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Clem studied Fine Arts at the Tyler School of Art in Philadelphia. Abroad in Italy, he fell in love with food when he bought a peach from a fruit stand in the Campo de'Fiori in Rome and tasted—for the first time—the sun and the soil found in every bite.

Clem was the owner/chef of the Rose and Kettle Restaurant in Cherry Valley, NY for eight years, from 2002 until 2010, where he worked hand-in-hand with local farms to enhance his menus and elevate the cuisine. Moving then to Syracuse and working for many years as the chef at Otro Cinco, the Spanish restaurant most famous for its paella and tapas menu.

Michael Griffith joins us as an experienced hospitality specialist, formerly of the Harbor Hotel in Watkins Glen. More on Michael to come.

Tania-lynn has a long-held passion for event planning, having been raised in the Finger Lakes she is eager to combine the vast amenities and activities that the area offers with the production of luxury events at the Inn at Taughannock Falls. Tania-lynn is detail oriented and excels at taking the complex layers of a client's dreams and turning them into a solid, structured reality. "I really love helping people bring their vision to life - no matter the scale of the occasion!" Outside of work you can find Tania-lynn taking care of rescue animals and coaching children on local cheer teams.

Gigi MacTaggart is an experienced event planner and food and beverage manager. Previously Gigi managed large-scale events in Palm Springs, at Big Horn Golf Course as well as other large volume outlets. Gigi brings passion to event planning, and in particular a desire to develop design and bring complex designscapes to fruition. Gigi, an alum of Ithaca College, relocated back to New York and previously worked with us as a Restaurant Manager. Gigi believes, "Events should be representations of the host's desires and dreams," and always errs on the side of ensuring an event's personal touch.

Camryn O'Dell comes to us from Buffalo, New York where she worked directly on the ground in Banquet Management of large volume events at premier and flagship event venues. Camryn is eager to expand her portfolio, and wants to bring unrivaled focus to the pre-event planning phase of the event process. Camryn believes that if a client is supported and intricately involved in the planning process then the event can be truly incomparable. "I can't bridle the energy I have for the beautiful spaces on this estate, and seeing what we can build within them!"

Carmen Abbey is a wonderfully talented ambassador for guests attending events here at the Inn at Taughannock Falls. She focuses her attention on the guest experience, coordinating all front of house staff in the theatrical production of high end, luxury events. Carmen believes that guests should be cared for and effortlessly supplied with every experience possible while they're with us, so as to create the perfect memory of their event. "I'm so profoundly happy to be working in the Enchantment Garden, this is the best space possible for our clients to host their guests. Memories are made here every day."

Katie Rosenberger has a passion for all things hospitality. She wants the guest experience at the Inn at Taughannock Falls Restaurant to be unrivled. She believes that service starts even before the guest enters the door - and that the guest should feel taken care of long after they've departed the building. Katie hopes that all dining guests have the opportunity to explore the extension spaces surrouding the restaurant, including the outdoor fireplace and the open air patio where dinner guests can enjoy cocktails while viewing Cayuga Lake. "I want our guests to feel transported to an oasis while they're with us. Utterly relaxed and satiated."

Lloyd was born in the Bronx and graduated from Ithaca College in 1981 as a theater major. After working in Los Angeles for over 35 years both in film and television, Lloyd pursued a position at American Airlines to enhance his love of travel. While employed at American, he met his wife of 25 years, Diana, and together they raised their four children. Recently, Lloyd worked at Disneyland for six years before moving to Trumansburg and accepting a position as our in-house Ambassador. Guests are naturally attracted to Lloyd's charming and gregarious personality.