May 27, 2025
Mission Resort + Club Unveils Grove House: A Fresh Take on a Classic Favorite
By Kyle Coppola
Mission Resort + Club Unveils Grove House: A Fresh Take on a Classic Favorite
HOWEY-IN-THE-HILLS, Fla. — Mission Resort + Club has officially unveiled its reimagined clubhouse restaurant, introducing Grove House, a modern reinvention of the long-beloved Nickers. The announcement marks a bold new chapter for the dining destination, marrying nostalgia with a sophisticated new look and feel.
The newly named Grove House blends the heart of the classic “19th Hole” tradition with a contemporary twist, designed to offer both members and guests a welcoming, elevated experience. The transformation includes a host of upgrades aimed at enhancing comfort, entertainment, and atmosphere.
(Stunning views at the newly named Grove House which replaces Nicker’s Clubhouse Restaurant.)
Among the standout features:
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A sleek TV wall, ensuring guests never miss a minute of their favorite games or tournaments.
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Stylish new furnishings that blend modern design with relaxed comfort.
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An inviting and refined ambiance, setting the tone for everything from casual gatherings to celebratory dinners.
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A soon-to-be-released enhanced dining menu, promising a fresh take on favorites.
Mission Resort + Club partnered with Humble Abode Interiors, a Lake County-based design firm, to bring the vision of Grove House to life. The local team’s attention to detail and strong community ties played a vital role in shaping a space that reflects both tradition and innovation.
(A look at the large windows that face out towards the resort and golf club. It’s a great place to enjoy a meal.)
While they honor the rich legacy of Nickers, Grove House represents a new era. This is a space where you can relax after a round of golf, enjoy elevated dining, and be part of a vibrant community gathering place. It offers spectacular views and they have done a great job with it.
Grove House is now open to the public. Whether you’re in the mood for a game-day bite, a leisurely lunch, or simply curious to see the transformation, the team at Mission Resort + Club invites you to stop in and experience Grove House firsthand.
Photo Credit – Mission Resort + Club
Kyle Coppola was born in Newton, Massachusetts and received his Bachelor of Fine Arts in Communications from Curry College in 2016. After traveling to Florida on a family vacation, he decided he could not get enough of the warm weather and made the move from snowy Massachusetts to central Florida 8 years ago.
For the last decade Kyle has gained valuable experience in social media content creation, marketing and sales, writing, video production, sports announcing and even broadcasting for local radio stations, such as FM 102.9 in The Villages and FM 91.5 in Massachusetts. Every year he volunteers at The Villages Charter High School as a play-by-play sports announcer for the football games as well as a public address announcer for the basketball games, including the annual Battle at The Villages Tournament.
Outside the office Kyle is a husband and father to two beautiful girls along with their cat. In his spare time he likes to spend time with his family, travel, play golf and swim. He is also a huge sports junkie and even bigger motorsports fan and loves to attend racing events when he can.
