CFAR Presenters: Caleb White and Sara Miller

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How Do You Solve A Problem Like Succession? The von Trapp Family’s Journey from “The Sound of Music” to Microbrewing and Frisbee Golf

Experience the evolution of an iconic family story at the von Trapp Family Lodge. The von Trapp family transformed their Austrian heritage into a thriving Vermont destination. Now led by the third generation, the Lodge has grown from its traditional Alpine roots into a modern resort featuring a top-rated brewery and mountain biking trails. It has evolved from catering to the "newlyweds and nearly deads" to today's millennial and Generation Z consumers favoring frisbee golf and von Trapp Pilsner. Discover how this family business successfully balances its rich cultural legacy with contemporary innovation, embodying their motto: "A Little of Austria...A Lot of Vermont!" Participants will learn strategies for getting to the essence of a legacy brand and how to facilitate generational transition through both coaching and consulting.
Speakers
  • Caleb White
  • Bob Schwartz of the von Trapp Family Lodge & Resort

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How Do You Solve A Problem Like Succession? The von Trapp Family’s Journey from “The Sound of Music” to Microbrewing and Frisbee Golf