The Lodge at Saint Edward Park

St. Edwards State Park Tour Watch

St. Edwards State Park ranger Mohammad Mostafavinassab guides us through the historic halls of what was once a seminary.

We all have places that matter to us

St. Edward State Park is certainly one of those places. It’s hard to imagine a more scenic setting or a more iconic landmark. The seminary building and its strong sense of identity is a significant part of the landscape.

Our Design Approach

Designed by the renowned architect John Graham the building is a mix and blend of Romanesque Revival architecture and Art Deco interiors. This unique combination is a curious anomaly and something that we have sought to express through color, design, and even a little whimsy.

We hope visitors will enjoy the historic authenticity in a refined and relaxed atmosphere with design influences from the intricate details of the building to the surrounding flora and fauna of St. Edward State Park.

ADAPTIVE REUSE

At Daniels Real Estate, we understand that historic preservation is about reflecting our past while inspiring our future. Our approach is thoughtful and unequaled in the Pacific Northwest. The Daniels team has won three National Preservation Awards, as well as many local and state awards for our work in historic preservation.

The preservation and renovation of the seminary building is an adaptive reuse which means that new uses are similar to the former use of spaces.

Former classrooms that look out onto the park are now flexible conference and meeting spaces.

The dining hall is now an open kitchen restaurant and lounge with indoor and outdoor seating that will feature sophisticated twists on Northwest favorites. We have added a chef’s garden, in order to include best of season ingredients. James Beard Award winning chef, Jason Wilson, will be the executive chef overseeing the restaurant and two bars.

A former barbershop for the seminary students is now a craft bar located adjacent to the ballroom which features the original deep stone hearth. The ballroom was originally the social room for the seminar students, a place where they could gather in larger groups

Two by one, former dormitory rooms were combined and are now 84 guest rooms with original windows, doors and curated wallpaper that depict architectural drawings of the building.

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The Lodge at Saint Edward Park Opening!
May 7th 2021

Dear Neighbors:

After 40-plus years of the former St. Edward seminary building sitting empty and neglected, Mary and I look forward to welcoming you to The Lodge at St. Edward State Park.

We are both excited to share the fine craftwork that has resulted in the rehabilitation of this one-of-a-kind landmark building. It has been a long and difficult journey, but the results are spectacular in our opinions.

Our aim for The Lodge is to embrace our community; and hopefully earn a spot as a trusted partner and neighbor. When you get a chance to visit, you will see a focus on the Pacific Northwest with local products for sale, a gallery featuring PNW artists, and other nods to the incredible place we live. The permanent art collection includes the PNW’s own Julie Speidel, Sabah Al-Dahaher, Paul Vexler, and others whom we look forward to sharing at the opening.

We have named the restaurant, Cedar & Elm, given the tranquil park setting. It will be led by a James Beard winning chef and will feature an amazing team of assistant chefs focusing on seasonal, locally sourced menus for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Our three lounges will host Pacific Northwest wines, craft cocktails, and of course our area’s own local breweries. And as proud grandparents, we promise to have a kid-friendly ambiance. How could we not?

In our unique way, the décor reflects the history of the building and place, inspired to surprise and delight visitors with musings of local heritage and architecture. In the Tonsorium Bar (former barbershop) you will be taken back in time to the 1930’s, while the Library (former seminary library) will be a more peaceful experience with an interesting book collection and gaming tables for serious gamers. And we hope everyone gathers at Father Mulligan’s Heritage Pub and it becomes the go to spot in Kenmore for catching up with your neighbors.

Spa Vita Nova will focus on whole body health and wellness, incorporating many of the herbal teachings of our neighbor, Bastyr University.

One-time classrooms are now technology equipped meeting areas to host community events, educational symposiums, workshops, and business retreats.

This project has a special meaning for Mary and me – it is the park in which we said, “I do” and the place in which I plan to say, “adieu” from real estate development. As your hosts, we hope that you come and stay overnight on those special occasions, but the emphasis of all this work has been to create a treasured community gathering place for all.

When we open, please stop by and say hello, and enjoy the incredible craftmanship that our Pacific Northwest based team has put forth from restoration to preservation to interior design to brand development to curated artwork to hotel management – to you!

Looking forward to seeing you soon.

Kevin & Mary Daniels

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