Barnard Griffin Winery and Nutty Squirrel Gelato to Open New Locations at ‘The Schoolhouse District’ Project in Downtown Woodinville
Award-Winning Washington Winery Joins Robust Winery Line-Up in Expertly Curated Wine Walk Row
Locally-Owned Artisanal Gelato Shop Known for Small Batch Local Flavors Announces First Eastside Location
MainStreet Property Group LLC (www.mspgroupllc.com), a full-service Kirkland-based real estate developer, along with partner HAL Real Estate (www.halrealestate.com), today announced that two new tenants have been secured at ‘The Schoolhouse District’ mixed-use destination in downtown Woodinville: award-winning Washington winery Barnard Griffin and local gelato shop Nutty Squirrel. Retail space at ‘The Schoolhouse District’ is now fully leased, with the final retail partner to be announced soon.
Located at 13205 NE 175th St in ‘The Schoolhouse District’ project, Nutty Squirrel (www.nuttysquirrel.com) will open its space at the northeast end of the project, across from the Old Woodinville Schoolhouse, and Barnard Griffin (www.BarnardGriffin.com ) will open a 1,405 sq. ft. at the District’s ‘Wine Walk Row.’?
“An ice cream shop was something we always wanted to add to The Schoolhouse District to further delight our residents and the community, so we are excited to provide a place for Nutty Squirrel. We expect this scoop shop and all of its fun flavors to be a popular destination when it opens this summer,” said Kelly Price, CEO of MainStreet Property Group LLC. Price continued, “The addition of Barnard Griffin at Wine Walk Row is fabulous. The Barnard Griffin team has a wonderful legacy of producing high-quality wines from Washington State. It will be a treat to have them located at The Schoolhouse District for the Woodinville community and their raving fans throughout the region.”
Barnard Griffin: Quality, Consistency & Character from Washington’s Premier Family-Owned Winery
Founded in 1983 in Kennewick, WA with a small truckload of borrowed grapes and a rented cellar, Barnard Griffin is one of Washington state’s most enduring wineries producing award-winning, widely available wine that is easy-to-find on wine lists and grocery shelves.
“After many years of waiting for the right opportunity, we have finally found a home in Woodinville,” said Deborah Barnard, Co-Owner at Barnard Griffin. “We’re thrilled to soon be a part of the Woodinville wine scene with our new tasting room at The Schoolhouse District, following the opening of our tasting room at the Vancouver Waterfront in 2020.”
At its new space in ‘The Schoolhouse District,’ the company will highlight its limited-production Reserve lots that are solely available through the company’s wine clubs and its tasting rooms.
Featuring a tranquil yet inviting feel with bar front, chandeliers, and fused-glass installations designed/produced by Co-Owner Deborah Barnard—as well as materials beginning their second life such as patio furniture fashioned from single-use plastics—the new location is slated to open in Fall 2022.
“What a wonderful way to usher in our 40th year as a winery! We look forward to toasting our arrival with our club members – and can’t wait for the rest of the Westside to discover Barnard Griffin’s Reserves when we open this fall,” continued Barnard Griffin Co-Owner and Winemaker Rob Griffin.
Nutty Squirrel: Expertly-Crafted, Family-Friendly and Local-Centric Italian Ice Cream
As a woman-owned, family-operated small business, Nutty Squirrel was founded in Seattle in 2011. Working with local dairy and fresh ingredients, the company is known for its expertly-crafted, local-centric gelato with a frequently-changing menu of exquisite homemade flavors crafted one small batch at a time.
With existing locations in Seattle’s Phinney Ridge and Magnolia neighborhoods, the company’s first Eastside location is slated to open in June 2022—and will offer delicious artisanal gelato and sorbetto made with wholesome ingredients in both traditional and trendy rotating flavors. “We like to have fun with our selection of gelato offerings. Certain flavors like our ‘Antep Pistachio’ have a ‘cult following’ and are always on the menu. But we introduce new flavors frequently, so there is always a fun surprise no matter how often you visit our shops. Most of our gelato flavors are gluten free, and we always include vegan options.” Said Tolga Seymen, Executive Chef, and co-owner of Nutty Squirrel.
The new location will be designed to reflect the company’s philosophy behind their gelato-making of refined simplicity using old world materials in a modern way. “We were drawn to The Schoolhouse District for its central location, and the beautifully designed outdoor community spaces. Our shop will be small, just like the traditional gelato shops you see in Italy. For seating, we will activate the courtyard in front of the shop,” said Alev Seymen, Architect, and CEO of Nutty Squirrel.
“Having worked with the Chamber and local businesses like Chateau Ste. Michelle, and other surrounding Woodinville-area events, Nutty Squirrel has had a presence here for years,” said Tolga Seymen. “We care deeply about community and culture. Through our new scoop shop, we are so excited to further strengthen our local ties and contributions to this growing community in a very unique way.”
The Schoolhouse District: A Destination Experience
The Schoolhouse District project in the heart of downtown Woodinville reached its initial phase of completion in Fall 2021.
Adjacent to the downtown soccer fields and City Hall, The Schoolhouse District provides a first-of-its-kind mixed-use destination. It includes a 264-unit residential community District Flats; the fully-restored historic Schoolhouse No. 23—future home of Walla Walla Steak Co. & Crossbuck Brewing; Wine Walk Row with nine curated wine tasting and retail spaces; and additional ground-level retail space leased to local businesses, including Ethan Stowell’s Ballard Pizza Kitchen and Lisa Dupar’s Café Dupar.
About MainStreet Property Group.?MainStreet Property Group and its family of companies develops, constructs, and operates?remarkable?residential communities and commercial spaces with the goal of?delighting our customers. To do this, MainStreet encourages innovation and creativity to foster unique perspective that emphasize thoughtful, environmentally-friendly approaches.?As a?leading Puget Sound developer with a focus on the Eastside, MainStreet has been a meaningful leader in the revitalization efforts of?downtown?Bothell, Kenmore, Redmond and Sammamish, and has completed multifamily projects across the Eastside region. In addition to?MainStreet?Property Group, the MainStreet?family of companies includes GenCap Construction Corp., a commercial general contractor (www.gencapconstruction.com) and Insite Property Solutions LLC, a property management company (www.insiteps.com).?You can learn more about MainStreet Property Group LLC at?www.mspgroupllc.com.
About HAL Real Estate?(www.halrealestate.com).?HAL Real Estate Inc. is a Seattle-based real estate investment firm focused on direct and joint-venture investment opportunities across the Greater Puget Sound region. HAL has deep experience in acquisition, development and recapitalization of apartment, condominium, office, and mixed-use properties. The firm has the financial resources of a large institutional investor, but operates with the speed and flexibility of a local private investor using its own capital.?
About Nutty Squirrel. Founded in 2011, Nutty Squirrel is a woman-owned and family-operated business offering expertly-crafted, local-centric gelato with a frequently-changing menu of exquisite flavors homemade one small batch at a time. With shops in Seattle’s Phinney Ridge and Magnolia neighborhoods, and now in Woodinville, Wash., the company is known for its robust catering and wholesale services. For more information, visit www.nuttysquirrel.com.
About Barnard Griffin. Barnard Griffin began in 1983 with borrowed grapes and a rented cellar. It has since become one of Washington’s most enduring and award-winning wineries. At the helm then and now is one of the most experienced winemakers in Washington State, Rob Griffin.?In addition to the winery production facility, the Richland campus is home to a tasting room, full service restaurant and fused glass art studio. For more information, visit www.barnardgriffin.com.