 2008 workshop reservation request to us

December 13, 2008 Workshop
Saturday Night from 8:00 PM until Midnight (then Overnight Vigil)
C. A. Miller Master Suite (Upstairs) AVAILABLE
1849 Room (Upstairs) AVAILABLE
Annie's Room (Upstairs) AVAILABLE
The Cottage (On the Grounds) AVAILABLE
No reservation requests for this workshop accepted after 11/29/08
Email your December 2008 workshop reservation request to us

Space is limited so make your reservations today!

Room Selection (First Come, First Served)

C. A. Miller Master Suite (Upstairs) In December 2005, a Magnolia Manor Bed & Breakfast guest was awakened at 3 AM by humming in this room. When the guest looked in the parlor area of the suite, she saw a rocking chair moving. As she watched, an apparition of an elderly woman materialized for a few seconds in the rocking chair before fading away. MMSGH team members have heard voices in this room and have seen the door open by itself during past investigations. EVP (Electronic Voice Phenomena) has also been recorded in this room by team members and workshop guests. During our October 2006 workshop, one workshop guest heard a cat meow in the parlor area of this room, and there are no cats in the house!

1849 Room (Upstairs) Several years ago, a Magnolia Manor Bed & Breakgast guest was awakened by an apparition resembling Priscilla McNeil, a relative of the Miller Family who were the original owners of Magnolia Manor. A portrait thought to be Priscilla's hangs in this room. The guest fled the room and refused to even return for his luggage! Light anomalies have also been photographed in this room by MMSGH team members and workshop guest. Orbs and shadow figures were seen in this room during our March 2006 workshop. During our December 2006 workshop, MMSGH team members and workshop guests audibly heard and recorded the sound of clinking glasses in this room!

Annie's Room (Upstairs) In December 2005, a Magnolia Manor Bed & Breakfast guest reported that she was awakened in this room by someone pulling the covers on the bed. When she looked up, she saw the apparition of an elderly woman dressed in a white muslin nightgown and holding a candle. After moving to the other side of the bed, she looked back and the lady had vanished! MMSGH team members Rich and Mervin also witnessed a visible orb as it flew through a wall in this room during the October 2005 Magnolia Manor Ghost Tours. In 2006 during the Magnolia Manor Ghost Tours in October, a guest recorded a voice whispering the name "Annie", and an incredible photo of an energy vortex was also taken in this room the next night.

The Cottage (On the Grounds) This quaint little brick house was originally the detached kitchen and slave quarters at Magnolia Manor. A spiritual medium who visited the house sensed the presence of three African-American spirits from Civil War times, a woman, a teenage girl and a young female child. In April, 2006, a doctor who spent a month in the Cottage reported two separate apparition sightings of an African-American woman in a long dress and apron who also wore a kerchief on her head, typical attire of kitchen servants from the antebellum era. The Cottage is on the grounds of Magnolia Manor and is perfect for guests who want a little extra privacy.

After the conducted ghost hunt investigation and training workshop ends at 12 AM midnight, Memphis - Mid South Ghost Hunters team members will spend the night in the den and will be available if guests experience any unusual events during the remainder of the night.

This exciting overnight experience includes:

• One night’s lodging at historic Magnolia Manor Bed & Breakfast
• Use of high-tech investigation equipment (available for purchase)
• Discussion of paranormal investigation theories and methods
• Instruction in the use of paranormal investigation equipment
• Conducted ghost hunt investigation ending at 12 AM midnight
• Multiple EVP recording sessions throughout the house
• Complimentary breakfast served on Sunday morning

The package price for this unforgettable overnight experience:

$250 per couple or single occupancy
(Add $20 for two keepsake MMSGH "disappearing" coffee mugs)

2-Person Limit per Room
Minimum Age of 16 Accompanied by a Parent or Legal Guardian

Payment in full is required to reserve a room. We accept cashier's checks or money orders only. Before sending payment, request a reservation by email by clicking on the button below. Room choices are subject to availability.

Reservations must be made at least 30 days in advance of the date you are requesting. We recommend that you reserve your room at least 45 days in advance if possible.

After emailing us to reserve a room and receiving a return email room reservation confirmation from us, make your cashier's check or money order payable to Memphis - Mid South Ghost Hunters and mail it to:

Memphis - Mid South Ghost Hunters
P.O. Box 281254
Memphis, TN 38168

PLEASE NOTE!

Cancellation Policy A 30-day cancellation policy with a nonrefundable $125 cancellation fee is also in effect. If you send payment for a reservation, you must cancel at least 30 days before the date of the reserved event in order to receive the balance of your payment minus the $125 cancellation fee. If you fail to cancel at least 30 days out, you will forfeit your entire payment. Cancellations can be made by email or by calling Magnolia Manor at 731-658-6700.

Inclement Weather Policy Some of our workshops are scheduled during winter months and are subject to inclement weather conditions. If the National Weather Service issues a travel advisory on the morning of a scheduled workshop, we reserve the right to cancel the workshop. IN THE EVENT OF A WORKSHOP CANCELLATION DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER CONDITIONS, PREPAID WORKSHOP REGISTRANTS WILL BE RESCHEDULED FOR A FUTURE WORKSHOP DATE, AND NO REFUNDS WILL BE ISSUED.

Restrictions ABSOLUTELY NO OUIJA BOARDS, SEANCES, OR ANY TYPE OF OCCULT ACTIVITIES ARE ALLOWED IN THE HOUSE OR ON THE GROUNDS! This is strictly a scientifically based investigation and training workshop using electronic equipment. Guests who violate these restrictions will be required to leave the premises immediately and will forfeit any and all fees which have been paid. NO EXCEPTIONS! Workshops are limited to guests who are 18 years old or older. However, guests who are 16 years old or 17 years old will be permitted to attend if accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Written permission is also required from both parents or legal guardians.

Disclaimer Although guests, staff and MMSGH team members have reportedly experienced paranormal activity at Magnolia Manor Bed & Breakfast in the past, there is no guarantee that you will experience anything out of the ordinary during your MMSGH Magnolia Manor Overnight Ghost Hunts & Vigils™ Paranormal Investigator Training Workshop. Paranormal activity is unpredictable, and "ghosts" do not perform on cue. You are purchasing this event strictly for paranormal investigation training purposes and for the opportunity to stay overnight in a location where other persons have reportedly experienced paranormal activity in the past. Neither Memphis - Mid South Ghost Hunters nor Magnolia Manor Bed & Breakfast can guarantee that you will experience any paranormal activity during your Overnight Ghost Hunt and Vigil™. By purchasing our MMSGH Magnolia Manor Overnight Ghost Hunts & Vigils™ Paranormal Investigator Training Workshop package, you agree that you hold Memphis - Mid South Ghost Hunters and Magnolia Manor Bed & Breakfast harmless if no paranormal activity occurs during your visit, and you further agree that you hold Memphis - Mid South Ghost Hunters and Magnolia Manor Bed & Breakfast harmless if any injuries incur during your visit, (physical, psychological, etc.).

Purpose Every week, we receive numerous requests from our website visitors asking to accompany our team on an investigation. Due to confidentiality issues, it is not possible to take guests on investigations of private homes or businesses. Outdoor sites such as cemeteries and battlefields also present difficulties such as weather extremes, environmental contamination (dust, insects, pollen, etc.) and daylight only operating hours. Our solution was to arrange monthly Overnight Ghost Hunts & Vigils™ Paranormal Investigator Training Workshops at safe, comfortable venues where paranormal phenomena has been observed and documented so that interested website visitors can receive investigation training and also have the opportunity to experience phenomena firsthand. Any proceeds left over after room rental expenses are used by our team to help offset our regular operating expenses such as website hosting, new equipment purchases, etc. By attending our Overnight Ghost Hunts & Vigils™ Paranormal Investigator Training Workshops, you help fund our research while also learning our craft and enjoying a night's stay in a historic and very paranormally active Southern house.

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at a Haunted Site in Memphis!