I was given a 2 night stay as a 50th Bday gift. Our Family lake cabin is near Annendale, and we were given a 2 night stay as part of my 50th Bday celebration. Though we stayed in what is labelled the most haunted room, we didn't experience anything unusual. The room was very comfortable, and the place has a lot of history thaty Sharon likes to share with her guests. We were there over the 4th of July, and got to attend the Annendale 4th celebrations too (Tom Thumb Donuts!!!). Great small town fun. I was lucky enough to schedule a reading from Sharon---wow---she is good!!! Two years later and I am still giving thought to her words. So if you can, schedule a reading to compliment your stay.

My husband and I stayed at the Thayer 3 years ago and just loved it! In Oct. of 2006 my sisters and I went for the Ghost Hunting Package. Between the class, the food, the room, the fun, and of course Sharon we had the best time!!!! Then in May 2007 my husband and one of our son's went to a Ghost Hunting class and stay. They loved it!!! I can say for sure that my husband and I will be returning for another stay at the Thayer, hopefully soon!! If you are looking for a B & B that has everything, this is the place. It is peaceful yet exciting!

We chose the Thayer because we were staying with family in Minnesota and wanted a short getaway while our child stayed with the grandparents. Of course, the ghost hunting classes and high teas really got our attention.

When we first got there, we were a bit surprised to see the hotel sat on a major street. But the second we walked through the door, it didn't matter at all. Sharon Gammell has done an amazing job of creating a place that feels far away from the stresses of daily life. The place is decorated so authentically with period furnishings that you really feel like you could be in another place and time. It felt protected and relaxing.(and yes, the breakfast was simply phenomenal)

We came mid-week, so we missed some of the organized activities, but we got an even greater bonus because we got to spend time talking to Sharon, who is a uniquely insightful, thoughtful and interesting person. Aside from the little touches like being greeted with a lovely welcome note, and cookies and chocolate, we just enjoyed talking to Sharon who is a talented psychic, chef and business-owner. We felt right at home there.

As to the ghosts, well, I heard footsteps upstairs at about 3am when no one was awake up there. I suppose it could have been her cats, but one of her staff said there’s often a ghost that walks down the hall. Who knows. Sharon says the ghosts are her friends. I believe it. We’ll definitely be back as often as we can, and we’re urging relatives to go for a high tea family gathering.

My husband and I are avid "Ghost Hunters" watchers. When I heard about the haunted Thayer Bed and Breakfast, I thought that it would be a wonderful way to spend time with my husband. We were amazed right away at the decorations around the B and B. Everything is Victorian--Everything!! Sharon, the hostess led us after a sumptuous dinner in a class about ghost hunting. There are several ghosts which inhabit the B and B. All are friendly, though none was named Casper. There are also ghost cats roaming the grounds. We took a trip to a local graveyard and came back full of stories and photographs of the site. We took several pictures to see if we could capture some paranormal phenomena. We slept wonderfully and were awakened with a breakfast fit for a victorian king!! I can't say enough good things about the Thayer. We'll be back!