Our Crew
Leigh is the owner, creator, and heart of the business. A true entrepreneur and master juggler, Leigh oversees operation of two restaurants and a catering business. When not creating delicious new recipes, sharing stories with clients, or catering to the appetites at a business meeting or a wedding, she can be found playing soccer, tending a beautiful garden, or cuddling with her cat, . A proud mother of two daughters and a son, she values family, and plays a key role in the local community. Her guilty pleasure: sipping wine with friends
Clare is Leigh’s oldest daughter, and has been an outstanding member of the Alexa’s team for over four years. They opened their second location in 2008, tucked away inside the greenhouse in Swansons Nursery. In addition to being the General Manager, Clare is in charge of baking, single-handedly creating the café’s signature pastry selection. When she isn’t working, she can be found with friends and family, or raising money for a cause. For the last two years, Clare has participated in the Susan G. Komen 3Day Walk for a Cure, and has, with her team, raised over $15,000 to help find a cure for breast cancer. Clare’s guilty pleasure? Jamesons, please.
The youngest of Leigh’s two daughters, Alexa was born into the business. After providing her mom with both the inspiration to start a catering business and name it after her, Alexa grew up learning every aspect of its operation. She is a quiet leader with a raucous sense of humor. A master of multi-tasking, Alexa is the “can-do” girl around the café and catering business. She has her fingers in every pie, both figuratively and truthfully – since she is an ace baker – and is as sweet as the delectable desserts she cooks up around the restaurant. …. Her guilty pleasure: Perez Hilton/Celebrity website.
Danica is the smiling face that will greet you upon entering the café. Task oriented, a superb planner and outstanding organizer, Danica is perfect for her managerial role. In addition to serving customers, she oversees the entire staff, scheduling, counseling, juggling, purchasing, and standing on her head, if needed. Outside the café, family comes first and foremost for Danica. She loves spending time with her husband, but also drives two hours nearly every Sunday for a dinner with family. She would choose a snowmobile over a car as her transportation mode, if possible. Her guilty pleasure, Danica confesses, is Reality TV.
Gretchen’s first career was as a flight attendant, traveling all over the world for 10 years. Above the clouds, or on the ground, Gretchen’s kind and friendly personality radiates to those around her. One day Leigh was working in her garden and Gretchen appeared. At that moment, the seed of a long-lasting relationship was planted. Leigh needed someone to run her catering business and recognized Gretchen as a perfect fit. She is patient, creative, detail-oriented, and loves working with people. When not meeting with a bride and groom to plan their special day or balancing a budget, Gretchen can be found spending time with her husband and two children . Her guilty pleasure: chocolate.
They hustle! They’re energetic and efficient. They like customers.and the buzz of the room when you are with them...they have great smiles! Their collective guilty pleasure: desserts!