Haunted

She shouldn’t be there, but she is.

On a hill near the west entrance to Weatherford, stands the lovingly restored and maintained Bed & Breakfast called “Angel’s Nest.” Its high-ceiling rooms are spacious, beautifully decorated with an adjoining balcony and hot tub. Built in 1896, the Queen Anne-style mansion covers 10,000 feet and four stories. In addition to its 29 rooms, a distinctive three-story turret, and a wine cellar/basement, it is apparently home to a friendly, non-threatening lady ghost. She has been seen by guests and locals over many years, and her outward appearance is always the same. Often she passes through a cascade of daytime colors cast by stained glass windows on the first floor’s dining and living rooms.

In a second-floor bedroom, a guest, sitting before a dressing-table mirror, saw the ghostly lady’s reflection as she walked behind the guest. She is never seen outdoors, only inside. She is always described as wearing a peach or pinkish, long-sleeved, high-neck formal dress and gold-rimmed glasses. Her dish-water blonde hair is arranged in a bun. Often she is heard but not seen. People on lower floors report hearing her walking in high heels on the wooden floors of unoccupied rooms above.

Mr. C. D. Hartnett, a wealthy banker, built the home for his second wife, Savina Byrne. He first married Savina’s sister, Kate, in 1878. She gave birth to two sons and then died in 1881. Speculation is that the presence is that of the young first wife. She refuses to leave the home that should have been hers.

The current owner of Angel’s Nest has had paranormal investigators come into the house. They did not see the woman but said that they believe there is a presence there. They observed orbs – spirits – which may be white (good spirits) or red (bad spirits.) Luckily they only found the white ones.

If you are adventurous, consider booking some time at Angel Nest Bed & Breakfast where you might encounter a kindly ghost.