Entry No. 12 — the Kansas City file — filed under: haunted
Belvoir Winery & Inn
Housed in a sprawling, historic Jacobean-Revival compound built in 1900, this winery is famously haunted by the ghosts of orphans and elderly residents who once lived here.
The story
Before anyone was uncorking bottles on Odd Fellows Road, this sprawling Jacobean-Revival compound was an isolated community built by the Independent Order of Odd Fellows around 1900. Bound by secret-society vows to educate orphans and care for elderly members, the order constructed a self-contained complex of massive brick buildings to house hundreds of residents in Liberty.
When the order eventually departed, the site wasn't gutted or demolished. The current owners converted the former orphanage and retirement home into a winery and inn, leaving the grand institutional framework intact. Today, you can sip wine in rooms framed by vintage photographs and original artifacts from the Odd Fellows' century on the land.
Because thousands of people lived, grew up, and spent their final days on the grounds, the compound has earned a persistent reputation for paranormal encounters. Shadowy figures in the long corridors and unexplainable cold spots aren't swept under the rug—the property actively embraces its history, hosting late-night investigations for those willing to walk the dark halls after hours.
What it's like
Arriving at the compound feels like pulling up to a secluded turn-of-the-century boarding school campus. During the daytime, you can sip wine while wandering past old archival photos and secret-society relics. On paranormal investigation nights, the atmosphere flips entirely—expect dim corridors, creaking floors, and dark hallways. Make sure to confirm current hours and event schedules before driving out to Liberty.
The move: Book a Friday night paranormal investigation to search the dark halls for shadow figures, or simply do a daytime wine tasting while browsing the historic artifacts and photos of the former orphanage.
- 📍 Liberty
- 💸 $$
- ⚡ Up for anything
- 🌗 Indoors
Where: 1325 Odd Fellows Rd, Liberty, MO 64068
Hours: Added 2026-07-21 — confirm current hours before you go.
Pair it with
- Spectrum A New Age Shop — Pair a paranormal investigation or wine tasting with a trip to browse tarot and divination tools just nine miles away in the Northland.
- Leila’s Hair Museum — Double down on eerie 19th-century history by pairing the former Odd Fellows home with the world's only museum dedicated to Victorian hair art.
- Penguin Park — For a bright, surreal contrast after wandering dark institutional hallways, drive west to visit giant 1970s fiberglass animal sculptures.
Good to know
What was the property used for before becoming a winery?
It was built around 1900 by the Independent Order of Odd Fellows to serve as an orphanage and residential care facility for elderly members of the fraternal order.
Can you stay overnight at Belvoir Winery?
Yes, the complex functions as both a winery and an inn, offering overnight rooms inside the historic compound.
Do they offer ghost tours or paranormal events?
They regularly host Friday night paranormal investigations where visitors search the historic halls and corridors for shadow figures and paranormal activity.
Where is the venue located?
You'll find it at 1325 Odd Fellows Rd in Liberty, Missouri, roughly 20 miles northeast of central Kansas City.
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Further reading: Official site · mowines.org · visitclaymo.com
last checked: 2026-07-21