The McMenamins Grand Lodge in Forest Grove, Oregon, is known for its alleged paranormal activity, with guests reporting experiences like being grabbed by the ankle, hearing whispers, the sensation of being watched, and elevators operating on their own. One prominent legend is the "Lavender Lady," believed to be a former resident who now haunts the halls. Some areas, such as the old children's wing, are considered particularly active, and staff have been known to avoid them. Guests have reported the sensation of being grabbed by the ankle, a ghostly handprint appearing on their skin, and hearing whispers or a man's voice in their ear. A curtain in a vacant room has been observed moving on its own, and an elevator has been seen opening and closing with no one present. Some guests claim to have felt watched, heard water being poured, or heard footsteps. Employees have been known to avoid certain areas of the hotel, particularly the old children's wing, due to reports of paranormal activity. A popular story at the Grand Lodge is about the "Lavender Lady," a woman who is said to have lived and died in the hotel and now wanders its hallways. Her name may derive from her reported scent of lavender, which some people claim to have smelled in certain areas of the hotel.