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Stay In Good Company

Stay In Good Company is a podcast series sharing the stories of families behind independently owned and operated stays and experiences across the world. From the history of the places to the personal visions for the businesses. From the variety of experiences offered to the attention to details that make each stay truly unique. Stay In Good Company captures the fond memories and traditions, past advice and future excitement of these places. Introducing a global audience of mindful slow travelers

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S2. | E10. Château De Saint Paterne | Normandy,...

Stay In Good Company ·

2023/05/11

“I find it very important to cherish the past but not make it something where you lose your freedom. I think freedom is the most important thing and it’s the way we’re educating our kids also.” We’re in great company with Ségolène de Valbray, Proprietor of Château De Saint Paterne, a 15th century château that has seen many periods, trends, notable guests and historical events pass through its stoned and storied walls nestled in Normandy, France. Ségolène left her life of worldly travels and

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S2. | E9. ACRE Resort | San José del Cabo, México |...

Stay In Good Company ·

2023/05/04

“ACRE is a jungle oasis in the middle of the desert. When you drive the dirt road and get to us for the first time, trust me when I say, you are stunned at what you come across.” We’re in great company with Stuart McPherson, Co-Founder and Owner of ACRE Resort, 25 acres of abundant greenery, featuring elegant treehouses, organic farms, private event spaces, and an award-winning bar and restaurant, tucked in the foothills of San Jose del Cabo, Mexico. Stuart and his fellow Canadian comrade and

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S2. | E8. Blue Apple Beach | Cartagena, Colombia |...

Stay In Good Company ·

2023/04/27

“The places that I remember when I’ve traveled are not necessarily the ones with the highest thread count sheets or the shiniest silver cutlery, it's the places where I feel I’ve made a connection. And one of the constant comments we get is, ‘I came here thinking that it was for me, and the thing that’s most touched me is learning about the people here.’” We’re in great company with Portia Hart, Founder and Owner of Blue Apple Beach, a boutique hotel and beach club where like-minded locals and

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S2. | E7. Panorama Glass Lodge | Hella, Iceland |...

Stay In Good Company ·

2023/04/20

“It’s wonderful what nature’s capable of. Sometimes I can't believe that this is real, what’s happening here in the sky. This crazy dance show in the sky is just above your head. It’s really unbelievable. Everyone should see it one day.” We’re in great company with Sabrina Dedler, Co-Founder & CEO of Panorama Glass Lodge where guests can sleep under the stars, or gaze up at the northern lights and the midnight sun, right out of the comfort of a cozy bed or hot tub, nestled in the privacy of

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S2. | E6. Tranquilo Bay | Bocas del Toro, Panama |...

Stay In Good Company ·

2023/04/13

“Our approach has always been to be a permanent part of the community in which we live. We believe this colors all the decisions we make. When you begin with a permanence mindset and you know you’re in it for the long haul, you make different decisions than if you expect to be around for a season of life.” We’re in great company with Renee Kimball, Owner & Chief Steward of Tranquilo Bay, an Eco Adventure Lodge in Bocas Del Toro, Panama, sensitively positioned among the convergence of three

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S2. | E5. Playa Viva | Juluchuca, Mexico | David...

Stay In Good Company ·

2023/04/06

“For me that word, ‘reciprocity’ is key to what it means to be a regenerative traveler. And how you move through the world can either be in reciprocity, and honoring the people you meet along the way and having an equal exchange, or it can be seen from an old paradigm of extractive.” We’re in great company with David Leventhal, Co-Founder and Owner of Playa Viva, a unique Eco Luxury destination, “Where Your Vacation Meets Your Values.” With something for everyone, guests can expect to enjoy the

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S2. | E4. Mo’ | Puglia, Italy | Paolo Colombo’s...

Stay In Good Company ·

2023/03/30

“Mo’ is now. It’s a place to enjoy the time. We take this approach, this idea and we try to create an ambience with architecture, something eternal. Something where you go, you enjoy, you remain in a space, in a moment.” We’re in great company with Paolo Colombo, Co-Founder along with his partner Carlo, of Mo’ a place for an understated luxury holiday, where light, life and well-being are abound in this new concept of travel. Nestled in the scenic surroundings of Puglia, Italy, Mo’ is made of

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S2. | E3. Post House Inn | Mount Pleasant, South...

Stay In Good Company ·

2023/03/23

“You are basically in someone’s house and you just feel like this is so fun. You know everyone’s name by the time you leave and everyone knows you. And it’s a really personal experience.” We’re in great company with Kate & Ben Towill, Founders and Owners of Post House, a home away from home for staycationers and travelers alike in the heart of the Old Village of Mount Pleasant, SC. With a longstanding history as the neighborhood hub dating back to 1896, some hundred years and many iterations

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S2. | E2. The Rose Hotel | Tralee, Ireland | Richard...

Stay In Good Company ·

2023/03/16

“We feel it's no coincidence that hotel came up for sale. We were determined to decorate it, to renovate it, in a way that reflects the spirit of Dorthy and the elegance of the Festival.” We’re in great company with Richard & Eibhlin Henggeler, owners of The Rose Hotel, in Tralee, County Kerry, Ireland. Now, before they took on this hotel as a labor of love, I must share my personal connection with and admiration for the Henggeler family. Eibhlin, who to me will always be Mrs. Henggeler, was one

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S2. E1. Fattoria Lavacchio | Chianti, Italy | Faye...

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2023/03/09

“Because I’m curious, I taste a lot of wines. Because I don’t come from a wine making family, I created my own taste by tasting and discovery. I don’t have any limits.” We’re in great company with Faye Lottero, owner of her family estate, Fattoria Lavacchio, a place full of history between centuries-old vines, olive trees and Tuscan Dolce Vita. Originally built in 1700, the Lottero family made the estate their home in 1978 and after enjoying her childhood here, Faye returned in 1999 to lead the way

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Ep. 15 Kanalhuset | Copenhagen, Denmark | Lennart...

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2023/03/02

“We tried to make the hotel for the local people, for the tourists that come, for the businesses that can think outside of the box, for those that come because of activities and also for celebrations.” We’re in great company with Lennart Lajboschitz, Founder and Owner of Kanalhuset, a boutique hotel nestled amongst the many heritage protected buildings and cobblestone streets along the Christianshavn Canal in the heart of Copenhagen, Denmark. For years, Lennart has played an instrumental role in

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Ep. 14 Walden Retreats | Johnson City, Texas | Blake...

Stay In Good Company ·

2023/02/23

“The landscape looks a lot like many of the places we lived and traveled in East Africa, and so it seemed like a natural fit to take inspiration from places we’d gone to and try to create something similar here because it looked the part.” We’re in great company with Blake Smith, Founder and CEO of Walden Retreats, where he has the great privilege of creating an escape into nature in the heart of Texas Hill Country that brings guests a renewed sense of place and self. Since 2016, Walden Retreats has

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Ep. 13 Matetsi Victoria Falls | Victoria Falls,...

Stay In Good Company ·

2023/02/16

“For me it wasn’t falling in love, it was growing up in love with these beautiful parts of the world and the wildlife experiences.” We’re in great company with Sara Gardiner, Co-Founder of Matetsi Victoria Falls where she, along with her family and team, offer the ideal combination of safari, river and relaxation, all wrapped up in warm genuine Zimbabwean hospitality. Matetsi Victoria Falls is the embodiment of the Gardiner family’s dream to marry their passion for conservation and luxury

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Ep. 12 The Joshua Tree House | Joshua Tree, CA &...

Stay In Good Company ·

2023/02/09

“It’s built off of that design for ordinary experience where it’s all about the simple moments getting people to slow down a little bit. Look out and see the sun set, see the sun rise, see the moon rise. That was something we never really noticed before living in the desert.” We’re in great company with Sara and Rich Combs, Co-Founders and Owners of The Joshua Tree House, where they create spaces designed and immersed in awe inspiring natural locations such as Joshua Tree, CA and Tucson, AZ. After

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Ep. 11 Tops’l Farm | Waldoboro, Maine | Sarah Pike’s...

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2023/02/02

“Tops’l really is an expression of mine, and I am learning how to share my love of making charcuterie and bringing this property to life while being really honest and transparent that it’s a lot.” We’re in good company with Sarah Pike, owner of Tops’l Farm nestled on 83 acres in Midcoast Maine, where she, along with her crew, provides seasonal food and lodging experiences in a way that allows folks a deeper connection to themselves, their loved ones and nature. Having grown up on a farmstead in

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Ep. 10 Chateau Herálec | Herálec, Czech Republic |...

Stay In Good Company ·

2023/01/26

“I realized it was better to work for yourself than for somebody else. And especially, we’re building something that hopefully will last for many generations to come.” We’re in great company with Karolína Kasperová, Head of Marketing at her family’s boutique hotel, or should we say romantic and storied castle, Chateau Herálec, overlooking the stunning Czech Highlands. As a multi-generational entrepreneurial family with numerous successful business ventures across different industries, The Kaspers

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Ep. 9 The Bull Inn | Totnes, England | Geetie...

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2023/01/19

“So there was lots of working around these nooks and crannies, and I love a nook and cranny. There’s nothing better than a wobbly corner that’s been there forever and you’ve just embraced it to make it a piece of art in the corner of a building.” We’re in great company with Geetie Singh-Watson, founder and owner of The Bull Inn, nestled in the English riverfront town of Totnes, where she brings her storied experience in organic cuisine and living to her eclectic, radical and ethical pub and

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Ep. 8 Il Ghiottone Umbro | Todi, Italy | Thomas &...

Stay In Good Company ·

2023/01/12

“It’s more about seeing a different way of eating, cooking, experiencing life. Experiencing Italy. When we go to visit a local farmer who makes cheese, wine, olive oil, that you can see that you can live in a different way.” We’re in great company with Thomas Tviis Hansen, of Danish origins, whose love for Italian food, wine and hospitality led him and his wife Lisbeth to create Il Ghiottone Umbro nestled in the medieval Umbrian hilltop town of Todi. Having previously owned and operated an Italian

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Ep. 7 Constellation Creek | Sierraville, California |...

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2023/01/05

“It’s a huge campfire. I can’t tell you how many laughs and memories and friendships have been forged around that fire. It’s where people gather, we all look at the stars. The sky is the best sky I’ve ever seen in my life.” We’re in great company with Georgie Bisval, Co-Founder and Owner of Constellation Creek, a magical place for people to switch off, gather, create and reconnect with nature and life’s simple pleasures in the quiet corners of California’s Sierra Nevada Mountains. Back in 2019,

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Ep. 6 La Tavola Marche | Le Marche, Italy | Ashley...

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2022/12/29

“It’s so easy to get caught up with keeping up with The Joneses, that when we got to rural Italy, it was your garden that was important. Who cares what you’re making, what are you growing? It was just a different emphasis on what was important.” We’re in great company with Ashley Bartner, Co-Founder and Co-Owner of La Tavola Marche, where she and her husband Jason, invite you to “discover Italy at its roots…if you’re willing to muddy your feet that is.” Back in 2007, Ashley and Jason left the hustle

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