Valley of the Sun Romance Writers
HAUNTED WRITERS'
RETREAT
Friday evening, Saturday and Sunday, October
15, 16 and 17,
2009
Enjoy a weekend of paranormal
thrills, ghost hunting, creative brainstorming,
tarot cards, astrology, divining, and relaxation on paranormal themes.
Reserved to VOSRW members and their guests
At the historical Grand Hotel in
Jerome, AZ
Home of the award-winning
Asylum restaurant
We blocked the third floor rooms connected by the balcony for our retreat.
There is no fee to attend the retreat, but each participant must make their own hotel reservation and mention that they are with the Romance Writers. Reserve your room from Friday night to Sunday
Hotel toll free number for reservations is: 1-888-817-6788HOTEL HISTORY:
"...this is probably one of the most active haunted locations in the world," says ghostlyfavorites.com. "Due to the high level of activity in the hotel, it is a quite popular destination for amateur ghost hunters." There are stories of strange noises coming from empty rooms; coughing, labored breathing, and even voices. Sometimes these noises come from a dark corner of a guest's room! Others report lights or TV's turning on and off. There are unexplained smells of flowers, dust, cigarettes and whiskey. Ghostly presences and unexplained activities lure many to this haunted hotel.
In 1994, Phelphs Dodge sold the United Verde Hospital (built in 1930 to treat the miners working in Jerome) to Larry Altherr and his brother, Bob, who began turning it into the Jerome Grand Hotel. When it opened its doors in 1997, the hauntings began again.Take a virtual tour of the hotel HERE
AND DON'T BE AFRAID OF THE GHOSTS!
Below is an authentic photograph taken on the premises by ghost hunters
