Wildstead, (n): a home in the wild, tended.
From “wild,” the untamed natural world in its raw beauty. And “stead,” a place or home, kept with care. Together, a new way of stewarding the wild home.
Based in the heart of the Sierra Nevada, Wildstead Co. provides elevated culinary and concierge services for the Truckee-Tahoe region.
We handle the logistics of mountain living by providing artful essentials for seamless hosting and effortless homemaking:
• Pantry + fridge curating: expert stocking, prepping and organizing for the modern mountain kitchen.
• Grazing board + event styling: designing artful spreads and beautiful details for both cozy dinners and extravagant gatherings.
• Home + cabin stewarding: assisting in high-touch concierge care and elevated service for your mountain sanctuary.
We nurture you and your space so you can focus on living.
where rugged meets refined. campfire meets concierge.
leadership + pedigreeWildstead Co. brings the leadership of combined portfolios that span cooking for celebrity households, boutique hospitality ventures, and the stewardship of high-profile estates from San Francisco to Los Angeles. This unique background lends a synergy of both operational precision and creative artistry, in order to deliver the brand’s unique goal of "high-touch care for low-key living."
Working in tandem with an elite local network of other artisans, Wildstead serves as the trusted partner for Lake Tahoe residents and guests alike. We offer a rare level of service that is as personable as it is professional, creating spaces, gatherings and experiences that feel “rugged-luxe.”
meet our team
KRISTIN SCHARRER-FRYE
co-founder + chief of operations
Operations · Events · MarketingKristin brings over twenty years of senior-level hospitality experience to Wildstead Co., shaping the operational backbone of the brand. Her background spans high-touch restaurant environments, bespoke catering programs, boutique weddings and complex private events, with a particular focus on front-of-house leadership and unparalleled guest experience. She has overseen hospitality operations for corporate clients, tech founders, private residences, and celebrity households in both the San Francisco Bay Area and Austin, where discretion, precision, and consistency are paramount.
At Wildstead, Kristin translates vision into structure, ensuring every experience unfolds with ease. Detail-driven and intuitive, she brings organization, energy and momentum to each project, while preserving the warmth and artistry that define the brand. Her work has supported the launch and refinement of dozens of hospitality ventures from James Beard- recognized chefs to tech startups and private celebrity clients alike.
Kristin creates environments where logistics recede into the background, details are anticipated, and homes and gatherings feel effortless, deeply considered and incredibly memorable. She loves creating a vision for clients and bringing it to life through all of the thoughtful, beautiful details.
DANI LARSON KENNEY
co-founder + creative director
Culinary · Hospitality · CreativeDani is the culinary heart and aesthetic visionary of the firm. A certified holistic chef with twenty years of experience in A-list celebrity kitchens and elite retreat settings, her intuitive cooking is rooted in nourishment, simplicity and seasonality. Dani received her chef training through Bauman College for Holistic Nutrition and Culinary Arts in Santa Cruz, California. Her career has been shaped by long-standing relationships with loyal clients who value her personalized approach to food and care.
Dani harmonizes food, wine, and atmosphere to create "quietly elevated" environments focused on connection. She helped expand the natural wine program at Tahoe Wine Collective and pursued her formal wine training at the Napa Valley Wine Academy, earning her WSET Level II Award in Wines, with Distinction, the global standard for wine education.
Dani approaches food, space, and gathering as a single, cohesive experience, informed by years spent stewarding kitchens, homes, and interiors. She believes the most memorable meals unfold through tiny details, warm surroundings, good conversation and the presence of people you love.
The Wildstead NetworkOur local roster of experts, artisans and specialists create the ultimate experience of elevated mountain hospitality. From James Beard semi-finalist Chef Quinten Frye to master tradespeople, our network ensures we can meet the needs of our clients with the best:
• Culinary + Beverage: private chefs, local merchants, sommeliers, and boutique suppliers.
Event Support: Stylists, florists, photographers and professional service staff.
• Estate Stewardship: Licensed contractors, interior designers and specialty craftsmen.
From beautifully orchestrated gatherings to everyday home detail oversight, we work collaboratively with you and your professional team to provide a support system of living with beauty, wellness and intention in the mountains.
