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Are you ready to confront the spirits that reside within the walls of Preston Castle?
Preston Castle sits upon a hill in Ione, California. Construction began on it in 1890 and was completed in 1894. Preston Castle served as the administration building for the Preston School of Industry. The Preston School of Industry was established as part of a progressive act to reform juvenile offenders rather than send them to San Quentin or Folsom prisons. It remained in use until 1960 when the staff moved into the new facility down the hill to the south. Wards lived and worked in the building until 1955.
The Castle has been featured in horror films and popular paranormal shows like Ghost Adventures, Ghost Hunters, Ghost Asylum, and The Lowe Files. And now YOU can experience the paranormal in this historic site. We offer both public and private paranormal tours with our experienced docents. Scheduled tour dates typically range from March – Aug. The size of the tours are limited to a maximum of 18 investigators and they sell out very quickly.
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You will receive email confirmation upon ticket purchase—please bring it with you.
Instructions will be sent a week before your investigation.
No refunds are available; we can assist with rescheduling.
Groups are kept small for an intimate experience.
The Castle has limited access for mobility issues—please contact us beforehand.
Investigations run from 7 pm to 12 am. If you need to leave early, inform a docent. No overnight stays allowed. All guests must depart by 12:30 am.
Food and beverages (no alcohol) are allowed during breaks; only water inside the Castle.
Dress for varying weather—long pants recommended; no open-toed shoes. The Castle isn’t climate-controlled, and some areas are in disrepair.Feel free to bring cameras, audio recorders, or sensors—video/filming is not permitted. Equipment, damage or theft is at your own risk; we’ve had no issues before. Electricity access is limited.
Investigate the basement, 1st, and 2nd floors only. The cemetery and upper floors are off-limits for safety reasons. Please leave everything as you found it and avoid causing damage.
Smoking, vaping, or possession of related items will result in immediate removal from the property and possible banning from future visits.No alcohol, smoking, or vaping anywhere on the property.
Guests must stay with their docent and follow all instructions. All attendees must be 18 or older; ID may be requested.