A Two-Day Ghost Hunting Vacation and Learning Experience for Couples, Families, and Small Groups to include the latest techniques in Searching For, Finding, and Dowsing for Ghosts from a Rare and Positive Perspective on the Afterlife...

Ghost Hunter Training Class Students Students in the Ghostology 101 Ghost Hunter Training Classes come from varying professions, backgrounds and religions. Ghost Hunter Getaway Vacations Students receive this handsome ARC Certificate upon completion of the course.

Whether you're convinced that there are ghosts or not, everyone loves a good, spine tingling ghost story. So, come and spend a weekend, or a couple of days with The Staff and Instructors of The ARC as we contemplate the deeper levels of our existence. In this two day seminar, you will learn the essentials in conducting a real ghost investigation with step-by-step instructions taught by experienced Certified Ghost Hunting Instructors. By combining one, or more of Appalachian GhostWalks Ghost Tours with this nationally recognized Ghost Hunting Certification program, you can create the ultimate in family fun and adventure, appropriate for all ages... The course is taught in either a classroom style environment, or we can arrange for you to stay at one of our "Spook and Save" haunted bed and breakfast vacation partners for the two day seminar where you'll receive personal, one-on-one training and experience with your personal Certified Ghost Hunting Instructor. Discover how to record the presence of spirit activity, either digitally, or on film, and how to record ghostly voices from beyond. You will learn the time honored tradition of dowsing, used to find oil and water, for use in communicating with the ghosts and spirits of a particular location, using several different proven techniques. You will receive hands on training with various types of equipment used in the scientific documentation of localized paranormal activity...

"Dowsing for Ghosts and Listening for EVPs" on DVD Click For Larger Version

All of this and more presented by Satellite Instructors and Certified Ghost Hunters Stacey Allen McGee, CGH and Founder and Director of The ARC ~ Alternate Realities Center ~ www.AlternateRealitiesCenter.com - recently voted one of the top ten ghost hunters in America by Haunted America in New Orleans, as well as Michael W Combs, CGH who together offer more than thirty years of combined field investigations experience. Together they now offer what has become one of the most nationally recognized ghost hunting and dowsing classes for excellence in training anywhere in the world. The "Dowsing for Ghosts and Listening for EVPs" DVD pictured left is a very informative video included with materials provided on the first day of class...

Ghostology 101 Student Training Manual The above image is the front cover of the new course manual which is provided to students of The Alternate Realities Center's "Ghostology 101" Ghost Hunter Training Program presented on the first day of class.

The purpose of this course is to present an overview of research into ghosts and hauntings. The course is designed for anyone with the desire to learn about, find and document paranormal activity of ghosts. The book now used in this course was written by Stacey Allen McGee and Michael Combs entitled “Ghostology 101 - A Field Guide To Ghost Hunting” and this is the course manual provided to our students as part of the class materials included. It details a comprehensive coverage in such areas as, understanding ghosts and possible explanations why they are earthbound, the nature of configuration of ghostly energy patterns, where and how to find ghosts, and most important, how to conduct a successful ghost investigation...

Ghost Hunter Class February 2008 Pictured above is Instructor Michael Combs taken during a quick break in the class conducted in February of 2008.

Both Stacey Allen McGee, recognized by Haunted America by one of the top ten ghost hunters and paranormal investigators in the United States, as well as Michael W. Combs are very active as ghost researchers, lecturers, consultants, dowsers, and teachers. They refer to this study course of certified ghost hunter as a practical, “how-to-guide” for serious ghost hunting. Once certified, you will be amazed at the opportunities that will become available to you in this field. We conduct the course any two consecutive days throughout the rolling year. We will be your hands-on coach through the entire course and there's no substitute for experience. Upon successful completion of the program, including a very easy open-book test you and your classmates will be awarded a Certificate as “Certified Ghost Hunter”...

The course materials include: 1) Book, “Ghostology 101 - Ghost Hunter Training Class” Course Manual 2) DVD - “Dowsing for Ghosts, Listening for EVPs” with Stacey Allen McGee and Michael Combs 3) A set polarized “Brass Dowsing Rods,” designed and balanced for ghost hunting. 4) Personal experience and support from your satellite instructors, Stacey Allen McGee and Michael W. Combs, through assignment of a live field investigations and training exercise following the class with help in the proper use of equipment such as cameras, recorders, ghost meters, and dowsing rods and 5) Successful completion of the program and open book exam for Certification will result in receiving a beautiful, frameable ARC Certificate as “Certified Ghost Hunter” with lifetime membership with the Alternate Realities Center. Click Here for a more indepth look at "Ghostology 101" and it's origins... Subjects covered in the course: 1) The different types of hauntings 2) Ghosts - Science versus Spirituality 3) Difference between ghosts and spirits 4) Finding lost objects with the dowsing rods 5) Using dowsing rods to find and communicate with ghosts 6) How weather affect an investigation 7) How to conduct a successful ghost investigation and correct protocol 8) Ghost hunting tool kit 9) How to interview a witness 10) How to research haunted history 11) Learn how to see ghosts 12) How to record voices of ghosts 13) How to use an EMF meter 14) Different ways to do a ghost clearing 15) What to look for in ghost photography 16) Ghost hunting terminology and 17) How moon cycles affect ghost hunting. The cost for a single individual is just $199 and $299 for a couple. If you have a group of 3, or more, the cost is $199 for the first person and $75 for each additional person in your group. Call (423) 743-WALK (9255) for further information about the class. Prices do not include a discounted stay at your choice of our very historic and often haunted accommodations located across the region. Optional ghost hunting equipment is not required to participate in the class, for as any of our former graduates can tell you, this class covers so much more than just how to point and click your camera - much, much more!!! For more information, or to enroll...

Appalachian GhostWalks works to fit your busy schedule, whether you are a native of these mountains or are just visiting, our tours operate seven nights a week, 365 days a year with advance reservations. If you are planning a trip and looking for a fantastic weekend getaway, or perhaps a full haunted vacation with complimentary vacation planning for a couple, family, or group we suggest a multiple day itinerary. Our "Spook and Save" vacation packages include everything most couples and families love to do while on vacation, but with a haunted theme and designed to save you money with discounts on other area attractions and accommodations. We can plan the whole trip for you so you don't have to lift a finger! We have 1-9 day vacations and one call does it all!! Call (423) 743-WALK (9255) for a SPOOK-tacular good time!!!