COLFAX GHOST TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Candlelit Investigation: Six Floors of St. Ignatius Hospital in Colfax
A guided, two-hour candlelight investigation through a 50,000-square-foot historic hospital using rempods, recorders and K2 meters—this guide explains what to expect and how to prepare.
Candlelit Investigation: Six Floors of St. Ignatius Hospital in Colfax.
By candlelight, you move through a hulking, historic hospital—six floors of corridors, wards and signage—listening for whispers with handheld sensors and recorders. The Late Night Candle Light guided investigation at St. Ignatius Hospital in Colfax is an immersive, sit-and-listen experience that pairs the building’s layered history with field equipment provided by the operator.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
A 50,000-square-foot historic hospital across six floors
The investigation moves through all six floors of the main St. Ignatius Hospital building, offering a full, vertical exploration of a large, historic site.
Sensors and recorders supplied
The operator supplies battery candles plus investigative tools—rempods, a digital recorder and K2 meters—so the evening is focused on listening and logging rather than setting up equipment.
A guided, sit-and-listen candlelight investigation
This is a two-hour, guided candlelight investigation that emphasizes observation and listening as the group moves through the hospital’s interior.
What the day feels like
What the night feels like
The investigation is intentionally restrained: participants sit, listen and use the provided devices as the guide leads the group through dim corridors and rooms. The candlelight and historical signage set a deliberate pace—this is an immersive, equipment-led probe of the building rather than an adrenaline-focused attraction.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this investigation suits—and one firm restriction.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The Late Night Candle Light investigation is a guided, two-hour session through the hospital’s main building.
Bring comfortable clothing for moving through an indoor historic building; the operator supplies battery candles, rempods, a recorder and K2 meters.
This is a sit-and-listen investigation with historical signage throughout the building and provided investigative equipment to use during the tour.
Meet at the operator’s stated location at 1009 S Mill Street, Colfax, WA 99111 prior to the investigation.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the candlelight investigation?
The guided candlelight investigation runs approximately two hours.
Where do I meet for the tour?
The meeting location for the investigation is 1009 S Mill Street, Colfax, WA 99111.
Do I need to bring my own equipment?
No—battery candles, rempods, a recorder and K2 meters are provided by the operator.
How much of the hospital is explored?
The investigation explores all six floors of the main hospital building.
Are intoxicated guests allowed on the tour?
No—intoxicated people are not allowed on tours.
What is the style of the investigation?
This is a sit-and-listen, guided, candlelit investigation focused on listening with provided devices rather than a high-movement excursion.