See more ideas about haunted places, santa cruz and mermaid room. Located 12 miles from downtown santa cruz, ca, our newly renovated hotel is looking forward to visitor, both new and old. Our caring staff listen to residents needs and work to provide an environment thats fulfilling and engaging. She is the founder of santa cruz ghost hunters, a history and paranormal research team, and owner of santa cruz haunted tours, which will be taking its tours on location at the haunted world famous brookdale lodge in its next venture. Enjoy the beautiful redwood setting of this lovely mountain retreat. December 1934, edward hewitt died from a broken neck and a crushed chest he suffered in a car accident that occurred on a road adjacent to brookdale. Famous persons passing through brookdale lodge included. According to monterey county based artist, john cerney, the 20foot tall, hand painted. Brookdale lodge was opened 1870 and was originally the headquarters of the grover lumber mill. Surrounded by the redwoods in the santa cruz mountains in california, stands the mystifying, historic brookdale lodge, overflowing with spirits and residual energy of its haunted past. The brookdale lodge near boulder creek was built in 1924. Lodge owner, pravin patel, had a very daunting task finding the right artist to create the new james dean for the brookdale lodge.
Located in brookdale, brookdale lodge provides 3star accommodations with private balconies. Aug 15, 2012 this entry was posted in brookdale, san lorenzo valley, santa cruz mountains, vintage photos and tagged brookdale lodge, photo, vintage photo. Brookdale lodge has been a bucket list item of ours and to find out it had recently reopened after years of being run down and fenced off was the perfect reason to stay here for my husbands 50th birthday. Popular california history books meet your next favorite book. At brookdale senior living communities in california, residents and their families are our top priority. Videos show impact of novel coronavirus pandemic on bay area. Senior living in california brookdale senior living. You dont need to give up modern amenities for a mountain retreat. This book is a great way to find out the history about this cute little haunted. Brookdale lodge historic brookdale ca hotel is now open for business. A history by kevin starr, the library book by susan orlean, island of the blue dolphins by scott odell.
Brookdale lodge renovations approved by santa cruz county. In order to get where i wanna go i have to drive by the brookdale lodge, so i drive by it about every day and knowing all the stories and the history i have always been spooked. Brookdale lodge the budget brookdale lodge is a 3star accommodation featuring 24hour reception, housekeeping and ironing service. In 20, sanjiv kakka, the owner of brookdale lodge, was sentenced to one year in jail for felony insurance fraud, failure to disclose a workers injury and other charges. A summary of hauntings and history of the brookdale lodge, brookdale, ca turn on your speakers to hear voice over.
Find pictures of our newly remodeled main lodge, guest rooms, and more. At the end of the day, the barlounge is a great place to grab a drink. The brookdale lodge haunting investigation haunted america. Iconic james dean mural at the brookdale lodge nears completion this valentines day, 2018. Ghost,maria eivers, haunting, the brookdale lodge haunting investigation paranormal, ghost hunters investigators, evp, phenomenon, ghosts, haunted america tours is dedicated to helping and educating those interested or troubled by the paranormal, for those devoted to ghost hunting and researching haunted houses haunted cemeteries, haunted cities and haunted places. J logan and converted into camp grounds and a hotel.
We value guest opinion and feedback and are dedicated to continuing our legacy. Mae west, marilyn monroe, tyrone power, joan crawford, rita hayworth, hedy lamarr, and president herbert hoover. We listen to our guests and would love to answer any questions you may have regarding your stay. Closed for more than four years, it has continued to be a centerpiece of the brookdale community and a continuing source of lore and legends in the santa cruz mountains.
I would like to receive email news and offers from brookdale lodge. Haunted santa cruz, california haunted america by maryanne porter. Brookdale lodge picturesofficial website brookdale lodge. Often compared to the chilling novels by stephen king, the. The brookdale was the second most popular resort in california and played host to hollywood stars, prominent families, foreign diplomats, and even a u. The brookdale lodge offers guests the perfect balance of lifestyles.
July 1925, otto kuhn, waiter at the brookdale lodge and his friend who had come to apply for work at the brookdale lodge, were run down by a vehicle. This 3star lodge has 46 rooms and welcomes guests with a barlounge, free inroom wifi, and free self parking. It is located in the san lorenzo valley between boulder creek and ben lomond on highway 9. Set under giant redwoods in the santa cruz mountains, the brookdale lodge has a long history of entertaining celebrities, politicians and mobsters during the 1950s. Famous visitors include james dean and marilyn monroe. Brookdale lodge, brookdale, ca my number one favorite haunted location. Located 12 miles from downtown santa cruz,ca, our newly renovated hotel is looking forward to visitor, both new and old. The 2010 united states census reported brookdale s population was 1,991. So given the history of the hauntings, what made patel want to buy it. I have known about brookdale lodge being haunted and how the little girl had drowned and so on. Hotel brookdale lodge brookdale, ca 3 united states. Maryanne porter is a native of santa cruz, california, and a lover of history, urban legends, myths and the paranormal. Book a room at one of the most haunted locations in northern california.
Haunted santa cruz, california local and regional history books. The brookdale lodge has a longtime history of being haunted. Surrounded by the redwoods in the santa cruz mountains in california, stands the mystifying, historic brookdale lodge, overflowing with s. During the fall 2018 term the brookdale board of trustees will meet on the following dates. Rutgers and brookdale are celebrating their 20year partnership with rutgers move from the freehold campus to our main campus in lincroft. Following is a compendium of reader comments i have received on the brookdale lodge in northern california. The brookdale lodge is like 5 min away if you drive to it.
Our memory care program is deeply rooted in a person. Brookdale its unusual for santa cruz county officials to issue a press release about a building permit but then again the 126yearold brookdale lodge is an unusual place. This venue is set in a historicalstyle building dating back to 1878. We may add additional tracking, insurance or registered mail fees for some transactions at our discretion or buyers request. Pravin patel, center, owner of several hotels in santa cruz and watsonville, bought the brookdale lodge and began a yearlong restoration by contractor tae lee, at right, who restored the rio. In the fall of 2007, the brookdale lodge was sold and the new owner, sanjiv kakka, changed the name of. The haunted brookdale lodge and millions of other books are available for amazon. Brookdale is a censusdesignated place cdp in santa cruz county, california. The accommodations features karaoke and a 24hour front desk. One interesting feature of this lodge is that a past owner built a dining room or brook room as it is called around a natural stream so guests and visitors sit and eat in a room with a stream rushing through it. Well even let you know about secret offers and sales when you sign up to our emails.
The accommodation features karaoke and a 24hour front desk. Stay in a haunted hotel room at the santa cruz mountains. Brookdale lodge brookdale, ca true ghost stories archive. Contact brookdale ca hotel reopening brookdale lodge. Jan 11, 2014 surrounded by the redwoods in the santa cruz mountains in california, stands the mystifying, historic brookdale lodge, overflowing with spirits and residual energy of its haunted past. Brookdale lodge 11570 highway 9, brookdale, ca 95007, united states of america great location show map. The story of the brookdale lodge has taken another, and hopefully brighter, turn. Mar 24, 2015 pravin patel, center, owner of several hotels in santa cruz and watsonville, bought the brookdale lodge and began a yearlong restoration by contractor tae lee, at right, who restored the rio. Featuring a bar, the 3star hotel has airconditioned rooms with free wifi, each with a private bathroom. We offer assisted living, independent living, memory care, and more at various facilities in california. The former getaway for hollywoods jet set has fallen on hard times under former owner sanjiv kakkar, whose tenure was beset by state and federal charges, code violations, a damaging fire and even and the 2009 accidental death of 35yearold robin. Haunted santa cruz, california by maryanne porter the. San lorenzo valley eagerly anticipates the art installation and the imminent reopening of the historic brookdale lodge.
I mean honestly, we had many interested and very, very talented artists apply to take on this large task, which would evoke much scrutiny if not done well or if it was lacking in any way. The lodge was also famous for its first rate entertainment, attracting the best big band and swing groups of the era. Brookdale caregivers are available to provide assistance with daily living, balancing independence with assistance while delivering service with compassion, understanding, and respect. Filled with ghost stories, investigations, interviews, history, legends and more, this book shares some of what the world famous venue has to offer, phantoms and. Information from its description page there is shown below. The lodge has had many owners in its time and during the period between 1922 and 1945, the lodge was a very highly valued place to stay and. Forming a citizens group to communicate with new owner of our beloved brookdale lodge and advise them of the history and our desire to see it restored. Deep in the santa cruz mountains, amongst the soaring redwood trees, the pillaring pines and the endless flow of creek waters, lays the formally known world famous brookdale lodge.
Us state department issues a do not travel advisory. Sep 26, 2016 maryanne porter is a native of santa cruz, california, and a lover of history, urban legends, myths and the paranormal. After opening in the late 1800s, the brookdale lodge hosted guests, celebrities and. Brookdale lodge is located within a 15minute drive of felton covered bridge park and roaring camp railroads. This entry was posted in brookdale, san lorenzo valley, santa cruz mountains, vintage photos and tagged brookdale lodge, photo, vintage photo.
See more ideas about haunted places, ghost adventures and santa cruz. My experience with the brookdale lodge happened about 1990 or so. Apr 29, 2016 closed for more than four years, it has continued to be a centerpiece of the brookdale community and a continuing source of lore and legends in the santa cruz mountains. One of the more unusual aspects of the lodge is the beautiful dining room with the natural brook running through it. Renovated brookdale lodge to reopen press banner news. Jun 06, 20 a summary of hauntings and history of the brookdale lodge, brookdale, ca turn on your speakers to hear voice over. Brook, world famous, wishing well, around the worlds, wellness, vacation, tips, books. Situated in brookdale, brookdale lodge provides 3star accommodation with private balconies. The budget brookdale lodge is a 3star accommodation featuring 24hour reception, housekeeping and ironing service. Jan 10, 2014 surrounded by the redwoods in the santa cruz mountains in california, stands the mystifying, historic brookdale lodge, overflowing with spirits and residual energy of its haunted past. This book is well written, organized and entertaining the authors writing skills and efforts have clearly improved, the research was well done and the story focused on just that the story as opposed to the authors opinions or personal experiences. The brookdale lodge a supernatural summary youtube. Brookdale lodge, a historic resort complex, is the main business in brookdale. The first phase calls for shops, restaurants, and about 80 rooms to open this fall.
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