GUILTY PARTY MYSTERIES PRESENTS
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A 1931 Prohibition-Era Murder Mystery Weekend at Lakewood Lodge
PAY YOUR RESPECTS. SETTLE YOUR DEBTS. TRUST NO ONE.
Private cabins from $1,200 · the full weekend included
OUR OCTOBER 2026 WEEKEND SOLD OUT
“[Guest quote from this weekend]”— [First name, hometown]
OLD MAN LAKEWOOD DEAD AT HIS FISHING CAMP — WAKE TO BE HELD
It is our sad duty to report that Cornelius Lakewood, known to three counties and at least two federal agents as Old Man Lakewood, has died peacefully in his sleep. This comes as something of a surprise to those who knew him best, as the Old Man was never one to do anything quietly.
He leaves behind a large family, several folks who claim to be family, and a fishing camp that has turned a handsome profit every year since Prohibition began, though no one can recall the last time a fish was caught there. His business affairs, we are told, remain in excellent disorder.
A wake will be held at the camp. Due to the current law of the land, the family assures that only coffee and lemonade will be served. Those of you who were expecting to settle up with the Old Man are urged to come as well. You are owed, and we would dearly like to see you paid.
Guests are advised to bring their best manners and their sharpest wits. The Old Man spent many years keeping the peace among people who would sooner shake hands with the devil than with one another. With his passing, certain arrangements may require reconsideration and certain folks may find that some things are best left buried.
So come pay your respects, take a glass of lemonade, and make yourselves comfortable. There is much to be settled, and we expect the business of laying the Old Man to rest will take a little longer than the family anticipated.
Here’s the Deal
Play a Part, or Play Detective
Take a character with secrets of their own, or come as a detective and crack the case without the spotlight.
Hunt the Clues
Hand-built puzzles, hidden evidence and a camp full of suspects. The Old Man left a lot of unfinished business.
Sleep at the Scene
Your own private cabin at the very camp where the story takes place. No strangers, ever.
The Weekend at a Glance
Check in, open your welcome basket, meet the family. The first round of gameplay begins that evening.
Fish, hike, or work the self-paced scavenger hunt and escape room. Evening: round two and the interrogations.
The big reveal: who is the guilty party?
Choose Your Cabin
BOOKING POLICIES
[Refund and cancellation policy]
[What happens if a weekend doesn’t reach the minimum, and by what date you’ll decide]
The Family Is Expecting You
Pick your weekend. Cabins go to the first groups who book.
Picture this: YOU are staying in cozy resort cabin with friends and family, while a thrilling murder mystery, scavenger hunt, and escape-room-style puzzles are scattered across the grounds. Intrigued yet?
🎭 Play a character tangled in the story or step in as a detective to crack the case.
🕵️♀️ Hunt for clues, solve the Escape Room, and uncover secrets with your crew.
🏡 Stay in a charming cabin that is perfect for plotting, sleuthing, and maybe a little relaxation.
TICKETS INCLUDE
Entire cabin for you and your team
Mini-games for anyone interested
Wild west activities (think shootouts and gambling)
Team-based competition to bring out your creativity
Choice of character or detective role
In-depth character packet to help set the stage for the weekend
Escape room
Scavenger hunt for mystery clues
Investigation kits to keep all your precious thoughts to yourselves
All resort amenities
It’s ONLY $300 per person for a weekend of mystery, fun, and unforgettable memories.
Here’s the deal
WEEKEND DETAILS
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Ghosts of Sand Gulch
Welcome to Sand Gulch—Where the Law Ain’t the Only Thing Getting Shot Down
The year is 1884, and Sand Gulch, a dusty, godforsaken town on the edge of the frontier, has earned itself a reputation blacker than a gambler’s soul. Once a booming silver mining town, the gulch dried up quicker than a preacher’s whiskey bottle, leaving behind a mess of desperate folks, scoundrels, and those too stubborn—or too sinful—to leave. But fortune’s wheel may be spinning again, for a recent discovery has breathed new life—and more than a little fear—into the hills surrounding Sand Gulch.
A hidden motherlode of silver—rumored to be richer than the Comstock—has been uncovered in a long-abandoned shaft. The problem? Half the town claims to own a piece of it, and the other half is willing to kill for it.
And that ain’t the only trouble rattlin’ chains. As tensions reach their breaking point, the town prepares for the annual Founders’ Day Celebration, a raucous festival of drink, debauchery, and dangerously rigged games of chance. But this year, the streets of Sand Gulch echo with more than fiddle music and gunfire… and before the night is through, someone will join the ranks of the dearly departed.
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The weekend kicks off with a rootin’-tootin’ celebration right in the heart of Lakewood, brimmin’ with games of chance, frontier follies, and plenty o’ grub to keep your belly full. But don’t let the hootin’ and hollerin’ fool ya—someone has a hidden agenda in this here town.
Aside from the murder mystery, you will have plenty of downtime to enjoy the amenities Lakewood Lodge has to offer. Think nature hikes, campfires, board games, fishing, and bird watching.
You will receive email updates that detail everything to expect as well as coordinating character assignments. Below is a sample timeline to give you an idea of what to expect throughout the weekend.
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THURSDAY
Reserve an additional night to relax in your cabin before all the excitement begins. Call Aimee at (218) 659-2839 to add Thursday to your agenda and ease into the weekend with a bit of peace and quiet.
FRIDAY
Check-in at the Lodge and dive into your welcome basket full of goodies that will help you navigate the weekend. After exploring your base camp a bit, head over to the event tent to meet some of the other sketchy individuals and enjoy some festivities. The first round of gameplay will take place Friday evening after everyone has had a chance to settle in and continue into Saturday morning. We guarantee you will become fast friends with the people you meet by the end of Friday night. Retire to the peace and quiet at your cabin for the night and enjoy some cozy time around the fire.
SATURDAY
Morning/Afternoon
Enjoy a relaxing morning and sleep as late as you like. The morning and afternoon are yours to do as you please with your cabin mates. This is your time to take advantage of some of the resort amenities, such as boat rental and trail walking. Don't forget to bring your fishing gear! Play yard games, sit by the fire, or hunt for clues (this is a murder mystery after all). A scavenger hunt and an escape room experience will be offered during this time that are both self-paced for your convenience.
Early evening
You and your team can head back to the town square to meet up with all the other guests for the second round of gameplay. It’s time to piece together everything we’ve learned and interrogate one another for the answers we crave.
SUNDAY
After a wild and Jimdandy weekend, we’ll all meet up at the town square for the last time to enjoy a hot brunch and discover who the guilty party is.
(OPTIONAL) Contact Aimee at (218) 659-2839 to book another night and stay until Monday, enjoying a bit of peace and quiet after all the shenanigans and before returning to the hustle and bustle of work.
CABIN DETAILS
We will assign cabins based on availability for your group size
You will be asked your cabin preference when you add tickets to your cart
