Welcoming You to The Richland

subcontractors and furnishings, mostly from Orange. They have done a spectacular job in designing The Richland and have left no stone unturned in taking our original vision to a world-class level.”

Opened on February 2, 2023,

The Richland features 12 guest rooms and suites, a cozy “living room” lounge and cocktail bar, as well as a large ballroom and indoor/outdoor gathering spaces for 200+ guests.

Built in 1906, the three-story main residence, plus the 1908 home behind the parking lot, had always been used as residences. As a matter of fact, every one of the 12 guest suites occupies what were residences or office areas or were new additions.

The historic home combines traditional California Craftsman with San Francisco-style Victorian architecture. Added in the 1930s, the chapel is now transformed into an events space/ballroom perfect for receptions, parties and rehearsal dinners. The hotel’s office and check-in area is located in the 1960’s portion of the main structure facing East Maple Ave. There is also a cottage at 230 North Orange St., which is a 2bedroom home available for overnight stays.

Lynn Wagoner, Chief Business Development Officer for 24 Carrots, says The Richland is their first hotel project in the 19 years they’ve been in business. The Costa Mesa-based company used the interior design talents of Raili Clasen of RailiCA Design. They also sourced many antiques and accessories from Old Towne merchants, including Country Roads Antiques—everything from rotary phones and decanters to vases, artwork and accents.

“This is a community project from beginning to end,” says Wagoner. “We used as many local resources as we could, every step of the way. We went through several rounds of approvals with the city’s design committee for all the exteriors, including final paint colors, exterior lighting and landscaping. Many of our subcontractors are from right here in Orange.”

From the original oak floors and staircases to the original windows, doors and trim, the entire renovation retains as much of the historic architectural elements as possible. The kitchen and living space of the original home was located on the second floor. The attic space on the third floor is now a guest suite. There is also a “get ready” room on the second floor designed for wedding parties.

“In the former chapel, we opened up the entire space, including the organ room above,” says Wagoner. “There was a drop ceiling in the chapel. We exposed the original roofline and rafters.”

According to Wagoner, the most challenging feat was pulling back the previous front-lobby building in order to reveal the original facade of the 1906 home.

The heart of the hotel is the Living Room Bar and Lounge located inside the first floor of the main residence. From the street, one can see into the bar through the front window.

Serving craft cocktails and artisan appetizers and entrées, the bar is currently open to the public Wednesday through Sunday from 5 pm to 11 pm. Craft beer on tap

Tastefully appointed, twelve unique guest suites occupy residential spaces within and around the historic home.