Thank you Dark Side Guests! And now something completely different...

Thanks to everyone who came to the first Dark Side at The House on the Rock! We received really good feedback and will use your customer comments to make our next Dark Side better than ever.

Before we completely leave the Dark Side here are a few final images from this year:

And now, as they say, on to something completely different. Leave it to the magic of the House on the Rock to go from frighteningly spooky to a nostalgic holiday atmosphere, but that is in fact what has happened. The transformation is amazing and we are ready to welcome you to Christmas at The House on the Rock!


White twinkle lights add to the festive glow, and holiday music plays throughout. Our enormous collection of Santa's of all shapes and sizes (6,000 and counting) is spread throughout the Gatehouse, Original House, Infinity Room, Alex Jordan Center, Mill House, Streets of Yesterday, Heritage of the Sea, Tribute to Nostalgia, Music of Yesterday, Spirit of Aviation and the Carousel.

The Attractions is open for the Christmas tour Thursday through Monday from 9am-5pm, closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve Day and Christmas Day.  The Christmas Tour ends January 6, 2013.

 

The Dark Side opens TONIGHT!

The Dark Side opens tonight!
http://www.facebook.com/events/359443004136124/

New for Dark Side

In our informal Facebook poll, The Doll Carousel is one of the spookiest portions of the House on the Rock. It will be part of The Dark Side... although expect some... surprises. 

Did you know The Organ Room was originally going to be themed to Dante's Inferno? (The Organ Room is part of the Dark Side.) Hope to see you!

The Dark Side - some sneak peeks....

Just some things we are working on in The House on the Rock workshop:

Oooh...

Arghhhhhh.....

Eeeek!

Facebook Event and Advance Tickets

Greetings -- we have a Facebook event started here for The Dark Side, so please let us know if you are attending, and watch the event page for updates.

Also, we have advance tickets on sale now in our web store. Tickets at the door will be Adults $19.95 and Children 17 and under $11.95 but tickets are discounted if you buy them ahead of time (shipping charges extra, but tickets can be held for you at will-call).

All Signs Point to the Dark Side

The House on the Rock - The Dark Side - Halloween 2012

Come see the Dark Side of The House on the Rock...

If you have ever wondered if the dolls come alive at night or if you find the displays troubling during the day, wait until you see them in the dark. Your nightmares will become real.
You will stroll down the walkway of the macabre and see the carousel in a whole new light. You will travel through the Devil's throat and wander through the mysterious maze before escaping to be greeted by the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse.

Rates:

$19.95 Adults ages 18 and up
$11.95 Children ages 17 and below

Dates and Hours:

6:00 pm to 9:00 pm (last admittance 8:30 pm)
October 18, 19, 20 and 25-31

Additional Information:

The Dark Side is a separately ticketed event. Daytime admisison to The House on the Rock is not included with these tickets.
Not all areas of The House on the Rock are open for The Dark Side. Areas of The House on the Rock that are closed are off limits. Any person found in a closed or restricted area will be removed from the property without refund.
The Dark Side may not be suitable for all ages. The Dark Side utilizes strobe light, fog effects, uneven flooring/footing, tight spaces and dim lighting. People who could be aggravated by these special effects should consider conditions before purchasing a ticket.
No costumes or masks allowed. No strollers, outside food or drinks, flashlights or laser pens.
Snacks and beverages are available for purchase.
Ticket prices, hours and experience is subject to change without notice.
The Dark Side Overnight Packages
The House on the Rock Resort package is $185 Sunday-Thursday and $205 Friday and Saturday. Please call 1.800.822.7774 to book this package. This package includes:

• One night's accommodations for two in a two-room suite at The House on the Rock Resort
• Two adult Ultimate Experience admission tickets to The House on the Rock
• Two adult Dark Side admission tickets
• Two coupons for a drink in a souvenir cup
• Based on double occupancy

The House on the Rock Inn package is $175 Sunday-Thursday and $185 Friday and Saturday. Please call 1.888.935.3960 to book this package. This package includes:

• One night's accommodations for two in a standard room at The House on the Rock Inn
• Two adult Ultimate Experience admission tickets to The House on the Rock
• Two adult Dark Side admission tickets
• Two coupons for a drink in a souvenir cup
• Based on double occupancy

The packages listed above are based on 2 adults in a standard room. Packages are customizable based on the number of people in the party and room type. Please call for more information.

Steampunk Halloween

We're thinking about inviting the Steampunk community to The House on the Rock for a Halloween costume extravaganza in October of 2011. The House on the Rock collections contain artifacts and models from the age of steam and diesel, as well as mechanical clockwork devices reminiscent of a bygone age. Here are a few examples from our model steam collection -- below are pictures of a rare model of the Turbinia, the first steam-turban ship, dated 1909, and one example from our collection of Dreadnoughts. These are just two examples of many artifacts in our collection of model steamships. As our plans become more definite, we will be posting more information and photos from our collection.