Overnight Tours for Private Groups

We have set aside some dates for private groups from 1 to 15 people to reserve the Castle for their very own overnight tour. The same rules apply as for the Public overnight tours, which are repeated below. To reserve a date, you must pay for at least 5 people ($500) now, and then pay for at least 5 more ($500) by 30 days prior to your date. If you do not have 10 people in your group, you still need to pay for 10 by 30 days prior, to achieve the $1,000 minimum charge and confirm your date.  You can add more people, up to 15 total ($1,500).

Private Overnight Tour Dates for 2012:

Date	Purchase tickets
Tickets: $100 per person, $1,000 minimum
May 26 (already reserved)
June 2 (already reserved)
July 28 (already reserved)
August 25 (already reserved)
September 22 (already reserved)
October 6 (already reserved)
November 3 (already reserved)
December 8

Experiences at the castle have included EVP, humming, whispers, touching, channeling, and seeing and recording orbs and apparitions. There have been no harmful events and no one has been hurt during these overnight events.

Numerous Paranormal research groups have investigated this location and report that it is one of the most active sites they have had the pleasure to experience.  You will also have the chance to learn paranormal investigation techniques if you wish to do so.

Every person venturing through the castle will have a docent with them to insure their safety throughout the evening.  

Details

• The cost for the private group overnight stay is $100.00 per person, $1,000 minimum. Your paypal receipt is your ticket - bring it.
• We cannot issue refunds for cancellations. We will work with you to reschedule to another date.
• The size of the groups will be kept small, usually no more than 15.
• No person under the age 18 will be allowed to spend the night in the castle.
• There are no handicapped areas available. Some of the stairs leading to upper floors can be steep.
• Attendees must bring their own sleeping bag, pillow, blanket, or other items to sleep on, if they choose to sleep.
• Attendees can bring extra clothes, toiletries, etc, however, there are no showers available. There is the use of toilets and running water for washing hands, face, etc. in a separate building.
• Attendees may bring food and beverages (no alcohol). A refrigerator is available for your use.
• Be aware of the changing seasons and weather. The Castle is not heated.
• Clothing is of your own accord but we suggest no open toe shoes as well as prefer jeans or long pants for your safety.
• You are welcome to bring your own cameras, audio recorders, temperature sensors.  We are not responsible for any equipment that is broken or stolen so this is at your own risk.  We have NOT had any problems with broken or stolen equipment to this point. For the most part, access to electricity is limited in the castle.
• You can investigate the grounds inside the fence and around the castle, the visitor center, the garages, the castle's basement, 1st floor and 2nd floor. You will not have access to the upper areas of the castle, as the condition is too hazardous. Please leave everything as you found it. You are responsible for any damage to this majestic, but fragile, historic site.
• There is NO SMOKING anywhere in or on the Preston Castle site.

LEGALITIES - Registration can be made for anyone 18 or over. Registration is made on a "first come, first served" basis. If more than 15 people sign up for one of the scheduled dates, they will be contacted and rescheduled to another date. No children allowed in the castle. Registering for the overnight stays at the Preston Castle holds the Docents, Preston Castle, the Preston Castle Foundation and the City of Ione without liability. Every attendee waives all liability and holds harmless from the above mentioned event, the group, venues and buildings and understands that they must provide their own transportation and items necessary to participate. Registering for the event gives the understanding that you have read and accept this disclaimer and accept the conditions listed above and have done so under your own power and without duress. We reserve the right to refuse service to anyone.