10/14/2026
Today’s shout out….
MadaSherri’s….
“The Castle That Burned Down—Leaving a Staircase in the Forest
📍 Location: Chesterfield, New Hampshire, USA
🏗️ Construction: Built around 1929–1930 as a French château-inspired summer home for Antoinette “Madame Sherri” Bramare.
🏚️ Current Status: Forest ruins remain, including parts of the stone staircase, foundation and chimney. The upper staircase partially collapsed in July 2021, and the ruins are unsafe to climb.
🏚️ A grand summer home, extravagant parties, and a staircase left behind in the woods.
Madame Sherri’s Castle was built around 1930 by Antoinette “Madame Sherri” Bramare, a French-born costume designer known for her dramatic style and lavish gatherings.
After her fortunes declined, the unusual château fell into neglect and burned in 1962. Its stone foundation, chimney and part of its famous staircase still stand in the forest today.
The upper staircase partially collapsed in 2021, so visitors should admire the ruins from a safe distance and never climb on the stonework.
Would you explore these mysterious ruins in the forest? 🌲🏚️