Thornewood Castle is a Tudor Revival castle in Lakewood, Washington, and a filming location for Rose Red (2002) and Eyes of the Totem (1927). Built in 1911, it was designed by Kirtland Cutter, and is listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.
Location: 8601 N. Thorne Lane SW, Lakewood, Washington, United States
Verified facts
- Located in American Lake, Lakewood
confidence 70/100 · 2 recorded source groups · SRC-1476, SRC-1477 - Designed by Kirtland Cutter
confidence 70/100 · 2 recorded source groups · SRC-1476, SRC-1477 - Built in 1911
confidence 75/100 · 3 recorded source groups · SRC-1478, SRC-1477, SRC-3373 - Architectural style: Tudor Revival
confidence 70/100 · 2 recorded source groups · SRC-1476, SRC-1477 - Historic designation: National Register of Historic Places
confidence 75/100 · 3 recorded source groups · SRC-1476, SRC-1478, SRC-3373 - Appeared in Rose Red (tv, 2002)
confidence 70/100 · 2 recorded source groups · SRC-1476, SRC-1477 - Designed by Kirtland Cutter
confidence 85/100 · 4 recorded source groups · SRC-4374, SRC-1477, SRC-4375, SRC-1476 - Appeared in Eyes of the Totem (movie, 1927)
confidence 70/100 · 2 recorded source groups · SRC-4376, SRC-4377
Evidence & sources
- SRC-1476 — HistoryLink.org — Thornewood Castle (Lakewood) (Tier 2, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-1477 — Thornewood Castle — About the Castle (Tier 1, official_site; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-1478 — Wikipedia — Thornewood (Tier 3, encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-3373 — National Park Service / Washington Office of Archaeology and Historic Preservation — National Register of Historic Places Inventory–Nomination Form, Thornewood (ref. 82004283) (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4374 — nps.gov (Tier 1, government; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4375 — tclf.org (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4376 — thornewoodcastle.com (Tier 1, official; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4377 — wikipedia.org (Tier 2, encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-5557 — Thornewood (NRIS 82004283) — National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places, NPGallery Asset Detail (Tier 1, government; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-5558 — Historic Thornewood Castle, Washington — Legends of America (Tier 3, history-site; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-5856 — Pacific Coast Architecture Database (Univ. of Washington) — Thornewood Castle (Tier 1, institutional; retrieved June 2026)
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Plan Your Visit
Hours: No regular public hours. Castle seen only by overnight lodging guests or scheduled-event attendees; occasional special public tours (e.g. candlelight tours, teas) - check official site
Admission: No general walk-up admission; access via paid lodging, events, or occasional ticketed special tours
Frequently asked questions
How is Thornewood Castle connected to Eyes of the Totem?
Thornewood Castle, in Lakewood, Washington, has a documented connection to Eyes of the Totem. Read the sourced facts on this page for the type of connection. Other associated screen titles include Rose Red.
How is Thornewood Castle connected to Rose Red?
Thornewood Castle, in Lakewood, Washington, has a documented connection to Rose Red. Read the sourced facts on this page for the type of connection. Other associated screen titles include Eyes of the Totem.
Can you visit Thornewood Castle?
Yes — Thornewood Castle is open to the public on a limited basis. Hours: No regular public hours. Castle seen only by overnight lodging guests or scheduled-event attendees; occasional special public tours (e.g. candlelight tours, teas) - check official site. Admission: No general walk-up admission; access via paid lodging, events, or occasional ticketed special tours.
Who designed Thornewood Castle?
Thornewood Castle was designed by Kirtland Cutter.
Where is Thornewood Castle located?
Thornewood Castle is located in Lakewood, Washington.