Graton Station

About the offering

Graton Station is a community-focused café, preservatory, marketplace, and gathering space being developed in the historic old firehouse in Graton, California (West Sonoma County). The project is led by co-founders Matt Jorgensen, Adrian Apana, Ferrell Carter, and Tori, operating under the parent entity ReVillage Development, with an affiliated nonprofit arm, ReVillage Foundation. The concept centers on transforming a building that has sat vacant for over a decade into a 'modern-day public house' — primarily a breakfast and lunch café anchored by coffee, a full bread program, and a seasonal kitchen. Secondary revenue streams include events and workshops, an onsite local marketplace, and a chef-led preservation and larder program. The buildout is being approached in phases: an initial coffee and light food program planned for early 2026, followed by a full kitchen, bread program, and events programming later in the year. The team brings extensive hospitality and food industry experience. Head Chef Adrian Apana has worked at SingleThread, Troubadour Bread & Bistro, Maison Porcella, and Republique. Hospitality Lead Ferrell Carter has worked with Stitt Restaurant Group, Quail & Condor, Troubadour, and The Redwood. Co-General Manager Matt Jorgensen has 20+ years in food and local economy ventures, including founding Josephine.com and COOK Alliance, and working with Purpose Foundation and Bain & Company. The location is cited as strategically strong: a 20-year lease on a restored landmark building at the center of Graton, situated directly adjacent to the West County bike/walk trail and the new Graton Town Square (expected to fully open in 2026–2027), at a crossroads connecting nearby towns. The founders report having hosted approximately 25 events over the past two years, with several drawing 500–1,300 attendees, as evidence of existing community demand. The crowdfunding raise on Wefunder has a $50,000 goal. The offering is structured as a community investment note open to non-accredited investors at a $500 minimum. Investors receive either 5% annual cash interest or a 7.5% 'edible dividend' in the form of café credit. After five years, investors may request repayment of principal. The company reports $625,000 already raised from accredited investors, with an additional $125,000 pledged by featured investor World Within to match crowdfund dollars dollar-for-dollar. As of the page snapshot, approximately $28,500 had been raised in the community round from 24 investors.

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