In Pursuit of Rugged Luxury.
Basket Rock advises property owners, family offices, and household employees on how to structure, staff and manage complex, rural and legacy estates
We design the operating structure behind remarkable properties
Large estates are businesses in practice, even when they are private homes. They require the right people, clear accountability, reliable vendors, documented systems and thoughtful seasonal planning.
Basket Rock provides independent guidance before recruiting begins, then helps clients build the team required to execute the plan
Estate Operations Assessment
On-site evaluation of property complexity, buildings, acreage, systems, guest usage, security, seasonal demands, vendors and current staffingOn-Site
Estate Systems & SOPs
Creation of: Operating Manuals, maintenance calendars, household budgets, vendor protocols, onboarding systems, emergency protocols and property/client specific needs
Staffing Strategy
Recommended organizational structure, role definitions, headcount, reporting lines, compensation planning, and seasonal coverage
New Property Transition
Pre purchase inspections/advising, operational planning for new construction, legacy estates, ski properties, and multi residence portfolios
Executive Search & Recruitment
Discreet search for estate managers, ranch managers, property managers, house managers, assistants, housekeepers, housemen, builders, ranch hands, and more!n-Site
Ongoing Advisory
Periodic operational reviews, staffing adjustments, leadership support, compensation benchmarking, and special project guidance
Step 1 - Discover
Understand the property, ownership, goals, family office structure and current pain points
Step 2 - Assess
Evaluate the estate on site, including infrastructure, workload, risk and seasonal complexity
Step 3 - Design
Create the operating model, staffing plan, role definitions and implementation priorities
Independent advice first. Recruiting Second
Step 4 - Build
Recruit, vet, and onboard the team while establishing systems that support long-term success