The Lady of the Lodge, a ghost hunting retreat in Cloudcroft, New Mexico, Haunted Adventures

Saturday, October 13th, 2007

SGHA Inc. invites you to experience a rare encounter with The Legendary Lady of the Lodge:

An Exclusive Overnight Ghost Hunting Retreat in the Haunted Adventures Series hosted by the acclaimed Southwest Ghost Hunters Association at the Lodge Resort at Cloudcroft.

Will you be the one to rendezvous with the hauntingly beautiful Rebecca on this moonless night?

With Special Guest

Chris Fleming

Over the years, Chris has given many lectures on his personal experiences, and has been a guest on numerous radio and TV talk shows all around the world, discussing ghosts and supernatural activity.

For the past three years Chris has been the co-host of the popular TV show Dead Famous , where he joins his co-host Gail Porter in searching for celebrity ghosts across America, not only at the gravesites, but also in some of the most haunted locations in the USA. The show is broadcast in over fifteen countries, including the networks: Bravo in Canada, Living TV in The UK, and on The Biography Channel in the US. With three seasons and thirty-one episodes, Chris has captured thousands of EVP's (Electronic Voice Phenomena), unexplainable photos, and video footage that he believes can prove the existence of ghosts.

Originally constructed in 1899 by the Alamogordo and Sacramento Mountain Railway as a by-product of the railroad's search for timber and railway ties, the resort of Cloudcroft became an immediately successful mountain retreat ...a cool reprieve to thousands of overheated Texans. (Remember that New Mexico, Oklahoma and Arizona were not states at the time.) Owned and operated by the railroad, the resort's initial building was a pavilion (now the Pavilion, a Bed and Breakfast at The Lodge.)

On June 13, 1909, a disastrous fire destroyed The Lodge. But by 1911 The Lodge had been rebuilt and reopened on its current, more scenic site. Since then it has undergone numerous renovations, but the initial appearance remains almost unchanged. The Lodge has entertained and hosted hundreds of politicians, artists, entertainers and business leaders, including such notables as Poncho Villa, Judy Garland and Clark Gable. Gilbert Roland was known to frequent The Lodge.

The "Lady of the Lodge"

Artist's rendition of Rebecca

Rebecca was said to be a gorgeous red-haired chambermaid who worked and lived at the Lodge in the 1920's/30's. Similar to her fellow Lodge employees, she lived in the employee's rooms, which were located in the basement at the time. She was by all means a very friendly and flirtatious young lady, and unforgettably beautiful. According to legend, Rebecca might have moonlighted as a prostitute. Whatever the case, Rebecca's jealous lumberjack boyfriend caught her in the arms of another man at the Lodge.

Shortly after, Rebecca disappeared from the Lodge, never to be seen again. Well, not alive , anyway. Because soon after her disappearance. people began to report having some very strange, even ghostly , experiences..

Many employees and guests have reported seeing the apparition of a beautiful, red-haired woman, with brilliant blue eyes, moving around the halls. Late one evening as a guest was dozing off, he heard a scraping sound in the hallway. Cracking his door open, he saw a woman with long red hair, in a 30's style, floor-length nightgown, who was busy rearranging the flowers that were sitting in a vase, on top of an antique chest, that was in the hallway.

Rebecca's manifestations are many. One of her favorite "hangouts" is the Red Dog Saloon, an old-west style saloon with rough-hewn walls which is located in the basement. This is a very active spot- lights go off and on untouched.. 1930's-era poker chips have been mysteriously found in the middle of a floor which had been clear only minutes before. Lodge patrons have called the front desk to complain about the loud music coming from the saloon at times when the saloon was empty and wasn't even open and. an apparition of a twirling woman has been reportedly seen on the dance floor.

Registration Includes:

• Experience a night's stay* in a haunted landmark building with attentive staff and service

• Enjoy a decadent dinner and breakfast in elegant surroundings

• Immerse yourself into the rich history of Cloudcroft and the Lodge

• Delve into the science of the shadows with in-depth presentations and Q&A sessions on ghost hunting hypotheses, techniques and equipment from experienced investigators with over 30 years combined experience

• Balance the science and the senses with a personal appearance by featured guest, Chris Fleming (Highly-respected presenter and host of the international television series Dead Famous )

• Hands-on instruction on how to use the K II Meter (the same device used by Chris Fleming and SGHA on their investigations) and receive your own personal K II.

• Get your ghost on with an interactive ghost hunt led by senior members of the renowned Southwest Ghost Hunters Association

Seasoned by a rich and cultured past, The Lodge Resort beckons you with tales of intrigue. Enjoy this magnificent monument to a bygone age - possessing a haunting presence that can be felt to your very core.

PARTICIPANTS MUST BE OVER THE AGE OF 18

For Pricing, Reservations and Ticket Purchase , please contact The Lodge Resort at Cloudcroft directly at (800) 395-6343 or www.TheLodgeResort.com

**Due to high public demand and to facilitate a more personalized experience, admission to this event has been limited. Reservations are on a first-come, first serve basis and tickets are transferable but non-refundable. *Rooms based on double-occupancy.