Since 2013 when Barkeater Chocolates purchased the property, nearly every employee has experienced unexplained sounds and movement. Most commonly, staff hear footsteps & banging sounds; and on one occasion, an employee came in to find various objects in the middle of the floor. In 2015, a construction crew working on the building claimed to hear footsteps and voices coming from upstairs, only to realize nobody was in the building. Two paranormal investigations yielded some interesting information, but the real story is in the building's mysterious history.

 

From 1947-2013, the building was home to one family for several generations; however, the building's history dates back to 1884 and the old house has witnessed many different stories. From tourists that pass through during the night to occupants that pass away at all hours of the day, at least one of them under mysterious circumstances, the building's past won't disappoint you. 

 

Who is it that haunts the chocolate shop? Is it that playful boy that has been seen running through the store, the man who works in the basement or the woman who only speaks in a muffled voice? And why do they feel the need to throw chocolate when customers are shopping, or set off smoke alarms when certain visitors enter - only to turn them off when they leave? Oh, and why do they need the room so hot, it is a chocolate shop afterall!

Guided Haunted and Chocolate Making Experiences are offered from March-October and must be reserved and paid for in advance. The 90-minute experience includes firsthand accounts of some creepy happenings around the building; as well as, info on paranormal investigations conducted over the years. Guests will learn about the often mysterious and sometimes tragic history of the building and property that houses Barkeater Chocolates. After covering all things paranormal, guests will have the opportunity to do a little ghost hunting themselves, before settling in to make chocolate treats to take home.

 

This experience is not a walking tour; all abilities are welcome. It's rated PG-13, so consider your child's tolerance for spooky and sometimes scandalous stories. There are public and private experiences available. You can book on the Barkeater Chocolates website or reserve by calling 518-251-4438. Experiences are $35/person for public sessions or $40/person for private groups (4-8 people) and include a 10% discount in the store during your session.