Haunted Napa Valley: Ghostly tales for Halloween 2019
The encounters with the paranormal realm in Napa Valley have been on the rise. These local experiences have varied widely in their intensity and nature, ranging from spine-tingling to sentimental.
The Ghostly Carpenter and his Spirited Apprentice
One particular, picture-perfect Napa Valley country home was considered to be an exquisite estate. While the home owners had the reputation of belittling their employees, the property was the envy of their social circle who all coveted the retreat. However, a pair of paranormals changed all of that.
About two years ago, this spectral duo apparently found the house not to their liking. So they took possession of the residence to perform a paranormal remodel. They made that intention clearly evident very early one weekend morning.
As the human property owners were sleeping off their latest extravaganza, that couple was jolted awake by a sudden explosion of loud construction noises. Fearing one, or some, of their staff were retaliating against the couples’ demeaning ways, they dashed to where they thought the incident was taking place, their living room. But what they saw was most of their frightened staff fleeing the scene. Also, not one thing was disturbed.
For the next four months, the home owners and their dwindling ranks of employees endured frequent and startling early morning wake-up calls of deafening noises and the entities’ booming voices. The mortals also witnessed the ghostly carpenter walking through walls as well as heard his constant and profane tirades directed at his invisible and nervous apprentice.
With all that paranormal activity, the couple could no longer host their big social events and/or house guests. When they did, the spectral duo would become very annoyed and stepped up their activity and decibel levels. Plus, the ghostly carpenter emphasized his disapproval by materializing right behind a human and running his icy-cold hands down the mortal’s back, causing more than simple shivers.
But, suddenly, it ended almost as abruptly as it had begun. Months into the ghostly remodel project, the apprentice verbally stood up for himself. As he continued with his justified and pointed speech, the carpenter became increasingly faint until he vanished.
With that, the apprentice directed his comments towards the trembling couple. First, he apologized for all of the trouble. He then admonished them for their mistreatment of their employees. He added, “Remember, ‘The Golden Rule’ and karma.”
He followed that warning with a smile, nod and his disappearance.
An Enchanted Farm
Remaining Upvalley for the next supernatural tale about a modest family farm tucked away in the hills. The wife of the current mortal residents of the property is a descendant of the original homesteaders dating five generations back.
On this place are numerous, well-maintained buildings constructed over the years by the various generations, including the original farmhouse and barn. While the residence is filled with the warmth of family memories, the barn is bestowed with enchantments.
For decades, the local hillside farm has been, and continues to be, the safe haven for five ghostly animals—a rabbit, female cat and her kitten, mare and peacock. The family refers to them as “The Enchanted Ones.”
The living husband added, “We’ve given them names, Boo the Bunny, Mama and Baby Cat, Old Mare and Pete the Paranormal Peacock.”
He continued, “They get very excited when there’s a new living puppy or kitten on the farm. You might say their favorite game becomes ‘Hide & Seek.’” He added, “It’s absolutely hilarious to watch the pup after an ‘Enchanted’ goes ‘Pouf!,’ only to rematerialize right behind the pup.” The wife said, “They do the same thing to the living kittens. You feel badly for laughing at them when in mid-pounce their intended quarry disappears only to return right behind them. It’s crazy-fun pandemonium.”
The husband said, “It’s been amazing to live here.” The wife added, “Even though I grew up here with the ‘Enchanted Ones,’ each time I see them, I feel so lucky and blessed.”
The Everlasting Artist
Published on 2019-10-31 05:28:41
