Scheduled for a November 2019 completion, the project will take the area’s current 36 seats to a 260-seat dining space surrounding an octangular bar. The design includes a folding glass-door system, while proximity of the existing Event Plaza and fire pits from the new dining area will provide for a cocktail space before and after dinner.
Shadow Wood Country Club in Estero, Fla., has begun construction of a $5.2 million, covered outdoor casual-dining venue. The project, scheduled for a November 2019 completion, will convert an existing outdoor lounge area with 36 seats into a 260-seat dining space surrounding an octangular bar.
C+RB first reported on the project in July 2018.
The addition will offer views of the club’s driving range and include a folding glass-door system that can be left open or closed, to heat or air-condition the space and allow it to serve as an enjoyable indoor-outdoor dining experience in all weather conditions.
The proximity of the club’s existing Event Plaza, and fire pits from the new dining area, will provide for a cocktail space before and after dinner.
The project plan evolved as a response to member’s desire for a casual al fresco dining environment, said Rich Celiberti, Shadow Wood CC’s President. “We are thrilled to be able to enhance our club amenities and deliver an exciting new dining experience,” said Celiberti, who added that the project will be funded without bank loans or debt.
“Shadow Wood is committed to investing in its club facilities to provide the ultimate member experience, with the very best amenities,” added General Manager Brian Bartolec. “The new venue will give our team of employees a chance to deliver a new type of dining experience to our members in a more casual setting.
Shadow Wood’s Executive Chef, Richard Crisanti, is looking forward to having the members of his culinary team put their cooking skills to a new use for the new venue.
“[We] will be offering everything from lite bites to five-star meals, and incorporating the latest food trends alongside traditional favorites,” said Crisanti. “Our goal is to always be our members’ number-one dining choice.”
Peacock + Lewis will serve as the project’s architect and design firm, and DeAngelis Diamond has been contracted for the construction work.
“Over the past few years, prospective members have indicated that casual, outdoor amenities are crucially important to their buying decision,” said Director of Membership Danita Osborn said. “Shadow Wood continues to invest in its amenities to be able to provide the ultimate member experience for both existing and future members alike.”
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