General Ghost Hunting Information

Information for Beginners  -  Private Instruction

Information for Experienced Ghost Investigators

1. For Beginners:

 Attend a Scheduled GH101 Class in

Ghost Investigation

• GH101 Class Details

• Scheduled Ghost Hunting 101 class dates - Activities Calendar

• An overnight  B&B stay is NOT required to take GH101 Classes

• GH101 Class when not staying over night - $110* per student

• GH101 B&B Package - Includes a one night B&B stay 

• Instructor is noted psychic medium Sharon Gammell 

• In class you have the opportunity to work directly with Thayer’s ghosts

• You may photograph and audio tape Thayer's and some guest rooms 

Included with a GH101 class at no charge, weather and time permitting,

is a guided visit to one or two local cemeteries!  

2. Private Instruction 

• An overnight stay is recommended, not required 

• Instructor is noted psychic medium Sharon Gammell 

• You have the opportunity to work directly with Thayer’s ghosts

• You may photograph and audio tape Thayer's and some guest rooms  

• 1 Hr Private Instruction in Ghost Hunting - $150* per student 

3. For Experienced investigators: 

I have had a great number of experienced investigators wanting to document Thayer's activity; I appreciate your interest in Thayer's!  Here is how it works - If I contact  you, to investigate Thayer's, your stay is my treat; however, when you contact me to investigate Thayer's, you pay to stay just like all of our B&B guests. Sharon

• You can reserve a B&B stay any time - and use Thayer's as your base camp to investigate on your own

• Sharon will do her best to be available to answer questions but, how much time she has open, depends on her schedule 

• Visit Local cemeteries - we can direct you to the most active in the area

• Subject to availability, you are welcome to photograph and  audio tape active areas of Thayer’s.

• You are welcome to attend a scheduled GH 101 class, or arrange a Private Ghost Hunting B&B Package for your group.

General Ghost Hunting Information applies to

All Investigators, 

Use and Apply Common Sense:  

• If it is raining, snowing or foggy and you are scheduled to do an out door ghost hunt, reschedule it.  You cannot conduct a proper investigation in these conditions. 

• A reasonable dose of skepticism is healthy; but when on an investigation, you need to temper that with an open mind. You could find more than you expect!

• Be sensible; don’t smoke or use alcohol or drugs when on an investigation.

• Don’t wear perfume, aftershave, scented hand lotions or hairspray. Sprits often use scents to get our attention

• Make sure to give your itinerary to someone so, if you are not back at the expected time, someone can come to get you.

Etiquette for Investigators: 

It is important to note that cemeteries are serious places and have clear rules of etiquette.

•  If you want to visit private property ask permission first.  

• Many ghosts view “their” cemetery as home. So remember, you don’t just walk into someone else’s home without knocking first.

• Most cemeteries have hours of operations posted. Don’t trespass. If you get locked in or get caught trespassing, it’s your problem and you just might land in jail.

• Make sure you have ID with you; incase you are questioned; you can prove that you are who you are.

• Making jokes, and loud conversations, even if you are a little nervous, in a cemetery is inappropriate behavior. 

• Not everyone believes in ghosts. You need to be considerate and keep your voices down.  

• Remember people have many reasons to be in a cemetery.  It could be that someone is visiting a grave of a deceased loved one. Be respectful.

• If you are taking photos, ask the deceased first. Your asking will get you further than just snapping away will. 

• Pay attention to where you are walking and if you do need to step on a grave, do it carefully.

• Many cemeteries are very old and the headstones are fragile. To read inscriptions, bring along a halogen flashlight.

• Food and treats don’t belong in a cemetery, if you want to go on a picnic, go to the park.

• Don’t move anything in a cemetery and don’t take things. Ribbons, rocks, leaves, plants and flowers have been put there for a reason and belong to someone else, your photos and tapes will be souvenirs enough.

• You will want to keep a record of your findings-so make sure to have a notebook and pen or pencils, a video, digital or 35 mm camera and tape recorder 

• Pets do not belong on a ghost hunt.  

• If you find litter, you can pick it up and dispose of it.  It's nice when you leave a place you visit cleaner than you found it.

Remember that we share this planet with many things we don’t fully understand, your investigations can help change that.  

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