Hearthstone Castle in Danbury, Connecticut is reportedly haunted by reports of shadowy figures and glowing orbs seen in the windows of the abandoned, decaying structure, according to this Connecticut Haunted Houses page. The former summer retreat, now in ruins and fenced off, sits within Tarrywile Park, a public park. While the city of Danbury purchased the castle in 1985, ongoing plans for its restoration have not materialized, and access is restricted. Eyewitnesses have reported seeing shadowy figures, particularly in the windows. Reports also mention glowing orbs seen within the castle's windows, further contributing to its haunted reputation. Built between 1896 and 1899 by New York photographer E. Starr Sanford as a summer retreat, it was later purchased by Charles Darling Parks, who renamed it Hearthstone and gave it to his daughter as a wedding gift. The Parks family owned it for 70 years before the city of Danbury acquired the property in 1985. The castle is now abandoned and in ruins, with its interior too damaged for visitors.