Plans

The expansion will add a 720-square-foot Great Room and extend the existing kitchen by approximately 15 feet across a 24-foot-wide footprint. Together, these spaces will help Shepherd’s Fold welcome more Coast Guard Academy cadets and support its ministry of hospitality, discipleship, and community.

The Great Room: A Place to Gather

The Great Room will seat about 50 people for Bible studies, worship, discipleship gatherings, meals, and other events. When chairs are stored, it can become a comfortable space for conversation, quiet study, or fellowship. Two large French doors will connect it to the existing living room, allowing the rooms to open into one larger gathering area. A vaulted ceiling and wall-to-wall windows overlooking the forest will create a bright, peaceful setting for cadets to slow down, connect with one another, and consider what God is doing in their lives. A separate staircase will lead to the finished basement, providing additional space for small groups and ministry activities, along with storage for chairs, tables, and equipment.

The Kitchen: Where Hospitality Becomes Ministry

The expanded kitchen will be equipped to regularly serve 20–30 cadets and guests. Plans include a large range, double ovens, expanded refrigeration and storage, and a central island for meal preparation and conversation. A breakfast nook will offer space for smaller gatherings, while pocket doors will connect the kitchen to the dining room. The expanded kitchen and dining areas will also be capable of opening together, allowing Shepherd's Fold to move seamlessly from preparing a meal to sharing a meal to sharing life.