A major mixed-use development in Eagle, Idaho, moved closer to reality after the Eagle City Council unanimously approved a conditional use permit for Woodstone at the Flats, a multi-concept project planned by Bobbie and Steve Cooper, the husband-and-wife team behind the well-known Goodwood Barbecue Company chain. The permit, presented to the council on May 26, clears the way for live entertainment at the site and marks a significant milestone for a project the Coopers have been developing for several years.
From Event Center to Full-Scale Destination
The Coopers purchased the former Flats 16 event center and winery property along Highway 16 in Eagle, transforming the five-acre site into the foundation for their ambitious Woodstone at the Flats project. The conditional use permit specifically authorizes live entertainment hosting on the property, with events capped at 200 people and limited to hours between 8 a.m. and 10 p.m. — parameters designed to balance business opportunity with the interests of the surrounding neighborhood.
The permit was granted unanimously by the Eagle City Council, though Council Member Robert Gillis raised questions about what would happen if the property changed hands in the future. In response, the permit was structured so that it applies exclusively to the current owners — if the property is ever sold, any new owner would need to return to the council to seek approval for entertainment activities.
What Woodstone at the Flats Will Include
The development encompasses several distinct concepts across the five-acre property, each with its own focus and function.
Woodstone Crafted Kitchen will serve as a daytime dining destination, centering on breakfast, brunch, and lunch with an emphasis on what the Coopers describe as “clean foods.” The concept appears designed to appeal to health-conscious Treasure Valley diners looking for a quality daytime meal experience.
Woodstone 99 Dinner House will bring an evening dining experience rooted in the Goodwood Barbecue menu, but Steve Cooper has indicated it will be a more refined offering — a step up from the casual barbecue format the brand is known for across the region.
Woodstone Barn will repurpose the property’s existing pavilion into an enclosed, all-season venue. Rather than a purely event-focused space, the barn concept includes plans for yoga and Pilates classes, giving the site a wellness component alongside its food and entertainment offerings.
Woodstone Woodsheds rounds out the project with portable structures intended to host pop-up events, adding flexibility for rotating vendors, seasonal markets, and community gatherings. Bobbie Cooper has said the team envisions the property as a place for community-focused events — a gathering space that goes beyond dining to become a neighborhood fixture.
Impact on Eagle and the Treasure Valley
The Woodstone at the Flats project reflects a broader trend of mixed-use, experience-driven development gaining momentum across Ada County. As communities like Eagle, Meridian, and Boise continue to grow, developers and entrepreneurs are increasingly looking to create destinations that combine dining, retail, fitness, and event space under one roof or on a single property. Similar expansion activity has been seen at the Village at Meridian, which recently announced an 80,000-square-foot expansion with nine new tenants, and in Phase II retail and restaurant additions at that same development.
For Eagle specifically, the Woodstone project brings a prominent local business brand to Highway 16, a corridor that has seen increasing commercial attention as the city’s population grows. The all-season event barn and wellness programming could position the site as a year-round community hub rather than a seasonal venue.
What Comes Next
With the conditional use permit now secured, the Coopers are expected to continue advancing construction and buildout plans for the various components of Woodstone at the Flats. No specific opening timeline was identified in the permit proceedings, but the project has been in development for several years, suggesting the team is moving toward a more defined launch schedule.
Eagle residents and those following commercial development along Highway 16 can monitor project updates through the City of Eagle’s official website and the Eagle City Council’s public meeting agenda, where any future permit modifications or related approvals would be reviewed.