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A Night in Sleepy Hollow (Encore)

Oct 23, 2026 · 46m

Summary

Host Thomas guides listeners through a relaxing, Halloween-themed journey to Sleepy Hollow, New York. The episode features a guided visualization walking through the historic village, visiting the Hudson River, the old Dutch church, and the Headless Horseman Bridge. As the traveler explores the area, a mysterious fog transforms the modern setting into a timeless, pre-electric landscape filled with lanterns and carriages, before fading back to reality.

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Sponsor: BetterHelp therapy and insurance options Sponsor: Indeed Sponsored Jobs for hiring Sponsor: Gatorlite electrolyte drink Introduction to Sleepy Hollow Halloween episode Arriving in the village and describing the autumn road The historic sign and Washington Irving's legend The Hudson River and the Sleepy Hollow Lighthouse Walking the riverside path and train tracks Residential streets and autumn foliage The old Dutch church and its history The Headless Horseman Bridge and legend Entering the forest and the mysterious fog The village transforms into a historical setting Observing the manor house and grist mill Crossing the bridge and the fog lifting The final jack-o'-lantern and closing
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