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Kelly O'Hearn's avatar

So incredibly exciting, Michaela! Huge congrats 💚

Michaela Carpenter's avatar

Thank you Kelly! We’re so grateful for this opportunity and can’t wait to share the journey with our community ❤️

Sanchita's avatar

What an exciting new chapter! Looking forward to following along.

Remote Investor's avatar

Congratulations!!!!! This sounds like such a wonderful adventure for both of you!! Amazing that you're both so complimentary in your skills?!!! Wow. That's a big plus. Read the book by Joseph A. Michelli on the Ritz Carlton service philosophy. Also, I'm just finishing Unreasonable Hospitality by Will Guidara. Will has great ideas that I'm trying (somehow!) to incorporate into my business! With a boutique hotel like this you can curate such an incredible guest experience. Very exciting. Another book.... ask your guests The Uktimate Question 2.0 by Fred Reichheld. It will show you where to focus your energies. Wishing you tons of success!!! I subscribed as I'm looking forward to hearing the rest of your story as it unfolds! 😁

Michaela Carpenter's avatar

Thank you!! The Ritz Carlton is (was?) the epitome of service. I heard when Schultz left their gold standard approach pretty much got dismantles. He was such a visionary!

If you're interested in exploring the projects' financials, LMK! The Hudson Valley is strong and growing. We are really thrilled to be a part of it.

Remote Investor's avatar

Hi Michaela,

You must be looking for investors. I’m actually planning a big project myself which I’m planning on breaking ground on early next year if all goes well and I need some Limited Partners for that. So…. I’m not in the market right now to invest in other projects. But, I hope you’re able to get what you need. Just make sure you build in some margin in case things go a bit sideways! Just for interest, what are you offering investors? Part ownership or just a return on their money? I’m doing the latter. So, once I pay them off I own the property free of partners. They get a 10% return on their investment which is locked up for 30 months. They get repaid when I refinance the property at the new value. Anyway, just some ideas for you to think about.

Bean Checks Out's avatar

So incredible, congratulations and can't wait to follow along!

Michaela Carpenter's avatar

yay! So glad you’re coming along for the ride!

Daniela Araya's avatar

Hell yes!!! Those room mood boards 😍

Michaela Carpenter's avatar

I know!! I cant WAIT to dive in with you on color!

Lobby Riot's avatar

So exciting can’t wait to see more!

I Look, You Buy's avatar

Congratulations !! This is so exciting

Michaela Carpenter's avatar

Thank you!!! It’s such a dream come true … let the beauty unfold

Emma Rust's avatar

I feel excited for you! 🥳Your passion clearly shows and I’m sure it will shine through everything you do.. Looking forward to following along! 🥰

Michaela Carpenter's avatar

Thank you so much Emma! So happy to have you here 🫶

Jill Bressler's avatar

We’ve long hoped someone would take this hotel and do something wonderful with it. Best of luck to you.

Michaela Carpenter's avatar

Hope you’ll follow along 🫶

Michaela Carpenter's avatar

Looking forward to meeting you!!!

The Art of Perception's avatar

Congrats Michaela! I’m excited to see how you develop the hotel!

if you need something, I’m here! 😊

lobster club's avatar

obsessed. can't wait to see what you make of it.

Fedor Novikov's avatar

Congratulations and best wishes on this journey!

Allison Alexander's avatar

Incredible!!! I cannot wait to visit. The energy of that region X your vision/ wizardry will be infinitely magical and transformative 💫💗