Welcome to The Black Lotus

An Exclusive New Venue in Pt. Washington

By Jordan Staggs | Photography by Hunter Burgtorf

When Caroline Mowry launched her coastal lifestyle and entertainment company, CC.BOONE, in 2018, she didn’t have a blueprint for how she imagined it would look in 2025—only a passion for gathering people to enjoy beauty, great food, and connection near the white-sand beaches of the Gulf. What started as an inspired experiment soon blossomed into one of the Scenic Highway 30-A area’s most sought-after lifestyle brands. From chef-led dinners to dreamy coastal weddings, CC.BOONE events are known for their effortless elegance and soulful ambience. Now, the brand has added an exclusive new property to its roster: The Black Lotus, a private event venue unlike any other in the area.

Nestled alongside a quiet canal in Point Washington, The Black Lotus is a residence that stops guests in their tracks. Its moody exterior and serene natural setting draw you in, and once inside or among the garden, every detail is carefully curated. Mowry describes it as “one of those homes you walk by and crave to know what the interiors are like.” With its thoughtful and gorgeous design, it’s no wonder. The space is equal parts dramatic and inviting—a perfect backdrop for unforgettable gatherings.

The idea to transform The Black Lotus into an event venue came from Mowry’s longtime friend and neighbor, Keith Flippo, the home’s owner and a founding member of The Premier Property Group real estate agency in South Walton. The two share a love for design, hospitality, and a great dinner party, so partnering felt like a natural next step. “We dreamed up the idea of sharing Keith’s incredible home with our event guests and knew it would be a wonderful fit and even better adventure,” Mowry says. “My vision for CC.BOONE was always rooted in collaboration with creatives and visionaries. From our in-house chef, Bill Leavy, to longtime collaborator Makenzi Grau, everyone who works with CC.BOONE has the most incredible creative energy. It fuels CC.BOONE and, we hope, our guests.”

The debut event at the property was a collaboration with Open Fire 30A, an outdoor open-fire dining concept by husband-and-wife culinary duo Nico and Ingrid Sanchez. Guests were treated to a live fire and feast under the stars and canopy of trees, with the flicker of flames and the beauty of the canal off the Choctawhatchee Bay setting the scene. “It all came together so organically,” Mowry recalls. “The Black Lotus has so many beautiful outdoor moments, and it was the perfect backdrop for such an interactive dining experience.”

Designed as both a venue and a retreat, The Black Lotus offers a three-bedroom, three-bath home that sleeps eight, complete with a bridal suite and groom’s lounge. For weddings, the property accommodates up to seventy-five guests, striking an ideal balance between intimacy and celebration. Beyond weddings, it’s a versatile space for chef dinners, stylish soirées, and private stays where the event itself feels like an extension of the home.

While CC.BOONE is no stranger to stunning venues—from Raw & Juicy in Alys Beach to the wide-open beauty of 30A’s beaches—The Black Lotus represents something fresh. It’s exclusive, soulful, and infused with Mowry’s signature touch and Flippo’s love of hospitality and great design. It’s a place rooted in simplicity and connection.

As Mowry continues to expand her lifestyle brand with new offerings—including a ticketed dinner series, At the Table With CC.BOONE, and the launch of CC.BOONE VINTAGE, a hand-sewn fashion collection. “I’m over the moon to debut CC.BOONE VINTAGE with a twenty-one-piece, hand-made, pre-fall collection this October,” Mowry expounds. “Every piece is crafted from hand-selected vintage fabrics and hand-sewn locally, making it incredibly sustainable but wonderfully elevated. In true CC.BOONE fashion, we’ll release the collection of one-of-a-kind pieces at the first installation of our dinner series.”

The Black Lotus is the perfect addition to herald where the brand is headed. “Sharing the simple beauty of a coastal and culinary-infused life is a privilege,” Mowry says. “With The Black Lotus, we get to do that in an entirely new way.” And it’s just one step in the continuing evolution of the brand. “I’m also excited to expand the ways CC.BOONE shares our quintessential coastal-plus-culinary lifestyle—think hand-selected goods, curated travel itineraries, or resort-like cottage stays.” We can’t wait to see what’s next!

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Visit ccboonestyled.com and follow @cc.boone on Instagram to learn more. The brand is expanding its venue portfolio and considering applications for venue-appropriate residences for white-glove experiences (both for guests and hosts). Email ccboonestyled@gmail.com to learn more.