A lean startup and operational model bolstered by community partnerships
Core Team Structure
GM / Founder
Y0 (2026) — Bridge Phase- Full operations during bridge-funded ramp (Aug–Dec 2026 target activation)
- Secures bridge capital + SBA loan package; ownership alignment Go/No-Go
- Opens first 7 glamping units at entry hill + Shared Amenity 1
- Event venue soft-launch + community partnerships & grant management
Business Manager
Y1 (2027) — SBA Stabilization- Overall financial oversight, SBA compliance & investor reporting
- Old Farmhouse renovation oversight + Sequoia 3BR cabin completion
- Operations management as full Phase 1 portfolio opens
- Strategic planning, legal coordination, grant administration
Customer Manager
Y2 (2028) → Y3 (full, 2029)- Guest check-in/checkout & full experience management
- Event & wedding coordination (40+ events/yr by Y2)
- Booking systems, online marketing & social media
- Tour scheduling, educational programs & intern coordination
Housekeeping + Grounds & Maintenance
Y5 (2031) — Phase 3 Expansion- Full-property housekeeping for 21 units across all zones
- Grounds stewardship, trails, pond area, and landscaping
- Preventive maintenance across all structures
- Seasonal deep cleaning, inventory & amenity management
Additional FTE Roles (×2)
Y7 (2033) — Phase 4 Full Build-Out- Support expanded operations as final units open; full portfolio active
- Specialized roles determined by operational needs at build-out
- May include dedicated event support, education lead, or farm liaison
- Flexible workforce to match Phase 4 capacity — debt-free path begins
Community Partnerships
Local High Schools
Workforce pipeline, reduced labor costs, community goodwill
Programs & Initiatives
- Paid internships spanning all business ventures — event venue, glamping operations, agricultural enterprises, education programming, and more
- Summer camp counselor roles — same interns serve peak glamping/hospitality and summer camp programs
- Agricultural education field trips and heritage tours
- Career day presentations across hospitality, farming, and nonprofit sectors
- Community service hours in any volunteer capacity: agriculture/food production, cultural programming support, grant writing, administrative work, grounds stewardship, and more
Community Colleges
Skilled interns, research support, curriculum connections
Programs & Initiatives
- Internship and practicum placements across all ventures — sustainable agriculture, event management, business administration, marketing, and more
- Capstone projects in hospitality, nonprofit management, and environmental studies
- Indigenous and African American studies research partnerships
- Marketing, grant writing, and business strategy student consultations
Indigenous & African American Communities
Authentic programming, cultural integrity, reciprocal relationships, complete land story
Programs & Initiatives
- Land acknowledgment and history documentation
- Traditional practice workshops and storytelling programs
- Native plant restoration and heritage garden cultivation
- African American agricultural history and land stewardship education
- Co-developed cultural programming and community events
Regenerative Farmers
Land rental income, authentic farm character, reduced maintenance labor
Programs & Initiatives
- Land access and rental for regenerative agroforestry practices
- Shared stewardship and reduced maintenance responsibilities
- Guest experience collaboration and farm-to-table event programming
- Living heritage demonstrations and agricultural education
Summer Camps — Supporting Income Program
A separate income-generating program for school-aged children that operates during the summer dip in event bookings. Summer camps leverage the property's amenities, natural setting, and educational infrastructure — employing the same summer interns who staff peak glamping and hospitality seasons. This creates year-round workforce development and maximizes property utilization without adding to glamping operating costs.
Seasonal Synergy
Fills the summer event gap with camp programming (Jun–Aug)
Shared Internship Cohort
Same interns serve peak glamping/hospitality and summer camps
Separate Financials
Not built into glamping projections — complementary revenue
Seasonal Operations Calendar
Spring (Mar–May)
Key Events
- • Peak wedding & event season opens
- • School field trips peak
- • Planting & heritage garden workshops
Staffing
Full team active; intern cohort onboards
Focus
Event operations at peak, educational programming, grounds prep and planting
Summer (Jun–Aug)
Key Events
- • Weddings & events dip
- • Summer camps for school-aged children (separate income program)
- • Summer internships & staffing shift to land management and/or farming enterprises
- • Heritage tours & cultural programming
Staffing
Internship cohort active; summer camp staff leverage same interns; 1 week summer break built-in
Focus
Summer camp operations, land management, farming enterprise support, internship programs, continued glamping operations
Fall (Sep–Nov)
Key Events
- • Peak fall weddings & celebrations
- • Harvest & sustainability workshops
- • School groups return
Staffing
Full team active; second intern cohort
Focus
Event operations at peak, harvest programming, shoulder-season glamping
Winter (Dec–Feb)
Key Events
- • Holiday & intimate events
- • Enterprises shut down for 4 weeks
- • Sauna & hot tub season
Staffing
Lean core team; all personnel receive 2 weeks paid time off
Focus
Rest and restoration, infrastructure improvements, grant writing, next-year planning
Equitable living wage for all full-time staff positions ($6,750/mo)
Living wage standard for all positions — survival wages rejected
Staffing ramps from GM/Founder (Y0) to 6 FTEs by Y7 as operations expand
Equitable Compensation Philosophy
We reject exploitative agriculture and hospitality wage norms. Every position pays enough for staff to afford housing, utilities, food, transportation, and meaningful recreation. This creates financial stability for team members and their families, not just survival wages.
Full-Time Benefits Package
Health insurance, paid time off, retirement contribution matching, professional development funds, and profit-sharing opportunities.
Internship & Community Service
Internship opportunities span all ventures — event venue, glamping, agriculture, education, administration, and more. Community service roles include volunteering in any capacity: food production, cultural programming, grant writing, admin support, and beyond.
