Barnard, Vt. (July 24, 2013)?– Twin Farms, Barnard, Vermont’s only five-star luxury resort is pleased to announce the appointment of John Graham as Managing Partner. The Relais & Chateaux resort is an intimate, inclusive country hideaway set amidst 300 acres of meadows, ponds, streams and woodlands 15 minutes north of Woodstock.
An accomplished hotelier with a history of innovation and leadership at many distinguished boutique properties, Graham began his career in hospitality nearly 30 years ago in Hawaii. Prior to joining Twin Farms, Graham most recently served as general manager of the Lake Placid Lodge in Lake Placid, N.Y. Graham has also served as the general manager at The Point, a Forbes Five Star, Relais & Chateaux property in upstate New York, The Willcox in Aiken, S.C. and The Sherman House also a Relais & Chateaux in San Francisco, Calif.
“John is perfectly suited to serve as Managing Partner at Twin Farms. He is an accomplished hotelier with a history of innovation and leadership at many distinguished boutique properties.” Says David Cole, Chairman of Twin Farms Management Company. “With his unsurpassed passion for the hotel industry and experience as a leader at some of the finest hotels in the northeast, John is not only an invaluable asset to the Twin Farms Leadership Team and the ownership, but also to our guests as they will enjoy getting to know John while visiting the property.”
In his new role, Graham will work directly with the owners and the Twin Farms leadership team to plan and execute all aspects of operations, on revenue management, marketing and brand management. With the resort celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, Graham plans to build on Twin Farms’ extraordinary experiences, expand offerings and amenities to further enrich the luxury and charm that have earned the hotel its excellent reputation.