My husband and I needed a getaway in order to reconnect and rekindle our romance! The Murder Mystery provided an amazing opportunity to play a part in an entertaining and intriguing historical fiction! What fun! Our host Bob was a hoot! Oh, and the romance? I fell in love with my husband all over again! I highly recommend Harry Packer Mansion as a getaway for couples! While you are there, you MUST participate in the Murder Mystery. Bring another couple or two! The more "suspects" the merrier!

I was surprised with a trip to the lovely town of Jim Thorpe, and a stay at the Harry Packard Mansion for a Murder Mystery weekend. The town is lovely and quaint. The mansion grand, though in need of continued restoration. (peeling wall paper, visible mildew in one room) The food provided was fair - buffet style for both breakfast and Satuday night dinner, which left some of the food 'tepid' in temperature. Of more concern was the amount of time occupied by the murder mystery. After driving 5 hours on Friday, we were kept awake until after 11 listening to Bob do a monolgue about the Packards and hand out parts - some people truly fell asleep! Another 2 hours of mystery after breakfast on Saturday didn't get us out to see the town until early afternoon...... And we were expected back in the dining room Saturday evening around 6, leaving not much time to explore. After Saturday night's dinner, we were again herded into the small room to listen to Bob solve the mystery - because there really was no rhyme or reason to the story he was weaving, or any relavence to the parts he had handed out. Spending 6 to 7 hours sitting in that room listening to Bob spin the Packard story was way too much. It was a wonderful weekend for me because of the thought behind it, but from an execution stand point of the Inn - a C+ at best.

We had a really awesome weekend at the Harry Packer Mansion. The inn is beautiful, the food is delicious, the staff is friendly and there is a fun Murder Mystery. What more could you ask for??? If you're looking for a relaxing getaway in a romantic setting, this is the place. There is an adorable town filled with historic buildings, wonderful restaurants, shops and a train that takes you for a ride through the scenic countryside. Everything is within walking distance of the inn. We enjoyed it very much and can't wait to go back again!!!

What a great time! This is our (Husband and myself) second murder mystery weekend at the Packer Mansion and we couldn't be happier! Bob, Pat, Taylor and Kristin are extremely friendly and hospitable. The mansion is just awesome! We were in Annie's Suite this year...absolutely beautiful, large and clean! I'm very impressed in how dedicated this family is to the house and its history, not to mention their guests! The breakfasts and dinner were lovely. Coffee and tea every morning served in the most beautiful room. The way the mystery is conducted is probably the most practical and least awkward way of doing it. There are 16 or more strangers in the room ( we were with 8 other couples this time) which is kinda uncomfortable initally so, having Bob (who by the way is great) guide us through is nice. By lunch on Saturday everyone is comfortable and relaxed (arrive on Friday evening, depart on Sunday morning) By Saturday night we usually have 4 more friends! Everyone is exchanging email addresses and adding new Facebook friends! This takes a great host!
We had a great time and want to come back for a 3rd year......time to start writing a new mystery Bob! Thanks guys!