From Mansion to Mystery
In 1882, Abraham and Julia Staab built their grand home in Santa Fe. Julia, a well-respected hostess, fell into deep grief after the loss of her child. Isolated and depressed, she reportedly died in sorrow within the house’s walls. In the 1930s, the home was converted into a hotel—and that’s when the ghost stories began.
Spectral Sightings
Guests and staff report cold spots, flickering lights, and an eerie presence throughout the property. Julia’s ghost is often seen as a woman in Victorian dress wandering the upper floors. She has been blamed for mysteriously moved items and windows opening on their own. Some guests even report waking to find her standing at the foot of the bed.
Why It Haunts Us
The Staab House’s blend of historical elegance and emotional trauma makes it a perfect storm for haunting lore. Ghost tours routinely stop there, and paranormal TV crews have investigated the site. Julia’s story adds a human touch to the supernatural—a grief-stricken woman who simply never left.
