Reserve Space | Peterson Community Hub

Reserve a Space

Peterson Community Hub exists to be used. Whether you're hosting a hundred guests in the Oneota Room, gathering a small group in the Jordan Café, stepping in to knock out some work at a quiet workstation, or connecting with your doctor from one of our private offices — this building is here for you. Every space has been thoughtfully renovated and is ready to welcome the community it was always meant to serve. Here's how to make it yours.

Under Renovation Until 2027

Office Suite Space

The Office Suite Private Offices: The Decorah | The Prosser

Need a quiet, private space for a telehealth appointment or a private work video meeting? The Decorah and the Prosser are available to reserve at no cost through our online calendar — it's simple, quick, and connects directly to our scheduling system.
Step 1 — Check the Office Calendar Open the Office Suite Calendar to the right and find an available time. Each office can be reserved for up to 8 hours per person per month.
Step 2 — Reserve Your Time Select your date and time and confirm your reservation directly in the calendar. No application or payment required — just your name and contact information.
Step 3 — Show Up Ready Both offices are equipped with up-to-date computers and webcams. Please arrive at your reserved time, not before, and vacate promptly so the next person can get settled.
All office users are expected to follow PCH's general facility guidelines.
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SPACES AVAILABLE

The Office Suite: The Decorah & The Prosser

The Office Suite Private Offices: The Decorah | The Prosser
Need a quiet, private space for a telehealth appointment or a confidential video meeting? The Decorah and the Prosser are available to reserve at no cost through our online calendar — it's simple, quick, and connects directly to our scheduling system.
Step 1 — Check the Office Calendar Open the Office Suite Calendar and find an available time. Each office can be reserved for up to 8 hours per person per month.
Step 2 — Reserve Your Time Select your date and time and confirm your reservation directly in the calendar. No application or payment required — just your name and contact information.
Step 3 — Show Up Ready Both offices are equipped with up-to-date computers and webcams. Please arrive at your reserved time, not before, and vacate promptly so the next person can get settled.
All office users are expected to follow PCH's general facility guidelines.
[Office Suite Calendar button]

Walk-In Workstation

Just need to connect, focus, and get some work done? Our walk-in workstation is available on a drop-in basis — no reservation required. If it's open, sit down, connect to our wifi, and enjoy your work. Walk-in users are welcome to stay as long as the space is available, it's between 9AM and 5PM, and are asked to follow PCH's general facility guidelines while they're here.

No reservation needed. Just come in during open office hours if there's space available.

Questions? Not sure which space is right for you, or need help with your application? Reach out — we're happy to help. [Contact Us button]

The Oneota & Jordan Cafe

Event Spaces The Oneota Room | The Jordan Café, Bar, and Patio | The Spillville Kitchen | The Root River Terrace

Our larger event spaces are reserved through an online application and require advance approval and a security deposit. Before you apply, please check the Events Calendar to confirm your date is available — we want to save you the wait.

Step 1 — Check the Calendar Visit our Events Calendar to see what's already scheduled. If your date is open, you're ready to apply. If it's taken, the calendar will help you find an alternative date that works.

Step 2 — Submit Your Application Complete the online rental application. You'll be asked for your contact information, event details, estimated attendance, spaces requested, and any additional needs such as kitchen use or alcohol service. Submitting an application does not guarantee approval — all applications are reviewed by PCH staff.

Step 3 — Confirmation and Payment Once your application is approved, you'll receive confirmation along with instructions for paying your rental fee and $200 security deposit. Your reservation is not confirmed until both are received.

Step 4 — Review the Rules & Guidelines All renters are required to read and agree to the PCH Facility Use Policies before their reservation is finalized. Please review them carefully — they cover everything from cleaning responsibilities to the cancellation policy.

[Events Calendar button] [Rental Application button]

Event Space

Event Spaces The Oneota Room | The Jordan Café, Bar, and Patio | The Spillville Kitchen | The Root River Terrace

Our larger event spaces are reserved through an online application and require advance approval and a security deposit. Before you apply, please check the Events Calendar to confirm your date is available — we want to save you the wait.

Step 1 — Check the Calendar Visit our Events Calendar to see what's already scheduled. If your date is open, you're ready to apply. If it's taken, the calendar will help you find an alternative date that works.

Step 2 — Submit Your Application Complete the online rental application. You'll be asked for your contact information, event details, estimated attendance, spaces requested, and any additional needs such as kitchen use or alcohol service. Submitting an application does not guarantee approval — all applications are reviewed by PCH staff.

Step 3 — Confirmation and Payment Once your application is approved, you'll receive confirmation along with instructions for paying your rental fee and $200 security deposit. Your reservation is not confirmed until both are received.

Step 4 — Review the Rules & Guidelines All renters are required to read and agree to the PCH Facility Use Policies before their reservation is finalized. Please review them carefully — they cover everything from cleaning responsibilities to the cancellation policy.

[Events Calendar button] [Rental Application button]

Monte Jarvis

Board Member, Vision & Community Engagement Lead
Brings nonprofit leadership, data-informed planning, rural systems and intentional living insight, and project coordination experience.

Lori Barbero

Board Chair, Artistic Liaison
Musician and creative producer with decades of experience building inclusive artistic communities.

Scott Smith & Deanna Arce

Owners of the Peterson School Project
Led acquisition and redevelopment. Deanna serves on the board, ensuring alignment between ownership and public mission. Scott is a seasoned General Contractor & Artisan.

Funding Pathways & Capital Strategy

Peterson Community Hub (PCH) and the Peterson School Project (PSP) operate as aligned but distinct entities. This structure allows us to pursue layered, appropriate financing tools—matching capital type to purpose.

1. Nonprofit (PCH): Programmatic & Operating Investment

As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, PCH can receive:

General operating support
Program-specific grants
Multi-year capacity-building funding
Innovation and systems-change grants
Community health and food access funding
Arts, cultural, and civic engagement grants
Sponsorships and philanthropic gifts

Operating capital is critical. While renovation is foundational, the long-term success of this work depends on staffing, programming, coordination, evaluation, and partnership development.

We seek funders willing to invest in:

Infrastructure activation (not just construction)
Flexible programming responsive to community needs
Rural capacity-building
Learning and documentation of the model

Multi-year, flexible operating support will create stability during the early years of launch (2027–2030).

2. PSP (Peterson School Project): Redevelopment & Long-Term Asset Financing

PSP, as the property owner and redevelopment entity, can access complementary capital tools more appropriate to real estate and land development, including:

Low-interest or no-interest program-related investments (PRIs)
Community development loans
Revolving loan funds
CDFI-backed financing
Impact investment capital
Energy-efficiency or green infrastructure financing
Agricultural and conservation financing for future land restoration

This allows philanthropic dollars to leverage larger capital structures when appropriate—particularly for:

Energy upgrades and long-term efficiency
Greenhouse construction
Land restoration infrastructure
Site development aligned with floodplain and ecological realities
Revenue-generating residential or studio components that strengthen sustainability

By separating nonprofit operations from property-level financing, we reduce risk, protect charitable assets, and create opportunities for blended capital stacks.

3. Blended Capital Approach

The overall strategy combines:

Public grant capital (for renovation)
Philanthropic operating support (for activation)
Low-interest redevelopment financing (for sustainability components)
Earned revenue (facility use, events, studio/residential support)
Volunteer and community in-kind contribution

This layered approach reflects how rural projects must operate—creatively aligning multiple funding streams to build durable infrastructure.

An Invitation

On land shaped by ancient seas and living rivers, Peterson Community Hub is building something both practical and ambitious:

A shared place where systems meet.
A model for rural resilience.
A tradition of adaptation carried forward.

We invite you to help build it.