Shout-out!

     This is the first of an ongoing series of short posts I’ll be doing to highlight exceptional local businesses, restaurants, and events.  They’re worth sharing here because of the high-quality of their food, service, and/or entertainment.

Fairview Tree Farm Haunted Trail

     This past Sunday night, Erica, some friends, and I went to the Fairview Tree Farm Haunted Trail.  This was my first time going to a haunted event and not being on the scaring side of things; I had a blast!  Though having a good scare (or laugh) at haunted trails and houses can depend largely on what friends you go with, the employees at Fairview Tree Farm did an excellent job making sure each group passing through got their money’s worth.  They used a variety of different scare tactics and costumes throughout the walk, resulting in Erica nearly pulling my arm from its socket several times.  The excellent pre-walk decorations and long line on a Sunday were certainly a testament to their high standard of quality.  Waiting to enter, our anticipation grew with each patron we saw exit screaming.  Beyond simple gory scares and surprise screams, they also tapped into other fears such as creepy dolls, sensory deprivation, and eerie twins a la The Shining.
     If I had one criticism, it would be to include one or two gates to hold up traffic during the walk.  Some of my crew were so well-scared, they ran us right up to the next group, not leaving the employees enough time in between to reset themselves for us.  Perhaps they could include a short maze or dark chamber, where a hidden exit panel is opened only when the next set of actors are ready.  Despite being hurtled through, I had an excellent time, and definitely recommend the Fairview Tree Farm Haunted Walk for your season’s thrills.

Fairview Tree Farm

2 Saw Mill City Rd

Shelton, CT 06484