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feature | haunted wineries

Photos Courtesy of EdenVale Winery

has since seen a woman in a window. Others the windows were shut. On two occasions, Participants of an Oregon Wine University®
class held at the EdenVale tasting room.
have heard women laughing or seen them someone saw Jennifer going up the back (Photo courtesy of EdenVale Winery
peeking around a corner. Is one of these stairs, when she was actually elsewhere in Taken by Liz Wan)
women Junie? the building. Another time, she heard a loud,
clear voice.
At one point, the women’s bathroom was
expanded using a bedroom space. Each even- Taja Watkins, event host and tasting room the ordinary is happening. They are on friendly
ing Anne left a particular door open, and chef, heard a whisper in her ear when no one terms with their ghosts, although some speak
each morning she found that door closed. was there. Another time, she needed a door of pushing and tripping. Anne’s three dogs
She explained to the unseen pranksters that opened and it did so seemingly on its own sometimes refuse to use the back stairs.
the added space was necessary for guests. accord—a ghost with good manners.
After that, doors stayed open. Despite stories of ghosts, a sense of peace
Winemaker Ashley Campanella tells of pervades at EdenVale, the ideal setting for
When files go missing, they’re back in place standing in the cellar with a case of wine in meetings, retreats and memorial services.
the next day. Sometimes lights turned off at her arms and needing to turn off the light, They also host wine and food related events,
night come back on as an employee drives the old kind with the switch attached to the weddings, and retirement parties. It’s at these
away. By the next morning, the lights are off. lightbulb socket. As she grumbled to herself parties that The Mansion comes alive, a special
If there are phone or computer problems about having to set down the wine, the light energy that supports the dream party. Check
(mind, all electronics are up to current codes went out. She said, “Thank you,” and left. them out, taste their wines, book an event.
and standards), they wait a day and all will History and a good time await you. And who
be well. Once, mid-event, lights dimmed to Some guests, having been in the house, knows what else?
near extinction, although there were no dim- ask outright, “Is this place haunted?” They
mer switches in that room. Twice, an electric inquire not because it’s an old house, but
sander started on its own accord. because of what they sense. EdenVale Winery
2310 Voorhies Road
Medford, OR 97501
Jennifer Barkley, events sales manager, felt Make of this what you will, those who work 541-512-2955
a cool breeze along her arm and side when at EdenVale would argue that something out www.edenvalleyorchards.com

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