The Willow Inn in Hudson, Quebec, Canada has reached an agreement with Brera Catering to operate and manage events at the Inn. The agreement is expected to take effect March 1, 2024, ahead of the spring season.
Willow proprietors Patricia Wenzel and David Ades have issued the following statement: “Seven years ago, despite being outsiders to the hospitality industry and to Hudson, we bought The Willow with the hope of saving this much-loved institution. We undertook a major renovation, and sought to elevate the quality of its service, its offerings and its foods to be worthy of its unique location and magical setting on the Lake of Two Mountains. These efforts, with our dedicated team, led us to achieve a ranking in the top 100 restaurants in Canada last year."
The departure of some members of its culinary team in December 2023 led the pair to seek a new direction to secure the long-term viability of the Willow. To that end, it has reached an agreement with Adam Mariani and Brera Catering to operate the Auberge Willow Inn. Brera has been in events management since 2015 and managed over 500 events in 2023 alone. The new arrangement will ensure that the Willow will continue to be a premier venue for celebrations, weddings and other gatherings. Brera will assume management of all operations before the beginning of the 2024 spring season.
Situated in Hudson, Quebec, The Willow Inn offers just 10 bedrooms, an outdoor seating and dining area, an ample event space ideal for weddings, celebrations and corporate events alike. It was built in 1820 as a private residence for George Mallette and his family. It served as a general store and a headquarters for François Xavier Desjardins in La Guerre des Patriotes in 1837. Now, under new ownership since 2017, owners Wenzel and Ades seek to continue its tradition as an iconic country restaurant, inn and venue for local and out-of-town fans.
For more information, visit www.aubergewillowinn.com.
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