Revenue Generating Structure

The following activities can be used to generate recurring income to maintain and enhance the Swiss Pines facilities and grounds.

• Garden Membership – Once restored, the facility can accept casual visitors to walk the gardens. The facility can offer single day passes, monthly passes, annual passes, or lifetime passes. Lifetime passes could be offered as a redevelopment incentive to raise early funds and renew interest in the property.
• Educational Classes – Potential classes include nature and gardening, foreign language instruction, ikebana (flower arranging), tea ceremony, traditional dance, taiko drumming, international business, and more depending on instructor resources. Educational classes can generate semester-based or monthly income and can easily fit in existing Swiss Pines structures.
• Weddings Events – The convenient location, large mansion, and beautiful grounds will make Swiss Pines a popular destination for weddings. Wedding bookings are a lucrative seasonal way to generate income.
• Martial Arts Classes – Traditional Japanese and Okinawan martial arts classes can be held regularly. The grounds are large enough for multiple programs which can contribute regular monthly income.
• Yoga and Taichi Classes – Taichi is a traditional Chinese form of health and wellness. Yoga, while not traditionally from East Asia, is a widely spread and accepted form of healthful practice. Much like martial arts, these programs can provide regular monthly income.
• Cultural Demonstrations – Events such as tea ceremony, taiko drumming, musical concerts, etc. can draw ticket sales.
• After School Programs – Swiss Pines is located near a number of schools and can be used for cultural enrichment after school programs. Activities can include walks, crafts, instrument playing, etc. After school programs can draw seasonal revenue.
• Corporate Events – Modern businesses often like unique locations to hold retreats or events. This is a non-seasonal income possibility.

Non-Revenue Generating Value Adds

• On-Site Cultural Museum – Meaningful artifacts from various avenues of Asian culture: clothes, tools, family memorabilia, martial arts artifacts, etc. Helps to make the location a destination.
  • Visit Borkowski Museum in Canada for an example of a nicely created center
  • Connect with Hokama Sensei in Okinawa for potential display pieces
• On-Site Local History – Room/area that helps tell the intriguing story of Swiss Pines
• Photo Spots – Photography friendly locations for proms and other social events.
• Artist Forest – Platforms or areas that provide basic set up needs for painting, sculpting, and other art generation. Become a destination for the art community which will lead to revenue generating classes and events.
• Go Boards – stone or wood outdoor go boards. Similar to outdoor chess but with a Chinese/Japanese/Korean connection.