Scaredy Cat

The parking lot is nearly empty when I pull up, save for a few cars clustered near the front, closest to the large, imposing building that rises from the top of the hill.

I slow down and pull in beside an old, beat-up Hyundai that’s seen much, much better days, and pull my keys out of the ignition to just sit for a moment.

Easterly Ridge Sanitarium really is one of the most impressive places I’ve ever visited. While this isn’t my first time—given that I visited for the guided tours more than once—I’ve never actually stayed the night here before.

By my count, there are seven other cars in the parking lot.