Extracts from the Australian Horror Writers Association (AHWA) website:-

LIMITED TO THIRTY (30) PARTICIPANTS. All welcome. The Australian Horror Writers Association has arranged a three-day/two-night stay at Aradale Mental Hospital (formerly Ararat Lunatic Asylum) for writers, editors, artists and any other creative-type people. It will involve having the days to create and the nights to investigate how to be scared stiff. There will be a ghost tour on the Friday night, and a paranormal investigation on the Saturday night (all equipment supplied).

When: THREE (3) DAYS – February 22-24th 2013

How Much: $395 PER PERSON all-inclusive three days

Includes: accommodation/full catering/tour/paranormal investigation.

Supplied: All meals, camp-beds. Please supply sleeping bag or bedding (if you are travelling from interstate, talk to us and we will be able to help with this).

***Email to confirm interest: ahwa@australianhorror.com***

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