Transactions
Chesapeake City, Maryland
March 5, 2025
Loans
DLP Capital is pleased to approve a $6.23 million loan to VIVÂMEE Hospitality for the refinancing of Bohemia Manor Farm, a 368-acre hospitality property in Chesapeake City, MD.
Founded by Czech explorer Augustine Herman in 1660, Bohemia Manor Farm is one of the oldest properties in Maryland, with a rich history steeped in agriculture and hospitality.
Today, the property boasts a meticulously restored manor house flanked by on-site vineyards. Bohemia Manor Wine, a private-label Pinot Noir, is cultivated directly from the estate’s vines and produced in-house at a state-of-the-art wine production facility. This historic property fuses tradition with modern luxury, offering guests a one-of-a-kind experience that blends history with contemporary hospitality.
Situated along the banks of the Bohemia River in northeastern Maryland, Bohemia Manor Farm is a vineyard estate that offers guests a wealth of delicate, tailored experiences. The property features a tasting room, event space, and winemaking facility. It also features a Georgian-style manor home, inn/bed and breakfast, and two cottage guest houses, all constructed between 1920 and 2019. Known for its upscale lodging, chef-inspired restaurant, curated wines, and elegant event spaces, the property is perfect for hosting weddings, corporate retreats, and other special events.
Bohemia Manor Farm’s range of indoor and outdoor venues makes the estate an ideal setting for exceptional ceremonies, receptions, and wedding experiences. From bespoke bar service and seasonal, chef-crafted menus to elegant decor and in-house furniture collections, every detail is tailored to create a relaxing and tranquil ambiance.
With room blocks for out-of-town guests, get-ready rooms for events, and complimentary valet parking, Bohemia Manor Farm is the ideal destination for everything from unique corporate off-sites to memorable wedding experiences for couples and their loved ones.
The sponsor for this project is VIVÂMEE Hospitality, a nationally recognized hospitality operation with significant experience in luxury residential and hospitality construction.
Husband and wife owners, Josh and Melanie McCallen, plan to enhance the property’s event space by focusing on expanding the winery and venue for weddings and corporate events. The rehab will include improvements to the kitchen, manor house, pole barn, sitework, infrastructure, and Augie’s Beach Bar, the estate’s waterfront destination for food and drinks.
The plan also calls for upgrades to Bohemian Manor Farm’s IT infrastructure and additions to the property’s inn, which will bring the total to 25 rooms. These improvements are expected to significantly increase the property’s competitiveness in the market and potential for revenue generation.
DLP Capital has established a strong working relationship with Josh McCallen at VIVÂMEE. Previously, we provided debt financing for McCallen’s Renault Winery Resort project in New Jersey, which proved highly successful. This partnership demonstrated McCallen’s ability to execute high-quality hospitality ventures and underscores the value of DLP’s long-term collaboration with him.
The loan is also supported by Chad Gallagher, an experienced real estate investor and entrepreneur who has acquired over 200 buy-and-hold units across Pennsylvania and Maryland. He was previously the co-founder of SlateHouse Property Management, which managed over 5,000 units before it was sold to Home365 in 2021. Gallagher’s extensive experience and strong balance sheet provide additional security for the loan.
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