So it wasn't a true European castle built in the medieval era, but it still had stone walls, a drawbridge, and a moat.
It is called Busboom Castle, located near Dewey, Illinois. My sister, @jenerallee78, got married there in the summer of 2012. It was built by a local carpenter as a private retreat for himself, and to rent out for vacations and special events.
The castle is situated on a shady, wooded acreage, giving it a peaceful, reclusive setting. It is a perfect place to escape the race of everyday life. We certainly enjoyed the atmosphere and uniqueness of the castle and the grounds.
Please forgive me for the poor quality of the photos. Remember, this was 2012 - I wasn't thinking about making a good Steemit post back then, plus I had an inferior smart phone to take photos.
That's quite a grand entertainment center and bookcase, huh?
Here is the entertainment center and living room, viewed from the loft above.
Looking over the dining table and into the living room. The floor plan was wide open and spacious.
View from the loft down into the dining room and kitchen.
There are several bedrooms upstairs, along with a huge master bathroom, of which I don't have any quality photos.
Here are some more built-in bookcases on the upstairs loft.
Here I am with my nephew, @eliwasson, playing some air hockey in the game room.
I wish I had a lot more photos, and better quality ones.
But as I said, I wasn't thinking about making good Steemit posts back then. I came across these while searching my external hard drive for other photos, and decided to make a post about the castle, since it is such a charismatic and unique place. Thanks for visiting my blog, and enjoy your day! (It's almost the weekend for we the oppressed working class :)
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That looks amazing! Reminds me on this amazing medieval restaurant I visited during my travels in Prague http://www.krcmabrabant.cz/index_en.php
So nice building!!! I love the castle atmosphere ^_^
Me too! I want to build a small castle some day. Along with a tiny house. And a tree house. And a log cabin.
wow that would be fun 👍
It certainly was fun. I think the location nestled in the woods was a huge part of the appeal. This place wouldn't have been nearly as fascinating if it were on a busy city street.
That book shelf with the tv looks like a nightmare to keep dust free.
Tip the maid! lol
Right?? Imagine if you wanted to grab a book from the top shelf, too. I'm sure he has a ladder handy.
Nice medieval air hockey)
Air Hockey - enjoyed by knights and noblemen alike!
Game of
ThronesHockey SticksNice to know places like this exist. The photos are fine.
Thanks ;)
Yeah, that was pretty awesome! Having an actual working drawbridge was one of the coolest features of the whole thing.
Yeah it was.
What fun! With a moat, drawbridge and stone walls, that definitely counts as a castle!
It sure does! Thanks for commenting!
Wow cool! Interesting place :)
Regardless of the quality of the photos, it's still awesome to be able to stay in a castle!
Yes it is, thank you!
You may come here one day: Dracula Castle, Romania
I sure would love to.
Castles are such fun! There is one 20 minutes down the road from us in Versailles, KY. (Pronounced ver-sailes, and not the french way) It is quite a cool experience to go there. :)
Sounds like a good Steemit post!
wow wonderfull. thanks for sharing
Looks great. Hope y'all had fun.
Very beautiful photography! Nice travel!thanks!
It looks like a unique place to stay. Very cool.
Ooh that looks lovely! What a nice little adventure :-)
Yeah it was a great weekend retreat. It just needs a swimming pool and a hot tub, too!
Yes, that sounds perfect!
This must have been fantastic to visit and see loved it thanks for sharing
Thanks for visiting and commenting :)
Wish I could vote everyone up as in the past but 10 a day really limits ones votes but I do read all and reply.
It looks so comfy cozy and I am sure you really enjoyed yourself.
I bet it would be really cozy in the winter with snow all around in the woods.
I am sure it would be outstanding with snow.
Glad someone got pics of the interior. I was too busy to take photos. That place was fun to stay in. Did you get any pictures of the pirate ship out back?
I don't think so. But I believe Mom did.
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