Years of compounding setbacks — including regulatory issues inherited from previous owners, prolonged court proceedings, multiple years of pandemic shutdowns, and a stagnated rebuild due to contractor issues — have drained reserves we once relied on to bridge seasons.
Overnight stays were a critical revenue stream that helped offset fuel and restaurant costs — especially during slower seasons.
We've been without that income for five years due to: A catastrophic foundation failure A contractor that abandoned the rebuild Ongoing civil & criminal proceedings involving him have been delayed again into late 2026
Without accommodations, reserves steadily depleted.
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