Food, hospitality & community
The Village
Farm-to-table dining, cafés, local artisans, and gathering spaces make the Village the social heart of the campus.
The campus
Five centers. Many ways to live better.
A proposed 3.5-acre campus where people can meet, learn, share a meal, and explore new approaches to wellbeing.
Campus experiences
Explore the centers
Each center has its own purpose.
Shared spaces, programming, and membership connect them.
Integrative primary care and biological dentistry
Bio-Center
An independently operated center is envisioned for integrative primary care, biological dentistry, and specialty services.
Lifelong learning
The Institute
On-site and online classes would serve the public and members, with continuing education for practitioners.
Conferences & live events
Vesica Center
A flexible venue is planned for talks, film, performances, exhibitions, and catered events.
Life sciences & innovation
The Catalyst!
A proposed non-profit life sciences center where visitors can experiment, ask big questions, and explore emerging discoveries through hands-on exhibits and programs.
On-site urban agriculture
Fresh food, grown on site.
The campus concept includes a lower-level indoor farm to support year-round access to fresh food.
BioGeometry and Pavilion Transition Talks
Explore BioGeometry
Dr. Robert Gilbert introduces BioGeometry, an approach that informs the Pavilion’s architectural concept and educational programs.
Watch BioGeometry on YouTube
Pavilion Transition Talks
Explore the series that inspired the Pavilion’s planned weekly talks on ideas shaping our future.
Watch Transition Talks on YouTube
Leadership
The people behind The Pavilion
The team brings together experience in hospitality, campus operations, technology, and real estate development.
Jim Grapek
Founder & CEO
Cornell-trained hospitality professional, award-winning producer and director, and podcast host. Leads development of The Pavilion.
Bobby Verdun
COO · Active Entities
Operations experience across athletic campuses, clubs, and community recreation facilities.
Tony Yustein
Chief Information Officer
Leads technology strategy, business modeling, and the digital systems designed to support multiple locations.
Benjamin Cien
Real Estate Development
Architect by training with more than 35 years of experience in institutional real estate development, master planning, and construction oversight.