Founded, built and operated our own retreat center — then sold it to Selina Hotel Group and spent five years helping the group scale a dozen retreat centers. Owner, operator, exit, and brand-side scaling: the full arc.
Founded · Operated · ExitedHome operations across the master community; represented three buyers through closing and now managing the development of their residences; structuring the community's next hospitality development.
Operating + In DevelopmentRetreat lodge development and full operation — management, marketing and retreat sales; the engagement that forged our operating playbook.
Alumni FlagshipFull pre-development — concept, model, design team — plus operations, marketing and sales.
ActiveDevelopment consulting.
Hospitality advisory.
1,000-acre community & retreat center advisory
Concept & development consulting
Hospitality advisory
Development advisory
Pre-development advisory
Real estate & development consulting
Private family retreat residence — discreet advisory
Development consulting
Concept & development advisory
Concept & development advisory
Scopes summarized — detailed case studies and references available on request. Some engagements succeeded, some taught us — we bring both.
Advisory across real estate holdings and hospitality transactions — including deal work with international hotel groups.
Supporting the family office's portfolio with hospitality development strategy and execution.
…plus additional family offices served privately. Discreet, conflict-free, and fluent in both spreadsheets and hospitality soul.
"A truly up-to-date understanding of the real estate dynamic in coastal areas I have known for over 25 years. Ed goes several steps beyond what most of the region's lawyers and brokers can or will achieve in a comprehensive development process."
"Edward knows his stuff. He genuinely cares about people and follows it up with supportive action. His foundation is a comprehensive knowledge of development and how to get it done safely while minimizing risk."
"Ed has helped me find my dream property in Costa Rica and aligned me with the right partners to design and build it. He is very knowledgeable and experienced with sourcing and developing properties, especially wellness concepts like mine."