WE BOUGHT A SCHOOL!

Hi, we’re Brad and Lori, the people behind the next chapter of Washington Township School in Minburn, Iowa- The Schoolhouse Estate.

You might be wondering…
Why buy an old school?

The short answer:   
We love people, stories + history, and believe in restoration, in making things new again.

As a wedding photographer and a general contractor, we’ve spent years around spaces where people come together — weddings, celebrations, family milestones, and community.

Those moments matter to us.

When we came across this historic school, we immediately saw something special. Not just the character of the building, but the stories it holds and the gatherings it has already witnessed over the years.

Even though it hasn’t been a school for decades, this place has long been a staple in the community, a place where people have gathered for different seasons of life.

And that’s exactly what we hope it will continue to be.

We love Iowa.
We love small towns.
And we love spaces that bring people together.

Our vision for The Schoolhouse Estate is to restore this historic building into a place for weddings, celebrations, and meaningful gatherings, while honoring the history that already lives here.

It won’t happen overnight.

But we’re excited to take this journey step by step and invite the community along with us.

Thanks for being here at the beginning.