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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 began his career in hospitality with Hilton Hotels, while earning his hospitality degree from the Pennsylvania Culinary Institute in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

While exploring business opportunities on a trip to Nashville, TN, he was contacted by an associate and offered a position at Cornell University. Though the Finger Lakes region was previously unknown to him, two weeks later he relocated and fell in love with the surrounding area.

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!"

David brings fundamental passion to the hospitality field. David's career in fine dining began from the ground up, securing his first position as a Server's Assistant when he was first old enough to join the workplace. Since then he has had a dynamic development, bringing charm and charisma to every position he had held since then. He delights in interacting with guests and customers, and is only too happy to go the extra mile to ensure they have the best possible experience. David looks forward to the growth and continued vitality of the restaurant and hopes to deliver a slate of new and exciting ideas to our restaurant guests and our dining community.

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.