Speakers: Lisa and Stephanie Karvellas: Co-Owners, CEO & COO – Cedar Lake Estates
Cedar Lake Estates
Stephanie attended Clemson University where she studied management and, more importantly, the elements of successful events. After college, she moved to NYC to work for one of Manhattan’s high-end wedding planners. Stephanie’s sharp attention to detail and knack for diffusing issues before they arise inspired her to bring these talents to fruition.
After graduating summa cum laude from Vanderbilt University, Lisa graduated as valedictorian of the French Culinary Institute in Manhattan, officially making her love affair with food a lifelong vocation. Her time in Manhattan allowed her to work directly with some of the world’s finest chefs. Eager to learn from the masters of the Old World, Lisa moved to Italy where she worked in Tuscan and Sicilian kitchens before returning home as the first Chef of Cedar Lakes.
In 2012, the sisters embarked on building a private event business at their family’s property. Since its inception, Cedar Lakes Estate has grown into the premier wedding and retreat venue on the East Coast, known for its exceptional hospitality and culinary program, as well as its spectacular, bucolic setting.