River House at Odette’s in New Hope, Pennsylvania, hosts Fireside Ghost Stories on Oct. 21

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River House at Odette’s in New Hope, Pa., is hosting Fireside Ghost Stories at Odette’s Overlook on Oct. 21 at 7:30 p.m. The retreat overlooks the Delaware River and is offering a range of fall experiences this season.

The annual event is interactive and includes an informal talk with Carolyn Randolph, a historian and ghost tour guide. Randolph specializes in Bucks County history and shares tales of New Hope and the surrounding towns, along with the historical figures said to still linger in the area. The series also ran on Oct. 7.

Guests can take photos among scarecrows and pumpkins at Peddler’s Village. River House at Odette’s also points visitors to programs with The Distillery and New Hope Ghost Tours.

Odette’s dining reservations are recommended for the ghost story evenings.

River House at Odette’s describes itself as an indulgent and chic retreat in New Hope. It puts together fall getaways built around foliage, harvest displays, and Halloween-season events.

Seasonal River House at Odette’s programs available this fall

Ghost Tours of New Hope
Since its founding in 1722, a host of illustrious characters, artists, entertainers, and politicians have called New Hope home, and the lore of spirits past still linger. Spellbound guests booking a two-night Ghost Tour getaway embark along New Hope’s chilling path, hearing tales of the haunted history. Available on select nights through Nov. 5, 2026, the Ghost Tours package includes two-nights accommodations, special Ghost Tour admission, a copy of the Haunted Village and Valley book, and a spooky welcome amenity. 

Scarecrows in the Village
For a more charming take on Halloween, the Scarecrows in the Village package, available through Oct. 26, 2026, welcomes fall lovers with accommodations, a fall welcome amenity and round-trip transportation to the idyllic Peddler’s Village, home to the beloved Scarecrows in the Village experience. Guests enjoy lovely autumn days as they wander shops and enjoy the flavors of fall before returning to cozy accommodations with an autumnal cheese plate and festive cookies waiting by the fire. 

Spirits by the River
Available through Nov. 29, 2026, Spirits by the River invites guests to enjoy a guided whiskey tasting experience with The Distillery in Lambertville. The two-night stay includes accommodations, round-trip transportation to the whiskey tasting experience, and welcome amenity.

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