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About

Passion is at the heart of what we do. Our community is why we do it.

Who We Are

Our teams have been delivering luxury, privacy and adventure in the best destinations around the world for more than a decade. We’ve curated a rare collection of ultra-luxury villas, chalets and estates, and paired them with immersive experiences and thoughtful hospitality to create once-in-a-lifetime adventures — and memories — for our community of travelers. Explore the Cuvée difference.

Who We Are

Our quality and personalization have garnered unparalleled praise from our audience of discerning travelers, who consistently entrust us to host their milestone celebrations, indulgent escapes, and mind and body wellness retreats.

You can trust in our enduring 5 out of 5 star guest satisfaction rating.

Who We Are

Despite our commitment to our guests, we are not a membership. We know your travel needs change. So we invite you to experience the exceptionally tailored guest planning and elevated cultural experiences as often or as seldom as fits your lifestyle.

Who We Are

Ultimately, through our work in travel, we wish to give our guests and their families (the Cuvée community) an opportunity to authentically experience some of life’s greatest treasures — joy, wonder, and carefree ease.

We know you’ll see the difference.

Meet the Team

We’re a group of creators, travelers, philanthropists, and change-makers.

Leadership

Larry Mueller

Founder & CEO

The ultimate visionary, Larry founded Cuvée as a private real estate equity fund in 2006 and has masterminded its evolution to the world's best collection of private villas and homes.

Susan Farrugia

Co-Founder & Partner

Susan’s business acumen and analytical strategy have been the driving force behind Cuvée’s extraordinary trajectory over the course of the past decade.

Rita Cuéllar

VP of Destination Operations

Combining a global perspective with an innate understanding of international markets, Rita oversees Cuvée's destination management and operational strategy.

Irania Martinez

VP of Accounting & Finance

Our resident financial guru, Irania expertly blends her vast knowledge of financial management and accounting with sophisticated operational systems and efficiencies.

Morgan Botkin

VP of Global Destination Operations

With over 15 years of global hospitality experience, Morgan has a passion for driving sales and specializes in business development.

Elizabeth Bhappu Kudla

General Counsel & Chief of Staff

Lizzie combines her love of travel and meeting new people with her legal background to oversee all legal matters for Cuvée as General Counsel and Chief of Staff.

Accounting

Aleida Hernandez

Accounting Intern

Currently a junior at MSU Denver seeking a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and expecting to graduate in Spring of 2024.

Chanthy Thien

Account Receivable Accountant

Chanthy enjoys utilizing her analytical skills and problem solving skills. One of her favorite destinations is Chiang Rai, Thailand with a peaceful and spiritual mountainside.

Felipe Montoya

Accountant

Felipe brings sixteen years of experience working with financial accounting and holds a high standard in his work and thrives for excellence.

Marlene Perez

Senior Accountant

With an affable personality, a love for wine and a knack for numbers, Marlene effortlessly manages the accounting efforts at Cuvée.

Legal

Gina Hoover

Manager of Corporate Affairs & Paralegal

Gina’s passion for art, food, and travel teams perfectly with Cuvee’s mission to provide exceptional luxury travel opportunities within the corporate team.

Operations

Cindy Cacayorin

Operations Manager, Hawaii

Cindy’s work ethic starts with the heart and always being her genuine self. She brings in over 15 years experience of Hawaiian hospitality and luxury property management.

Jamie Fischer

Executive Business Assistant

With an entrepreneurial spirit and a lifelong love of travel and architecture, Jamie supports Cuvée's leadership in delivering unparalleled experiences, delighting clients & cultivating relationships.

Kristen Idzior

Director of Guest Experience, Aspen Collection

After designing unforgettable memories for guests at The Little Nell, Kristen brings over seven years of hospitality experience to the Cuvée team. Kristen enjoys the active Colorado lifestyle and spen

Jorden Johnson

Director of Operations, Hawaii

Jorden entered the luxury travel space after spending her career in real estate remodeling homes. She has a background as a luxury concierge and in VIP services.

Mallori Scandore

Operations Manager

With a passion for travel that's equaled by a love for numbers Mallori brings an extensive background in property management to ensure Cuvée experiences run smoothly as our Operations Manager.

Lisa Nielsen

Destination Manager, Telluride Collection

As a 20-year inhabitant of Telluride, Lisa’s happy place is at the top of Telluride mountain. A master of the San Miguel county real estate and rental industry, Lisa has been inside nearly every home

Michael Lohr

Property Manager, Aspen Collection

Michael relocated to Aspen from New England ten years ago. His property management experience in Aspen has prepared Michael for best in class property management practices with Cuvée.

Paul Browske

Destination Manager, Aspen Collection

Paul brings his experiences in construction and hospitality to manage property portfolios and build lasting relationships.

Shannon Scott

Guest Services Manager

With a love for travel and a passion for curating lifelong memories and relationships, Shannon brings her unparalleled guest service experience to the team.

Valerie Rezentes

Director of Owner Relations, Hawaii

Valerie was born and raised in Hawaii. She gained her experience in estate management as lead property manager at the Four Seasons, Hualalai. In her free time she enjoys spending time with her family.

Marketing

Addison Gibson

Graphic Designer

Addi combines a love of travel that is equally as big as her love for design. Her goal is to bring people on a visual journey that shows what it is to be authentically Cuvée.

Ariana Garcia

Sr. Director Performance Marketing

Ariana has an indomitable zest for life and passion for growth marketing. She spearheads Cuvée’s strategy in reaching guests across all channels online.

Doug Bolton

Director of Video Production

With over 25 years in the film industry, Doug has travelled the world producing travel video projects, along the way winning numerous awards including a BAFTA nomination.

Julia McDonald

Director of Marketing

Often found traveling with her camera, Julia's passion for storytelling and enthusiasm for the Cuvée repertoire shine through in the marketing campaigns that she helps bring to life.

Katie Sever

Marketing Associate

Grateful for her travel around the world, Katie’s passion for adventure paired with her enthusiasm for life & love of other cultures inspire her creative work

Sales

Erin Lawrence

Client Relationship Manager

Combining her enthusiasm, passion for creating personal connections, and her lifelong love to travel, Erin will curate a truly bespoke experience for her guests! No detail overlooked and lifelong memo

Eva Hamilton

Client Relationship Manager

Eva arrives to the luxury travel space after spending many years as an educator. Her strong organizational, problem solving, and interpersonal skills aid to her role as Client Relationship Manager.

Liam Jenkinson

Client Relationship Manager

Liam is a professional athlete turned sales enthusiast with a passion for helping others achieve their goals.

Lilianna Parker

Client Relationship Manager

With 13 years of sales experience, Lili combines her attention to detail and love of travel to provide the best experience for her clients.

Monica Fellows

Client Relationship Director

Focused on what matters most to you, Monica will create an escape beyond expectations by offering a personalized range of experience options to craft your Cuvee adventure.

Design & Development

Karlie Edmiston

Interior Designer

Believing every project is unique, Karlie aims to create spaces that are memorable and sophisticated, with a touch of drama.

Jason Fish

Cuvée Design & Development Director

Jason discovered a love for travel which fostered a love for architecture. He has managed the logistics, execution and completion of several prestigious clubhouses and sporting venues.

Ramona Taylor

Design & Development Coordinator

As a core member of the design team, Mona plays a key role in bringing our Cuvée design dreams to life, across our luxury collection.

Sean Taylor

Construction Project Manager

A Colorado native and lover of Rocky Mountain adventures, Sean brings our Cuvée villa visions to life with 38 years of construction experience.

Introducing Our Experience Curators

The quintessence of Cuvée, our Experience Curators are our heart and soul, delivering “The Art of Discovery” to our guests, every day.

The integrity, honesty, and respect within our Cuvée team are the reasons I’m very proud to be part of this family.

The satisfaction of having such an enormous impact on our guests and striving to exceed any expectations is extremely gratifying and is the reason I am lucky to say that I love my job with Cuvée.

With a love for travel and a passion for curating lifelong memories and relationships, Shannon brings her unparalleled guest service experience to the team.

We make their “rêves” come true.

My favorite moment of every guest stay is when our Cuvée guests walk into our St. Barts villas for the first time and run outside and are breathtaken at the beautiful Caribbean views. The beauty of St. Barts is “magnifique” and I’m so lucky to be able to share it with our clients.

I love forming connections between people, concepts, and places.

Helping others make their dreams a reality and assuring that things run smoothly is so satisfying for me. Discovering the world through travel is a passion of mine that I love bringing to others!

As a 20-year inhabitant of Telluride, Lisa’s happy place is at the top of Telluride mountain. A master of the San Miguel county real estate and rental industry, Lisa has been inside nearly every home in the region. Dog mom to Scooter and Willie, she’s our resident Telluride expert, always living, working, and playing on and around the mountain.

After designing unforgettable memories for guests at The Little Nell, Kristen brings over seven years of hospitality experience to the Cuvée team. Kristen enjoys the active Colorado lifestyle and spending time outdoors.

Born and raised in the Roaring Fork Valley, there is nothing more fulfilling than sharing the secret adventures of the beautiful place that I call home. I find excitement in curating unique and memorable experiences for guests. When I am not in the office you can find me hiking, skiing, exploring the outdoors, or spending time with my family.

Aloha, my friends!

Our Cuvée ohana is the definition of the Hawaiian generosity of spirit. And, here in Hawaii and throughout the Cuvée world, we value family, personalized luxury, and every attention to detail. Knowing that I’ve made someone’s day brings me tremendous levity and gratitude, something we call mahalo here in Hawaii.

From Argentina, Giuliana join us with her creativity, organizational skills and wide background in customer service to help guests get a unique experience in one of the most magical destinations at the Rocky Mountains.

As a Colorado native, I knew I’d found my forever home, once I arrived in Aspen. Beyond snowboarding in the winter, and backpacking during the summer, my favorite part of our beloved valley is the opportunity to always try new things!

The land, our history. The roots, our essence. Italy, our home.

The passion and indissoluble bond I have for my homeland bestows upon me a profound responsibility to help our guests explore Italy’s beauty, discover hidden villages, and share Tuscan anecdotes.

Life is best experienced next to the ocean and soaked in the sun.

Connecting with guests and building a uniquely personal experience for each family is an absolute joy for me. I am passionate about the beauty of Los Cabos and love sharing this incredible place through moments curated by Cuvée.

I love being part of the Cuvée family.

I put my heart and soul into creating long lasting memories for our guests in Los Cabos. Whether they’re enjoying the beauty of this paradise, exploring this incredible land, or experiencing a delicious and authentic meal in our beautiful villas.

Dream Beyond a Vacation Rental

The Collection: Both Rare & Boutique

For over a decade, we’ve painstakingly curated an exclusively owned and managed collection of only the finest homes in the world’s most celebrated destinations. We expertly assess architecture, design, technology, and views, selecting nothing but the truly spectacular to bear our golden mark.

The Curators: Our Experience Artisans

The beating heart of Cuvée, our dedicated Experience Curators are intimately connected to our cherished guests and global locales. Bringing your experience to life and cultivating extraordinary moments, they evoke the spirit of what it means to Stay Cuvée.

The Experience: Authentically Personalized

Ordinary experiences are not for us, or for you. Rise over Tuscany in a helicopter originating from our Cuvée-designed and lovingly restored 16th-Century Farmhouse or float with sea turtles in uncharted St. Barts coves

The Praise: 4.96 Out of 5 Stars, Always

With nearly 100% of surveys collected, we unfailingly garner the highest rating in the industry from our audience of discerning guests.

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Recognition

Town & Country

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Daily Mail

Vanessa Hudgens proves to be the perfect model as she strikes a pose in gorgeous BTS snaps from Cabo San Lucas photoshoot for her organic cactus water brand

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Forbes

Is The Naples Winter Wine Festival The World’s Best Charity Wine Auction?

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