Women in Business: The Story of Restoration at Crooked Steeple Hall
There are two types of people in this world. Those that are looking for move-in ready, turnkey opportunities and those that see the potential in a fixer-upper and are keen to bring their vision to life.
Owner and operator, Katrina Peterson, is the latter. After moving to Winterport, Maine she fell in love with that notorious old building with the FOR SALE sign she quickly spotted on Main Street.
Last used as a music store, the building had originally been built as a church in the 1800s. Katrina saw the vision for the old-world space in the charming town to become a one-of-a-kind community and events center; a space to bring families and communities together.
She made the investment and named her new property Crooked Steeple Hall. It would take a lot of time, effort, money, and energy to bring the vision to life but luckily, renovation projects are Katrina’s creative outlet and she was up to the challenge.
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Katrina was determined to preserve the historical elegance of Crooked Steeple Hall’s original steeple, tin walls, ceilings, and bell, while adding modern amenities necessary to make the unique space perfect for weddings, community events, and special occasions.
Katrina was not afraid to get dirty with the renovations either. As most entrepreneurs know, sweat equity is part of the game when starting up. Katrina has done a lot of the work herself, pulling up floorboards and painting with the help of friends and local volunteers. Renovations are scheduled to be completed in summer 2021.
Crooked Steeple Hall has an open, flexible floor plan, an onsite bridal suite, kitchen facilities, and separate cocktail and after-party spaces. Couples can create their wedding vision for up to 200 guests and nonprofits can use the space for their events with no rental fee.
It’s exciting to see Katrina’s vision of using Crooked Steeple Hall to bring the community together, to support local business, and help revitalize Winterport, come to life. Through her work with the hall, Katrina is helping to introduce Maine to guests from around the country and the world.
As an advocate of women in business, Katrina has also brought together a team of enterprising women to help build the Crooked Steeple Hall brand. Meet the team here.
Crooked Steeple Hall is already taking reservations for events being held from January 2022. We would love to discuss bringing the vision for your wedding or event to life.
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