Question 1

How long is the tour?

Accepted Answer

Tours are approximately an hour and a half long. Attendees will be required to stand and walk for the duration of the tour.

Question 2

How much of the tour takes place outside?

Accepted Answer

About half of the Summer Solstice Enchanted Evening tours take place outside. Tours begin outside (10 minutes), move inside Ringwood Manor (45 minutes), and then return outside to visit the historic cemetery (35 minutes). We advise ticket holders to dress for outdoor weather conditions.

Question 3

Can children attend the tour?

Accepted Answer

No. Ticket holders must be ages 13 and up.

Question 4

Is the tour ADA accessible?

Accepted Answer

Unfortunately, no. The tour takes guests to the second floor of historic Ringwood Manor, which is only accessible by staircase. Additionally, the walk to the cemetery is an outdoor trail and is not ADA accessible.

Question 5

How will I get the tickets I purchased?

Accepted Answer

For 2024, all tickets will be E-tickets sent to purchasers through Eventbrite. Physical tickets will no longer be mailed to purchasers.

Question 6

It's raining, will the tour still be taking place?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We do not cancel tours for rain events. However, if there is a weather event that causes a state of emergency to be declared, or if there are high winds, thunder, or lightening, the tour will be cancelled. Ticket holders will be notified via email and their ticket purchase will be refunded.

Question 7

Can I record the tour and/or take pictures during the tour?

Accepted Answer

Ticket holders may use electronic equipment OUTSIDE the Ringwood Manor museum. All electronic equipment must be turned off when inside the building. This includes devices such as EMF recorders and smart/cell phones.

Question 8

Does this tour talk about ghosts?

Accepted Answer

The Summer Solstice Enchanted Evening tours of Ringwood Manor discuss the various legends and lore that have been associated with the historic site over the past 250 years. Much of the information is considered historic oral history.

Question 9

Is this a "haunted house?"

Accepted Answer

This is not a Halloween-style "haunted house" event- people are not dressed in costume waiting to scare visitors. People are not hidden behind-the-scenes to manufacture noises or scary experiences. This is a tour that discusses the legends surrounding the historic site and its former inhabitants.

Question 10

I purchased tickets but can no longer attend. Can I get a refund?

Accepted Answer

No. We do not provided refunds for cancellations.

Question 11

I purchased the tickets for the wrong date/time. Can I get a refund?

Accepted Answer

No, we do not provided refunds for incorrect purchases.

Question 12

Where is Ringwood Manor located?

Accepted Answer

Ringwood Manor is located at 1304 Sloatsburg Road, Ringwood, NJ 07456. It is the white Victorian mansion located inside of Ringwood State Park. Please note the entrance is not well lit and comes up quickly on Sloatsburg Road. Detailed directions can be found on our website: www.ringwoodmanor.org

Summer Solstice Enchanted Evening Tours of Ringwood Manor