Rebecca Williamson:
Bought the Haunted Farm
In the midst of grief, Rebecca took a bold step to preserve her family’s legacy. Little did she know that this decision would lead to a thriving business—and a few ghostly surprises.
Bio
Rebecca Williamson is the owner of Cambre House and Farm, a haunted wedding venue outside of Nauvoo Illinois. Rebecca has her grandmother and husband passed away with in two weeks of each other in 2015.
Rebecca bought the Cambre House from her Grandparent’s estate in 2016 and hosts weddings and paranormal investigations there.
Find out more here.
Topics
- Navigating grief while making life-changing decisions
- Turning a historic property into a thriving business
- Marketing challenges of a rural wedding venue
- Paranormal experiences and their impact on business
- Lessons in entrepreneurship from unexpected places
- The emotional journey of preserving a family legacy
- Finding purpose through unexpected opportunities
- How to balance multiple business streams
- Overcoming self-doubt and learning new skills
- The power of resilience in rebuilding life
Guiding Questions
- What inspired you to buy the farm during such a difficult time?
- How did you transition from grief to entrepreneurship?
- What were the biggest challenges in starting a wedding venue?
- Can you share some of the most memorable paranormal experiences at the farm?
- How did you market a remote wedding venue with no foot traffic?
- What did you learn about yourself through this journey?
- How do you balance running a wedding venue with ghost tours?
- What advice would you give to someone considering buying historic property?
- How did the support of your community help you through this transition?
- What’s next for the Cambry Place and your business journey?