GATHERING PLACE

Construction began on August 7 for the new GATHERING PLACE. Terry will oversee the entire project. He plans on having it completed for a New Years celebration.

The first phase is the road and parking lot construction. We’ve needed more parking and there will be another 30 places for cars. The back dining room will be expanded to include what is now the covered porch. Don’t worry if you love that spot, there will be a full covered porch on the new addition. Connected to the expanded dining room will be a lounge area with comfortable sitting chairs, gas fireplace, and computer area for those who need to check their emails. This area will be used for guests who want to sit and enjoy a before or after dinner drink, a break out area for meetings and for individual guests who want to read by the fire or on the porch. Attached to this will be an 1840’s log cabin. The cabin will be able to accommodate groups up to 48. It will be fully equipped with a flat screen TV, white boards, wireless capability, and all other equipment needed for businesses meetings. This room will have two bathrooms and a bar area to accommodate dining for events and meetings who don’t want to leave the room.

The building will be constructed as “green friendly” as possible. It will showcase an herb garden roof, state of the art HVAC system, recycled carpeting and much more. The room will be furnished with local art from southeastern Ohio artists. Ellen is finalizing all the furniture details. The meeting room furniture will be purchased from King Business Interior, a woman owned business in Columbus. Terry and Ellen purchased several distinctive antiques for the lounge area along with comfortable sitting chairs and sofas.

We anticipate multiple uses for the GATHERING PLACE. It will be ideal for small weddings or renewal vows. We will expand the number and kinds of workshops we offer like the already existing yoga classes. Perfect for couple’s retreats and, of course, corporate meetings. We’ll keep you posted as the project progresses.