Dawn Grant: A Visionary Leader in Sports and Personal Growth

Dawn Grant, a resident of the Amelia Island community since 1994, is more than just a business owner; she’s a visionary who has left an indelible mark. Her journey at the helm of Amelia Shotgun Sports, which she proudly acquired in 2017, is steeped in history, spanning over a decade before her ownership. Under her watchful eye, the club has evolved into a cornerstone of the Northeast Florida shotgun scene, offering enthusiasts a paradise adorned with a diverse array of sporting clay stations, skeet and trap fields, and a scenic water-front 5-stand.

Beyond her role as a shotgun sports aficionado, Dawn is a dedicated instructor and speaker, and the brilliant mind behind the Dawn Grant Mental Training & Hypnosis Meditation. Her transformative techniques empower athletes, business owners, and clients globally, propelling them beyond their perceived limitations towards the zenith of their potential. Her client roster boasts Olympians, Hall of Famers, World Champions, National Champions, and weekend warriors alike. Dawn’s influence extends within and beyond sports psychology; she’s the author of “7 Strokes In 7 Days” and the innovative inventor of the Mind Mastered App, solidifying her status as a trailblazer in personal development.

As the Co-Founder and President of the non-profit organization Joy To The Children, Dawn’s heart beats for the community she holds dear. Her commitment to helping others isn’t confined to one venture; it radiates through her various endeavors, with her latest undertaking being a driving force behind the spine-tingling adventures that await at Terror On The Timber Farm. Dawn’s passion for personal growth, community collaboration, and exceptional experiences weaves into the very fabric of this haunted attraction, promising visitors a thrilling journey infused with her unwavering dedication to making a difference.

Quotes from Dawn:

• “Helping people experience joy and pushing them to their limits is my passion. Expressing this in as many ways as possible, including sport and the fear-filled fun!”
• “At Amelia Shotgun Sports, we’re not just about clay targets; we’re about showing people a good time. I love to see people laugh and having fun!”
• “Funny thing, I normally don’t care for scary things but I love offering this scary fun to the community”

Greg Birdsong: Crafting Nightmares into Reality

Greg Birdsong, a luminary in the haunting industry, possesses a formidable blend of creativity, craftsmanship, and a penchant for the spine-chilling. With over three decades of expertise in residential and commercial construction, including a degree in Construction Management, Greg’s journey into the world of haunts began in 1989 as a home haunter. His fascination with creating terrifying experiences burgeoned over the years, propelling him into the realm of a professional haunter in 2014.

As a Florida Certified General Contractor, Greg has harnessed his construction acumen to fabricate one-of-a-kind props, animations, mechanisms, and sets, often ingeniously utilizing recycled materials to bring his eerie visions to life. What was once someone’s discarded items frequently transforms into the most hair-raising Halloween props. Greg’s notoriety in haunt design extends the country, as he’s the mastermind behind several successful haunts in Florida and Illinois. His passion for crafting scares is encapsulated in his role as the owner of Little Props Of Horror, where he continues to push the boundaries of fear, thrilling haunt-goers from coast to coast.

Beyond his chilling creations, Greg is a connoisseur of the macabre and finds an adrenaline rush in scaring people. While he may not personally don the haunted masks, the thrill of the scare courses through him as he witnesses the terror his actors and sets evoke. Haunting isn’t just a hobby for Greg; it’s a form of therapy and relaxation. Instead of traditional leisure activities, his mind is continuously churning, conjuring new designs and crafting nightmarish landscapes. Greg may jest about being a tad demented, but it’s his unique brand of demented creativity that fuels the hair-raising atmosphere at Terror On The Timber Farm, making it a must-visit for thrill-seekers in Yulee, Florida, and beyond.

Quotes from Greg:

• “Haunting and scaring people is an adrenaline rush for me. While I might not be personally scaring people, I still get the thrill of the scare vicariously through the actors and sets that are scaring people”
• “Building a haunt is a form of therapy. I am a builder through and through. I dont hunt, or fish or play golf to relax. My mind is always churning and needs to be building; this is my leisure or stress release.”
• “I might be a little demented too, but in a good way.”