I didn't grow up wanting to be a Meeting Professional. At that time they were known as Secretaries, and I didn't want to be a Secretary either. I wanted to be a Stewardess! My, how times have changed.
It wasn't planned. The meeting industry just fell in my lap at every turn.
It all started in the 80's at a beautiful resort called Highland Lake Inn located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. Highland Lake had a long history in the community of Flat Rock, NC. (see website below, and click on About Us to view the history dating back to 1789). It was purchased by the Lindsey family in 1985, whose dream was to turn it into an Inn and Conference Center. I was there as it grew, enjoying a respite from stay-at-home motherhood, working in the Dining Hall for occasional corporate groups in the evenings. This was my introduction to the industry, and I loved it! The Lindsey family and the people I worked with were marvelous, and to say we had a good time would be the ultimate understatement! We worked hard, and we played hard!
Then, a broken elbow ended my career in the Dining Hall after slipping on a freshly mopped wooden floor. I ended up in the front office, that used to be an Infirmary back in the day! Now I was getting hotel and accounting experience, not to mention a short stint working with MOBs (mothers of brides).
So thank you to the Lindsey family, and Highland Lake Inn, for helping me find my passion, leading into a career that continues to this day!
If you are looking for a unique and marvelous setting for a meeting or event, I highly recommend Highland Lake Inn, located in the historic community of Flat Rock, NC which is approximately 35 miles south of Asheville, NC. Flat Rock is close to Hendersonville, NC which has a vibrant downtown with shops and restaurants that are great fun to explore! Groups can utilize both the Asheville, NC or Greenville/Spartanburg, SC Airports.
Highland Lake Inn
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