Building a Black-Owned Retreat Rooted in Joy w/Lisa Brown Alexander

#16: What does it take to create a luxury retreat that feels personal, intentional, and rooted in culture?In this on-location episode, Keri visits Wellspring Manor & Spa, a stunning Black-owned bed and breakfast in Prince George’s County, Maryland, for a powerful conversation with co-owner Lisa Brown Alexander. Tucked away on a once-abandoned estate, Wellspring is now a thriving hub for art, wellness, and celebration, welcoming guests to experience hospitality that feels like home and healing.Lisa shares how she and her husband transformed a once-abandoned estate into a vibrant boutique retreat where guests feel “seen, safe, and celebrated,” and reflects on the personal and business lessons they’ve learned along the way.In this episode, we cover:Why Prince George’s County, MD was the ideal home for a luxury Black-owned retreatHow they overcame early neighborhood resistance and built community trustThe art, food, and music events that make Wellspring Manor stand outWhat it means to run a hospitality business with intention during seasonal shiftConnect with Wellspring Manor & Spa: Website → wellspringmanor.com IG → @wellspringmanorandspa FB → @wellspringmanor📲 Connect with me kerihenderson.com/links📧 Subscribe to The Kickback With Keri Newsletter kerihenderson.com/newsletterEnjoying the podcast? Support the show