Haunting You

Jan 22-24, 2027

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Step into the shadows and join us at the historic Glen Tavern Inn in Santa Paula, California, on January 22-24 for an unforgettable weekend of paranormal exploration, occult discovery, and spine-tingling encounters.

Produced by American Witch 13, Plumb Paranormal, and Saint & Seance, this three-day immersive convention invites believers, skeptics, investigators, and the curious alike to experience one of Southern California's most famously haunted locations.

Throughout the weekend, guests can enjoy presentations from renowned paranormal investigators and occult experts, browse a curated vendor market featuring local artists and makers, receive psychic readings, attend séances, and even get tattooed on-site.

Kick off the festivities on Friday evening with our Opening Night Ritual and Party before diving deeper into the unknown. Saturday night features exclusive paranormal investigations, while additional investigations will take place throughout the weekend in some of the Glen Tavern Inn's most haunted rooms, available to General Admission and upgraded pass holders.

Whether you're seeking evidence of the beyond, exploring esoteric traditions, or simply looking for a thrilling weekend unlike any other, this convention offers a truly immersive journey into the strange and supernatural.

Day Passes, Weekend Passes, and VIP Experiences available. Dare to explore where history lingers and spirits play.

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Featured Guests

We're so excited to announce our Featured Guests and Presenters! We'll be revealing them here periodically as we draw closer to Day One.

Patti Negri

Witch, Psychic Medium, & Paranormal Investigator as seen on Ghost Adventures

Susan Slaughter

Paranormal Expert & Witch as seen on Ghost Hunters International & Paranormal Caught on Camera

Ashley Ryan

Initiated Hermetic Priestess as seen on Sam and Colby

Who We Are

Welcome! Meet your hosts, Melissa, Cheryl, and Shana.

Co-Chairman

Melissa St. Hilaire

Melissa St. Hilaire is an award-winning author of the bestselling book 30 Real Signs from the Afterlife (Callisto) and an expert in spirit communication. Raised in rural Massachusetts, she had her first mediumship experience at age 3, was taught by her grandmother to communicate with animals, plants, and fairies, began reading tarot cards at 12, and has been fascinated by the paranormal ever since.

She's released a well-received documentary web series, Secrets of the Craft, co-hosted live paranormal investigations with The Dark Zone and The Spirit Realm Network, and has her own podcast, The Circle Cast, which will return soon. She also offers intuitive and mediumship readings at the popular Green Man store in Burbank, CA, as well as animal communication, custom spells, mediumship training, and more.

Her mission is to help others connect with their intuition and spirit guides.

@melissasainthilaire

@americanwitch13

www.americanwitch13.com

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Co-Chairman

Cheryl Plumb

Cheryl Plumb is a dedicated and seasoned paranormal investigator with a passion for uncovering the mysteries that lie beyond the realm of the living. She started her paranormal journey as a child, going on impromptu investigations with her mother, and has since been working to bridge the gap between the ordinary and the extraordinary.

Cheryl’s love of solving puzzles and a desire to help people led her to a degree in Criminal Investigation. Once the paranormal became more mainstream, she was able to utilize that training, build her network, and learn from the best in the business.

She believes in the importance of thorough research, skepticism, and a scientific approach to understanding the unexplained. She has been involved in numerous investigations across the globe and continues to seek answers to the questions that elude conventional explanation.

www.plumbparanormal.com

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Co-Chairman

Shana Leilani

Shana Leilani is an initiated priestess, intuitive guide, and lifelong student of the mystical arts. Her spiritual roots are grounded in the magical traditions of her Hawaiian and Italian ancestry, and her work blends ancestral wisdom with modern-day tools for transformation and empowerment.

Her work as a spiritualist and paranormal investigator has been greatly shaped by her childhood, where she grew up in a haunted house, and the family gathering to watch shows such as "Fear" and "Ghost Hunters" was a common occurrence. She has taken these childhood experiences and expanded on them by training with multiple paranormal investigation teams, conducting séances, collecting haunted objects, and visiting some of the most notoriously haunted locations in the US.

@intuitiveshana

@saintandseance

saintandseance.com

Contact Us

For any questions or comments, please contact our team at: thesymposiumofspirits@gmail.com.

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Accommodations

Spend your days and nights during the paracon at the famously haunted Glen Tavern Inn located at 134 North Mill Street in Santa Paula, California, 93060 for a fully immersive experience.

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Exclusive Rates

Reserve your room now to enjoy our special discount rate. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to stay where the spirits linger.

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Event Highlights

Join us for thrilling sessions, expert speakers, and engaging activities that will deepen your understanding of the paranormal world.

Networking

Connect with fellow enthusiasts and experts in the field. Build relationships that last beyond the paracon and share your experiences.

Jan 22-24, 2027

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