Adam Berry's Paranormal Retreat in Vermont at the Colonel Williams Inn

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We will be investigating the main house, where the rooms are located, the barn and the carriage house. While it is at the discretion of each attendee we will encourage ou attendees to have their room open and available for investigation by other attendees. Especially those rooms which are said to be the most haunted. Most haunted rooms are numbers 2, 3, and 4.

All tickets include room and weekend activities for TWO people. If you choose to attened alone that is also ok but the price is for double occupancy.

This event will only have up to 20 people. This is if all rooms are completely full.

Meals included are: Friday night dinner, Saturday lunch, and breakfast on Saturday and Sunday. (excluding alcoholic beverages)

There are a few rooms that can have extra guests. If you like like to have more than two people in your party please book one of these rooms and then purchase an extra ticket over the two that are included in the initial price. In the same instance if you are only a party of two or one, please refrain from buying a ticket that includes a room that can sleep more than two people unless those are the only rooms available.

ROOM DESCRIPTIONS:
TICKETS ARE BY ROOM TYPE. EACH TICKET INCLUDES TWO TICKETS FOR THE EVENT.

If you need extra tickets, for instace ROOM 1 with two queen beds or ROOM 4 with a king bed a futon sleeps 4 people. If you purchase room 1 or 4 you will get two tickets. If you need more tickets (up to four total) please purchse the "EXTRA ADULT" ticket option. So, if 4 people are in the room you will need to purchase two more "EXTRA ADULT" tickets as two tickets are already included in the base price. If there's three to a room then you would need to purchase one "EXTRA ADULT" ticket.

COLONEL WILLIAMS INN

ROOM ONE Sleeps 4 in two queen beds. (this ticket option includes the room and TWO tickets to the events. If there is more than two people in this room please purchase "EXTRA ADULT" tickets) This first-floor room is located in the original section of the house, built around 1769. Multiple windows provide a stunning view of the property, including a historic stone wall and the pond, which is home to a family of beavers. This room has two Queen beds and an en-suite bathroom with a shower, making it great for families. Because it is the only room located on the first floor, it is also perfect for anyone with accessibility needs.

ROOM TWO Sleeps 2 in one king bed. This stunning room is located in the original section of the house, built around 1769. Multiple windows provide a stunning view of the property, including a historic stone wall and the pond, which is home to a family of beavers. With a King bed and an en-suite bathroom with a bathtub, this room is perfect for anyone looking for comfort and beauty. Although there is a fireplace in the room, it is not functional, but it still provides a wonderful ambiance to the room.

ROOM THREE Sleeps 2 in one queen bed (can bring in a rollaway for extra guest - please purchase any additional "EXTRA ADULT" tickets if needed) Located in the original part of the house, which was built around 1769, this room is a guest favorite. A small entryway leads to a spacious bedroom with a Queen bed and the en-suite bathroom. This room is decorated with photos and memorabilia of a couple who were married for more than 70 years, making this one of the most romantic rooms in the inn.

ROOM FOUR Sleeps up to 4. One king bed and one futon. (this ticket option includes the room and TWO tickets to the events. If there is more than two people in this room please purchase "EXTRA ADULT" tickets) This stunning room is located in the original section of the house, built around 1769. Multiple windows provide a stunning view of the property, including a historic stone wall and the pond, which is home to a family of beavers. With a King bed and an en-suite bathroom, this room is perfect for anyone looking for comfort and beauty. Although there is a fireplace in the room, it is not functional, but it still provides a wonderful ambiance to the room.

ROOM 5 Sleeps 2 in two twin beds. This room is located in the section of the inn built in the early 1800s by Captain Simeon Adams. With two twin beds and an en-suite bathroom, this room is perfect for friends on an adventure. Or the two beds can be converted into a luxurious King bed, turning this cozy room into a truly royal experience.

ROOM SIX Sleeps 2 in one double bed. This cozy room is located in the section of the inn built in the early 1800s by Captain Simeon Adams. It has a Full bed, an en-suite bathroom, and a beautiful skylight to fill the room with extra natural light.

ROOM SEVEN Sleeps 2 in one double bed. Located in the section of the inn built in the late 1800s by Captain Simeon Adams, this room is one of the coziest. The Full bed and the en-suite bathroom provide a warm personal oasis for any guest.

ROOM EIGHT Sleeps 2 in one queen bed. Originally a private suite, this room is located in the most recent addition to the building, built in 1961 by the first owner to use the space as an inn. Multiple windows provide a stunning view of the property, including a historic stone wall and the pond, which is home to a family of beavers. With a Queen bed and a private bathroom across the hall, this room is excellent for anyone looking for comfort and a view. Although this room has a fireplace, it is not in working order, but it still adds to the welcoming ambiance.

COLONEL WILLIAMS INN HISTORY

The Colonel Williams Inn in Marlboro, Vermont traces its origins to the earliest period of settlement in the town. The original farmhouse was built around 1769 by Colonel William Williams, a prominent early settler who came to Marlboro from Massachusetts. Williams was a militia officer who served during the French and Indian War and later fought alongside General John Stark at the Battle of Bennington during the American Revolution. His home was among the first substantial frame houses in the area and became a focal point of early community life. Shortly after its construction, the property changed hands, passing first to Marlboro town clerk William Mather and later, around 1783, to Captain Simeon Adams, whose family owned and worked the land for four generations, expanding the farmhouse and operating it as a large agricultural homestead.

By the late nineteenth century, the property came under the ownership of the Eames family, who ran it as a dairy operation known as Five Maples Farm, reflecting the agrarian roots of the region. After World War II, portions of the land were sold off, and the remaining buildings were used for a time by Marlboro College, serving as student housing and creative space. In 1961, the historic farmhouse entered a new chapter when it was purchased and converted into an inn, marking the beginning of its role as a hospitality destination. Over the following decades, the property passed through several owners and operated under different names until 1997, when it officially became known as the Colonel Williams Inn, honoring its original builder.

In the modern era, the inn has been carefully restored and preserved while adapting to contemporary use. Since 2005, the current owners have focused on maintaining the building’s colonial character, retaining original features such as wide plank floors, hand-hewn beams, multiple eighteenth-century fireplaces, and a traditional beehive oven. The historic barn, dating to the early 1770s, has been repurposed as an event and wedding venue, further cementing the property’s role as a gathering place—much as it was in colonial times. Today, the Colonel Williams Inn stands as one of Marlboro’s most historically significant properties, embodying more than 250 years of Vermont history.

Alongside this rich historical legacy, the inn has developed a lively haunted reputation. Staff and guests alike have reported unexplained sounds, strange phenomena, and eerie experiences inside the centuries-old structure—especially in the original rooms and cellar areas. Rumors of ghostly footsteps, noises, and odd happenings have become part of its lore, and the owners themselves acknowledge the inn’s haunted reputation, sharing stories of bell-like sounds and other unexplained events that even long-time residents can’t readily explain.

The inn’s paranormal notoriety has led to television attention as well. It was the focus of an episode of the Travel Channel’s paranormal series Kindred Spirits, titled “Carriage House Creeper,” in which investigators Amy Bruni, Adam Berry, and psychic medium Chip Coffey spent several nights examining reported paranormal activity on site.

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Info: 5pm - Welcome: Join Adam and all the attendees for a cocktail (or other) and gather for a wonderful paranormal retreat weekend.

Info: 7pm - Welcome Dinner: Menu TBD but will include appetizer, soup or salad, entree + sides, dessert. Cash Bar - Dinner is served which is included in the event weekend!(alcholoic drinks are the responsibility of each attendee) Enjoy a homemade prepared meal by the Colonel Williams Inn. This will be a wonderful oppertunity to introduce everyone and discuss all things paranormal! As a retreat we will be in each other's company for a couple of days building friendships and exploring our common experiences in paranormal exploration.

Info: AFTER DINNER: FREE TIME- You may retire to your room or enjoy an after-dinner libation in the sitting area with other attendees. The spirits of the Colonial Williams Inn may not sleep either, so no need to go to bed early if you do not wish to.

Info: Saturday, May 30, 2026
9am - 11am - Breakfast is served and included in the event weekend prepared by the Colonial Williams Inn. For early risers coffee will be on the burner! Breakfast consists of light buffet with pastries, fruit, granola, yogurt, boiled eggs, etc. that usually starts about 30 minutes prior to “official” breakfast. Then each morning the inn will offer our signature pan-seared Irish steel-cut oats with fruit and nuts, and then another hot entree like an egg-based (frittata, breakfast tacos, etc) option one day and a sweet option (waffles, French toast) the next (or vice versa). Their breakfast tacos are very popular!

Info: 1: 30pm - LUNCH - FREE TIME - soup or salad - depending on the weather - and sandwiches, chips, cookies, etc. Cash Bar

Info: 2:30 pm - round table with the group - We are all in the paranromal for a reason and we may have more in common than we think. This portion of our event is about connecting with each other, sharing our own experiences, and discuss our favorite paranormal topics.

Info: Investigation Preview - Yes, many of you may know how to investigate ghosts and others may not. This isn't a class but a way to understand the activity at our location before we investigate. We will also share ideas on possible group experiments, plans of action in specific locations, talk about equiptment we want to use, and get excited for our evening.

Info: 5:00 - 7:00 - Dinner (on your own) A list of nearby restaurants will be provided.

Info: 7:30pm - Investigation
7:30 - Group A investigation of the carriage house with Adam. - Group B - investigate the house.
8:30 - Group B investigation of the carriage house with Adam. - Group A - investigate the house.
9:30 - ALL SKATE - Everyone group investigation of the barn.
10:15 - Group investigation of the house. Find your spot and your center. We will join each other for an exploration of the main house. There will be a short group investigation and then we will branch off on our own to explore. You may also investigate the barn and carriage house on your own.
12am - For some this is time for bed. For others feel free to roam and explore the carriage house and barn. You may also investigate your room and the main house but please be mindful of those who may be sleeping. Look for the door tags for those who may want quiet time!

Info: 9am - 11am - Breakfast. Get up at your leasure and enjoy a breakfast prepared by the Colonial Williams Inn. Say goodbye to your fell

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