BRACKEN FERN MANOR

A 1920’s secret haven for Hollywood’s elite and illegal pastimes

Price

$95/person

When

Pending Next Event

Time

6:00 PM

Location

Lake Arrowhead, CA

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Embark on a picturesque drive up the mountain’s edge, where breathtaking views of San Bernardino County await. As you wind down a charming road, surrounded by lush greenery and the serenity of nature, you’ll feel as though you’re being transported back in time.

Upon arriving at the Bracken Fern Manor, you step through the door and into a world that once belonged to others. The walls, the wooden floors beneath your feet, and the air that drifts through each corridor—all whisper of a time long past.

As you settle into your room, you’ll feel the tensions of the modern world melt away, replaced by the essence of a bygone era. This is the experience that Bracken Fern Manor and Tudor House offer: a sense of time travel, a portal into the lives, emotions, and world of those who came before.

In the 1800s, the land was inhabited by Native American tribes, likely including the Paiute and Shoshone, who thrived due to the abundant resources provided by aquifers from the nearby lake.

Bracken Fern Manor, originally called “The Crib,” opened on July 4th, 1926, while the Tudor House, then “Club Arrowhead of the Pines,” became a hidden retreat for Hollywood elites. The Manor, a 10-room estate with patios, a library, and a sauna, was rumored to have served as a brothel during Prohibition, while the Tudor House hosted illegal gambling and liquor activities.

Notorious mobster Benjamin “Bugsy” Siegel is believed to have funded these locations, creating a sanctuary for Hollywood’s elite and mob members. The Tudor House, with its Olympic-sized pool, was a summer escape and a hotbed for illicit activities. These places also hold dark histories, with stories of deaths—like the caretaker “Ralph”, allegedly thrown from a third-story window, and Violet, a working girl whose death remains a mystery—adding to their infamous legacy.

OC Ghosts and Legends has conducted ongoing investigations at both the Bracken Fern Manor and the Tudor House, uncovering a mix of welcoming and overwhelming energies, since 2016.

Unexplained footsteps echoed through the halls of the second and third floors, even when all team members were stationed on the first floor.

EMF devices, including our REM Pod, were heavily triggered throughout the night, and a constant feeling of being watched kept us documenting everything.
We recorded numerous instances of footsteps when no one was moving, and captured a Class A EVP calling out an investigator’s name in Ivy’s room.

The chilling encounters two investigators had in Jasmine room on the third floor were particularly unsettling.

 

At the Tudor House, we used experimental technology, including an SLS Kinect cam, to detect anomalies in real time. One investigator felt something beside her on the stage, and our equipment confirmed it—capturing the eerie presence on screen.

Many of us heard disembodied movement and footsteps on the stage, adding to the tension.

The Tudor House basement, is rumored to house a negative entity according to the Ghost Adventures Crew.  While we do not share the opinion of  Zak Bagans and his crew, it is undeniably creepy.  You’ll see for yourself.

 

Many of the above described encounters were captured on video and/or audio (videos shown below).


If after viewing those videos don’t convince you, this disturbing E.V.P. capture of a blood curdling scream, in a vacant Tudor House Basement, just may do the trick.
(turn up the volume and listen in at .15 secs)

Embark on a picturesque drive up the mountain’s edge, where breathtaking views of San Bernardino County await. As you wind down a charming road, surrounded by lush greenery and the serenity of nature, you’ll feel as though you’re being transported back in time.

Upon arriving at the Bracken Fern Manor, you step through the door and into a world that once belonged to others. The walls, the wooden floors beneath your feet, and the air that drifts through each corridor—all whisper of a time long past.

As you settle into your room, you’ll feel the tensions of the modern world melt away, replaced by the essence of a bygone era. This is the experience that Bracken Fern Manor and Tudor House offer: a sense of time travel, a portal into the lives, emotions, and world of those who came before.

In the 1800s, the land was inhabited by Native American tribes, likely including the Paiute and Shoshone, who thrived due to the abundant resources provided by aquifers from the nearby lake.

Bracken Fern Manor, originally called “The Crib,” opened on July 4th, 1926, while the Tudor House, then “Club Arrowhead of the Pines,” became a hidden retreat for Hollywood elites. The Manor, a 10-room estate with patios, a library, and a sauna, was rumored to have served as a brothel during Prohibition, while the Tudor House hosted illegal gambling and liquor activities.

Notorious mobster Benjamin “Bugsy” Siegel is believed to have funded these locations, creating a sanctuary for Hollywood’s elite and mob members. The Tudor House, with its Olympic-sized pool, was a summer escape and a hotbed for illicit activities. These places also hold dark histories, with stories of deaths—like the caretaker “Ralph”, allegedly thrown from a third-story window, and Violet, a working girl whose death remains a mystery—adding to their infamous legacy.

OC Ghosts and Legends has conducted ongoing investigations at both the Bracken Fern Manor and the Tudor House, uncovering a mix of welcoming and overwhelming energies, since 2016.

Unexplained footsteps echoed through the halls of the second and third floors, even when all team members were stationed on the first floor.

EMF devices, including our REM Pod, were heavily triggered throughout the night, and a constant feeling of being watched kept us documenting everything.
We recorded numerous instances of footsteps when no one was moving, and captured a Class A EVP calling out an investigator’s name in Ivy’s room.

The chilling encounters two investigators had in Jasmine room on the third floor were particularly unsettling.

 

At the Tudor House, we used experimental technology, including an SLS Kinect cam, to detect anomalies in real time. One investigator felt something beside her on the stage, and our equipment confirmed it—capturing the eerie presence on screen.

Many of us heard disembodied movement and footsteps on the stage, adding to the tension.

The Tudor House basement, is rumored to house a negative entity according to the Ghost Adventures Crew.  While we do not share the opinion of  Zak Bagans and his crew, it is undeniably creepy.  You’ll see for yourself.

 

Many of the above described encounters were captured on video and/or audio (videos shown below).


If after viewing those videos don’t convince you, this disturbing E.V.P. capture of a blood curdling scream, in a vacant Tudor House Basement, just may do the trick.
(turn up the volume and listen in at .15 secs)

No one under the age of 13 is permitted.
Minors under the age of 18 MUST be accompanied by an adult.

Challenge
You will be alone in a space we designate for 15 minutes.
No flashlights, no phones: Just YOU and the darkness.

[1] entry into the SOLITARY Challenge drawing with each Access Pass purchase.
(option to purchase additional entries at checkout)

[2] entries included when booking a room in the manor

This is an OPTIONAL activity
– participants MUST have a LOCKDOWN Access Pass to be eligible

Book A Room

Experience the thrill of staying in one of the limited rooms at the manor, reserved exclusively for OC Ghosts and Legends for the night. 

After our investigation, we’ll all retreat to our rooms, but don’t expect a peaceful rest— the spirits of the manor are known to be most active in the dead of night. Past guests have reported unsettling encounters, from doors mysteriously closing to disembodied screams and footsteps echoing down the halls. The activity doesn’t stop just because the investigation ends.

* Booking a room at the manor is optional.  You can still join the investigation with an Access Pass.*

Downtown Lake Arrowhead is about 10-15 minutes away with additional lodging, in the case that there are no more rooms available in the Manor. 

Which Room Will You Choose?

We have rated each available room based on it’s reported and documented haunted history.

*ratings subject to change based on activity fluctuations*

Docile

Moderately Active

Very Active

Heather

HONEYMOON SUITE
$ 475 one night
  • Includes 2 Access Passes
  • V.I.P. Early Check-In
  • Featured on Ghost Adventures
Popular

Heather, also known as the Honeymoon Suite, has a reputation for unexplained events.
Sleeps two in a queen bed.

Manor staff recall a hammer being mysteriously thrown about five feet toward the bathroom in this room. A housekeeper once felt something grab her ankle while standing beside the bed, but when she looked, nothing was there.

Both staff and guests have reported hearing loud crashes coming from the room at night. While the energy in Heather typically feels comfortable during the day, guests often report an unsettling feeling of not being alone, as if they’re being watched. Some have even heard footsteps pacing back and forth in the hallway outside their door.

The source of Heather’s mysteries remains unknown—your stay in this room might just add to her legend. So, lay down, relax, and if you feel something touch your ankles, don’t forget to check under the bed…

 

*This room can accommodate a third person if you bring a blow-up mattress or reserve a rollaway bed. If you need a rollaway bed, please send us a request in advance, as availability is limited. Additional guest must have an access pass*

Fern Suite

Fern

BRIDAL SUITE
$ 475 one night
  • Includes 2 Access Passes
  • V.I.P. Early Check-In
  • heavily "active" room
Popular

Fern, also known as the Bridal Suite, features high vaulted ceilings and is a mirror image of the Heather room. It offers a spacious bathroom with a large bathtub and sleeps two in a queen bed.

Two of our investigators, expecting a peaceful stay in the manor’s most spacious room, were in for a surprise.

They were jolted awake multiple times throughout the night by loud crashes against the wall above their heads—events that were both recorded and documented.

As they tried to fall back asleep, they were disturbed again by the sound of footsteps pacing the hallway. When they got up to check outside their door, they found no one there.

 

*This room can accommodate a third person if you bring a blow-up mattress or reserve a rollaway bed. If you need a rollaway bed, please send us a request in advance, as availability is limited. Additional guest must have an Access Pass*

 

 

The most notorious room in the manor

The Jasmine Room is currently unavailable for booking, as it will be accessible during the investigation.

According to reports, a man named Ralph, who was the caretaker of the Manor at the time, met a tragic end in this room. It’s said that Ralph was thrown out of the front window, plummeting to his death, after being falsely accused of having a relationship with Lilly, the Madam of the Manor. Allegedly, Benjamin “Bugsy” Siegel had his mobster thugs carry out the grim task, discarding Ralph out the window, where he was then trampled by a passing wagon.

Ralph’s presence seems to linger in the Jasmine Room, with many reports of his emotional anguish. Guests often experience a strong, unsettling reaction when entering the room, with feelings of heaviness, lightheadedness, and anxiety.

Rated as one of the most ‘active’ rooms in the Manor, the Jasmine Room is considered by some to be the most haunted. Due to the high levels of activity, it is not available for booking at this time. However, it will be open for the LOCKDOWN investigation…

Ivy

the only room on the ground floor
$ 345 one night
  • Includes 2 Access Passes
  • V.I.P. Early Check-In
  •  
friendly spirit

The Ivy Room is the only room located on the first floor, directly connected to the lobby and living room.

This room sleeps two, with two single beds (one being a pull-out). It’s said to have been the home of an 8-year-old boy named Ryan, the son of one of the Manor’s former residents. Our team captured what may be a Class A E.V.P. (electronic voice phenomenon) in this room, featuring the voice of a child or an adult female.

Guests from past events have also documented potential E.V.P. interactions with Ryan. Sensing the presence of a child in this room is a common experience, and he is believed to have a sweet and playful nature, especially fond of gentle, motherly women.

If you stay in the Ivy Room, consider leaving out some toys for Ryan to play with—and keep an eye on your keys!

Violet

$ 375 one night
  • Includes 2 Access Passes
  • V.I.P. Early Check-In
  • featured on Ghost Adventures
Popular

Violet is one of the manors most famous rooms, sleeping 2 with 2 twin beds. 

While Violet room remains a popular choice, the “activity” in the room has been fairly quiet these last few seasons.  This could be the case of who ends up occupying the room during their stay…..

Historically, it’s reported she is not very fond of the gentleman unless you are of a loving and caring nature.

Conflicting reports state that Violet either committed suicide in this bedroom or was murdered by her lover. Her presence is legendary in terms of the manor, and she was very well liked by the men that had the pleasure of enjoying her company.

Other reports from male guests have been that they feel her presence or they are touched in the middle of the night.

It is suspected that Violet and Lilly were very close while residing here.
(Their rooms are located next to each other)

So while you stay in this room, be kind to Violet and she just may return the favor……maybe.

lily

Lilly

$ 345 one night
  • Includes 2 Access Passes
  • V.I.P. Early Check-In
  • Prime location in manor

Lilly’s room is located on the second floor and sleeps two, with two single beds (one being a pull-out).

While Lilly was long believed to have been the Matron of the Manor, recent findings suggest she may have actually been the caretaker of the children. We continue to explore Lilly’s true role, but regardless of her position, it’s clear she played a significant part in the Manor’s history.

The activity in Lilly’s room varies depending on the guests. Some report a peaceful night, while others experience strange disturbances. In recent years, these reports have increased, prompting us to raise her activity rating to three stars.

Show respect for Lilly’s memory, and she might just show you the same. Our team has documented unexplained occurrences, such as the bathroom light turning on and off, and some have heard the soft footsteps of the Manor’s “soiled doves” in the halls. All in a night’s work…

Dahlia & Daisy

two adjoining rooms
$ 500 one night
  • Includes 3 Access Passes
  • V.I.P. Early Check-In
  • Great for small group
GREAT DEAL

Dahlia & Daisy are two adjoining rooms that accommodate up to four people, with a shared bathroom between them. These rooms are ideal for a family or group of friends wanting to stay close together.

Located at the top of the stairs on the second floor, Dahlia & Daisy are right in the middle of all the action.

Dahlia features a queen-sized bed, while Daisy has a twin bed with a pull-out bed underneath.

When the Manor operated as a bed and breakfast, guests staying in these rooms independently submitted sketches of an eerie woman they claimed to have seen as an apparition. These drawings were submitted years apart and without knowledge of one another.

More recently, a guest reported seeing a similar woman in her dreams. The mystery remains: Who is this woman?

Rose Room

Rose

$ 375 one night
  • Includes 2 Access Passes
  • V.I.P. Early Check-In
  • "Docile" activity rating

Rose is a spacious room on the second floor.

If you’re looking for a peaceful night’s sleep with minimal “disturbances,” Rose is a great choice.

This room sleeps two and features a king-sized bed. Rose is considered one of the more “docile” rooms, but we can’t make any guarantees.

Camilla

$ 375 one night
  • Includes 2 Access Passes
  • V.I.P. Early Check-In
  • "Docile" activity rating

Camilla is a safer bet for a “quiet” and restful night during your stay—though not everyone might agree.

Paranormal occurrences in this room have been minimal, generally speaking. It comfortably sleeps two with its twin beds and is centrally located on the second floor, right in the heart of the action.

Camilla is a personal favorite among our team, as we consider it a bit of a sanctuary from the spiritual shenanigans that occur elsewhere in the Manor.

*This room can accommodate a third person if you bring a blow-up mattress or reserve a rollaway bed. Keep in mind, this would be a tight squeeze, but is doable. 
If you need a rollaway bed, please send us a request in advance, as availability is limited. Additional guest must have an Access Pass*

Bracken Fern Manor

Tudor House

Guest Reviews

Lydia K. Yelp!

We did the San Juan Capistrano tour. What a chilling and great tour! Being able to get so close up and walk on to the properties in the tour made it great as well! We absolutely loved it!

The history , stories and tips our tour guides Heather and John shared during the tour have me looking at what tour to do next with OC Ghosts and Legends and making sure we have them as our tour guides again. THANK YOU HEATHER AND JOHN!

Christina T. Facebook

Got to go to Bracken Fern this past weekend with my fiance and mother in law! It was an amazing experience!

We love the team, the exciting evidence that we collected from our investigation and just hearing the many stories from everyone we got to meet.

Everyone was genuine and really serious about wanting to understand the world of the paranormal which made it enjoyable for all of us!

Kay D. Yelp!

Had an excellent experience investigating with this group. Very knowledgeable, prepared and great people. Hope to do something with them again.

Brittanny G. Yelp!

First time doing something like this and had such a great experience!! loved the friendliness and energy of everyone on the team. can't wait until the next events coming up that my friend & I are attending.

Sydnee R. Yelp!

Yet AGAIN! This team has your best interest in mind, but at the same time there are things beyond their control, like weather. We had the pleasure of staying at the Bracken Fern Manor in the Lilly room for an over-night "ghost hunt" and had a wonderful experience with some knocking and jiggling of the door as well as some unexplained whispering.

Thank you OCGAL for yet another FANTASTIC event and a truly unique experience. 5 STARS ALL AROUND and we look forward to the next adventure!

Terri H. Yelp!

We just did a lockdown at Camino Del Rio Playhouse. The place was quite the hot bed of activity. For anyone who is going on an investigation for the first time, I would highly recommend this location.

We had a mix of shadow figures, haunted objects, and unexplained phenomenon.

The staff, Heather, Roger, Diane and crew, were very professional and helped facilitate the investigation by throwing out ideas on how to investigate and provided a variety of equipment to play with. I can't give enough stars to these guys! This is my second event, first being Bracken Fern Manor, can't wait for our next one.

Kelley F. Google

I have now been on two tours with this group and I can tell you I was not disappointed. They are all very friendly, informative and also professional.

I recently did Bracken Fern Manor, an overnight tour. This was one of the funnest trips I have ever been on. This says a lot being that I travel quite often.

I really enjoy the "classes" offered prior to this event. I felt like I bonded with my group and learned a few new things. I would highly recommend this group if any interest in the Paranormal!

10/10 Rating from me! I cannot wait to return.

killer1781 Google

They are the most down to earth people in the industry. They dont try to pull the wool over your eyes and are transparent. Especially love all of the guides with their vast amounts of information.

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