Nina brings Clovelea - a piece of Saugerties history -
back to life!
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2020
Nina wrote a hand written letter to the NJ owner of Clovelea to share her personal story and vision for it’s future.
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2021
Nina purchases Clovelea, only to be stopped by the state, throwing a wrench in her plans. She advocates and fights for months before being allowed to move forward.
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2021-2023
Renovation begins, with Nina Schmidbaur acting as general contractor. She and her father did the bulk of the construction themselves to save money.
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2023
An incredible feat! COVID-19 delays in supply chains and the SWO from the state couldn’t stop her! Nina resurrected Clovelea and its doors open for the first time in 30 years!
Nina gets the job done
2021 Chonogram
2023 Daily Freeman
Owner and General Contractor
sweat equity made dreams a reality
Nina Schmidbaur bought the building in 2021, and after many hurdles, has brought it back to life after 30 years! Built in 1882, for Sheffield Jr., who owned the paper mill in the village with his father. Similarly, Nina renovated Clovelea with her father for over a year, after battling the red tape that caused the building to stand vacant for so long. This historic structure has played an important part of Saugerties history.
Nina, a somatic play therapist, poured her heart and soul into this space, knowing all along she hoped to house her practice here. She is engaged in the Saugerties community in many other ways —- including serving as chair of the Arts Commission, vice president of the Saugerties Library Board, TV 23 committee, volunteering for Kiwanis Club, and renting out the hand-made carnival that is part of the yearly Library Streetfair and Farmer’s Market.
