How We Showcase and Honor Land Through Hospitality - Blair Foster, The Inn at Newport Ranch
In this episode, we visit Blair Foster, General Manager of The Inn at Newport Ranch, to explore the deep connection between hospitality and the land, uncovering the story of a place where every aspect of the guest experience is crafted to highlight the natural beauty and history of its surroundings.
Listeners will learn:
- The vision and passion of the 96-year-old owner of the ranch and his unique approach to land stewardship.
- The challenges and opportunities of running a hospitality business in a remote location with diverse activities such as a quarry, timber preserve, and cattle ranching.
- The design and construction process of the inn, which took a decade to complete, using local resources and materials from the property itself.
- The inn's culinary program which reflects the ranch's distinct flavors through foraging and harvesting ingredients directly from the land.
- The culture of the staff at the inn, who wear many "hats? and work as a team to provide a detailed, guest-centric experience without pretension.
- The importance of disconnecting from the busyness of life.
Tune in to discover how The Inn at Newport Ranch offers a transformative experience that honors the land and its history and how this unique approach to hospitality can inspire you and your own work.
Music by Clay Bassford of Bespoke Sound: Music Identity Design for Hospitality Brands
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