The Mourning Scythe
Located:
15633 500 E. St
Sheffield, IL
The Mourning Scythe
Located:
15633 500 E. St
Sheffield, IL
Designed and operated by Chelsea Neirynck, this hidden home haunt on a quiet country road is sure to catch anyone off guard. Roughly 80% of the props and sets are homemade and designed for single person set-up. Making assembly easy and storage easier.
Incorporating real props is also a goal for set design.... some of these include real animal skulls, an antique chest, a casket, antique horse buggy and a pumpkin arch tunnel that is alive and lit for walkthrough/photos.
Entry into display is thru the cemetery arch.......yes I am aware "cemetary" is spelled wrong but my grandpa made it for me so its staying that way
Chelsea posed with her recent 2021 build of new cemetery entry-way. Recycled lath attached to 1x's in an "L" formation with.........yes, real copper lanterns modified for electrical use mounted outward towards the entry.
Care for a ride?
Purchased in 2024, this is an antique horse drawn buggy being "pulled" by two skellys mounted in front.
Summer growth on pumpkin arch
Pumpkin arch haunt season (less productive test year 2025)
2025 Cemetery overhaul