Already a plan is being formulated to remove the driveway/parking lot the runs in-between the boathouse and the Rose Garden. The money raised through rent would go towards continuing to stabilize and enhance the building and the grounds. The Olmsted Parks Conservancy is anticipated to profit more that $100K a year, which would be a big boost to the organizations coffers. The funding for the restaurant conversion will be private. This building should be a source of pride for the neighborhood, not the mystery that it currently is.” People would come up to me and say that had never been inside the building, which was incredible to think that this beautiful building was not accessible to so many people for so long. “We began hosting Thursday night ‘Hoppy Hour’ in the building,” Jason told me.

It just so happens that the second floor was never really utilized to begin with, and was considered somewhat of a waste of space. That means that the weddings held at the site will be ‘business as usual’. The first floor of the boathouse will continue to function as a wedding venue, operated by Magnolia Events, the same business that will be running the restaurant. Historic murals will accent the restored architectural details, and there will be a heavy emphasis on serving out on the spectacular terrace overlooking Hoyt Lake. A grand fireplace will be installed, tin ceilings will be added, and a wood floor will be put down.

Only one wall will be taken down – the rest of the build-out is mostly aesthetic in nature. The interior of the restaurant will pay homage to the historic nature of the boathouse. The plan is to offer an a la carte menu, with seating for 165 people (indoor and out).

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