Behind the Stays

How an HGTV Director and Executive Chef Brought Two Luxury Inns to Life: The Story of The Lost Fox Inn and Foxfire Mountain House


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Meet Eliza Clark, the Co-Founder of Foxfire Mountain House and The Lost Fox Inn, two remarkable boutique hotels in New York and Connecticut. 

Eliza is an inspiring storyteller turned hospitality entrepreneur who grew up outside of Toronto. From her beginnings as a novelist and TV director for HGTV, to co-founding two breathtaking inn Eliza’s journey is all about crafting immersive experiences that bring people together.

The story of Eliza’s journey into hospitality entrepreneurship is really a love story — after a hard divorce, she met now-husband Tim, an executive American chef.  It was their romance that ultimately inspired Eliza to take a leap from television to hospitality. 

Together, they’ve created boutique properties that seamlessly blend history, design, and unforgettable food and beverage experiences. Their hotels aren’t just places to stay; they’re curated environments built with heart, imagination, and a whole lot of hard work.

Tune in to hear:

  • How Eliza’s storytelling background influences every aspect of her properties
  • The challenges and joys of running a hospitality business as a family
  • The creative process behind transforming a bioluminescent fungus into a brand story (you won’t want to miss this one!)
  • Lessons from balancing beautifully designed spaces with Tim’s world-class food and beverage programs
  • Why Eliza believes boutique hospitality is about offering personalized, “indie” travel experiences
  • And so much more
  • Alright, friends, without further ado, let’s jump in with Eliza Clark.

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    About the Show

    Behind the Stays is brought to you by StayWatch — the internet's best resource for deals on Airbnb, Vrbo, and Booking.com. You can subscribe, for free, at www.staywatch.ai

    Behind the Stays is hosted by Zach Busekrus, Co-founder of StayWatch, you can connect with him on Twitter at @zboozee or on LinkedIn. 

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