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The Grove House

an exterior shot of the grove house with several students hanging out on the steps in front

The Grove House, a craftsman-style bungalow, serves as a study space, restaurant, and event venue.

It features the Grove House student-run kitchen, the Hinshaw Art Gallery, the Bert Meyers Poetry Room, and several other cozy spaces for students to gather. Take a look at some of the things we offer below!

History

In 1976, the house was purchased for $1 and moved to campus. It sat for several years before it was finally restored and opened in February 1980. The complete history of the Grove House is chronicled in this piece by Professor Emeritus Barry Sanders, who was instrumental in bringing this iconic house to campus. [PDF]

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Grove House Kitchen

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The student-run Grove House has many kitchen positions including sourcing, baking, cash register work, food prep, barista work, and more. The kitchen is gluten-free, vegan, and vegetarian friendly with multiple options for those with dietary restrictions. The Grove House also caters on-campus events, clubs, and meetings.

The bakers at the Grove House learn how to bake the traditional Grove House breads that include Kalamata olive, rosemary garlic, whole grain, ciabatta, banana bread, and more. Other traditional baked goods include cinnamon buns, bagels, muffins, cookies, and more. The bakers can also try out other baked goods and recipes.

Sourcing: The sourcing is student-run and provides great work experience for those interested in restaurant or food management. This position includes the responsibility of taking inventory of the food and supplies and working with local farmers to keep the kitchen stocked with daily produce and supplies.

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The Grove House can be rented out or reserved for events by students and committees. These events include parties, club meetings, live music, art exhibits, and more.

If you're interested in hosting an event at the Grove House, please email us at grove.house@pizter.edu. From there you will need to attend a Grove House Committee Meeting, which is held on Fridays from 10 to 11 a.m.

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