New
Orleans is one of the oldest cities in the United States and one
of the most haunted cities in the world. Come and experience the
haunting's of our Crescent City. Why not start off by staying at
a Haunted Mansion? Yes we have our share of friendly resident ghosts
at Magnolia Mansion, if you're lucky you may have a spirited encounter.
We won't tell you what to expect, we will let YOU tell us what your
experience is. If you would like to have a Haunted Happening then
make your request known upon entering the Mansion. Be aware, if
you don't invite them, they may not make themselves known. Here
are just a few comments from some guest who had their request fulfilled.
Be
careful what you wish for,YOU JUST MIGHT GET WHAT YOU ASK FOR
Seeking
Eternal Bliss? Why not get Married on Halloween?
Victorian Goth Nondenominational Minister & Ceremony
Tristan
& Mollie Calomino October 31, 2004
"Love
Never Dies"
“Spooky Bed And Breakfasts The Whole Year Through"
Magnolia Mansion Featured in www.NY1.com October 2006
Bed and Breakfasts are such inviting places to stay that some guests just never want to leave. NY1 visits a few that may not allow you to rest in peace.
Many B& B's are so cozy that lots of people request a late checkout. Some never leave at all, if you believe the ghost stories told by the folks at www.bedandbreakfast.com. It claims at least 75 of its 6,000 inns have reported eerie experiences, while many others stay mum for fear of scaring guests away.
To increase your likelihood of seeing an apparition, then check into a place such as the Magnolia Mansion in New Orleans. Many guests have reported meeting friendly ghosts when they stay in the room known as the Vampire's Lair.
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HAUNTED HISTORY TOURS (504- 861-2727) offers daily walking tours of the French Quarter and Garden District, with costumed guides relating historical spooky tales. Our recommendations: the 8pm French Quarter Ghost Tour or the 8:30pm vampire tour.
Magnolia Mansion is featured on the 3PM HAUNTED HISTORY'S GARDEN DISTRICT GHOST TOUR. Also featured is the home where the famous Vampire Novelist Anne Rice lived up until recently. After the death of her husband, Anne Rice pulled up stakes and moved to neighboring Kenner. But her lavender Greek Revival/Italianate home-the setting for her novel The Witching Hour-still drawing visitors (1239 First St.), as is her other Garden District Property, St. Elizabeth’s Orphanage (1314 Napoleon Ave.), now slated for condominiums. And Rice family completists will want to see her late husband’s paintings at the Stan Rice Gallery (861 Carondelet St.)
HAUNTED FINE DINNING EXPERIENCE: Open since 1918, ARNOULDS (813 Bienville St.) claims many ghost sightings, including that of the founder, “Count” Arnaud Cazzenave, in the main dining room. Workman have also encountered the Count’s eccentric daughter, Germain Wells, in the upstairs Mardi Gras Museum. Truth or tall tale? We asked the owner’s daughter, Katy Casbarian, who said, “Oh, God, yes. I don’t go up to the Mardi Gras Museum by myself.
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2/4-7/05
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Hey Hollie,
Have you ever seen anything like this? Roberta and I were walking back from the little collection of stores at the end of your street. We had found some great items to take home with us on Sunday. It was getting late and the bags were heavy with all the things we just bought, so we decided to head back to the house, drop off the bags and call a cab to go to dinner. While we were waiting out front, I decided to take some pictures of Roberta standing in front of MM. It was about 6pm, the night was clear and there wasn't anyone around us. The first picture was a mistake, the camera just went off in my hands; the second was the intended shot. We've had several professional photographers examine the pictures and the negatives and none can come up with any kind of explanation other than, what you see is in the picture. Whatever was there was captured on those two frames. Creepy "and" cool!
Take care and best wishes,
Mark and Roberta
Ocala, Florida
Holly,
just a quick note to say "Thank you" for your wonderful
hospitality. We had a great time and will be definitely be back.
But we also wanted to share with you something incredible. Today
as we were reviewing our pictures of the entry hall we noticed 2
orbs in the picture. Since we take digital pictures we know there
is no film flaw nor can we see anything else in the hallway that
would make a reflection in the round shape. We are certain they
are some of the spirits of the house who have let themselves known.
Since we didn't get a visit from one while we were there (although
we still think the cell phone alarm was the spirit having fun with
us), maybe they wanted us to know that they really are there. We've
attached the photo so you can see for yourself.
Once again, thank you . Warmest regards, Chuck and Kathy
Here's a photo for your ghost collection-This was taken no flash
daytime!!!! Spooky!!! Take care of my home away from home!!!!
Hollie, First
of all thank you so much for making our trip to New Orleans so
wonderful. I don't know if you remember, but when we came back
from the Cemetery Tour with Mary on 12/8/03, Jim took pictures
of the Christmas lights that had just been put up at the Mansion
that day. In the picture there are four orbs. I also got a picture
of the orb in the cemetery that was Emily. We also forgot to
tell you, that evening when we got back to our room we couldn't
get the TV to stay on. It would stay on for about 10 minutes
then just click off. The next morning, there was no problem what
so ever with the TV. Do you think Emily followed us back from
the Cemetery?
Barbara Robinson, Jim Rivera
1/20/07 – This was a fantastic place to stay. I hope you find out who the little boy was that ran through the dining room. The staff couldn’t have been any better. Thanks so much! Real New Orleans is here.
Carmen Carter, Destrahan, LA
1/20/07 – Just loved our stay. Ghost touched me in my room. All friendly. Friendly and courteous staff especially “Mr. D.” Would love to visit again in the future.
Patricia Dufresne, Luling, LA
1/20/07 – The best trip ever! Saw and felt a ghost! Wonderful
Ghostly Getaway Package
9/14/06 “Aside for the most perfect wedding anyone can hope for, we had a visit one evening from the mansion’s ‘caretaker’. I had been feeling ill with stomach pains and felt a gentle stroking on my face and hair. The next morning we were speaking with Hollie about the mansions ghost and she mentioned the ‘caretaker’ spirit. I asked my husband if it had been him stroking my cheek and hair but he claims he was asleep the entire time. Our thanks again for such a wonderful wedding and stay. And special thanks to our caretaker friend!”
Randell & Dana Eskew (Elopement 9/12/06) Fredericksburg, VA
4/10/05 - Hi, I hope you will add this to your guest book/haunted happenings web page.
My husband and I fell in love with the mansion during our stay. The Napoleon room was pure decadence in all it’s blue and golden glory.
The entire place was so inviting.
On our 3rd sunny afternoon, hubby decided to take a nap while I read a book in the front parlor.
As is most afternoons, the mansion was empty… staff hidden away in the back office, other guests out on tours. I felt like we were the only people home.
I took my slippers off and got comfortable. After a while of complete silence I heard footsteps in the hallway. I immediately put my slippers back on in case it was a staffer who might frown upon my bare feet. But no one came along so I took them off again. I had a perfect view of the hallway.
To make a long story short, over the course of the next 20 minutes I did this slip on-slip off game as I kept hearing footsteps but never seeing anyone, never hearing any of the very creaky doors open or close, never heard anyone on the stairs or in the lobby or dining room.
I stopped reading altogether and watched the hallway for signs of the owner of these footsteps. The steps were very clearly walking from one end of the hall to the other, like a pacing. My ears’ sense of depth perception picked up on that quickly. But again, no one ever passed by.
After a while the steps stopped, but a new sensation arose. The room was warm and still, but the upper portion of my left arm, which I had just rested on the arm of the sofa, became amazingly cold all of a sudden, and the hairs were standing up straight.
I’m convinced someone was looking over my shoulder, asking me to keep a more formal attitude and put my slippers back on. Once I put them on and left them on, everything returned to “normal.”
Thanks again for your hospitality!
Jessica & Keith Pankatz – Boston, MA
4/15/05 – This was like a trip back in time. Everything was beautiful. The spirits were with us last night. It was a pleasant visit. We plan to return with our friends from Mississippi.
Rochelle Holliday – Poplarville, MS
4/15/05 – What a beautiful mansion! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. We even heard ghostly footsteps around 3AM. We will be back and hope to stay every time we come to New Orleans.
Margaret Elsesser – Columbia, TN
3/19/05 – We had a very quiet and peaceful stay in your lovely home with only one “incident.” This morning I awakened early feeling overheated. Being unable to fall asleep again, I went over to one of the armchairs and began meditating. I fell into a deep relaxation and felt someone gripping tightly onto my right wrist. It seemed to be the hand of a child but the grip was quite strong and I ultimately had to pry off the thin fingers that were wrapped around my wrist. When I opened my eyes I was rather startled to see no one was there. I went back to bed and dreamed of a young girl who was walking up the street followed a few yards behind by an older gentleman who appeared to be her father. Suddenly, the young girl perhaps around 11 or 12 darted into the street and was hit by a car and killed. I don’t know if this was the same child or merely my brain construing an explanation. Thanks for an unusually interesting stay.
Linda Franklin, Davis, CA
11/5/04 – Thank
you so very much! Magnolia Mansion has been the highlight of
our visit to New Orleans! Bourbon Street, the iron work
in the French Quarter and even the tours seem to pale in comparison
to the peaceful tranquility we found here. The room was breathtaking
and the tub was sheer pleasure! We saw no ghosts;
yet in the wee hours, I heard the soft tinkling notes of a
music box. I’m told other have heard it and am
now not fearing for my sanity. Thank you, thank you, thank
you for opening up your home to visitors! We shall be
back soon. Take care.
Shane & Noemi Adams, Austin, TX
11/1-3/04 – Thank
you for a lovely stay. We are in town for Sesame Street Live
playing at the UNO center and we had a few days off. The rooms
are absolutely gorgeous and so comfortable. Everyone was very
welcoming including the hosts and the ghosts. We had a 5:30
am wake up call from the man on the roof (footsteps) during
the storm. And Jason was visited by the little girl watching
over us in our sleep the night before. We got a little scared
but asked if they would let us be and they were nice enough
to move on. I know we will be back… maybe for our
wedding. This will definitely be a destination to return to.
Thank you.
Angie & Jason
10/30-11/3/04 – It
was my first time visiting New Orleans and what a wonderful
experience. The rooms are absolutely amazing. And there
are spirits all over. One night the glass was turned upside
down when I came back to get more water. Footsteps are
heard. And I saw orbs at Lafayette Cemetery around midnight
last night.
I love this place and I love New Orleans. Thank you,
10/7/04 – My
sister and I stayed in the Mardi Gras room and had a very strange
experience. She went up to the room the first night
and I stayed in the parlor reading, when I went up to
the room the door was locked. After knocking for near
a half hour, I got Holly to let me in (thinking my sister was
sleeping). Upon opening the door, she was sitting on
the bed watching TV. She never heard me knocking!!
Tina Dame and Paula Phillips, Orenskow, KY
9/5/04 – We
are on our honeymoon. Thank you so much for some
wonderful memories, we stayed in the Vampire room
and watched “Interview
with the Vampire” it was really scary!!
Mr. and Mrs. Orlando Kelly, London
9/4/04 – Thank
you so much for your wonderful hospitality! We
especially enjoyed the gorgeous decor and
our time in the Mardi Gras room. The ghostly visitors
were helpful and not scary at all! We’ll
be sure to come back the next time were in N’awlins!
David Hughes and Gloria Munoz, Oakland, CA
09/04 - What
a great place! If I’m not mistaken “someone” sat
on my bed last night (a spirit maybe)?
Luca Mitchell, Waco, TX
7/5/04
- I was
enchanted! Thank you for making this experience
in New Orleans even better, Hollie I will always
remember this big house with the high ceilings… and
I’ll remember
the ghost and the noises above my head.
Joshua
7/28/04 - We arrived
on July 25th and stayed in the Vampire's Lair to celebrate
our first night together as a married couple. I had an
experience the 1st night. I wasn't feeling well and during the night
had taken the covers off. A little while later, I felt them
pulled up on me, tucked around me and my cheek brushed by a
cold hand. I looked over at my husband to see if it was him
and he was on the far side of the bed with his back to me (sound
asleep). Staying here Hollie, has been a wonderful
experience (even the ghost) and your warmth and compassion
and caring for your guests is indescribable. Thank you
so much for the flowers and we will be back to celebrate
our anniversary.
Cynthia Fogle Cunningham & Don Cunningham- Julian , CA
12/7/04 – Great
time,
beautiful
and haunting.
-Elcee
Hollie, what a divine pleasure it was to meet you both. Your southern
hospitality has convinced us to move here and relocate our business.
Tell the ghost gentleman in the Vampire room good-bye for us. Had
a wonderful time and you went that extra mile to perfect it. Thank
you so very much for being you.
Beverly P and Russell P CA July 1,03
A
wonderful stay! My friend Beth and I stayed in the Mardi Gras room.
The ghosts were very polite and friendly. Overall,
a wonderful, wonderful place.
Jennifer V. Rockford, IL Apr 1, 03
Friendly
Ghosts & Guests - thanks for your hospitality.
Andrew Agoiter and Catania Sicily - Ikley, England 2/1/03
Dear Hollie, I love this place, I felt like at home when
I came the first time. I just wished I could have sleep
some, your ghost residents didn't let me, but I guess I asked for
it. When I came in I mentioned, I would like to hear or see some
ghost and I guess they heard me and did wake me up every 5 minutes,
but any way I'll be back next year this time, I'll try to talk to
them
Rosa Marshall #7 Mardi Gras Room 3/6/03
We had an absolutely fabulous time in "N'awlins". It was
so nice to come back to such a peaceful and beautiful retreat from
the French Quarter Chaos. The ghosts were entertaining, especially
to Heather, who heard the music box twice and footsteps in the hall.
The furnishings were spectacular just like in a museum, but we got
to sit on them. The staff has been so friendly and extremely helpful.
Kristian was the perfect "host", calling all over town
for whatever we needed. If there is any way possible to return this
will be our destination. >From one innkeeper to another
- this was "the best".
Maggie, Heather, and Mindy (Napa, CA) 3/13/03
Dear
Hollie, Kristian and Michael, Thank you for such a great time. Danielle
and I had the best time at our stay in New Orleans and it was
due to the Magnolia Mansion and your great hospitality. It
couldn't have been a better vacation for us and the Moulin Rouge
Room! We will always talk of this for years to come and we will
always stay with you when we return to New Orleans. Its back
to work for us but I'm sure we will be passing through again
(Hopefully soon!) If ever you are in NYC, we both hope you will
look us up and share a drink and dinner to return the hospitality.
Although we didn't hear any footsteps in the night, we can add
to the haunted history to say the first two nights we stayed
there Danielle and I shared almost identical vivid dreams about
vampires. Could have been the red walls and satin sheets mind
you (BTW AWESOME TUB!) Michael, you are a class above all. A
true gentleman and a scholar. Now I have to make it a point to
see the Full Monty! On your travels please look us up. And Kristian,
Good luck with your business and consulting. The same invitation
is extended as well. I would like to speak to you more about
this whole web site deal. You are a wonderful person and a delight
to talk with and we hope our paths will cross again. When we
reached home I realized while unpacking that I had forgotten
to turn in the keys however they are on their way back to you
as we speak! Again, thanks to all of you and may the New Year
be as prosperous as our meeting. All the best,
Kevin + Danielle
Dear
Holly; We recently stayed in your lovely New Orleans home, the Magnolia
Mansion during our first visit to New Orleans. We were there from
Nov. 7-11th, and I would like to tell you that we will never
consider staying anywhere else when we return. I fell in
love with the house, the ambiance, and the city in general. Kristian
helped to make our stay wonderful! I felt so much at home that I
wore my fuzzy leopard slippers downstairs each morning to get my
coffee! Your home is beautiful, and full of "Spirit".
We had to leave the day before your party, and would have loved
meeting you, perhaps on our next visit! Once Again, thank you so
much for creating such a wonderful place in such a favorable city!
Sincerely, Denise and Dan Loomis Ft. Myers Beach, FL 11/23/02- Received
via email
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