The History Of Crescent Pond
The History Of Crescent Pond
The History Of Crescent Pond
The History Of Crescent Pond
The History Of Crescent Pond
Some venues begin as frantically scribbled sketches on a cocktail napkin. Others spring to life from an architect’s drafting table. But the story of this handcrafted venue on Block Island has an unusual beginning―it was built around a pole. The pole served as a practice mast for members of the Life-Saving Service (the Coast Guard’s predecessor) to rehearse rescues more than a century ago. Decades later, when architect and jack-of-all-trades John Gasner decided to build on the pole’s property, he wasn’t sure what to do with it. After much deliberation, he decided to keep the relic right where it’s always been and build Crescent Pond Wedding Venue around it.
Some venues begin as frantically scribbled sketches on a cocktail napkin. Others spring to life from an architect’s drafting table. But the story of this handcrafted venue on Block Island has an unusual beginning―it was built around a pole. The pole served as a practice mast for members of the Life-Saving Service (the Coast Guard’s predecessor) to rehearse rescues more than a century ago. Decades later, when architect and jack-of-all-trades John Gasner decided to build on the pole’s property, he wasn’t sure what to do with it. After much deliberation, he decided to keep the relic right where it’s always been and build Crescent Pond Wedding Venue around it.
Some venues begin as frantically scribbled sketches on a cocktail napkin. Others spring to life from an architect’s drafting table. But the story of this handcrafted venue on Block Island has an unusual beginning―it was built around a pole. The pole served as a practice mast for members of the Life-Saving Service (the Coast Guard’s predecessor) to rehearse rescues more than a century ago. Decades later, when architect and jack-of-all-trades John Gasner decided to build on the pole’s property, he wasn’t sure what to do with it. After much deliberation, he decided to keep the relic right where it’s always been and build Crescent Pond Wedding Venue around it.
Some venues begin as frantically scribbled sketches on a cocktail napkin. Others spring to life from an architect’s drafting table. But the story of this handcrafted venue on Block Island has an unusual beginning―it was built around a pole. The pole served as a practice mast for members of the Life-Saving Service (the Coast Guard’s predecessor) to rehearse rescues more than a century ago. Decades later, when architect and jack-of-all-trades John Gasner decided to build on the pole’s property, he wasn’t sure what to do with it. After much deliberation, he decided to keep the relic right where it’s always been and build Crescent Pond Wedding Venue around it.
Some venues begin as frantically scribbled sketches on a cocktail napkin. Others spring to life from an architect’s drafting table. But the story of this handcrafted venue on Block Island has an unusual beginning―it was built around a pole. The pole served as a practice mast for members of the Life-Saving Service (the Coast Guard’s predecessor) to rehearse rescues more than a century ago. Decades later, when architect and jack-of-all-trades John Gasner decided to build on the pole’s property, he wasn’t sure what to do with it. After much deliberation, he decided to keep the relic right where it’s always been and build Crescent Pond Wedding Venue around it.
Originally the Gasner's built a studio on the spot, later using it as a gallery. Today, John, his wife, Pam, and their three children―Will, Noah, and Julia―have transformed the space into a one-of-a-kind wedding venue. The center piece to the property, Crescent Pond was hand dug, filled with fresh water from Harbor Pond and loaded with locally caught fish from around the Island.
Originally the Gasner's built a studio on the spot, later using it as a gallery. Today, John, his wife, Pam, and their three children―Will, Noah, and Julia―have transformed the space into a one-of-a-kind wedding venue. The center piece to the property, Crescent Pond was hand dug, filled with fresh water from Harbor Pond and loaded with locally caught fish from around the Island.
Originally the Gasner's built a studio on the spot, later using it as a gallery. Today, John, his wife, Pam, and their three children―Will, Noah, and Julia―have transformed the space into a one-of-a-kind wedding venue. The center piece to the property, Crescent Pond was hand dug, filled with fresh water from Harbor Pond and loaded with locally caught fish from around the Island.
Originally the Gasner's built a studio on the spot, later using it as a gallery. Today, John, his wife, Pam, and their three children―Will, Noah, and Julia―have transformed the space into a one-of-a-kind wedding venue. The center piece to the property, Crescent Pond was hand dug, filled with fresh water from Harbor Pond and loaded with locally caught fish from around the Island.
Originally the Gasner's built a studio on the spot, later using it as a gallery. Today, John, his wife, Pam, and their three children―Will, Noah, and Julia―have transformed the space into a one-of-a-kind wedding venue. The center piece to the property, Crescent Pond was hand dug, filled with fresh water from Harbor Pond and loaded with locally caught fish from around the Island.
Originally the Gasner's built a studio on the spot, later using it as a gallery. Today, John, his wife, Pam, and their three children―Will, Noah, and Julia―have transformed the space into a one-of-a-kind wedding venue. The center piece to the property, Crescent Pond was hand dug, filled with fresh water from Harbor Pond and loaded with locally caught fish from around the Island.
Originally the Gasner's built a studio on the spot, later using it as a gallery. Today, John, his wife, Pam, and their three children―Will, Noah, and Julia―have transformed the space into a one-of-a-kind wedding venue. The center piece to the property, Crescent Pond was hand dug, filled with fresh water from Harbor Pond and loaded with locally caught fish from around the Island.
Classic new england architeCture
For preservation-minded John and Pam, who have long worked to safeguard the vernacular island architecture, even more satisfying than their water views is the reaction of first-time visitors. “They think I restored the houses, not that I built them,” John says. “They say they look 100 years old.”
For preservation-minded John and Pam, who have long worked to safeguard the vernacular island architecture, even more satisfying than their water views is the reaction of first-time visitors. “They think I restored the houses, not that I built them,” John says. “They say they look 100 years old.”
For preservation-minded John and Pam, who have long worked to safeguard the vernacular island architecture, even more satisfying than their water views is the reaction of first-time visitors. “They think I restored the houses, not that I built them,” John says. “They say they look 100 years old.”
For preservation-minded John and Pam, who have long worked to safeguard the vernacular island architecture, even more satisfying than their water views is the reaction of first-time visitors. “They think I restored the houses, not that I built them,” John says. “They say they look 100 years old.”
The first event at Crescent Pond after the buildings were erected and the pond was filled was John and Pam's own wedding in 1990. After the wedding the Gasner's turned the buildings into an award winning art gallery showcasing the likes of glass blower legend Dale Chihuly. 30 years later the space was converted into the full wedding venue for others to experience the magic.
The first event at Crescent Pond after the buildings were erected and the pond was filled was John and Pam's own wedding in 1990. After the wedding the Gasner's turned the buildings into an award winning art gallery showcasing the likes of glass blower legend Dale Chihuly. 30 years later the space was converted into the full wedding venue for others to experience the magic.
The first event at Crescent Pond after the buildings were erected and the pond was filled was John and Pam's own wedding in 1990. After the wedding the Gasner's turned the buildings into an award winning art gallery showcasing the likes of glass blower legend Dale Chihuly. 30 years later the space was converted into the full wedding venue for others to experience the magic.
The first event at Crescent Pond after the buildings were erected and the pond was filled was John and Pam's own wedding in 1990. After the wedding the Gasner's turned the buildings into an award winning art gallery showcasing the likes of glass blower legend Dale Chihuly. 30 years later the space was converted into the full wedding venue for others to experience the magic.
The first event at Crescent Pond after the buildings were erected and the pond was filled was John and Pam's own wedding in 1990. After the wedding the Gasner's turned the buildings into an award winning art gallery showcasing the likes of glass blower legend Dale Chihuly. 30 years later the space was converted into the full wedding venue for others to experience the magic.
The first event at Crescent Pond after the buildings were erected and the pond was filled was John and Pam's own wedding in 1990. After the wedding the Gasner's turned the buildings into an award winning art gallery showcasing the likes of glass blower legend Dale Chihuly. 30 years later the space was converted into the full wedding venue for others to experience the magic.
The first event at Crescent Pond after the buildings were erected and the pond was filled was John and Pam's own wedding in 1990. After the wedding the Gasner's turned the buildings into an award winning art gallery showcasing the likes of glass blower legend Dale Chihuly. 30 years later the space was converted into the full wedding venue for others to experience the magic.
