Haunted Sonoma & Napa: Real Ghost Stories with Paranormal Investigators

Real ghost stories, haunted buildings, and paranormal legends from Sonoma and Napa Counties.Is wine country haunted? In this Halloween-inspired episode, seasoned paranormal investigators Devin Sisk and Ellen Macfarlane, co-founders of Napa City Ghosts & Legends Walking Tours, share real ghost stories and local legends from Sonoma and Napa Counties.Devin and Ellen, who lead ghost walking tours in Napa, Sonoma, and Vacaville, reveal what sparked their fascination with the supernatural history of the region and dive into some of the most compelling haunted locations — from eerie buildings to wineries with lingering spirits. The conversation explores how paranormal investigations work, why certain places hold onto their legends, and the stories that continue to give even seasoned investigators goosebumps.Whether you’re a skeptic, a believer, or just love a good local ghost story, this episode uncovers the spooky side of wine country hiding in plain sight.The episode closes with a seasonal tasting from host Allo Gilinsky, the Craft Beer Concierge, featuring Alvarado Street Brewery’s “Nightmare on Alvarado Street” — a dark, pumpkin-inspired ale with notes of nutmeg, clove, and roasted coffee that’s perfect for Halloween listening.👻 Perfect for fans of ghost stories, paranormal podcasts, haunted history, and Sonoma & Napa County legends.Featured Guests:Devin SiskEllen MacfarlaneGhost ToursNapa City Ghosts and Legends Walking Tours: Ghost and historical tours led by Devin Sisk and Ellen Macfarlane. The duo also lead tours in Sonoma and Vacaville.Haunted LocationsSonoma Train Depot: The location of the tunnels where the ghost of Charlie, a young orphan, is said to reside.Buena Vista Winery: Identified as the most haunted winery in the area.Bartholomew Park: Located in Sonoma and noted for its haunted history.Sonoma Developmental Center:  An abandoned mental hospital in Sonoma with a reportedly haunted carousel.Department of State Hospitals-Napa:A hospital in Napa that is also reportedly haunted.Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory: Mentioned in the legend of the "Rebobs". Figures and LegendsBilly Rowe: A serial killer from the late 1800s, mentioned in a ghost story connected to the Napa courthouse.Judge Gildersleeve: A ghost who haunts the Napa County Court HouseCharlie: The ghost of a young orphan said to haunt tunnels in the Sonoma train depot.Hungarian Count: The storied founder of Buena Vista Winery, whose ghost haunts its halls."Rebobs": According to a local Napa legend, Rebobs are bioengineered flying monkeys. Half monkey/half robots with wings that live in the trees and attack passersby and travelers.Tools and ConceptsSpirit box: A tool used for paranormal investigations to communicate with spirits.Dowsing rods: Another tool used during the ghost tours for spirit communication.Crystals: Used for a spirit "cleansing”Featured BeerAlvarado Street Brewery's Nightmare on Alvarado Street