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Company: Serenbe\n
Time: – \n
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Lecture video<\/a>\n
Garnie Nygren, the eldest daughter of Founder Steve Nygren is the COO for Serenbe. She grew up in Atlanta and Chattahoochee Hills, attended Woodward Academy and is a 1995 graduate of Cornell University’s Hotel School. Not only does she run operations for Serenbe Development and Serenbe Real Estate, she is the President of The Inn at Serenbe that includes The Farmhouse restaurant. She is also co-owner of cold-pressed Bamboo Juices and retail boutique Resource. Garnie is also on multiple boards, is an avid cyclist and runner. Board positions include IGEL (Institute for Georgia Environmental Leadership), Woodward Academy, Cornell Hotel Society, Wholesome Wave Georgia, and Serenbe Playhouse. She lives at Serenbe with her husband, infant son, two cats and a dog.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"