Haunted Hotels in Healdsburg
Tucked amid the vineyards and rolling hills of Healdsburg, California, the Madrona Manor is a stunning 19th-century estate that carries an air of timeless elegance and a touch of the supernatural. Built in 1881, this Victorian mansion has long been rumored to host more than its guests.
Visitors and staff have reported doors that open on their own, faint piano music drifting through empty rooms, and ghostly figures glimpsed in the garden at dusk. Some believe former residents still roam the halls, preserving the manor’s grandeur from beyond the grave. Surrounded by Healdsburg’s wine country charm and misty evening fog, the Madrona Manor invites travelers seeking refined comfort with an undercurrent of ghostly intrigue.
Haunted stay options in Healdsburg, CA
Madrona Manor
Address: 1001 Westside Rd, Healdsburg, CA 95448
Phone: (707) 433-4231
Website: madronamanor.com
Price Range: Average rate: $400–$600 per night.
Notable Paranormal Signs: Female apparition in Victorian attire, unexplained cold spots, faint disembodied whispers, objects moving slightly, and lights flickering.
History and Hauntings:
Constructed in 1881 as the grand private estate for wealthy San Francisco industrialist John Alexander Paxton, this elaborate, multi-gabled Victorian mansion has presided over the Dry Creek Valley for over 140 years.
Converted into a luxurious inn and acclaimed restaurant decades ago (and recently rebranded as The Madrona), its opulent interiors and sprawling grounds retain a strong sense of their Gilded Age origins.
This deep history has fostered persistent tales of spectral residents. The most frequently reported presence is that of a woman in Victorian dress, often believed to be Hannah Paxton, the original lady of the manor.
She is said to manifest particularly in Room 101 (one of the original master suites) or wander the second-floor hallways, perhaps still overseeing her domain.
Guests and staff also occasionally describe unexplained cold spots, faint disembodied whispers, or objects subtly moving on their own.
Amenities: Free WiFi, Outdoor pool, Spa, Multiple restaurants, Gardens.
Haunted Rating: 2 out of 5 Ghosts.
Best Time to Visit: Best visited during fall (Sept–Nov) for Sonoma wine harvest.
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