Secrets of the Dark Forest
Halloween Night at Burn Brae Mansion: Secrets of the Dark Forest
Burn Brae Mansion tour guides will take you through an eerie path in the Dark Forest—a trail not normally open to the public. On this lantern-lit journey, guests will step into a world where nature, history, and legend intertwine.
Your guide will lead you on a 45 minute tour into the towering Hall of Pines, where moonlight filters through ancient branches, casting long shadows across the forest floor. Along the way, you’ll uncover the remnants of Charles Elkin’s historic bottling works, once alive with industry, now hushed in mystery. You’ll hear the eerie story of the unmarked grave, where tales of previous tenants linger, before arriving at the Glen Spey cemetery—the solemn resting place of Burn Brae’s original owners, Margaret MacKenzie Elkin, Charles Elkin, and patriarch George Ross MacKenzie.
The evening also includes a Halloween-inspired menu curated by award-winning food artist Kim M. Simons, Angel Card readings by Lily, and a limited-edition souvenir for each guest. With a limited amount of guests admitted, this intimate Halloween night experience promises to be one of the most exclusive—and unforgettable—Halloween nights in the Sullivan Catskills.
Cost: $55 per person
Limited overnight rooms available: call 845-856-3335 or info@burnbraemansion.com to book.
Event is indoors and outdoors, rain or shine. Halloween costumes encouraged but please note proper footwear and outerwear will be required for the trail walk.