June 29, 2024

How We’re Finding Meaning In Hospitality Beyond The Accolades - Katina and Kyle Connaughton, SingleThread

How We’re Finding Meaning In Hospitality Beyond The Accolades - Katina and Kyle Connaughton, SingleThread

This is part of our series on SingleThread. Listen to episode 1 here and episode 2 here.

In this episode, Katina and Kyle Connaughton, founders, owners, and leaders of SingleThread, share their journey of building a renowned farm, restaurant, and inn, and discuss their philosophy on hospitality, innovation, and community stewardship.

  • Staying motivated and inspired - Discover how Katina and Kyle stay energized and motivated even after achieving the highest levels of success.
  • The importance of community and collaboration - Understand how their work impacts the Healdsburg community and the importance of collaboration over competition.
  • Mentorship and stewardship - Hear about the core lessons they instill in their team members and the significance of mentorship and stewardship in their business.
  • Sustainable farming practices - Gain insights into their no-till farming practices and the importance of understanding and appreciating where food comes from.
  • Balancing work and personal life - Learn how Katina and Kyle maintain their passion and avoid burnout by integrating their work with their personal lives and finding joy in daily activities.
  • Creating a holistic guest experience - Explore why they chose to create an inn and how it helps them provide a deeper, more immersive experience for their guests.
  • Inclusive hospitality - Discover their approach to hospitality, where guests feel like they are staying with friends rather than being nickel-and-dimed.


This episode is sponsored by Revenue Analytics. Listen to my conversation with Dax Cross on how centralizing revenue management enables the next wave of innovation.


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