Little Hills Winery in St. Charles, Missouri, is known for its haunted history, with paranormal accounts linked to the 19th-century manor house on its property. The winery, which has been featured on television shows like Ghost Hunters, even maintains a list of documented paranormal activity. A significant part of the lore involves the Merritt family, the original owners of the manor. The most prominent story centers on a tragic incident where owner Shubal Scudder Merritt accidentally shot and killed his son, Lewis. The ghosts of Shubal, his wife Sophia, and Lewis are believed to be among the winery's most frequent spectral visitors. The winery's "regular visitors" are thought to include more than just the Merritt family. According to the winery's website and staff stories, other apparitions and paranormal events include: Charles and Hannah Ring: Little is known about this pair, but they are considered to be some of the winery's resident ghosts. The spirit of the Sisters of St. Joseph's dog, Duke, is also said to haunt the premises. The winery's haunted reputation led to its inclusion on paranormal television programs like Ghost Hunters and Most Terrifying Places in America. The building is known for phantom footsteps and disembodied voices, which have been heard by both employees and visitors. Reports from paranormal investigations mention objects, like a buffet table door, opening on its own, suggesting the presence of something paranormal. Apparitions described as shadowy figures and Civil War-era spirits are also part of the winery's haunted lore.