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Mischief Manor presented by Tiffany Skilling Interiors

Step inside Lilly House and discover a world where Halloween nostalgia meets enchanting mischief. Wander through rooms dressed in classic trick-or-treat charm, gaze up at a library ceiling alive with flying book pages, and watch as creeping moss slowly overtakes the dining room. Peek into a witches' kitchen bubbling with spooky surprises, then gather for an all-new shadow show from Lightborne in the Great Hall.

While Lilly House welcomes guests during the day, Harvest Nights transforms it after dark into an experience all its own. Guests 21 and over are invited upstairs to the Harvest Nights Lounge presented by Cutwater, where richly themed décor, a spooky photo booth, and signature cocktails await inside our pop up bar.

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Included with General Admission and/or Harvest Nights

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Welcome, brave visitors, to Mischief Manor! 

We hope you enjoy your hauntingly delightful visit and use this guide to uncover all the hidden secrets, playful surprises, and eerie enchantments that transform the Lilly House during spooky season. 

As guests ascend the grand staircase of Mischief Manor, they'll find themselves under the watchful gaze of curious eyes. Each glowing eyeball lantern has been handcrafted by Newfields staff and volunteers, transforming the staircase into a whimsical spectacle where every glance seems to follow your next step.

This charming Halloween village proves that even the smallest places can hold a little seasonal magic. Delicate paper houses gather beneath the twisting branches of a glowing manzanita chandelier, creating the feeling of a tiny town where Halloween is always just around the corner.

Created in collaboration with Brenda Lekse of RUE de FLEURS, this enchanting scene features a life-sized witch and bubbling cauldron crafted entirely from dried flowers and botanical materials grown on her farm.

The Butler's Pantry has become home to a collection of delightfully mischievous botanical creatures. Handcrafted by the talented team from the Madeline F. Elder Greenhouse, these imaginative plant monsters blur the line between garden and fantasy, each with its own unique personality and playful name.

Once prepared for elegant gatherings, the table is now surrounded by painted skeletons in rich shades of green, blue, and pewter, as if The Garden has creeped in to join the party itself. Draped in moss and flourishing with creeping plants, the room tells the story of a feast long forgotten and reclaimed by the natural world.

Step into the Great Hall, where the echoes of a magnificent Halloween celebration still linger. A custom zoetrope experience by Lightborne brings the room to life with dancing shadows and silhouettes. One-of-a-kind jack-o’-lantern sculptures by local artist Katie Lloyd-Jones glow with handcrafted charm, each uniquely carved and sculpted.

The Game Room celebrates the nostalgic charm of Halloween as a kid. The decorations are playful, colorful, and filled with imagination. This joyful tribute to classic Halloween traditions features beloved icons like mischievous black cats, whimsical witches, and, of course, plenty of candy.

The Library brings the magic of storytelling to life, where the written word has escaped its pages and taken over the room. Hundreds of book pages swirl overhead in a whimsical canopy, creating the illusion that the library’s stories have burst free and filled the air with movement and wonder.

Be transported to a world where music, mystery, and magic intertwine. Time seems to shift as this elegant space transforms into a surreal vintage-goth tarot parlor, richly layered with draped fabrics, shimmering details, and theatrical textures.

Enter an enchanted haunted woodland, where nature and Victorian elegance intertwine. Branches gathered from Fairbanks Park create an immersive canopy of twisted forms, setting the stage for a whimsical gathering of crows and carefully curated touches of macabre sophistication.


Mischief Manor is presented by
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Thank you to our frightfully talented creative partners

Color Story Studio

Katie Lloyd-Jones

Rue De Fleurs

Tasha Bradley Stylish Events

Zhuzh Home Styling & Design

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