Spooky Girl Retreats
✨Eternal October Expedition✨
Salem, ma | October 28–November 1, 2026
a intimate retreat for 1 couple.
Check - in
Wednesday, October 28, 2026
@ 5:00 PM
check - out
Sunday, November 1, 2026
@ 10:00 am
👻 1 King Suite 👻
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Trip Summary
Join us in October 2026 as Salem celebrates 400th birthday. Four centuries of sea air, candlelight, whispered legends, and defiant history. During Halloween week, that energy hums through every cobblestone and harbor breeze. This anniversary experience is designed for couples who want something cinematic. Mornings wrapped in crisp autumn light. Afternoons wandering historic streets. Evenings glowing with lanterns, costumed revelers, and the distant sound of the tide. You will stay just outside the chaos in refined comfort, then step into it when the mood feels right. Guided through Salem’s layered past, sailing its harbor under October skies, and stealing quiet moments in hidden gardens or along black coastal rocks while your love story is documented with intention and artistry.
For those who crave deeper lore, the journey can stretch beyond Salem into the darker corners of New England. A visit to the infamous Lizzie Borden House. Coastal villages in Mystic scented with cider and salt air. A night beneath thousands of glowing pumpkins at Roger Williams Park Zoo. Every detail is curated to feel intimate, romantic, and just a little bit wicked. This is not a crowded tourist trip. It is a chapter of your marriage written in candlelight during the most enchanted week of the year, in a city celebrating four hundred years of unforgettable stories.
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Otherwise, keep scrolling to meet your hostess, itinerary and pricing at the end of this page.
Meet Your Hostess!
Stephani
Photographer / Owner
Stephani is a professional photographer with 22 years of experience, specializing in automotive and boudoir photography. She travels nationwide for car shows, horror and tattoo conventions, celebrity shoots, weddings, and immersive horror and mystical sessions. An indie horror filmmaker, her debut feature sold over 400 copies and featured actors from The Walking Dead. Her work has been published in the United States, Italy, Australia, South Africa, Canada, and the United Kingdom.
For over a decade, Stephani has returned to Salem and throughout New England, especially in the fall. Since 2024, she has hosted curated retreats inspired by the region’s history, energy and autumn atmosphere. Salem is her home away from home.
“Halloween has always felt like home to me. The cool air, the darker stories, the way New England glows in October... it all feels alive. Salem holds that magic in its bones and every time I come back, it feels like stepping back into the season that shaped me.”
Headshot by: Light Witch
Brief Itinerary
“It’s a full moon outside! The weirdos are out!”
– Dani Dennison
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Package A:
The Salem Experience
Four nights at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Boston North Shore in Danvers, MA—just a 10-minute drive from Salem and located in the heart of the original Salem Village, where the first Witch Trial accusations took place. Enjoy a guided daytime walking tour through Salem’s haunted history with one of Massachusetts’ top-rated tours, and a Harbor Cruise beneath crisp autumn skies as part of Salem Haunted Happenings.
Couples will have private portrait sessions throughout the week in iconic and hidden locations, plus a styled anniversary room reveal upon arrival, complete with a gift, rose petals, and warm candlelight. A custom Snapshot Scavenger Hunt is designed just for the two of you, letting you capture magical moments at your own pace.
No rushed moments. Just intention, atmosphere, and memories that last a lifetime.
Please note: Meals, errands, and shopping purchases are not included, and transportation beyond optional Uber rides for photo shoots is not provided.
Package B:
Lizzie Borden Murder Mystery
This package includes everything in The Salem Experience, plus a dedicated day trip to the historic Lizzie Borden House for a 90-minute guided tour with a historian. Couples can also optionally visit the Borden family burial plot across town. The day includes a lunch stop with breathtaking views of the Taunton River and the 1940s USS Massachusetts Battleship BB‑59, creating a memorable blend of history and scenic charm.
This package provides personal transportation for the entire retreat ensuring a seamless, stress-free experience as couples move between Salem, Fall River, and back. After exploring Fall River, you return to Salem for the remainder of the retreat to enjoy the city at your own pace.
Please note: Meals, errands, and shopping purchases are not included
Package C:
New England Nocturne
This package includes everything in The Salem Experience, expanded into a fully immersive New England adventure. Transportation is included for the entire retreat, providing couples with a seamless, stress-free experience. The day begins with a visit to the Lizzie Borden House, followed that evening by a two-hour paranormal ghost hunting investigation from 10 PM to midnight inside the house itself.
The journey continues through coastal Mystic, CT, where couples can explore charming villages, quaint shoppes, B.F. Clyde’s Cider Mill—the oldest steam-powered mill in the country— and Mystic Pizza, the iconic location made famous by Julia Roberts. The experience concludes with admission to the Pumpkin Spectacular at Roger Williams Park Zoo in Providence, RI, a breathtaking display of thousands of glowing pumpkins that caps a truly unforgettable day.
Please note: Meals, errands, and shopping purchases are not included
Where Are You Staying?
Our retreat home base is the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Boston North Shore in Danvers, MA—just a 15-minute drive from Salem’s historic streets. Danvers is where the original Salem Witch Trial accusations began, at the home of Reverend Samuel Parris, offering couples a calm, historic setting away from the Halloween crowds.
Guests will enjoy a spacious King Suite and access to a heated indoor pool, hot tub, patio, indoor waterpark, fitness center, spa, and on-site hair salon for ultimate relaxation and convenience. The hotel also features multiple restaurants and bars, as well as a business center. Additional amenities or services may incur extra fees, which are billed directly to the client’s credit card on file at check-in. With modern comforts, classic New England charm, and plenty of ways to unwind, the DoubleTree is the perfect home base for a magical and spooky Halloween anniversary escape.
PRICE + REFUND POLICY
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PRICING
The Salem ExperiencE
$3,920
Nonrefundable Deposit:
$800
Lizzie B's Murder Mystery
$4,530
Nonrefundable Deposit:
$1,000
New England Nocturne
$4,950
Nonrefundable Deposit:
$1,200
A nonrefundable deposit is required to secure your spot on the retreat. This deposit is applied toward the total price of your chosen package. Payment plans are encouraged and can be arranged after the deposit is received, allowing you to spread the remaining balance over time leading up to the retreat. Please note that hotel rates and retreat pricing may fluctuate if booking is delayed especially as we approach Halloween, so early reservations are strongly recommended to lock in current rates. The deposit ensures your accommodations and activities are reserved and allows us to curate your experience with care.
Full Payoff Date is NO LATER than August 31, 2026
In the event you have to cancel your reservation,
here are some guidelines below.
CANCELLATIONS:
Any cancellations between
January 1, 2026 - August 31, 2026:
Refund granted of 40% excluding deposit.
Cancellations AFTER August 31, 2026:
No Refunds
No Transfers
No Exceptions
Notice
By reserving a space on this retreat, participants acknowledge that no additional compensation or reimbursement will be provided for injury, loss, expenses, damages, inconvenience, or lost time resulting from cancellation, travel delays, illness, non-participation in scheduled events, early departure, or unforeseen circumstances. All participants are required to adhere to the agreed-upon payment plan as outlined in the signed contract. Failure to maintain communication or meet payment obligations for more than 30 days, including discontinuing payments without notice, will result in immediate forfeiture of the participant’s spot with no refunds, transfers, or compensation.
Important:
The hotel may require YOUR credit card to hold an incidental fee per room, in case of physical damage caused during your stay. Damage free? Yay! This fee will be released back to you BY DoubleTree by Hilton in 7–10 business days after check-out.
Important:
We strongly recommend travel insurance. Many plans cover trip interruption, medical emergencies, or weather cancellations. For guidance, please consult your local travel agent.
Disclaimer:
Participants must be 21 years of age or older.
Non-paying participants or children are not permitted under any circumstances.
All participants are responsible for their own travel to and from the retreat and scheduled events. Transportation is only provided for pre-booked photoshoots to and from the hotel depending on the package you have chosen. SGR is not responsible for flights, ride-share services, or other transportation logistics, but guidance and recommendations will be provided to help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Salem is a 400-year-old city with uneven paths and cobblestone streets. It is not 100% wheelchair or walker-friendly, and extended walking is required to fully enjoy the city. Guests are strongly encouraged to wear comfortable shoes as driving into Salem during October is challenging and time-consuming. Even with early arrival, the city will be busy, and wait times should be expected, especially on October 31st.
Should events need to change due to inclement weather, venue conflicts, or other unforeseen circumstances, contingency plans will be in place to ensure participants have a memorable experience. Such changes will not result in any refund, discount, or compensation of any kind.
Detailed travel information including the full itinerary will be provided via mail on October 1, 2026.