State the primary reasons for the organization's existence from an analysis of the mission, vision, values, and goals.

Boardman Management Group was founded in the town of Kelsey in 1994. Originally the management group handled a series of small cottages and local hotels in the Northwest Valley. Over time the management company grew. Working in collaboration with the Chamber of Commerce and the Baderman Family, the Boardman Management Group began overseeing management and operations of the Baderman Island Resort in 2004.

Mission & Values

Founded in 1994, Boardman Management Group is dedicated to managing leisure and convention focused resorts that provide a unique and quality experience to guests and visitors. The Board of Directors and operational leaders in the organization, empowers its staff to offer unsurpassed quality of customer service, through individual acts of random kindness and specialty services.

Surrounded by the shores of the Kelsey River, Baderman Island is a self-contained, all-inclusive resort destination. The Island features an array of restaurants, three different hotels to meet your individual needs, and an almost unlimited list of activities to entertain and relax you.

Featured hotels on the Island include the Baderman Main Hotel, The Tenney, and Melancon Convention Center and Hotel. Day activities are available at the William C. Martin Botanical Gardens, Pepicello Fairways, Recreation Center, and Baderman Island Oasis Spa. And don't forget the fabulous dining and shopping located in the Meredith Visitor Center and all throughout the island.

Looking for more? Well then, spend an afternoon taking in the beautiful vistas that surround the Island, or enjoy an afternoon at the O'Dell Gallery of Fine Art located on the mezzanine level of The Tenney. The gallery features over 1200 square feet of collected works. Enjoy the paintings of the Baderman permanent collection or stop by for a peek at the touring gallery of art works on loan from other collections.

Whether spending the day with your family or a week with a convention, Baderman Island is here to take care of you.

Baderman Island, a slice of paradise!

Baderman Island was conceived in 1988 when first approached by the City of Kelsey about future plans to redirect the Kelsey River. The plans for redirecting the river would place the majority of Baderman homestead on an island, which meant that some of the most fertile organic garden acreage would be lost to water. Once heavily involved in organic gardening, and with the impending Kelsey River project, the idea to create a resort island was conceived to carry on a profitable enterprise. In 1932, Baderman Island relocated a lighthouse from Germany which was joined in 1956 by the main family mansion.

In conjunction with the Town of Kelsey, 400 acres of botanical preserve was established on the Baderman land in order to protect the 12 species of rare and endangered butterflies in the area. Although the Kelsey River project did not come to a realization until 2005, the Baderman family spent the years in the design of an all encompassing resort to offer guests and day visitors a unique leisure experience.

History

1922

The Baderman Family emigrates from Neustadt, Germany and into the Kelsey Valley.

1923

Twenty-six hundred acres of farm land around the Kelsey river valley are purchased. The Baderman farmhouse is built on 1600 acres of land nearly surrounded by a long bend in the Kelsey River.

1932

In order to save an old, abandoned lighthouse from demolition, the Family purchases the lighthouse and relocates it to the shore of the Kelsey River. The lighthouse is renamed the Baderman Neustadt Lighthouse after their old home in Neustadtl, Germany.

1941

The town of Kelsey is incorporated. The Baderman family leases nearly 1000 acres of their land to local organic farmers.

1952

The original Baderman farmhouse if demolished to make way for the new Baderman Estate. The new estate is located a mile up from the Lighthouse on Baderman Hill.

1978

The Baderman Family sets aside nearly 400 acres of land as a Botanical preserve in cooperation with the Town of Kelsey.

1988

Renovations begin on the Baderman Estate to convert the property into a resort. The main hotel is designed with classic Spanish architecture with the Historic Mission Bell (recovered from a Spanish Hacienda) as the centerpiece. With help from the Kelsey Area Convention and Visitor Bureau, construction also begins on a convention center, golf course, and trolley system to interconnect the facilities. Plans begin for the Kelsey River bend to be redirected for flood conservation reasons.

1995

Negotiations between the Baderman family and the City of Kelsey concerning ferry service, tax breaks, and the donation of 20 acres of prime garden acreage to the City is accomplished.

2001

The Kelsey River bend is redirected for better water management in the valley. As a result, the 1580 acres of Baderman property become a natural island completely surrounded by the Kelsey River. Twenty acres were lost when the river was redirected. On the newly formed island, construction begins on the visitor center, hotels, convention center, and spa.

2004

Although still under construction, the Baderman Island Resort opens to the public for the first time. Many of the operational functions of running the resort are turned over to the Boardman Management Group. In exchange for use of the island, the Baderman family receives tax breaks and various incentives from the Town of Kelsey.

Melancon Convention Center & Hotel

Planning a convention, family reunion, or private gathering for a lot of people? Whether you have a group of 30 or 300, the Melancon Convention Center and Hotel can meet your needs. Located on the scenic southwest corner of Baderman Island , the lodge and convention center are ideally located on nearly 275 sprawling acres of rolling hills, winding beach, and swaying trees. Let the trained staff of Baderman Island take care of the details while you enjoy your event. The Melancon Convention Center and Hotel hosts enough rooms and available square feet to give you all the space that your events need.

Future Development

Since Baderman Island has opened it had already become a premiere vacation and relaxation destination, but things are just getting started. Of the nearly 1600 acres of the island, only 750 have been developed. That means that there are still over 800 acres of wilderness and development that are still in the works. Of course this doesn't mean that the entire island will be over-developed. We at Baderman Island have intentionally designed permanent wilderness areas - in addition to the 375 acres of the botanical gardens -- that will be integrated into the master plan of the Island.

Here are just a few things that we have in the works:

Pepicello Fairways are planning on adding an additional 18 holes of golf on 75 open acres adjacent to the existing golf course. This new range will be designed for those golfers seeking the additional challenge needed to drive up their game.

The WIlliam C. Martin Botanical Gardens are growing. Currently the 225 acres of preserved wilderness is home to abundant wildlife, exotics plants, and colorful butterflies. In attempt to better protect the gardens, an additional 150 acre buffer area is being created around the garden. Additionally, the existing walking and hiking trails are being expanded to make for better access for wheelchairs and those guests that request golf cart accessibility.

Plans are in the works to expand the Baderman Island Oasis Spa. The modest 50 acres site is being expanded by an additional 25 acres with additional facilities as well. These expanded facilities will include more private rooms, larger massage areas, and better availability for services.

Need more room to play? Well you're in luck. The 50 acre Recreation Area is being doubled. The new cove will have improved tennis facilities, expanded beach area, and dedicated areas for fishing and SCUBA diving.

What about the hotels? Currently the three hotels (Main, Tenney, and Melancon Convention Center and Hotel) occupy a total of 180 acres. Future development includes the expansion of the properties by an additional 300 acres. This will include the completion of the Melancon Hotel and Convention Center to its maximum size, the doubling of suites at the Tenney, and the finishing touches on the Main Hotel and some wonderful new options to better enhance your stay.

Currently the Melancon Convention Center is fantastic for quaint, smaller gatherings but wait until you hear what we have in store for it. Future development includes the tripling of the current 25 acre site as well of expansion plans to host even the largest of conventions.

And then what? Even with all of these plans already in the works, things even get better. Construction has already begun on the Island Villas for those guests wanting a little more privacy during their stay. Current construction includes a series of individual villas scattered across 100 acres of undeveloped wilderness. Looking into the future, there are plans to adapt an additional 175 acres as permanent wilderness and Private Villas throughout the island as your own personal secret getaway.