About Golden Door
The Golden Door experience has been designed to empower our guests to reposition themselves at the center of their own lives by tending to their bodies, their minds and their spirits. Here, a hike is as much a rigorous morning exercise as it is a chance to reflect on the day ahead, and a meal is the means by which we learn to satisfy rather than simply feed our hunger.
COO/General Manager Kathy Van Ness brings three decades of experience in brand development and management in luxury and fashion to her role, and with that depth of experience, a passion for a better world. She is a member of the World Affairs Council, the Sustainable Business Council and a member of the Advisory Board for 5Gyres, which dedicates itself to the elimination of plastic pollution in the seas. She is an advocate for women in her role as a “Lean In” Champion Circle Mentor with WIN/WPO and a member of the Women International Network.
Executive Chef Greg Frey Jr. works to achieve the ultimate in spa cuisine: food that is nutritious and delicious. Greg’s culinary background has been focused on providing a healthy mindful presentation and building a strong food sourcing base with relationships with local farmers, fisherman and ranches. The focus is on sustenance rather than deprivation.