The buildings here were designed to provide people with mental issues in the 19th century a nice environment in which to recover. The nice environment is visible in the hotel Henry which has restored parts of the main castle structure and a wing of rooms...More

We took a Behind The Scenes tour of the building and it did not disappoint! The centre blocks of the cmapus have been rehabilitated and transformed into the new Hotel Henry - the firt few floors are open to the public to wander around. The...More

Driving up to the building we wondered what we were in for! The restoration was beautiful. We stopped in for a cocktail and viewed the art. Next time we may stay for dinner and get there during business hours to see the architect exhibit on...More

It looks gothic. It looks foreboding. Wait'll you get inside. It's open, light, and airy, with wide galleries, high ceilings, and lots of light. There are a variety of events there, an excellent bar, and a fine restaurant with very nicely prepared local foods. Tables...More

While I wouldn't recommend the hotel here--it needs some work yet--I think the restaurant is good and a little old-world unusual. But just go in and walk around (in the public-access parts) and just think: This palatial building was originally erected for the mentally ill....More

John did a fantastic job in leading our tour of the abandon facility. It was very enlightening to learn about what was considered a mental illness in the 1880's. This is a great tour for history buffs and those interested in Architecture.

The group leader, John , gave an excellent tour and descriptive review of this century-old facility. We’ve seen the outside of the complex numerous times driving by it and always referred to it as the “insane asylum.” But now that we’ve heard the details and...More