The Hudson Valley has an abundance of resources and Tom has a passion for using them to source the best local organic and grass-fed ingredients for Mountainville Manor. Tom is a Hudson Valley native, born and raised in Warwick, NY and feels that it is his duty to give our guests a true taste of what the Hudson Valley has to offer.

Tom entered the food and beverage industry at age 16 and fell in love with every aspect of it. He decided to dedicate himself to becoming a chef and started working his way towards going to the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, NY. After attending from the CIA, he began working at Mineral Springs Hotel and Spa in Vernon, NJ, gaining much experience with à la carte service as well as larger events. Weddings became his passion and he took a job at Cedar Lakes Estates. Tom then developed fine dining prowess at Glenmere Mansion, a Relais & Chateaux hotel, where he worked his way up to Sous Chef. During his 5 years at Glenmere Mansion he had opportunities to stage events in New York City, at some of the top Michelin Star restaurants including Eleven Madison Park and Restaurant Daniel. Tom’s combination of fine dining and weddings make him the perfect fit for Mountainville Manor.

Dwayne grew up in the kitchen watching his mother cook for him, his brother and two sisters. Although she had no formal training, she always made fresh, delicious meals from scratch with what she had available. Coming from North Carolina, she cooked what she knew and passed it on to Dwayne. Dwayne’s love of cooking was inspired by his mother, grandmother and aunts.

While in high school, Dwayne took a class trip to the Culinary Institute of America and from that experience he knew that he wanted to be a chef. Dwayne joined the culinary program at the Orange Ulster B.O.C.E.S in Goshen New York. He learned some of the basic skills needed to pursue his dream of being the first one in his family to go to college. After finishing high school and the culinary program he went onto Johnson and Wales University receiving his 2 year A.O.S. degree in their Culinary Arts Division.

Growing up in Warwick New York, Dwayne learned to appreciate the outdoors and small town living. He enjoyed taking long walks in the woods and just being around nature. Dwayne lived in San Antonio Texas for a short while, but realized that the Hudson Valley is his home. He loves the natural beauty of this part of the country with the abundant farms, orchards, wineries, and restaurants that make the Hudson Valley a culinary jewel.

At Mountainville Manor, Dwayne has found a place where he could learn and further hone his culinary skills with a “down to earth” team that shares his passion for always wanting to give patrons the very best.

Pride, passion, knowledge, and personality are key components to being an amazing professional mixologist. Sally encompasses all of these. Sally has over 30 years of experience working in Baltimore, Los Angeles, and New York. She is a four time Best of Hudson Valley winner for several of her signature hand-crafted cocktails. She also made several appearances in Hudson Valley Magazine with Best Newcomer award of Dutchess county for her gastro pub, Karma Lounge, in 2010.

Sally uses only the finest ingredients from her garden and local farms to make organic syrups, garnishes, and infusions. Her number one goal is to always make the guests happy. She truly loves what she does and it shows. Sally’s creative craft is an art form that she keeps fun, professional and consistent.

Casey was born with a fearless drive of creativity combined with an outgoing personality. A natural for communicating, this actor, director and filmmaker graduated with B.A. in Communications from Caldwell University.

Through video shorts and podcasts Casey conveys the culinary talent of the Mountainville Manor chefs along with the exquisite details of the Manor and property.