The “proof of concept”

The vision

• Added lodging, including:
  
  • 16 suites
  • Four treehouses
• Food + event spaces, including:
  
  • 5,500-sqft food hall with restaurant spaces for lease
  • 3,000-sqft indoor event space with full-service catering facilities
  • 1,500-sqft indoor/outdoor barn for special events
• Enhanced services, including:
  
  • Welcome area with a staffed lobby to greet guests and event attendees
  • Basement facility equipped with office, laundry, housekeeping, and bicycle storage areas
  • “Adventure Concierge” who will create personalized experiences for guests (think: local adventures + activities that promote deeper connection with nature, themselves, and the community)

Investment opportunity

• Jazz is Led: A Tribute to Led Zeppelin | Tuesday, May 14 | 7-9 p.m. | Coffee Underground, 1 E. Coffee St., Greenville | $20 | Sip on a coffee as a jazz + fusion quartet plays Led Zeppelin music.
• Greer Farmers Market Summer Tuesdays | Tuesday, May 14 | 4:30-7:30 p.m. | Greer City Park, 301 E. Poinsett St., Greer | Free entry | Shop 40+ vendors, enjoy live music, and snack at a food truck.
• Greenville Drive vs. Winston-Salem Dash | Tuesday, May 14 | 7 p.m. | Fluor Field | $8-25 | Cheer on the Drive during Youth Sports Night, presented by Waldrop.*

• Lunchbox Learning | Wednesday, May 15 | 12-1 p.m. | Upcountry History Museum, 540 Buncombe St., Greenville | $9-$12 | Hear from Norm Rickeman — a volunteer historian with the National Park Service at Fort Moultrie — as he discusses William Moultrie and the Battle of Sullivan’s Island.
• Mindful Drawing Class | Wednesday, May 15 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Other Lands, 731 Rutherford Rd., Greenville | $40 | Learn how to create your own frame-worthy art using simple patterns.

• Blues, Brews, and BBQ | Thursday, May 16 | 4-7 p.m. | Greenville Downtown Airport, 21 Airport Rd. Ext., Greenville | $30 | Join Ten at the Top + the Upstate Mobility Alliance as they host this outdoor networking event.
• “The Masks We Wear” Book Launch and Performance | Thursday, May 16 | 7-8 p.m. | Kroc Center Greenville, 424 Westfield St., Greenville | $15 | Members of the Spectrum Theatre Group present their new book with a performance + celebration.

• Greenville Technical College’s School of Arts & Sciences Open House | Tuesday, May 21 | 4-6 p.m. | Greenville Technical College - Barton Campus, 506. S. Pleasantburg Dr. - Dreisbach/Anderson Student Success Center (Bldg. 102), Greenville | Free | This open house is for anyone interested in learning about programs offered at Greenville Technical College, as well as transfer opportunities to four-year colleges.*

• “Swan Lake” | Saturday, May 25-Sunday, May 26 | Times vary | Peace Center, 300 S. Main St., Greenville | $25-$75 | International Ballet presents “Swan Lake,” accompanied by the Greenville Symphony Orchestra. With incredible dancers, exquisite costumes, and dramatic sets, this performance is not to be missed.*

• Custom-designed Airstreams
• Premium cabins with outdoor spaces + fire pits
• Luxury tents with access to spa-inspired bathrooms

• Let’s Cit-go. The former Citgo gas station — at the corner of Mallard + Pendleton Streets in the West End — was going to be transformed into 24 condos but will now be the site of 92 hotel rooms. This two-story boutique hotel will feature food and beverage concepts, and work will start in November. (The Post and Courier Greenville)

• You may remember us telling you about Kolapasi, a fast-casual Indian food restaurant (called the Chipotle of Indian food), coming to 27 S. Pleasantburg Dr. Psst… It’s now open. (The Post and Courier Greenville)

• Question: What has exotic animals, pig races, rides, and fair food? Answer: The Fair at Heritage Park. Head to 861 SE Main St. in Simpsonville from Friday, May 17 to Sunday, May 26 and get in on the fun.

• If any kids are reading this, go grab your parents. “Disney Jr. Live On Tour: Let’s Play” is coming to The Peace Center on Wednesday, Nov. 20. Hang out with Mickey Mouse as he gets ready for a huge playdate at his clubhouse. Tickets go on sale this Friday, May 17 at 10 a.m.

• Southern Wall Products, Inc. — a manufacturer of drywall finishing products — has chosen Anderson County as the location for its first SC operation. The company will invest $23 million into the county + will create 28 jobs.

• Rise and shine, GVL. Set the tone for your day with these three positive habits for your morning routine, featured in our latest edition of GVL Wellness. See the latest issue for ways to recognize and manage stress, ways to add mindfulness into everyday tasks, where to find free yoga + more.*

• Breakfast is the “most important meal of the day,” right? If you’re looking to spice up your mornings, try this quick fruit + oat breakfast bake or this easy crustless quiche recipe — your body and your taste buds will thank you.*

• ICYMI, we recently launched our first-ever Fly Away Friday Giveaway, where Greenvillians can enter to win BreezePoints towards roundtrip flights on Breeze Airways to Los Angeles, CA; Providence, RI; Hartford, CT; Tampa, FL; or Orlando, FL — plus valet parking, lounge passes, and more. Enter to win now through noon on Thursday, May 23.*

• Ever wondered where stormwater goes? Every time it rains, water flows into storm drains that feed directly into local waterways, like the Reedy River. That’s why it’s crucial that only rain goes down the drain. Psst... there are easy ways to help.*

• Playing the lottery more will increase your chances of winning. True or false? Debunk this and other lottery myths you might have heard.*