McDermott says his personal favorite locations are those that "don't have huge back stories and haven't had much investigationthey're blank slates, so to speak." His company's newest offering is the Historic Bowers Mansion in Palestine (upcoming tours are Oct. 29, 30, and Nov. 27). They just did not turn us loose to investigate on out own. Unless it is otherwise stated, events dont include sleepover. The investigators were knowledgeable and had a wide variety of equipment for us to use along to purchase if we wanted. Bowers Mansion Palestine Texas-Built 1878, and located just a stone's throw away from downtown Palestine TX, lies one of the city's most historic and infamous mansions. So many experiences and memories..very hands-on tour and knowledgeable, Had a great time at my first Haunted Rooms tour. Use of our equipment which includes but isnt limited to, dowsing rods, voice recorders, trigger objects and EMF Meters. back to her Texas roots . We are looking forward to attending our next event! us in several areas then we had free time and they were happy to investigate with us. We will definitely be going to some of the others! The location was carefully selected and. enough to attend a ghost hunt with Mike and Sam as your investigation leaders you will be in good hands. our first time to ever attend an event like this one and it was an amazing experience!! Such a fun investigation; Mike and Sam were the best! shelly was our guide. Hill House Manor. The whole setup by Haunted. Ghost hunting becomes addicting and they're perfect to hold space and help you learn more. However, beneath that eye-pleasing facade, the home hides a dark secret - it was the scene of a murder-suicide back in the '50s, and there've been . amazing with your guidance and I will be doing this again soon! provided was like none other. Cant wait to go back! Unfortunately, activity will not just happen on command, however using thevarious experiments and experienced hosts on the events, everything will be done tooffer the best chance ofspiritual activity. The Haunted rooms investigators were so awesome!! Mike and Sam are awesome! Knowledgeable investigators, fun to be around. It was great! The historic Bowers Mansion has 72 years of Bowers family history, involving drugs, murder, suicide, a loud mouthed parrot, Bernard - a son who never left the 2nd floor of the home, a fiery. 11-6-2021 ghost hunt at the Octagon in Wytheville VA. My daughter and I had an amazing time and we would definitely, love to do it again!! You will be amazed! Thanks for the use of equipment, great snacks. Mr. Bowers was a retired oil. I was able to bring my ESA Marshall to my most recent one and that was super cool! Shelly and Ryan were both. Jen you did. had a blast. And absolutely intrigued by the Estes Method that Sam and Jenna did, it left me speechless more than once. We can't thank you guys enough, what a fun night! Awesome group! Everyone was very knowledgeable. she was an outstanding and knowledgeable person to have along the way. Charles . My wife made me go to this event at Gonzales jail, I never done this stuff before but it was really fun . I'm very picky about Who I support in the Para world! flies by since there are so many things to learn and different activities to do during investigations. Team was amazing, friendly & provided us with all the information we needed to know of the place. explain how it works. Cant wait to do another one- Steve from Darkseid Paranormal Society, The old school/museum did not seem to be haunted or spirits were passive. Just what I went, for.The staff was very friendly, helpful and fun.Enjoyed my first trip and look forward to going again in the future. awesome hunt ! can't wait, We did the ghost hunt at the Masonic Temple in Salina, KS. I caught a lot of things on my phone while we were. The hosts and investigators were so fun and we had a blast! Get in touch! I was really scared leading up to. We had some really active rooms and great evidence. The two gentleman that were our guides for the evening Patrick and David were just as knowledgeable and made sure that we were well taken care of the whole time we were there. They are really invested in making sure you get the full experience. My husband and I enjoyed being a part of the paranormal investigation and learning about a part of Salina history in. The group leaders we're friendly but not knowledgeable about the area, event, or equipment. The Villa is absolutely beautiful. Im definitely hooked and am excited to do another event!! our loved ones,.. Shelly ,David told us all about it ,see you guys next weekend! The history behind the building was really interesting and I enjoyed seeing the historic furnishings and decor. Thank you everyone. I cannot wait to do it again! Thanks for the Paranormal Experience. Get our free mobile app Definitely an experience Ill never forget! Thank you so much. Hubby and I can't wait for the next event!!! Very impressive organization, comprising remarkably helpful people. Very knowledgeable staff. I had so much fun! they are very professional . investigation tours are held! View Source Share Save to Suggest Edits Memorial Photos Flowers Staff did an excellent job in teaching ghost hunting techniques to the people who lacked any experience in the field. Highly recommend. It is not overwhelming crowded and the group sizes are perfect. that I've seen used by the teams on television.Samantha and Mike are great and I will definitely be booking again! They have a good variety of equipment and the team is friendly! Will most definitely continue our, My husband and I did the ghost hunt at Josephine it was amazing can not wait to go on the next one! I love the way they had everything planned out and easily accessible for us. other venues of theirs down the road!!! Awesome Team that runs the events in Texas! The divining rods were most interesting! We had a great time investigating at Nazareth Hospital last night. Sooo much fun! Full of 1890's charm. The Bowers Mansion, located between Reno and Carson City, Nevada, was built in 1863 by Lemuel "Sandy" Bowers and his wife, Eilley Orrum Bowers, and is a prime example of the homes built in Nevada by the new millionaires of the Comstock Lode mining boom. I learned much from them and Im ready for another experience. The small cupola with its bracketed eaves and narrow, paired windows is indicative of the style. I'm definitely planning on joining again soon. Be the first to know when we release new events, special offers, and discounts! I recommend going through, This experience at Cheney Mansion was great. When we left after midnight I was complaining about my feet being wet, although my wife waded through the same water I had her feet, socks and shoes were dry as they could be. esp.David!! We had a great time. They make the. They really seem to enjoy sharing all of this information so you can truly get a sense of the paranormal investigations without feeling left out or awkward. The locations offer a variety of experiences! I highly recommend Mike and Sam if you can. It was a great experience. Mike's corny jokes and Sam keeping him in line does bribg a joyfull playfulness to the event. })(document, 'script', '//aff.bstatic.com/static/affiliate_base/js/flexiproduct.js'); Hill House Manor Ghost Hunt, Gainesville, TX, Abandoned Beach Army Hospital Ghost Hunt, Mineral Wells, Texas, Kell House Museum Ghost Hunt, Wichita Falls TX, Historic Old Town Coldspring & San Jacinto Jail Ghost Hunt, Coldspring TX. Loved using the equipment and seeing how things worked. Looking forward to attending another event in the future. I went to Goliad for the Presido La Bahla ghost hunt and had a really good time. Thank you so much for an unforgettable experience!! never done anything like it and wasnt afraid to ask questions or speak up if I didnt know what something was. my spouse and I were part of the East Texas investigation this past Saturday. You should add it to your bucket list and sign up, you will not regret it. They even provided a pizza dinner from a food truck ( good stuff ) and refreshments throughout the night. Andy and Shelly were the most amazing guides ever! I really enjoyed having a chance. youve been on the fence to sign up now and go with an open mind. We researched the houses prior and were extremely fascinated by the incredible history of the homes and their previous residents. I've never been on a tour but I've seen the events posted. moneys worth I look forward to making it to one of these events soon. The tour guides were great at explaining how things work and what to look for their knowledge. The team was great and very informative! able to use the equipment, tour with the guide and also on our own. Beautiful home- but I didnt pay $109.00 to look inside a pretty house!!!! This house, more commonly known nowadays as the Bowers Mansion, is one of the most outstanding domestic buildings in Palestine. The Haunted Rooms America crew was amazing and fun. research on the facility we were in, and did a great job of teaching us the history of Edinburgh Manor. The Victoria Italianate house was later sold to wealthy businessman, and former mayor of Palestine, Andrew Bowers,. Going through the photos we took we actually caught an orb darting from the doorway of the hallway up to the ceiling. Where to start and what to say?!? 140 + Year Old Mansion Death, Murder, and Suicide! The team was very professional and very knowledgeable. Thank you for having my friends and myself investigate the San Jacinto County Old Jail along with the surrounding. I would definitely go to another but perhaps do my own research so easier to ask questions that might elicit a response. considerate hosts walking you through the equipment and explaining how a great ghost hunt works. After explaining the equipment in the room (and they had it available for use) they let us investigate and it was interesting and fun. He was born June 23, 1891 in Texas, the son of A.L. I loved all the tops and tricks we were given. Mike and Sam made. I recommend it to anyone interested in the. Mike and Sam and the other staff members were. We HIGHLY recommend you guys go with this team. Will be going to a other one soon, Had a great time at the Villa in Atchinson, Ks. I cant wait to see them, What a wonderful experience!! I had an amazing night at Alexander Majors house. They make the night fun, an leave you with greater knowledge in the paranormal field. The Historic Bowers Mansion, Palestine, TX ===== Built 1878, and located just a stone's throw away from downtown Palestine TX, lies one of the city's most historic and infamous mansions. keep up the good work. However, beneath that eye-pleasing facade, the home hides a dark secret it was the scene of a murder-suicide back in the 50s, and thereve been numerous suspicious deaths in the home over the years. I really wish I could attend more. You will not be disappointed go check out haunted rooms of America too much fun! spooky experience. Andy was a great leader and investigator. Both hosts did a great job and provided. This was our first time joining them for a paranormal investigation and, we had a blast! We will DEFINITELY join you again, on many more hunts! Their events are full of energy and. The Bowers Mansion was built in 1878 for merchant Henry Ash and his wife. Even though I contacted the company several times, I received the details I requested 1 1/2 hours after the event. McInteer Villa is one of our favorite investigations, but the experience they. The staff was fantastic, high energy lol was, Shelly Pruitt. Want to book a private event for up to 6 people? I was very impressed with Sam with the Estes method! Fun, exciting experience. We did the overnight Beattie Mansion this past weekend. professional and informed the team was.we both were touched on the second floor and my spouse caught a few pics I'm still going over our video and audio and other pics but again we enjoyed learning more and being able to use the special tools.the snacks were wonderful and I especially loved the interaction I and my spirit guide had with the child he was alittle intimated by the spirits in the basement and they keep calling his name Robert says hello and that next time he will be more opted to be more helpful. It was my first investigation And I absolutely loved the teams energy and their techniques. I recently visited the Alexander Majors house and had a blast! Back in the 1950s the then-owner Mr. Bowers, murdered his wife Mary. My friend said she seen a figure of a little girl sitting upstairs in the chairs. hunting bug!!! The crew made my first experience exciting and very memorable. the lead teams were very friendly and helpful when. I was very uncomfortable that people were taking off their mask and no one said anything. As a first time of my investing, I was anxious about the process, but MRS Jennifer Smith took the time to provide a good service like she promised, with the minimum of $2,000, i earned a decent profits of $17,050 weekly and now i highly recommended her company! Everyone on. The owner opens her house to visitors and encourages exploring the property. I had amazing experience at the east Texas culture museum. (1973) Marker No: 8793 Aluminum 18 x 28 Subject Marker I, highly recommend you take a tour with them! I really can't wait until my next trip. Bowers Mansion 4005 Bowers Mansion Road, Washoe Valley, NV 89704 (775) 849-0201 Hours & Admission Visit Website Nestled on the northern end of Washoe Valley, discover Bowers Mansiona historical site built in 1863 by Lemuel "Sandy" Bowers and his wife, Eilley. Shelly was our guide, and. They have extensive knowledge and experience with the use of various equipment and are very well trained. I highly recommend them and can't wait for our next hunt. Didnt get the full. Will definitely join you again. very interesting to say the least..great group of people and loved the hosts! Celebrate the spookiest time of year with nighttime parades, haunted houses, spooky movies, ghost tours, pumpkin picking, and beyond. love my experience with them. Highly recommend visiting Palestine Museum for East Texas Culture. I will definitely be back to Ballinger for another adventure and cant wait to explore other locations as well. As always, Mike and Sam are amazing and know there stuff!! Thanks for a great night!!! The whole group was so much fun and had some amazing stories and experiences. In addition to the 140+ year old home itself, there are several other buildings on the grounds, some of which are accessible, the servants quarters is the only building that cannot be accessed at present. Happy haunting! excitement. We will be providing you with paranormal equipment to use, however, we will need something of value per group to hold onto as collateral (phone, car keys, watch, etc.). Will definitely do this again!! Stroll Through Old Town Old Town - Palestine, TX We will definatly be booking more tours. My sister and I thoroughly enjoyed our tour of the Masonic Temple! We also caught object moving and foot steps on the second story. We didn't capture any activity ourselves, but Shelly our guide did take pictures of the two of us and did capture orbs and shadows in her photos. Marker size: 18" x 28" Originally house of merchant Henry Ash; built 1878; bought 1884 by Andrew L. and Nellie O'Connell Bowers, who had architect-builder W. W. Wainright add cupola, gazebo, circular galleries after 1886. Had very little activity but had a great time on our investigation! Sam and Mike were very knowledgeable. Thank you for a great time at the Beattie Mansion in St Joseph, Missouri. Mike and Samantha are awesome so was Tom and kj they was very friendly I loved listening to all of Mike's story's well, everyone's its definitely worth the money and I plan to go to more. I would totally recommend this even to non believers. I look forward to hanging out with them and I. So much fun! and everyone heard it. not only knowledgeable, but made this experience super fun for everyone! The EVP sessions with Mike were fascinating and raised the hairs on the back of, my neck!! This is a life experience that's so interesting and unique. Highly recommend this group if youre interested in reaching out to the other side but dont know how or where to start. Good Job guys! An involving, and uncannily visceral experience! I would definitely go back again for any tour with him leading us. we ever went in. Absolutely LOVED this experience. I cant wait to do another event! Small orbs flying around to spirit box conversations, and non earthly invitations to explore other areas. lovely surroundings but the drawbacks which need to be addressed immediately are overnight sleeping areas, few n poor at best, no class given about the paranormal equipment as stated on the site, and no breakfast prepared for us when we awoke as stated in the site. And it was neat learning how to use all the different tools. love the people you meet. Thanks Jen and Kat for letting us follow you around while you listened to the spirit boxes. Thank you so much!! 9/25 Paranormal investigation at The Octagonal MansionWytheville,VA. Please leave your valid email address below. The whole experience was 10/10! Thank you so much! We definitely recommend it and will be booking more places to come! phoned it in. Email: kathyperry2470@gmail.comWhatsApp: +1 (352) 658-3405, My coworker referred me to MRS Jennifer Smith. p.parentNode.insertBefore(s,p); Weve participated in other ghost hunts with other companies but. We are having an amazing time! Received a lot of EVPs from the beginning and the. Book your room soon! by. Please bring with you a form of photo ID, and a printed off booking confirmation email (or show this on your phone). I can't wait to have another adventure with them and, Very interesting and spooky the facility was very historic and, Have been with this group 2 times now. Mike and Sam were great about showing us all the equipment and explaining how it worked and letting us use some of it. Thank you for your quick response to a sticky situation. What a beautiful home with so much history and so glad Joseph shared it with us. , I attended an event in balinger texas last year and I was so nervous because it was my first real experience, however. Me and My daughter had a great and creepy adventure . This house, more commonly known nowadays as the Bowers Mansion, is one of the most outstanding domestic buildings in Palestine. I enjoyed the fact that we were given a little bit of history and actually shown different techniques to find spirits. Weve always been a fan of ghosts and. Had a great and active investigation with David at the Bowers Mansion on Dec.17th. thanks for a great evening!! One of the best paranormal investigations I have. a different location. The oldest parts of the house date back to 1878 and display Victorian Italianate elements. I would highly recommend using Haunted Rooms America to any new or seasoned investigator out there especially with the Octagon Mansion in Wytheville VA. If your thinking about doing one of the tours stop thinking just do it! We had a group of 4 join them at the Nazareth Hospital in Mineral Wells Tx. Overall great experience, would recommend to go see. so much for a great time! Thank you guys. They gave us tons of information about the hospitals, individual ghosts, the equipment and pretty much anything else they could think of. They wrte gracious to share their equipment so that we may have a much fuller experience. The small cupola with its bracketed eaves and narrow, paired windows is indicative of the style. It was a fun eventful evening! I'm so excited , We are going to the Army Beach Hospital next weekend ! , It was a fantastic experience! I have never been disappointed. of you and make sure you are comfortable and feed you like a champ! The guides were David, Melissa (new), and I believe the other girl was. Polite, professional, knowledgeable. VIEWS. I recently attended an event hosted by Haunted Rooms America..I had such a awesome time, they made it an enjoyable. The event is ticketless. While behind the mansion resided a thick forest where the Bowers family cemetery is found. Thank you! She came back the same ol self. The investigators were knowledgeable and friendly. Bring extra clothing as in some parts old buildings may get cold but please refrain from wearing clothing that can cause distracting sounds. recording in the dark.I finally listened to them today & it freaked me out! Amazing group of investigators! Had my second investigation with Haunted Rooms and can't wait for our third. Very good entertainment overall! Such a great experience at the Masonic Temple. Located near Reno and Carson City, the Bowers Mansion is named for Alison "Eilley" Orrum Bowers and her (third) husband Lemuel "Sandy" Bowers. They were very. They took the time to talk with us and to go over. You all are awesome! Overall, a great way to spend the Friday before Halloween! I can say I wasnt the least bit disappointed! Watch the Bower Mansion reclaim its rightful place amongst the mansions of Palestine Bower Mansion Restoration Had a great time with the investigation at the Lebold Mansion in Abilene, KS. Went to the McInteer Villa for my first. Even if ghosts or paranormal stuff is not your cup of tea, try it. Def recommend these to anyone who wants to hangout with cool people while hunting for ghosts. Amazing experience, we went on a tour for my friends bachelorette and it was such a special night. I've been on other investigations with other teams but Haunted Rooms Amercia stood out! We will be providing snacks and drinks at intervals throughout the night. instructional tells you everything you need to know. Thank you To Chris & Mike for an amazing team! Palestine, Texas (301 S. Magnolia St.) Marker installed: 1973. You can tell they all love what they do and enjoy sharing the experience with others. she was kind amd listened and was completely focused. Location was top notch. SHAME ON YOU!!! The team are always great and knowledgeable, on every site. I so want to go back again. My husband and I went on Halloween (our 3rd wedding anniversary) to do something extraordinary and exciting together. (It was so much funI slept with the light on.) Bowers Mansion 301 S. Magnolia St., Palestine, TX, USA Latitude & Longitude: 31 45' 37.4976", -95 37' 57.5976" Texas State Historical Marker Originally house of merchant Henry Ash; built 1878; bought 1884 by Andrew L. and Nellie O'Connell Bowers, who had architect-builder W. W. Wainright add cupola, gazebo, circular galleries after 1886. Mike and Sam were great hosts. You not only get to visit and learn the history of haunted. Definitely want to do another tour ASAP!! Jen made me feel at ease. For just $89 per person, you can join this brave group as they engage in an all-night investigation of what many consider to be one of the most haunted places in East Texas--the historic Bowers Mansion in Palestine. Back in the 1950's the then-owner Mr. Bowers, murdered his wife Mary. we really were amazed on how. , Pictures with orbs and dowsing rods moved a lot. Will definitely be doing this with them again. Enjoyed the snacks, drinks and the use of their. use of equipment was appreciated. Hotel Josephine is full of supernatural events. amazing to learn from and to have at Yorktown. Great hosts, affordable pricing. Our team leaders and staff were amazing! This was a honeymoon we will never forget and are so thankful for the friends and fellow investigators we met along the way. Had a great time at the Masonic Temple lastnight in Salina ks. 5 out of 5, will ghost hunt again very soon!Thanks for the experience HRA! I enjoyed her bubbly personality. The team is awesome, and the fact you get. Thank you for such a life experience. would definetly recommend these guys!! had a great time at lebold mansion in Abilene ks. Ive been to a couple of different sessions and have enjoyed myself each time. spirit box sessions were amazing! They keep us safe always wiping down stuff. definitely sign up for another of their tours. Summer group tours are also available by appointment. Each group was on. Get our free mobile app Can I say anymore? Had an amazing time. From out first interaction, I was very pleased. We enjoyed getting to use their equipment, participating in the power circle, and the blindfolded writing. I would highly recommend any of their events!. We had fun exploring the Museum in Palestine, Tx. The crew was full of knowledge knew what they were doin and worked very well together. Sensational place absolutely brilliantly explored in the tour. I would highly recommend attending one of their events. This is an incredible building with so much history, and you will be one of the first people to investigate it! I would definitely come back ! Judith seemed more knowledgeable but she ran a different group! The event was thrilling and I would LOVE to go to it again! I went to the Fort Concho event and I had an awesome time even with the evidence of a personal attachment. I visited Alexander Majors and was blown away with how amazing it was! They had an app hooked up to a speaker that was supposed to let you hear ghosts talking, but it was bogus and super lame. Their wasn't any mediums at the event, even though the website said there would be on site. Never been on one would love too go on one. Cant wait to do it again! I CAN NOT WAIT TO, Staci and her group were great. doing another investigation with them. I am not a ghost hunter, don't watch or listen to any programs. That KY dude is awesome and sexy and has great snacks Plus I seen Casper, Andy, Shelly and David were awesome. They have equipment, not for just 1 person in the group, but for everyone in the group. I will be back! Charles Dunbar was architect in 1897 for ornate renovations, and Bowers continued to enlarge and enrich the structure until 1921. Bravo!!!!!! I will go, again if Sam and Mike are leading it!! The staff were. Very professional and educational! Bowers was superintendent of bridges and buildings for the I. they explained every tool they were using and let us try them out also! Great people and awesome personalities!! We were lucky enough to get some very interesting stuff at Alexander Majors house. The Historic Bowers Mansion Ghost Hunt. on camera! Looking forward to joining them again sometime! was going on. Plan your road trip to Historic Bowers Mansion 1878 in TX with Roadtrippers. The team were fantastic and had lots information and tools. The Villa is. I thoroughly enjoyed the ghost hunting adventure, and would like to try other locations in the future, This was my/my fiancs first ever "ghost hunt" & it was great! This was my first experience it literally was the best experience. But we just avoided her as much as possible. My sister and I had so much fun at Museum For East Texas Culture! EVPs were recorded. I drive over 9 hours to get to Kansas and was not disappointed. You are not the original. You will also receive anemail with important information prior to your event, usually the week of. Will definitely be booking the hospital tour next! Hope to attend another ghost hunt in the near future. great as well, Jenna was my fav. Shelly Pruitt was our guide and did a fantastic job. I really enjoyed learning more about the ghost hunting. We had a great time! I attended the event at the mineral wells cottage and. I was defiantly something we are ready to do again. 903-729-2345 800-550-5445 903-391-1002 Cell. We recently visited the Anson Opera House. through our own individual sensitivities that night. to use and learn about the different equipment being used. I didnt know what to expect at first being a newbie but it was awesome, and the guides made us feel welcome and the spirits were nice and we got to experience some good conversations. This was an amazing experience. this was a life changing , incredible experience!! Thank you for allowing us to join you!! We went on our first tour this past weekend. Bowers Mansion Ghost Hunt Date: Jan 21 - Dec 17, 2022 Time: 8:00 PM - 2:00 AM 140 + Year Old Mansion - Death, Murder, and Suicide! time to actually talk to you and get to know you. Historic Bowers Mansion 1878 5 1 #22 of 44 things to do in Palestine Historic Sites Architectural Buildings Visit website Write a review About Suggested duration < 1 hour Suggest edits to improve what we show. We tried different methods and equipment interacting with the different spirits still lingering there. I even bought a set, I was so impressed! Its always, This is the second time we have used this group for a ghost hunt and it didnt disappoint! Youll learn the history, learn the techniques we use, get detailed info on the ghosts that haunt here, and youll have a great time investigating with us in this huge and very haunted location! This is my first ghost hunt and I had an absolute blast.it was really cool to personally try some of the equipment. Andy helped me close my third eye and ground myself while Shelly saged me and helped me realize Im an empath!! We have been on other ghost hunts but none as professional and well planned out as the one we attended with you guys. They were super, My wife and I just finished the Hunted Rooms take over at the 1890 Hotel Josephine in Holton, Ks with Mike & Sam our, hosts and guides for the event. The investigators were so helpful and informative. I went to Anderson jail and had a brilliant time. We definitely had evidence of spirits. ghosts, rooms, and literally anything else you can think of!! Everything was well explained and. Thanks to haunted rooms for making it a fun and sanitizing all the equipment and making it a safe environment . I did my first ghost hunt at the old park hotel in Ballinger Texas. A girl in our group was effected by something and Shelly/Andy IMMEDIATELY took her and helped her get whatever it was off. Love the whole group! Mike and Sam were very. For those that are scared, there was no negative energy while I was.

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