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π In this episode, we sit down with Jenelle Cruz, owner of a stunning historic vegan bed & breakfast in Northeastern Washington. From leaving a 15-year career as a registered dietitian to restoring a former convent built in 1873, Jenelle shares her journey into hospitality, sustainable living, and creating a destination experience rooted in nature, history, and plant-based living.
π§ Hosted by: Craig Della Penna
π€ Guest:π‘ Jenelle Cruz β Innkeeper & Former Registered Dietitian
Jenelle Cruz is the owner and operator of Gardenview Estate Bed & Breakfast, a historic vegan inn in northeastern Washington State. Built in 1873, the estate has served as Saint Francis Regis Mission, Sacred Heart Academy, and Lady of the Valley Convent. Jenelle, a former registered dietitian, restored the property and now welcomes guests seeking nature, history, and plant-based living near the Great American Rail Trail and Pend Oreille Wildlife Refuge.
π‘ What Youβll Learn:
βοΈ How Jenelle transitioned from healthcare to hospitality
βοΈ The history behind a former convent turned B&B
βοΈ Creating a vegan guest experience (even for non-vegans!)
βοΈ Marketing and managing a rural destination property
βοΈ The realities of running a B&B solo
π΅ Whether you're an investor, agent, or homebuyer, this episode offers valuable insights!
πΌ Connect with Jenelle Cruz:
π Website β https://www.gardenviewestatebnb.com/
π Website β https://www.wanderwithwonder.com/gardenview-estate-vegan-inn-washington-boutique-inn/Β
π§ Follow Craig Della Penna:
π Website β https://www.greenwaysolutions.org/
π Website β https://www.northamptonrealtor.com/
π Website βhttps://www.sugar-maple-inn.com/
π· Instagram β https://www.instagram.com/craigdp413/
π LinkedIn β https://www.linkedin.com/in/craigdp/
π Donβt Forget to LIKE π, SUBSCRIBE π & COMMENT π¬ Below!
β Produced by Icons of Real Estate - https://iconsofrealestate.com/
By Craig Della Penaπ In this episode, we sit down with Jenelle Cruz, owner of a stunning historic vegan bed & breakfast in Northeastern Washington. From leaving a 15-year career as a registered dietitian to restoring a former convent built in 1873, Jenelle shares her journey into hospitality, sustainable living, and creating a destination experience rooted in nature, history, and plant-based living.
π§ Hosted by: Craig Della Penna
π€ Guest:π‘ Jenelle Cruz β Innkeeper & Former Registered Dietitian
Jenelle Cruz is the owner and operator of Gardenview Estate Bed & Breakfast, a historic vegan inn in northeastern Washington State. Built in 1873, the estate has served as Saint Francis Regis Mission, Sacred Heart Academy, and Lady of the Valley Convent. Jenelle, a former registered dietitian, restored the property and now welcomes guests seeking nature, history, and plant-based living near the Great American Rail Trail and Pend Oreille Wildlife Refuge.
π‘ What Youβll Learn:
βοΈ How Jenelle transitioned from healthcare to hospitality
βοΈ The history behind a former convent turned B&B
βοΈ Creating a vegan guest experience (even for non-vegans!)
βοΈ Marketing and managing a rural destination property
βοΈ The realities of running a B&B solo
π΅ Whether you're an investor, agent, or homebuyer, this episode offers valuable insights!
πΌ Connect with Jenelle Cruz:
π Website β https://www.gardenviewestatebnb.com/
π Website β https://www.wanderwithwonder.com/gardenview-estate-vegan-inn-washington-boutique-inn/Β
π§ Follow Craig Della Penna:
π Website β https://www.greenwaysolutions.org/
π Website β https://www.northamptonrealtor.com/
π Website βhttps://www.sugar-maple-inn.com/
π· Instagram β https://www.instagram.com/craigdp413/
π LinkedIn β https://www.linkedin.com/in/craigdp/
π Donβt Forget to LIKE π, SUBSCRIBE π & COMMENT π¬ Below!
β Produced by Icons of Real Estate - https://iconsofrealestate.com/