Who are the residents everyone comes to encounter? Over the 22 years the family has been on the farm, there are some energies that have made their presence known. Some nights are more active than others.

WHO THEY ARE:
The Quiet Little One: appears to be about 5-6, if it's quiet or the coyotes are out, he will sometimes try to hold your hand or tug at your shirt. He is shy, often tags along for barn chores, seems curious about what is in your pockets.

The Twins: These two seem to be 8 or 9, the most likely ones you'll SEE, tan pants, white shirts, always beyond arm's reach. They are curious, always together and laugh a lot. They don't really bother folks but they sure do enjoy when you slip, stumble, hammer your thumb while fixing fences or drop something. You'll catch them giggling. You may even catch a glimpse of them laughing before they dash away!

The Victorian Widow: this lady dressed in black is one of the most visible and regular entities we see. She never leaves the cemetery. She slowly moves back-and-forth between two large stones. Long black dress & veil of Victorian style. On nights with heavy fog you can hear her softly sobbing.

The Sailor: This big energy is one of the more intimidating energies. He's never done anything physically to anyone, but his presence is often abrupt, stark & startling. Woolen hat, pea coat, arms crossed, he seems stern, displeased & defensive. Best to be polite & say yes sir when he shows up. He seems to wander the farm more than others

The Observer: (The watcher/creeper) This one is always in the woods, watching. He makes the owner uneasy & she won't go in the woods alone after dusk because of this one. At first you see the dark silhouette leaning against a tree ~30-40' away, then you see it in a different location ~20' away... and it keeps creeping closer. This one enjoys making you feel uneasy. Ignoring it doesn't make it go away. STAY ON the TRAIL and with a Buddy.

The Prankster: This energy is one that manifests physically. It likes to turn barn lights on, lock barn doors when you're inside the barn, close and latch the tack room door behind you. It once startled party goers by turning on all the headlights of 20+ cars at one time. 1980's Hondas & Fords to 2000's BMWs & Chevies... ALL HEAD LIGHTS ON AT ONCE. the party fell silent as we sat around the fire contemplating who was walking up the hill to turn off the old vehichle headlights manually. Many partygoers have not since returned to the farm. This one seems to like electronics. It will play with your flashlight, your cell phone and other recording devices. When it decides to come out and play, everybody's going to know it's here.

The Whisperer: this one doesn't like to be seen but likes to be heard. He whispers, faintly but clear as a bell: "What are you doing?" "Why are you here?" among other questions. Do not talk back to this one. Never talk back. It sometimes sounds as if it is standing right behind you... or less than a few feet away. Of all those who have heard him, he never seems to set off emf meters. The owners thought there was an actual person in the woods, the dogs act as if they hear it too... hackles up & on alert... This one might not be as sociable as the others.

The Pitcher : this one loves to toss walnuts, pebbles, Osage oranges and other small items at you. No one has been hit by the FIRST few tosses. When it starts tossing things, the items usually land near the trail and may roll toward you. WATCH YOUR STEP. Sometimes a few items and sometimes it's dozens. DO NOT toss anything back. It's ok to talk to this one, but don't play toss! You WILL LOSE this game, be aware you can't CATCH items hurled at you in the dark & the next tosses are more forceful. The dogs have been hit & it is UNPLESANT.

DO NOT ENGAGE IN THIS GAME of TOSS.

The Follower: this one loves to mock you. It follows behind you, just ever so slightly out of step with you… It likes to snap twigs and crunch leaves on the trail just behind you. It wanders the farm, it enjoys scuffling through rocks gravel and tall grass behind you it's one that is frequently day active. The dogs notice it but don't act alarmed. The cows, sheep and horses often look at it just behind you. No person has reported seeing it. Many people tell the owner: I thought you were right behind me on the way up to the barn... shocked when they see her doing something at the bottom of the lane.

The Jokester: this energy likes to rearrange things. If you twist your bike lock & leave it, when you return to unlock it, you may discover it rearranged the letters to spell words like bald, butt and fart... it likes to move keys, shoes, phones and other small items. Many times the cat gets blamed, but the cat doesn't play with toys, let alone human items. If you place loose change on the dresser, this one like to flip them all to heads or tails... it turns on electric candles in the middle of the night, takes Christmas ornaments off of trees and occasionally opens the windows upstairs.

The Scary One : this one is the only one that seems threatening. It is associated more with the house & barn. It likes to stomp through the loft/attic, slam doors, rattle shutters & windows. Occasionally you see a very dark figure standing in doorways, at the top of the stairs or in the loft. Dark is an understatement. It is not just a shadow or outline like the others. It is doubtful this one will show up on the trail or in the fields. If it does, divert your eyes and go about your business do not act phased. Do NOT stare at it. It shows off if you watch. It is the most menacing of the entities. When it shows up, it's here for extended periods, weeks to months… you won't see any of the other entities for a few days before or after it shows. I don't think the other energies like this one. The owner says the dogs intentionally ignore this energy but often flinch when the noise gets too much. The dogs get clingy and don't want to be in the barn when it's around.