What is the minimum age to participate?

Participants must be 16 or older; under 18 must be accompanied by a guardian at all times.

Can I bring my own ghost hunting equipment?

Yes, you’re encouraged to bring your gear or rent equipment on-site.

Is prior paranormal experience required?

No experience is necessary—novices and seasoned investigators alike are welcome.

What should I bring for the donation credit?

Bring $5 worth of canned goods or pet supplies to receive a $5 credit toward merchandise or booking.

Are photos and recordings allowed during the investigation?

Raw photos and audio recordings are allowed during investigations, but video recordings and live streaming are not permitted.

Is the event held year-round?

Scaring is Caring is a seasonal event focused around the spooky months, particularly October.

Paranormal Adventure at Haunted Hill View Manor

Haunted Hill View Manor in New Castle, Pennsylvania offers a standout twist on outdoor adventure with their seasonal event, Scaring is Caring. This three- or six-hour paranormal investigation invites visitors to engage with the unknown through immersive guided tours and unscripted exploration, all while contributing to local food and pet aid programs. Situated in a region rich with Appalachian foothills and historical Americana, the manor capitalizes on its eerie atmosphere enhanced by the surrounding old-growth forests and classic Pennsylvania stone architecture.

What sets Scaring is Caring apart from typical haunted tours is its community-driven spirit: guests bring $5 worth of canned goods or pet supplies and receive an equal credit toward their experience or merchandise. This blend of philanthropy and adrenaline-charged investigation creates a unique connection between visitors and the local area, reinforcing a sense of shared responsibility while chasing paranormal phenomena.

Inside the manor’s walls and surrounding grounds, participants encounter a carefully curated environment that balances suspense and safety. The building itself, an early 20th-century estate, provides creaking floorboards and shadowed hallways ideal for ghost hunting. Although the external Scare Manor attraction operates into the evening, adding auditory layers of horror, the authentic investigation portions keep focus on the manor’s deeper mysteries rather than theatrical scares.

Haunted Hill View Manor is an uncommon fixture in the outdoor adventure scene because it integrates paranormal investigation with tangible social impact. This offering appeals to thrill-seekers who want more than just a haunted house experience — it challenges them to engage as active participants, armed with rented or personal ghost hunting gear, and to immerse themselves responsibly in local culture and history. Located just minutes from New Castle’s amenities, it’s a compelling destination for adventurous travelers visiting western Pennsylvania during fall’s chilling nights.

About Haunted Hill View Manor

Haunted Hill View Manor, located in New Castle, Pennsylvania, hosts immersive paranormal and performance experiences that blend psychic readings, live script readings, and science-led investigations. The venue presents multiple psychic sessions, including 25-minute readings with Brianna Herman, 15-minute readings with Bianca Rosenn, sessions with Evidential Psychic Medium Jessica Grecco, and 15-minute divination with Rev. Christopher Temple. Film-focused evenings feature live character events and on-the-spot script distribution with director Bobbie Davenport, makeup artist Nancy Whitfield, scriptwriter Elena Chambers (who provides copies of her script), studio executive Arty Blackwell, and lead actress Lana Starling playing Mina.

The manor also stages Paranormal Science: Bridging the Seen and Unseen, led by Dr. Jay Blackburn in collaboration with expert Kari Danser, combining investigative technique, forensic perspectives, and a night investigation. Each experience emphasizes authenticity, direct practitioner interaction, and real-time storytelling. Guest interactions range from mediumship and tarot to runes, divination tools, and structured scientific investigation.

Haunted Hill View Manor relies on named specialists with described expertise—psychic mediums, a Druid priest with nearly thirty years of practice, a nationally recognized medium, scriptwriter Elena Chambers, and a paranormal scientist—to create credible, varied offerings. The event formats are explicit about duration when provided and often distribute scripts on the night of performance. Located in New Castle, the manor serves visitors seeking spirit communication, creative film-role evenings, and evidence-based paranormal inquiry. Visitors can expect focused sessions, live readings, and investigative activities led by the listed practitioners. Advance booking is encouraged; exact durations and availability are listed per experience.