It’s normal for new-home construction projects to experience delays and changes.
Their children are now young adults whose idea of a dream home has changed since their childhood.
And the loss of the Siegels' 18-year-old daughter Victoria to an opioid overdose in 2015 shattered their world.
But she was determined to ensure her daughter did not die in vain.
In anexclusive interview with the List, she shared some of her plans.
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But then the unthinkable happened Victoria Siegel suddenly died.
Suddenly, Versailles didn’t feel like such an important priority anymore.
“It wasn’t fulfilling to be building this house,” Jackie Siegel said.
“It was really a traumatic time for the two of us.”
“That’s another reason we decided to finish Versailles.
“We’re also going to be doing things in our house.
“Through Victoria’s Voice, I’ve made connections with people that are reaching out for help.
They want to stay drug-free and alcohol-free, substance-abuse free.
But substance-free won’t mean luxury-free.
Guests will still enjoy a decadent experience at Versailles.
“I’ve got a yoga room, like a Zen garden.
We’ve got massage and facials and a wet room, a self-tanning booth,” Siegel said.
“[We’ve got] the indoor swimming pool [and] outdoor swimming pool.
It’s really going to be a retreat, like a spa.
We’ve got a grotto with three jacuzzis, but it’s all one huge thing.”
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