Margaret Smith
Manager — 7th Minam Season
Originally from Texas, Margaret joined the Minam in 2019, and now leads our team. After wearing many different Minam hats for the past few years, she is happy to call the Lodge home for the summer. Aside from keeping hospitality operations running smoothly, you may also find Margaret in the barn leading a yoga class, foraging for wild herbs or mushrooms, or scoping the treeline for birds.
Lauren “Lolo” Grossman
Manager — 4th Minam Season
A Southern California native, Lolo fell in love with the mountain life in Mammoth Lakes, Calif., and never looked back. Her near-obsession with culinary delights and fresh mountain air quickly made her a perfect fit at the Minam.
When not in the Lodge keeping things running smoothly, you can find Lolo soaking up the sun by the river with her book of the week.
Matthew Williams
Beverage Director and Hospitality — 4th Minam Season
Matthew, a long-time Portland resident, has many years of experience behind the bar at Portland institutions including Touche and Cassidy’s. After spending most of his vacations exploring the Eagle Cap Wilderness with his family, he finally realized it would be more convenient to work here. His wry sense of humor and keen eye for detail make Matt an indispensable member of the team.
Dylan Mitchell
Hospitality — 2nd Minam Season
Dylan grew up at the foot of The Great Smoky Mountains in Tennessee and has always loved the outdoors. After thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail from Georgia to Maine, this love grew stronger and he began seeking out work that would enable him to stay engaged with the outdoor community. This search led him to the Minam, where he combines his hospitality experience with his passion for the wilderness. Dylan is always enthusiastic to connect with guests and discuss favorite hiking trails.
Mackenzie Coggin
Yoga Teacher and Hospitality — 2nd Minam Season
Born and raised in central Oregon, Mackenzie has been a lover of nature from the start. Eventually landing at home in nearby Enterprise, she has spent the past several years exploring her passions of yoga, holistic health, getting kids out in nature, and cooking nutritious food. Her happy place is exploring the mountains with her pup Magnolia, foraging for mushrooms and berries, playing guitar or reading a good book.
Thomas and Mel Eliason
Market Gardeners and Chef — 2nd Minam Season
Arriving from a three-year stint as itinerant farming vanlifers, husband and wife Thomas and Mel, with their cat Tuna, have come to grow tasty produce and abundant flowers! Thomas draws upon his diverse background in education, sales, and landscaping to create and expand efficient growing systems, all with a touch of beauty. In addition to farming down at the garden and greenhouse, you can find sourdough-obsessed Mel in the kitchen, transforming the Minam starter, Flo, and her own starter, Sylvia, into fresh-baked deliciousness, and whipping up tasty meals that allow our Minam produce to really shine.
Kyle Massey
Maintenance Manager — 3rd Minam Season
Kyle Massey, a recent high school graduate from Houston, Texas, is a nature enthusiast and deep thinker. Embracing the outdoors, he seeks thrilling adventures while contemplating life's philosophical questions. With a green thumb and a keen eye for detail, Kyle also finds solace in gardening and excels in ground keeping and dishwashing. Eager to make his mark on the world, he embarks on a journey that blends his passions and determination.
Interested in joining the Lodge team?
Are you interested in working at the Lodge? Many of our team members return each year, but we typically have openings for a few select candidates in areas including dining, hospitality, gardening and groundskeeping each year. If you have relevant professional experience, high personal standards, a serious work ethic and -- of course -- a sense of adventure, we would love to hear from you! Please send a letter of interest, resume, and three professional references to info@minam-lodge.com.