Whether the estate is hosting a holiday ball, various cocktail parties, or family dinners, one fundamental aspect never changes: Creating a spotless venue.
Haul out the Holly – Holiday Prep and Cleaning
Haul out the Holly – Holiday Prep and Cleaning
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M.F. Marcum
I am the main-house manager at an equestrian estate in Ocala, Florida. I work with a team of 20+ managing 600 acres with 3 homes, barns, stables, and an airstrip with offices. My job focuses on the main house service for family and guests. I work under an Estate Manager and Director of Residences.
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Amy’s Got Crackers // Love and Gratitude in a Treat
Joanie Veage
This recipe was originally featured in an article I wrote for Pet Friendly magazine in 2009. It has been adapted to a crunchy treat for one of my canine companions, King Svenny by his dog walker extraordinaire, Ms. Amy.
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Chain of Command as a Management Tool
Kimberly Varney
A private estate requires coordinated leadership to maintain continuity, uphold standards, and manage a diverse set of responsibilities. An internal chain of command is the system that defines who gives direction, who receives it, and how accountability is maintained across the property.
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Four Key Consistencies
Peter Van Ryder
What’s something hard to find and almost impossible to recover once lost? Your integrity. When we think about integrity, we typically see it as a trait on the same level as honesty or truthfulness. However, we could protect our integrity if we saw it as the sum of our honesty, discretion, and respect, especially in a luxury setting.
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