The Satanic Temple — Local services in Salem

We are a family of TST members that made the pilgrimage.

To start, there is ample parking. The house is a former funeral parlor, which really adds to the artful aesthetic the gallery has created.

TST takes COVID seriously. They expect you to wear your mask OVER YOUR NOSE at all times, and if taken off, you will get asked to leave. The sign says they require proof of vaccination, so we had ours ready to show, but they didn't ask to confirm.

As members, we received a discount on the self-guided tour. Their biggest attraction, the controversial Baphomet statue, was even better in person than in photographs. Our toddler has little knitted Baphomets (we call him "Baphy") and she was over the moon to "meet" him. It really was an overwhelming moment, as cheesy as that sounds.

The self-guided tour was great! The art exhibit they had going on right now, Caitlin Karolczak's Imitations of Mortality was beautiful and thoughtful. Each piece invoked deep-thoughts, appreciation, and emotion.

The library is well-stocked with literature most would ban, and the throne room, perhaps the most interesting room of all, is fun to take pictures and admire the cult paraphelia.

The house itself is absolutely beautiful. Featuring custom wallpaper and curtains (please take care not to touch), the vibe is perfect for an afternoon at The Satanic Temple.

We will absolutely return to one of the only establishment's that accepts...

This organization has great principles that everyone should live by.

THERE ARE SEVEN FUNDAMENTAL TENETS

I One should strive to act with compassion and empathy toward all creatures in accordance with reason. II The struggle for justice is an ongoing and necessary pursuit that should prevail over laws and institutions. III One’s body is inviolable, subject to one’s own will alone. IV The freedoms of others should be respected, including the freedom to offend. To willfully and unjustly encroach upon the freedoms of another is to forgo one's own. V Beliefs should conform to one's best scientific understanding of the world. One should take care never to distort scientific facts to fit one's beliefs. VI People are fallible. If one makes a mistake, one should do one's best to rectify it and resolve any harm that might have been caused. VII Every tenet is a guiding principle designed to inspire nobility in action and thought. The spirit of compassion, wisdom, and justice should always prevail over the written or...

We were lucky enough to stay in the bedroom suite & the moment we arrived we were treated like old friends. Erika and the whole staff were so welcoming and helpful.

You get entry to the temple with your stay. From the moment you walk in you are met with beautiful surroundings. The building itself is stunning as is the garden, the art pieces have been picked perfectly and the Baphomet statue is a particular highlight.

The bedroom suite is a whole other level of amazingness. It has an immaculately clean and well equipped kitchen and bathroom, a nice little patio and private entrance. There’s also more stunning art work throughout for you to enjoy. But the highlight here is the bedroom. Decorated perfectly with the most lush and comfortable four poster bed I’ve ever slept in. This place has been put together with pure love and consideration for the guests.

I honestly cannot recommend this highly enough as a place to visit, but even more to stay. We will...