Saving Manresa Castle Ghosts Or No Ghosts?
Saving Manresa Castle Ghosts Or No Ghosts? by Ronald T. Smith, published by Christian Faith Publishing on January 2, 2019, is a personal memoir that chronicles the journey of restoring Manresa Castle, a historic landmark in Northwest Washington. Built in 1892, the castle served various roles over the years, including that of a Jesuit seminary. This book details how Smith transitioned from a high-tech career in Silicon Valley to purchase the castle, dedicating sixteen years to overcoming significant challenges in transforming it into a renowned guest inn.
In this edition, readers will discover the stories surrounding the castle’s reputed ghosts, including tales of a Jesuit priest and a tragic guest from the late nineteenth century. Ronald Smith shares his family’s experiences living in the castle, providing unique insights into both the restoration process and the legends that have emerged over time. With 140 pages filled with never-before-published stories and photographs, this book offers a glimpse into the rich history and personal connections tied to Manresa Castle, making it a noteworthy addition to the genres of biography and personal memoirs.
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High on a hill in Northwest Washington, overlooking the Key City of Port Townsend, lies Manresa Castle. Built in 1892 by area pioneer Charles Eisenbeis, the former home and later a Jesuit seminary served as a community landmark for over eighty years, but, by 1973, was badly in need of restoration; however, neither banks nor local investors would grant the owners loans for improvements.
Saving Manresa Castle takes you on a journey that reveals how Ronald Smith left his high-tech position in Silicon Valley, purchased the Castle, and, with his family, spent sixteen years (1973-1989) overcoming major obstacles to create a unique and now famous guest inn. Since that time, thousands of guests have come and gone, taking with them unforgettable memories of one of Northwest Washington’s most popular vacation venues.
Here, Ron Smith tells his version of stories about the widely publicized ghosts of Manresa Castle in which the Smith family lived, full time, for many years. He shares information about the ghost of the Jesuit priest who supposedly committed suicide by hanging himself in the attic turret. He also tells how he and his wife, Carol, lived in the very suite where Kate, a guest at the castle toward the end of the nineteenth century, purportedly committed suicide by jumping out of the third-floor bedroom window. As you begin reading Saving Manresa Castle, prepare to enjoy never-before-published stories and photographs that will give you insight into the restoration of a fabled landmark.
Ron and his family hope you enjoy this virtual tour of Manresa Castle.
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