LA GRANGE, Ky. — A widely known Oldham County swimming spot is coming into a brand new chapter. The former Falling Rock Quarry has been offered and can reopen below a brand new identify: Bluegrass Spring.
The new operator, Noah Doranth, stated taking possession of the property feels surreal.
“A dream come true,” Doranth stated. “I’ve always wanted to be a park ranger since I was a little little kid, and this is basically my own little private park back here.”
The quarry is situated at 2201 Fendley Mill Road and the complete property is about 30 acres.
Doranth stated he first visited the quarry as a buyer and by no means anticipated to personal it. That modified when the property was listed on the market for $2.75 million earlier this yr. The Doranth household closed on the property in late September.
“We came out, walked the place, and we kind of had a little team huddle afterwards, and we’re like, okay, this is a really special opportunity,” Doranth recalled. “I feel like we’d be fools for passing it up.”
Changes are already within the works for the property, together with new furnishings, repainted buildings and recent branding. New possession is hoping to create a extra pure, relaxed environment.
“We’re hoping for more of a professional and more laid back feel,” Doranth stated.
The summer time season will stay Memorial Day via Labor Day due to Kentucky’s climate, however Doranth stated he hopes the quarry can develop into a year-round attraction through the low season.
“In the fall, having fall festivals and craft fairs,” he stated. “In the winter, having Christmas lights put up and decorations put up and having people drive through here.”
Some issues will stay the identical, nonetheless, together with the quarry’s 18 and up requirement and prohibiting alcohol.
He stated the household hopes to get rid of previous points with automobile searches by shifting parking off the water’s edge and shuttling guests in.
“We’re gonna redo our parking structure so that people don’t need to park or won’t be able to park right on the water,” he stated. “That way we don’t need to search people’s vehicles. We just need to search any personal bags.”
The household plans to reopen Bluegrass Spring subsequent Memorial Day weekend, with cleanup and renovations already underway.
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