The Foundation is embarking on a historic restoration of the Barn's exterior. Her split cedar shingles are nearly a century old, and it is time to replace them on the surfaces of the Barn where the sun shines most brightly: the south faces and the courtyard (Phase I). We are thrilled to announce a very generous "anchor" grant from the Thomas J. Emery Memorial in the amount of $25,000 - one third of the project cost of Phase I. It is hoped this initial amount will attract more capital grants, and keep this fantastic example of adaptive re-use, as an Ohio Cultural Arts center, going strong into the next century.

In March of 2021, the Helen, Henry & Louise Dornette Foundation has chosen to generously fund the Historical Restoration of the Resthaven Barn Exterior, Phase I. Their support will be instrumental in preserving the exterior and protecting The Barn from the elements so its successful use as an Ohio Cultural Center can continue on into the next century. This gift brings us to the 85% mark for funding this urgent project.