Located on Crystal Beach in Bolivar TX, the Peninsula Beach Resort will be the largest planned, multiphase and fully integrated 110-arce resort development on the entire Texas Gulf Coast!
The property will be Bolivar’s premier full service, hospitality, entertainment and luxury beach resort complex.*
*The proposed plan is in development and is subject to change.
Located on Crystal Beach in Bolivar, Texas, Peninsula Beach Resort, will be the largest planned, multiphase and fully integrated 110-acre resort development on the entire Texas Gulf Coast.
All in all, over 15,778 square feet in PBR’s inside module event spaces and 13,045 square feet outside event areas will be spread out in four separate event facilities that will cater to the huge $7+ Billion wedding market that averages $35K per event with up to 100 guest. This equates to over 2 million weddings per year. Furthermore, beach venues are #1 in destination planning, along with the #1 issue of finding lodging… The PBR will provide both! And, the majority of weddings are staged in the spring and fall shoulder seasons. Corporate events and community associations will also vie for advanced bookings in the off season.
Largest twin concentric pools on the Texas Gulf with wraparound water bar, cabanas, adult hot tubs, kids splash pool, and grill
10 Treatment rooms, saunas, steam & salt; workout, and private changing rooms, lockers and bar w/ fireplace lounge
Multiple event centers in 4 separate locations for weddings, corp. & community events
10 bedrooms, 10.5 baths, pro kitchen, wraparound bar, scullery, large entertainment area, sleeps entire wedding party of 40+
with daily rentals and housekeeping
service consisting of 272 room keys
for sale with full
investor/owner leasing services
with parking garage, housekeeping, leasing agent and exclusive carryout/dine-in restaurant.
Mr. Hayes is a founder and principal of the Bolivar Investment Group that owns and operates 1500Hwy 87 LLC, the master development investment group developing the 110-acre Bolivar Beachside Resort area. He has managed the acquisition and sale of 10,000 acres in Galveston and Chambers Counties, Texas. He was the Founder and co-manager of the Gulf Coastal Plains Mitigation Bank, which provides mitigation credits for projects located along the Galveston-Houston waterways. In addition, Jim Hayes has over 40 years of experience in the founding, managing, and financing of other professional services, real estate, congregate care, distribution, technology, medical, mining, manufacturing, utility, and financial companies. He is a CPA and holds a BBA from the University of Texas and an MBA from Lamar University.
Mr. Wiglesworth switched from his highly successful Marketing & Advertising career on Madison Avenue to joining the team. His 30-year career culminated in senior-level positions with the world’s largest advertising agencies, including J. Walter Thompson/WPP, where he garnered dozens of marketing awards for clients Coca-Cola, Burger King, Visa, Coppertone, Seagram’s, Sam Adams, Popeyes, KFC, Quaker State, Dryer’s/Nestle, Safeway, USOC, Lowes, Home Depot, Phillips Lighting, Simon Malls, and WaWa C- Stores. In 2006 he relocated to Houston, Texas, to concentrate full time on his developer avocation and founded Dreamscape Builders LP to design, build and develop award-winning residential spec townhome developments. His most recent Dreamscape Modern residential Art Colony development has won several modern architecture design accolades featured in the national and local press and TV. He has now focused his building and marketing expertise as a co-founder and principal of the Bolivar Investment Group and his own residential beach property development on the Bolivar peninsula. Wiglesworth holds a BS/Advertising degree from Virginia Commonwealth University. www.dreamscapemodern.com
Mr. Harrison is a co-founder and principal of the Bolivar Investment Group. Tom brings over 40 years of experience in construction, operations, management, business finance, and design/build. He has held positions in several companies as owner, Founder, co-founder, and president. Mr. Harrison is the Founder and president of ALLCO LLC (allo.com), a privately held, diversified construction company specializing in commercial, high-rise buildings, utilities and infrastructure, highway and heavy construction projects. Headquartered in Beaumont, Texas, since 1985, ALLCO has completed over $3 billion in new construction and has a $400 million bonding capacity. Mr. Harrison also developed and operated the Bolivar Utility Services Co., which provides wastewater treatment services to Bolivar Peninsula. In addition, he has served on the board of directors and had affiliations with Parkdale Bank, Lamar University, Associate General Contractors, and the Houston Contractors Association. He holds a BBA degree from Lamar University and resides in Beaumont, Texas.
Mr. Hampton is the Founder and president of Cobalt Engineering and Inspections, LLC. Curtis brings over 24 years of ground-up residential and commercial construction, starting as a site supervisor on 100+ houses and commercial structures with extensive experience in concrete and piling foundations as well as wood, and steel frame construction, all types of exterior components and cladding, plumbing, wiring, and interior finishes. After graduating and obtaining his Civil Engineering professional license, Curtis started his firm based in La Marque-Texas City offers a wide array of engineering and technical services to integrate, simplify and expedite the laborious construction process. He expanded his business in multiple states within a relatively short time, including Texas, Louisiana, California, and Florida. Cobalt is essentially a turnkey one-stop shop offering fully integrated Civil, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, Architectural, Surveying, and Cost Estimating professional services. Additionally, Cobalt is state-certified on windstorm and IBHS Fortified Home Construction which is paramount to all Bolivar Beachside with development expertise ranging from sanitary and storm sewer, foundation, site design, drainage, utilities, as well as building evaluation for damage, risk assessment, code compliance and a multitude of pre and post-construction engineering services. Curtis holds a degree in Civil and Structural Engineering from Texas A&M University.
Tom’s early career was spent in operations with Westin and Marriott where he held various positions from Food and Beverage Director to General Manager. His strong operational experience and leadership skills led Tom to multi property supervision at an executive level. Tom has held the positions of Vice President, Aston Hotels and Resorts Hawaii . Regional Vice President, Rockresorts , where his responsibilities included the Master Planning of the Rosario Resort on Orcas Island ,WA. Vice President Vail Resorts where his responsibilities included the supervision of Keystone and Breckenridge resorts, President and CEO of Kapalua Land Co. Kapalua a 23,000 acre resort community with 3 Championship Golf Courses, Villa rental program and the 5 diamond Ritz Carlton Kapalua. Tom was President and CEO of Paraiso del Mar a 2,000 acre project in La Paz, Mexico. Under Tom’s direction Paraiso del Mar at opening was one of the most successful Real Estate projects in North America and its golf course was voted the # 2 best new golf courses internationally. As President and CEO Tom supervised all construction, sales and operations. The majority of Tom’s career has been spent in Hawaii supervising luxury hotels and resorts. This experience includes serving as the Vice President of the Kea Lani Hotel for 9 years. Under Tom’s supervision the Kea Lani Resort and Spa was the recipient of many awards including being named one of the 10 Best Island Resorts 5 years in a row. The Kea Lani (now The Fairmont Kea Lani) has achieved one of the highest REVPAR’s in the industry. Recently, Tom worked for Aqua Hospitality as Senior Vice President, and served as the General Manager of the Modern Honolulu during the transition and bankruptcy of the former Edition Hotel. Tom also served as the Managing Partner of Park Restaurant .Tom worked for Silverwest Hotels providing asset management services for their Hotels in Texas and Hawaii. Tom is currently the CEO of the Cote Family Companies.
Tom’s early career was spent in operations with Westin and Marriott where he held various positions from Food and Beverage Director to General Manager. His strong operational experience and leadership skills led Tom to multi property supervision at an executive level. Tom has held the positions of Vice President, Aston Hotels and Resorts Hawaii . Regional Vice President, Rockresorts , where his responsibilities included the Master Planning of the Rosario Resort on Orcas Island ,WA. Vice President Vail Resorts where his responsibilities included the supervision of Keystone and Breckenridge resorts, President and CEO of Kapalua Land Co. Kapalua a 23,000 acre resort community with 3 Championship Golf Courses, Villa rental program and the 5 diamond Ritz Carlton Kapalua. Tom was President and CEO of Paraiso del Mar a 2,000 acre project in La Paz, Mexico. Under Tom’s direction Paraiso del Mar at opening was one of the most successful Real Estate projects in North America and its golf course was voted the # 2 best new golf courses internationally. As President and CEO Tom supervised all construction, sales and operations. The majority of Tom’s career has been spent in Hawaii supervising luxury hotels and resorts. This experience includes serving as the Vice President of the Kea Lani Hotel for 9 years. Under Tom’s supervision the Kea Lani Resort and Spa was the recipient of many awards including being named one of the 10 Best Island Resorts 5 years in a row. The Kea Lani (now The Fairmont Kea Lani) has achieved one of the highest REVPAR’s in the industry. Recently, Tom worked for Aqua Hospitality as Senior Vice President, and served as the General Manager of the Modern Honolulu during the transition and bankruptcy of the former Edition Hotel. Tom also served as the Managing Partner of Park Restaurant .Tom worked for Silverwest Hotels providing asset management services for their Hotels in Texas and Hawaii.