Surrounded by orchards, rolling farmland, and state parks, Yellow Springs is a colorful blend of countryside calm and creative energy. This self-guided mystery weekend begins with a series of interactive clues and riddles that guide you through town, collecting picnic items from beloved local makers. Each puzzle solved brings you one step closer to your hand-crafted spread and a peaceful, scenic picnic spot. After the adventure, you’ll check into a pre-arranged 1-night stay—carefully selected to reflect the charm and character of Yellow Springs. Expect a stay that’s cozy, unique, and rated highly for quality and comfort, whether it’s a boutique inn, a peaceful cottage, or a farmhouse retreat. With curated tips for exploring the town’s indie shops, vibrant art scene, and farm-to-table eateries, this experience offers a weekend full of warmth, whimsy, and connection.

Any restrictions to participate?

• Age: 18+
• Physical limitations: Participants should be comfortable driving a distance of approximately 14.5 miles during the picnic experience.

Who can you accommodate for?

• Children: This is not an experience for children. 
• Individuals with disabilities: The experience is wheelchair accessible.
• Dietary restrictions: Vegetarian, vegan, dairy free or gluten free options are available with prior notice.
• Pets: Sorry, no pets allowed.

What to expect on the day of the experience?

• Duration: It is recommended to allow at least 2-3 hours for the picnic portion, with one night's accommodation to follow.
• What’s included: Depending on the package selected the experience will include the following:
  • Mystery Picnic: Pre-paid picnic items to collect along the way to compose a stunning picnic spread, interactive clues and riddles on your smartphone, games and conversation starters, as well as additional activity and walking recommendations.
  • Premium Mystery Picnic: All the amazing inclusions of the Mystery Picnic package plus additional treats, drinks and content as well as extra indulgences that make it perfect for special occasions!
• Who will be present: This is a self-guided adventure, designed for personal exploration and enjoyment.
• Photo/ video: Photos and video are encouraged!

How to prepare?

• Weather dependency: Mystery picnics can happen rain, hail or shine. As a self-guided experience, you are welcome to take your picnic items to a sheltered location to enjoy.
• Arrival: Solve your first clue before departure to know the starting point.
• Parking: Free parking is available in the area.
• What to wear: Casual attire appropriate for weather conditions and comfortable walking shoes.
• What to bring: 
  • For the picnic please bring a fully charged phone for clues, pen and paper, a bottle of water, a cooler bag/carry bag with an ice pack for your items, cutlery, plates/cheeseboard, and a picnic blanket if you have one. 
  • An overnight bag for your one-night stay.

Unused Experience Vouchers can be returned within 14 days for a full refund to the original purchaser, no questions asked.

If you have any unused Experience Vouchers, you can exchange them for anything else in our marketplace, no matter when. If you choose an experience that's more expensive, you'll need to pay the difference, but if you choose one that costs less, you'll receive a credit towards your next booking.

No refunds are allowed once the experience is booked, but you can reschedule up to 3 weeks before your experience, for a date within a year of the original booking. To reschedule, contact the experience provider directly. No-shows or rescheduling less than 3 weeks in advance means losing the value of your experience.