Amethyst V. Castro Birthing Home

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. In the quiet neighborhood of Castro Street, an ordinary doctor’s office had an unexpected visitor one morning. A delivery driver pulled up to the curb with a confused look on his face. In his truck bed sat a large glass vase filled with sparkling purple stones—an amethyst birthing home, indeed. As it turned out, the amethysts were actually part of a local artist’s installation project. The doctor was just as surprised as everyone else when she opened her door that day. Word spread quickly through the neighborhood, and soon enough, every pregnant woman in San Francisco was asking for an appointment here—just to see those beautiful crystals.

2. In the early hours of every full moon, a mysterious voice crackles over Amethyst V. Castro Birthing Home’s intercom: ‘Delivery expected anytime soon.’ The staff ignores it until one night, when a new mother-to-be hears the message and insists on checking her due date—only to discover she’s not even close. Finally, the full moon passes, and everything returns to normal. A few days later, a delivery driver notices an unusual package addressed to Mrs. Castro. Inside is a tiny amethyst crystal wrapped in tissue paper. When asked about it, the nurse smiles mysteriously and says, 'Just another gift from our little friend.'

3. Late one night, a delivery driver pulled up to the dimly lit building, puzzled by its unusual neon sign glowing faintly in the dark. As he approached the door, he heard soft cooing sounds and a gentle humming coming from inside. Curious, he knocked gently, only to be greeted by a sleepy nurse who asked, 'Delivery here? Or are you lost?' The driver sheepishly replied, ‘I’m here for Amethyst V., but I must admit, I thought it was some kind of club.’ The nurse smiled warmly and said, ‘Welcome to Castro Birthing Home—where dreams come true!’

4. Late one night, a delivery driver pulled up to the dimly lit building, puzzled. The neon sign flickered eerily, and as he approached, he heard a tiny giggle coming from inside. Curious, he peered through the window—only to see a baby laughing in its bassinet, eyes wide open and sparkling like amethysts. The delivery driver knocked on the door, but no one answered. Inside, the baby continued giggling, pointing towards a small sign that read ‘Amethyst V. Castro Birthing Home.’ As he left, the baby waved goodbye with a sparkle in its eye, leaving him wondering if maybe… he’d just had too much coffee.