Leadership Transition at Scott Farm

“On behalf of The Landmark Trust USA, parent organization of Scott Farm Orchard, I am writing to share an important upcoming leadership transition at Scott Farm. General Manager Simon Renault will be stepping away from the farm at the end of this year to pursue a new opportunity. Beginning January 1, 2027, Scott Farm will move to a shared leadership model, with familiar faces Erin Robinson assuming the role of Farm & Orchard Manager and Tesia Hoszkiewicz stepping into the Business & Operations Manager position. 

I want to thank Simon for the seven years he has dedicated to Scott Farm and recognize the contributions he has made to the organization. I am also excited for Erin and Tesia to guide the farm into its next chapter. Please continue reading below to hear more from Simon, Erin, and Tesia about the transition.”

Susan McMahon
Executive Director

“Reflecting on nearly seven years working here, I feel privileged to place my contributions alongside the centuries of dedication that define Scott Farm. I am incredibly proud of the hard work it took to keep things moving forward and grateful to have added a chapter to this farm's long history. I am also grateful for all the people I have worked with and the support I have received. The farm and orchard are in good and familiar hands going forward, and the fruit is continuing to be grown by the same person.

While I will keep living in this area and hope to stay connected with Scott Farm, my new professional ventures will give me the opportunity to spend more time in my native France. In January, I will start working for Travel Fever Tours and help organize small-group experiential trips to Europe. Onward!”

Simon Renault

Under the shared leadership model, Erin will continue to grow our beautiful fruit and lead the farm's orchard and agricultural operations, while Tesia will be responsible for the business and enterprise operations, including our market, café, and events. Together they bring complementary experience and expertise, and as equal members of the leadership team they will share responsibility for the farm's continued growth, success, and stewardship. We’re excited to (re)introduce you to each of them here!

Tesia

“After a decade in global operations and supply chain, I put down roots in a more local role here at Scott Farm in 2024. During my time here, you may have seen me in the Farm Market, at the check-in table during Crêpe Nights, or handing out orders at our spring Tree Sale. Behind the scenes, I’ve had the opportunity to be involved in a wide range of our business activities including the farm’s bookkeeping, workshop planning, social media, and wholesale and oversaw day-to-day operations last winter while Simon worked remotely from France. Working alongside our amazing team and seeing the joy and connection our visitors have to Scott Farm continues to inspire me. I’m excited to bring my operations background and three seasons of experience at Scott Farm into my new role as Business & Operations Manager. I'm grateful for the opportunity to partner with Erin and together contribute to the farm's future.”

Tesia Hoszkiewicz

Erin

“As a Dummerston native, I grew up in close proximity to Scott Farm, its presence a landmark in my childhood memory bank. It is such a privilege to have been witness to the change and growth that this farm has experienced over the last decades. My personal working journey of growth and evolution here began in 2005, very casually, in various roles and capacities, becoming more officially orchard-oriented in 2013, where my love affair with apples truly took shape. My passion for apples and the stewardship of this land continued to deepen, and in 2020 I was offered the opportunity to challenge myself further, entering into the role of Orchard Manager. 

For the last seven seasons I have learned, grown, honed, and cherished my role as caretaker of such a special and unique piece of history. Along with my progress as the grower over the last seven seasons, I have also increased my understanding and knowledge of the Farm’s business as a whole, working collaboratively with Simon to mature the farm’s efficiencies, wholesale and retail markets, and agritourism footprint, all while creating a highly sought after destination. He and I have had a great ride; I am thrilled for his new adventure and incredibly grateful for his contributions and support as well as the many things we have accomplished in our time together. 

I am equally thrilled to advance my management and leadership role further while joining forces with Tesia. She's incredibly skilled and hard working, and her fresh, invigorating ideas, strong business background, and love for Scott Farm are only going to ensure this farm’s further success. Our strengths complement each other beautifully and will create a new leadership team that I’m very excited and proud to be a part of. 

Scott Farm’s future is so bright; away we grow!” 

Erin Robinson