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my two thumbs up- thanx for the info- nothing in the Independent about further plans

It must have been a very long storm.

yeah,the wind-down,in reverse, as material fact disappears,reverting back to the footprint, and then finally to idea,on paper. It would have made a hell of a time-lapse film, over
the years.

Celeste,I believe the east tower wing could possibly be preserved in part? Perhaps not.
Conditions vary wildly.But the East Wing, as it does not share a contiguous basement
[hint!] seems spared much of the toxic horror that befell the main building. It is
technically a seperate cottage, for the original hotel caretaker'superintendant, as well
as a Nursery annex for guests children. Much of it's exterior's blight is deceptive,
mostly filled in verandah space that has collapsed, naturally sooner than the original
portions.

And what of the plans for the remainder of Halcyon?If the Stonework is to be preserved, which has
been mandated by State decree, then I envision the rampart-like stone foundation
would serve as an attractive terrace, perhaps with the loggia below intact.Chimneys
will come down,naturally.

The vista that will open will be quite flattering to the Colonial Revival Exmoore
mansion that perches on the hill above the sight. It is by the same architect,
almost 30 years after Halcyon Hall,and his final house design in Millbrook. So there is
some symbolic symmetry there that is apropos for the longterm future here.
As well as the 1926 chapel, removal of both sets of ugly dormitories, and conversion to
parkland, I am optimistic about the potential for the campus.

Familiarity with the serpentine map leads me to conclude that this park will be
connected to the village along a hidden strip between Bennett and the golf course,
comprised of the old railroad line. It is this path through the woods,just sitting there,
waiting exactly for this scenario! No view would have to be altered in any way,really.
It terminates exactly at the village green across from the park, restoring the historic
original entrance to the village in a low impact manner.

It has not been announced that this is what will happen, and I have no inside
knowledge specifically that is part of this plan; But i bet you good odds and real
money that that is exactly what is going to happen here! It takes a certain kind of eyes
to read the map this way, but I am certain the principals involved see what is obvious
right beneath their eyes when they survey the map of Millbrook. This is the icing on the cake that links the long, semi -detached Bennet campus to the village at large,in a way
that is suitably ceremonial,yet still largely rural and low key.

If any real estate deal could be termed genius, this it certainly it. Brilliant work,
gentlemen. I applaud this plan wholeheartedly, and especially as an alternative
to the previously planned development[s].

I noticed something else... It looks like there are glue marks on the wooden stall thing to the right of the tub... Wonder what was there...

Those tree branches look like a hand across the window, but their shadow doesn't show in the backlit projection on the wall. Interesting...

c'mon now, dont worry - all the ghost people are playing with that little dog and they are getting very nice vibes from that. i know what you mean though. but, Puppy is loved!

Gaebler was the responsibility of Dr. Donald Gair, a child psychiatrist of the old school; he often endorses the use of forced treatment in the online articles I've read that he has authored. The buck should have stopped with him, but it didn't. Bad leadership, bad administration, bad practice...equaled massive suffering for young children.

Love, love this site! Pics are very interesting and stories of the abandoned buildings!

This school reminds me of the Overlook Hotel from the book version of the Shining. Fantabulous pictures guys!:)

I have one that looks like new.

This was such a fun place in the 90's. I was only 10 when it closed but I remember every time I went there. They just demolished the dining hall this week, which is the last of everything. I was doing a google search on the park for memories and came across this page. Thank you for the pictures, too bad you couldn't see the place when it was up and running..

Creepy, sad and beautiful all in one!

I love this picture. I'll use it as a wallpaper, although the quality in this small picture here is not good enough. Wonderful.

I know of 2 people who fell off the Skyliner ride due to operator error. There were supposed to be 2 people working the ride, one to hit the STOP button and one to help you into the seats. Only one person was working the ride at the time and they were pushed off the edge before they could be secured in the seat. 1 person suffered a broken ankle. After that the drop off at the loading area was altered to a ramp instead of a steep drop.

Crikees, if these walls could talk, eh?