One of the Salt Lake Valley’s most iconic restaurants is under new ownership. Log Haven, in Millcreek Canyon, has been sold to new owners Brandon Hargett, Flynn Paulson and Teri Paulson.
Longtime owner Margo Provost, who purchased Log Haven in 1994, transitioned the ownership. General Manager Ian Campbell and Executive Chef Dave Jones were also bought out, though both will remain actively involved in continuity and mentorship as the restaurant moves into the future.
“For 32 years, Log Haven has been a labor of love and a true community gathering place,” Provost said in a release. “I’m deeply grateful to my partners, our extraordinary staff, and the community who helped shape it, sustain it, and care for this special place — including the land that surrounds it. I’m excited to pass the torch to owners who share that sense of stewardship and will carry Log Haven’s legacy forward with fresh energy and deep respect.”
The new ownership group shares experience in hospitality, operations and long-term business stewardship. Hargett, a veteran restaurateur, will oversee day-to-day leadership, while the Paulsons bring a long-standing focus on building durable business through financial systems, governance, and operational support.
“This is not just the purchase of a restaurant; it is a responsibility to a legacy,” Hargett said in a release. “Log Haven is a rare place where food, land, history and community intersect. We are honored to become its stewards and are committed to protecting what makes it special while thoughtfully investing in its future. Places like Log Haven are increasingly rare, and protecting them — no, reinventing them — is the responsibility we take most seriously.”
Faith Scheffler, who will remain with Log Haven as a minority partner, said, “Log Haven is what it is today because of Margo’s vision, Ian’s leadership and Dave’s extraordinary culinary talent. Their influence is deeply woven into every corner of this place, and that foundation allows Log Haven to move forward with integrity.”