Question 1

When are you open?

Accepted Answer

No walkthrough haunt for the foreseeable future.  Though we will have a front yard display through out October and trick-or-treating on Halloween.  Yard display will be "lights on" from dusk to 11PM nightly.

Question 2

Where are you located?

Accepted Answer

Parking for the haunt is at the Commuter Lot at 7887 Limestone Drive Gainesville, VA
(behind the Gainesville United Methodist Church)
 
The haunt is a short walk to the Laurianne Woods neighborhood located across Linton Hall Drive.  There is no parking in the neighborhood.
 
8233 Katie Lynn Ct, Gainesville, VA 20155

Question 3

How much does it cost?

Accepted Answer

Admission is free! 
 
We do accept donations to benefit the Haymarket Regional Food Pantry.  We take monetary donations or non-perishable food items.   All donations go to the food pantry.

Question 4

Is there an age limit?

Accepted Answer

While we set no age restrictions, our recommended age is 10 and up. 
You know your child best; if they are younger but you think they can handle the haunt they will be allowed to enter with a parent or guardian.
 
We do not allow toddlers or babies that must be carried to enter the haunt.

Question 5

Will I be touched?

Accepted Answer

No, you will not be intentially touched.  Parts of our sets are dark and have narrow pathways so accidental touching or brush-bys may occur.
 
In response, please do not touch our actors, props, or sets.  Anyone, intentially touching actors, props, or sets or threating to do harm will be removed from the haunt.

Question 6

What should I wear?

Accepted Answer

Dress accordingly for October weather which is usually cool temps in the evening.  Please choose to wear sturdy closed-toe shoes.  Sandals, flip flops, high heels etc are not advised.  You will be walking across uneven ground and rough terrain.
 
Obvious Halloween costumes are allowed on Halloween night.

Question 7

How many people are allowed to go through in a group?

Accepted Answer

We limit our group size to no more than 6. 
If you have a larger group we recommend that you go through is smaller groups of 3 or 4.  You will enjoy the haunt much more than being in a long "conga line."

Question 8

Are there any strobe lights or fog machines in the haunt?

Accepted Answer

Yes.  There may be limited strobe lights used within the haunt.
There is ample use of fog throughout.

Question 9

Can I take pictures?

Accepted Answer

Feel free to take picture before or after the haunt at our photo ops. 
 
Photos and video are not allowed in the attraction, this includes GoPros.
Camera flash and cell phone lights are not allowed inside the attraction.

Question 10

Can I smoke/drink at the haunt?

Accepted Answer

Smoking and alcohol consumption are prohibited at the haunt.  Anyone seen partaking in these activities on the property will be asked to stop and may be cause for your removal from the haunt at the discretion of our staff.

Question 11

I want to volunteer! How can I help out?

Accepted Answer

We are always looking for new people interested in taking part in the haunt!  Please fill out the Volunteer form at the top menu and we will contact you.

Question 12

You didn’t answer my question…

Accepted Answer

If we didn't answer your question, please email us at hauntedlauriannewoods@gmail.com and we'll respond as quick as possible.

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