They're a little bit of magic, a little bit of music, and a whole lot of fun! Our murder mysteries are set up for guests to dress in costume and play along. Don't worry, there are no lines to read or scripts to follow. Just bring along your sense of humor and be prepared to be entertained.

Our regular murder mysteries are open to individuals or groups and take place on specific scheduled dates from November to April. (See below for the list of dates and plots) We can also arrange private murder mystery parties for groups of 16 - 21 guests on other dates. Although our murder mysteries are usually one night packages, we can also incorporate them into a dinner or a two night weekend package. (See details below) Private groups can choose whichever plot they want from the list below.

Mysteries usually begin at 6 p.m. and end about 10 p.m.

Pricing for one night mystery packages
The cost is for two guests and includes bed and breakfast for one night, dinner, and the murder mystery

Rooms with 1 queen bed - $249
Rooms with 1 queen bed and fireplace - $259
Room with 1 queen bed, fireplace and jacuzzi style whirlpool tub - $289
Luxury cottages with fireplace and jacuzzi style whirlpool tub - $319 (Generally a 2 night minimum stay is requested for cottages)

FOR GROUPS ONLY - Groups booking 8 or more rooms may be able to schedule a two night mystery weekend that includes bed and breakfast for two nights, casual buffet dinner one evening, murder mystery party and dinner on the other evening. Note: This package is NOT available for individuals.

Rooms with 1 queen bed - $394
Rooms with 1 queen bed and fireplace - $429
Room with 1 queen bed, fireplace and jacuzzi style whirlpool tub - $509
Luxury cottages with fireplace and jacuzzi style whirlpool tub - $549

GROUP murder mystery dinners - from $65 per person. Please contact the inn for more information.

Our 2008 Mystery Schedule

Saturday January 12, 2008 The Lounge Singers' Convention
Friday January 25, 2008 The Unemployed Superheroes Union Meeting
Saturday January 26, 2008 The Wedding of Freda Love and Skip Moore
Friday February 22, 2008 The Class of 1969 Reunion
Saturday February 23, 2008 If There's a Will, There's a Way
Friday March 14, 2008 The Appalachian Family Reunion
Saturday March 15, 2008 The 2008 Hiney Awards

We are taking indications of interest for a mystery  for  Saturday April 19, 2008.   We will schedule an event for this evening if there is enough interest.   Call or email to put your name on our list for this date.

The Unemployed Superhero Union Meeting
Faster than a speeding bullet, more powerful than a locomotive, able to leap tall buildings in a single bound..... to whom might we be referring? Certainly not this group. Once a fierce, fervent, crime fighting force, the superheroes of yesterday aren't quite as sharp as they used to be. They have been out of work for the past few years and are looking to make a comeback. But first they need to get organized. Who will lead this compilation of caretakers back to their respected position in the crime-fighting community? Who will be there to ruin their plans? And who will die trying? Run, fly or travel coach in a Value Jet, but do whatever it takes to get to this monumental meeting of muscle.

The Freda Love and Skip Moore Wedding
It's 1967 and Freda and Skip are about to consummate their impending nuptials. What could possibly go wrong on a beautiful day like this? Well we don't call it a murder mystery for nothing. Something old, something new, something borrowed, something in a body bag. Join the wedding party for an evening of love, laughs and loaded weapons.

If There's a Will, There's a Way
The old man had lots of family, lots of friends, and lots of money. Now that he's passed on to the other side he will read his will to everyone by way of a video that he recorded before he died. Sex, lies and videotape meet Perry Mason and the group fights over who gets what.

Appalachian Family Reunion
All the kinfolk are getting together for down-home family fun - country style. The only problem is that these folks feud more among themselves than the Hatfields ever did with the McCoys. Grab your squirrel rifle and head on down. Is that banjo music I'm hearing?

The 2008 Hiney Awards
We're rolling out Red's carpet for the most celebrated evening of the year, the presentation of this year's Hiney Awards. The Motion Picture Association has shunned them and the Actors Guild is embarrassed by them, but tonight they will receive their just rewards. Actors, directors, writers and gaffers from the year's most forgettable movies will all be on hand to vie for the most coveted award of them all, The Hiney. Find out what movies are to die for at this year's awards.

Bigfoot
It's big, it's hairy and it's been spotted in your neighborhood. No, it's not your mother-in-law, it's BIGFOOT! Many claim to have had a close encounter with this atrocious beast, and tonight they are gathering at The Midwest Southern Central Tri-County Bigfoot Guild annual meeting to discuss their sightings and converse about this elusive creature. If you have ever spotted Susquatch or admired the abominable one, you're invited to be a part of this abnormal association. New members are always welcome, but remember, these are some big shoes to fill.

The Mob Squad
"Big Al" has bought the farm. Now everybody is hooking up at the local speakeasy to decide who will take over as Don. You were expecting Al Capone? No, this group of wannabe hoodlums may be convinced they're as genuine as Dillinger himself, but only one of them has the stomach for real murder. One thing's concrete, somebody will be fitted for a new pair of shoes.

The Lounge Singers Convention
These singers are so bad that the hotel that held their last convention had to be closed down by the health department. It was over-run with wild cats looking for mates whenever the group performed. We may be praying for more than just Elvis to leave the building. How many times can you stand to listen to Feelings in one night?

Class of 1969 Reunion
The kids are all grown up now and are heading back to Barry Manilow Memorial High School for their class reunion. Hope you were paying attention in math class so you can count the survivors. This class has some secrets that make for an evening of whodunnit fun. Think of it as Carrie meets Fast Times at Ridgemont High.

Death Imitates Art
Attend the grand opening of the newest and chicest art gallery in town. A pretentious artist, an overbearing agent, and a room full of critics lead to an evening of murder, mayhem and Monet. Guess who did which, when, and with what. This just may be why Mona Lisa lost her smile. But no matter what, somebody is going to get framed.

About Booking a Group or Party

Weekends at our bed and breakfast inn are our busiest time. When we hold the inn for a weekend date for a group we will turn away business for that date. We have fixed costs that have to be paid even if some of the guests cancel. Because of this we have a specific schedule of non-refundable deposits. If you are making a reservation for a group of friends, we highly recommend that you have them contact us individually to arrange their own payments. This allows them to use credit cards if they wish and relieves you of the difficulty of collecting deposits and payments and being responsible for paying for somebody who backs out at the last minute.

All deposits should be considered non-refundable. If anybody in a group cancels, it is their responsibility to find somebody to take their place. If another person takes the place we will refund the original guest their deposits less a $25 per night handling charge.