Eclipse Spellworks

Something new I’m working on.

Some pieces available for sale. Message me for more details.

This Friday!

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👻 Who wants to go ghost hunting for $30?! 👀

We’re heading back to historic Hoffman Lodge in Middletown THIS FRIDAY, and I have a little treat for you!

Use promo code HOFFMAN at checkout to get $10 OFF your ticket! 🎟️💜

Join Full Moon Paranormal for an evening exploring this fascinating historic building after dark. We’ll dive into its history, break out the paranormal equipment, and investigate areas you don’t normally get to explore!

And the best part? YOU get to be the investigator! 🔦👻

📍 Hoffman Masonic Lodge | Middletown, NY
📅 Friday, October 16th
🕕 6:00 PM or 8:30 PM sessions
🎟️ Regularly $40, just $30 with code HOFFMAN!

Spots are limited, so grab your tickets while you can!

💜 Use code HOFFMAN on Eventbrite to save $10!

Now tag that friend who’s always saying they want to go ghost hunting with you. This is your chance! 👻

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3rd Eye Concepts Round Ouija Board Talking Spirit Board Third - Lazy Susan

Since it’s a crappy day outside, I started a few new projects. But have to wait till it’s nice outside to paint one of them and finish putting it together and the other one I’m waiting for the stain to dry before I can finish it up.

New York State folklore ~ Mountain Witch~
This is Legends and Lore Marker is placed in Sugar Loaf New York. I have started to make mini replicas of the sign.

Here is some information on the Mountain Witch.

The History Behind the “Mountain Witch” Marker

The history behind the “Mountain Witch” marker connects early European settlement in colonial New York with traditional folklore that developed from isolation, hardship, and the fears of a growing community.

The Real Elizabeth Dobbin

The First Settlers

Hugh and Elizabeth “Lizzy” Dobbin were among the earliest European settlers to move into the Sugar Loaf area during the mid-1700s. Local history records that they initially maintained peaceful relations with the local Lenape Native Americans.

Naming Sugar Loaf

According to local lore documented by area historians, Elizabeth is credited with giving the area its name.

During her first harsh winter around 1738, she reportedly looked toward the mist-shrouded mountain peak and remarked that it resembled the hard, conical “loaves of sugar” that colonial housewives kept in their kitchens.

How the Legend Formed

Tragedy and Isolation

After her husband, Hugh, passed away, Elizabeth was left alone to manage their remote mountain farm at the base of the ridge.

Running a homestead by herself became an overwhelming burden. Over time, the property reportedly fell into severe disrepair, while Elizabeth increasingly withdrew from the surrounding community.

Fires on the Mountain

To survive the brutal Hudson Valley winters and protect herself from predators, Elizabeth reportedly burned large bonfires on the mountain to discourage roaming wolf packs.

From the valley below, newer residents could see the late-night fires illuminating the mountain. To those unfamiliar with Elizabeth’s circumstances, the mysterious fires were unsettling and fueled speculation about the solitary woman living on the mountain.

Villager Suspicions

On the rare occasions Elizabeth traveled into town to obtain supplies, she reportedly made a striking appearance.

She was described as wearing a long, tattered coat and a large, floppy, pointed hat while smoking a to***co pipe. Her unkempt appearance and isolated lifestyle frightened and fascinated the local townspeople.

Rumors eventually began circulating that Elizabeth had returned to the old folk traditions of her Irish homeland. Over time, these stories transformed her from an isolated mountain resident into the local legend of a “witch.”

The Marker Grant

The “Mountain Witch” historical marker was authorized by the Sugar Loaf Historical Society through a grant from the William G. Pomeroy Foundation’s “Legends & Lore” program.

And made a couple new t-shirts today!