Mr. Henderson’s portrait is displayed on the wall leading into the Spirit’s Lounge. Visitors and staff say they feel his watchful gaze. Now lets walk into the Spirits Lounge. This was originally Frank Henderson’s private study, though it was renovated in the 1990s. The fireplace you see here is original to the Castle, as is the stained glass window with the genie lamp, a symbol of the light of wisdom and knowledge. The heated marble flooring is another original feature, with pieces of petrified wood embedded into its surface. Today this is known as our Spirit's Lounge.
Finally, don’t miss the movie poster nearby. It’s from one of three horror films shot here at Henderson Castle, Into the Woods. Another paranormal-inspired horror film, “House sitter, the Night they Saved Sigfried’s Brain” was filmed here and released in 1989.
From 1981 to 2005, the Castle was owned by Fred Eagle Royce, a prominent Kalamazoo lawyer and Freemason. The ceiling is one of his contributions: hand-painted by a local artist to depict the constellations, with tiny fairy lights set into the stars. Look up at the ceiling to see the details created.