The Kinlands is shaped by the partnership of Jen and Luke, two distinct perspectives brought together through a shared vision of creating spaces that feel meaningful and alive.
Luke’s work is rooted in the land itself, its history, its continuity, and the deeper sense of place that has drawn people here over time. He holds the foundation of The Kinlands, carrying its story and anchoring it in something enduring.
Jen’s work begins with feeling first. Before design, before structure, before decisions, she starts with the emotional tone of a space and how it is meant to be experienced. From that place, everything else follows. Through Kinlands Hosted, a creative expression that lives within The Kinlands and House Kinlands, she shapes the design, atmosphere, and sensory detail that bring each space to life. Her work is drawn from a quiet pursuit of beauty found in nature, in imperfect details, and in environments where people gather with intention.
Together, their work creates a layered experience that feels both grounded and refined, where the permanence of the land meets the depth of feeling and design.
Kinlands Hosted is present in the curation of the Shoppe, where books, objects, and goods are chosen to feel seasonal, cohesive, and quietly evocative rather than purely functional. It carries through the atmosphere of the grounds, from the tone of the patch to the layered styling that unfolds through the holidays, and into the feeling of each stay at House Kinlands.
It is also felt in the land to table dining and hosted experiences, where each gathering is guided by rhythm, beauty, and sensory detail. In the venues and accommodations, this collaboration results in spaces that are already complete, thoughtfully designed so that what unfolds within them feels natural, elevated, and deeply personal.
Kinlands Hosted is the creative extension of The Kinlands, curating and designing immersive gatherings, spaces, and experiences where beauty, story, and atmosphere are intentionally brought to life.
Jen WINTER & Luke PETERSEN
MEET
Chief Executive Officer
Chief Operating Officer
Meet the Team
Shana Merrick
Grounds & Operations Manager
Ashlee Einck
Event & Guest Experience Coordinator
Cole Feisthamel
Daily Operations & Property Steward
Bre Callahan
Prim Market Lead
Jamie Rowley
Prim Market Lead
At The Kinlands, our team feels more like family than anything else. Each person brings their own care, creativity, and presence to the land, and together they create an experience that feels warm, thoughtful, and genuinely welcoming from the moment you arrive.
LET’S MAKE
Something Meaningful
Every visit holds the possibility of something magical. Whether you’re celebrating at one of our venues, shopping at The Kinlands, staying at House Kinlands, or joining us as a guest of Kinlands Hosted, each moment is meant to feel thoughtful, beautiful, and deeply personal.

