Last week we took a much needed escape to Port Townsend, Washington. It was one of those unplanned, spur-of-the-moment trips. We didn’t really have the time to get away, considering our long list of “to-do’s”, but sometimes it is just necessary to take a time out for the sake of one’s sanity. That said, the two friends we brought along with us are no “saner” than we are so, needless to say, we had a hilarious time! One of the highlights of the trip was a visit to and personal tour of Manresa Castle in Port Townsend.
Then we stepped into the gorgeous lobby . . .
which leads into a front parlor sitting room . . .
. . . filled with fabulous antique furnishings.
Next stop on the main floor is a dance hall. Notice Mr. Dainty Dancer, AKA The Photo Bomber? Take a good look at him. At the end I’m going to ask you to tell me how many times you can spot him in this post.
After our tour of the main floor we headed upstairs in this antique and somewhat shaky elevator. Mr. OTN, and our friends Debbie and John are scared but trying to put up a brave front.
What does that say? Guest Elevator? Or is it Ghost Elevator? Goodbye guys! I’m taking the stairs! Haha! Just kidding.
We were given a peek into several of the rooms, all of which are available for nightly stays, and all with a view of either the water or the garden courtyard.
This bedroom is reported to be home to a few ghosts. Haha! I don’t believe in ghosts, do you?
This gorgeous bedroom is on the turret corner of the castle and has a wonderful sitting area. I’ll take this one please!
Heading down the hallway Mr. OTN asked our tour guide what these stairs led to and she told him it was the attic. “What’s up there?”, we ALL wanted to know. “Oh nothing, just some old furniture and stuff.” What? Just old furntiture and STUFF? Well, being that we had spent the entire car trip to Port Townsend hitting the junk stores you’d better believe we asked it we could go up and take a look!
Oh my goodness? What is this circle of chairs? Our tour guide told us that this is where the ghost hunters come to wait for ghosts. So silly!
What are you doing up there John?
John the dainty dancer, AKA The Photo Bomber, AKA The executioner? Oh my!
And yes, he was the only one who was willing to climb the ladder to the top of the turret to take this picture of Port Townsend and the harbor below.
Heading back downstairs we finished up with a tour of the restaurant.
I couldn’t resist throwing in a couple more pictures of these beautiful leaded glass windows,
and the amazing woodwork seen throughout the castle.
Here is one more view of Port Townsend from the front porch.
And a final look back. Wait . . . what’s that in the upper window?
Oh whew! It’s just our tour guide and her friend waving goodbye.
I hope you enjoyed the tour. For a link to the history of Manresa Castle you can click HERE. To check out the rooms and rates click on the link Manresa Castle.
Oh no! I almost forgot! How many times DID you see our photo bombing friend?
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