Staff Report
SCHOHARIE - Two pillars of the Schoharie community were honored at the annual SEEC's Toast of the Town event last week. In addition, more than 200 people toured the newly renovated Parrott House in Schoharie.
On Wednesday evening, the ENLIGHTEN Award was given to Jennie Mosher, for her work at the Schoharie Free Library, and the ASPIRE Award was given to Lois Goblet, of the Hessian Hill Farm and NYS Canine Expo.
Along with the awards, more than 200 people got a "Behind the Build" tour of the Parrott House, which is being renovated on Main Street in Schoharie.
There are 19 private rooms upstairs. The restaurant includes a coffee area where the bar used to be and the bar is along the back wall with a large sitting area in between.
The Parrott House is the first Impact Fund Initiative by SEEC. SEEC officials said the Parrott House will greatly help to revitalize Main Street. "The flood of 2011 brought us to our knees but the resilience of the people of Schoharie has been proven many times since."
The 16,000-square-foot Victorian landmark—vacant for nearly a decade—is being transformed into a boutique hotel and restaurant by an award-winning steakhouse group. The project represents SEEC's Impact Fund investment: a $1.5 million loan catalyzing additional private financing and demonstrating how patient capital can revitalize historic rural assets.
Julie Pacatte, SEEC Executive Director, spoke about how the Impact Fund works and why strategic investment in historic properties matters for downtown revitalization.
Alex and Nick, Parrott House owners, told the story of discovering this landmark on Route 30 and their vision for creating a destination that honors Schoharie's heritage while building its future.
"Toast to the Town has always celebrated the people and projects rooted in Schoharie County," Ms. Pacatte said. "This year, we're going behind the build—inviting our community into a space of transformation and promise. SEEC knows this isn't a final story. It's a beacon of progress and they invite the community to be part of the next chapter."
The Parrott House restoration aligns with SEEC's mission to strengthen Schoharie County through strategic investment in historic preservation, placemaking, and community-led economic development. By bringing guests behind the build, SEEC demonstrates that rural renaissance isn't theoretical—it's happening in real time, one strategic investment at a time.
The Parrott House is a historic Victorian landmark in downtown Schoharie undergoing renovation into a 19-room boutique hotel with restaurant and event space. SEEC's first Impact Fund investment, The Parrott House combines architectural preservation with modern hospitality design, creating new jobs and serving as an anchor for downtown economic activity.
Grand Opening is anticipated in 2026.
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