It's now the St. Mary's Art Institute by day. If you wish to stay the night you may see more than art. The old hospital sits on 5 1/2 acres of original cemeteries, mine shafts, and old artifacts not yet rediscovered. The caretakers of the surprisingly huge 3 story building are happy to give anybody a guided tour and share experiences. They have had blinds move that didn't exists, to sightings as far back as the 1960's of a lady in white. While the rooms are very comfortable some come supplied with more than the usual furnishings. In one room we began our tour by hearing a man's voice whisper very firmly at us. While we couldn't hear the words, I didn't get the impression he wanted us hanging out in his room.
In the old surgery, now the new meeting area and second kitchen, nothing seemed unusual during the daylight. Nobody present could explain the difference at night except for a heavy feeling that made it very uncomfortable to stay there.
Up on the the second floor where the bulk of the patients slept is now the main art area. Michelle took an interesting picture of bright lights that we actually saw zipping at us. It's easy to brush off "orbs" but this experience was very different in that we saw what she took a picture of.
On the third floor I stood in the psychiatric room and source of at least one fire. On the tour Angela had mentioned that they heard wheels on the floor at any time of day or night. Right by the outside of the door I heard a set of 2 wooden wheels go back and fourth. I looked and nobody was there and the investigation had not started. I never heard that sound again all night during the investigation.
The best part about the weekend was how wonderful the caretakers, Angela and Ron, and every single Nightwatcher was that came to the event. It was a joy to meet and investigate with you all.
I look forward to a return visit.
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