Open a Social House in Auburn, NY
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Octane Social House will open in my hometown of Auburn, New York... know in upstate New York as the "History's Hometown" due to it being the final resting place for Harriet Tubman and William Seward and it's connections to other (in)famous people over the years. Over the past few decades, this once great city has experienced population declines and financial hardships which have driven many of the once great businesses out of the area. In the most recent decade, Auburn is reemerging as a destination location, due to it's contributions to art through the off-Broadway theatre, The Merry-Go-Round Playhouse, Auburn Public Theatre, and their annual Music Theatre Festival. All of this is also helping Auburn regain their once flourishing business district. That's where Octane Social House comes in. Our intention, along with other great new businesses, is to re-seed a vibrant population of townspeople, out-on-the-town, enjoying themselves, sharing their ideas, and rebuilding Auburn's stature in the state.
Octane Social House will be a centrally located, community focal point providing high quality espresso-based drinks and teas, nitrogen cold brew coffee on tap (available to be sold in growlers), Italian sodas, craft beer, and local wine. Octane Social House will offer (~70%) locally sourced food in a comfortable atmosphere in which local professionals, students, and families will feel at ease to enjoy their experience in lounge chairs and a large window-seating area. Octane Social House will host in-house special events including live musical performances and entertainment, local-interest workshops, with an on-site used bookstore, in-house games, and small-business promotions (think LuLaRoe). Any time of the day, Octane Social House will offer wholesome fare in a comfortable, free Wi-Fi environment where all are welcomed to relax and enjoy a book, play a game of Jenga or Cards Against Humanity, or just enjoy the sights, sounds, and hospitality of a friendly staff and their patrons in this beautiful historic city.
Our plans are to open the doors to the public on October 1, 2018, but a lot needs to get done before then. We're certainly up for the challenge. Any support you can provide this project will be greatfully received and provide the much-needed building blocks to make Octane Social House a reality.
Thank you,
Rob & Joni Otterstatter
Octane Social House will be a centrally located, community focal point providing high quality espresso-based drinks and teas, nitrogen cold brew coffee on tap (available to be sold in growlers), Italian sodas, craft beer, and local wine. Octane Social House will offer (~70%) locally sourced food in a comfortable atmosphere in which local professionals, students, and families will feel at ease to enjoy their experience in lounge chairs and a large window-seating area. Octane Social House will host in-house special events including live musical performances and entertainment, local-interest workshops, with an on-site used bookstore, in-house games, and small-business promotions (think LuLaRoe). Any time of the day, Octane Social House will offer wholesome fare in a comfortable, free Wi-Fi environment where all are welcomed to relax and enjoy a book, play a game of Jenga or Cards Against Humanity, or just enjoy the sights, sounds, and hospitality of a friendly staff and their patrons in this beautiful historic city.
Our plans are to open the doors to the public on October 1, 2018, but a lot needs to get done before then. We're certainly up for the challenge. Any support you can provide this project will be greatfully received and provide the much-needed building blocks to make Octane Social House a reality.
Thank you,
Rob & Joni Otterstatter
Organizer
Robert Otterstatter
Organizer
Auburn, NY
