They were intended for the owner of the estate to relax and dine in a narrow circle of the chosen few and were located in the wild part of the park. In order to ensure that the presence of servants did not interfere with the communication between the owners and guests, mechanisms were usually installed in such pavilions that set the lifting tables in motion. The Hermitage Pavilion has not been rebuilt since the mid-XVIII century, so its interior decoration has survived to this day almost unchanged. During the restoration work of 2005-2006, the canal around the Hermitage was restored based on plans drawn up by V. I. Neelov, archaeological research materials and a drawing by M. I. Makhaev. The "fortification" structure, unique for park architecture, has once again acquired its historical appearance and unusual decoration made of boulders and limestone blocks.