More Than Managers, We’re Placemakers

At Root & Ramble, we don’t just manage properties — we cultivate experiences, craft bespoke identities, and create places that leave a lasting impression. When you join us, we'll collaborate on a custom plan that fits your needs, whether you're looking to transform a property, have peace of mind for your second home, or partner with a collective of hospitality-driven folks.

Our Founding Beliefs

Rooted In Our Values

Purpose

Every place has the possibility to be something greater than itself. We bring that to life by thoughtfully managing estates and transforming places into immersive branded rentals.

QUALITY

It’s all in the finer details. From intentional design choices to seamless operations, we consider every aspect of a property to make a Root & Ramble place stand out and thrive.

PLACEMAKING

Design is more than aesthetics — it’s about a feeling. We optimize rentals to create meaningful, memorable experiences that make guests feel right at home and excited to come back.

UNREASONABLE HOSPITALITY

Exceeding expectations is what we do best. We go beyond the standard to ensure guests, homeowners, and partners leave a Root & Ramble place in awe.

2018

Marc proposes to Casey in Central Park’s The Ramble — little did they know, this special spot would be the namesake for their future hospitality brand!

2019

When Marc and Casey were searching for a wedding venue and couldn’t find the right place, they decided to take matters into their own hands. They purchase a rundown horse farm and begin to transform it into what we now know and love as Grateful Woods.

2020

Grateful Woods hosted Marc and Casey’s dream wedding — the perfect backdrop for their most cherished moments surrounded by their closest friends and family.

LATE 2020

What began as a personal project quickly turned into something much larger. Friends and family were so blown away by Grateful Woods that it is opened to guests, inviting them to gather and share the love, make lifelong memories, and feel right at home.

2023

After the wedding, Marc and Casey realize their true passion for hospitality. They expand their vision beyond their own property and begin managing additional rentals, helping others create memorable spaces.

2024

With a handful of properties in their portfolio and increasing interest from friends and guests to help bring magic to more homes, Root & Ramble is officially born.

Today

Root & Ramble continues to grow throughout the Hudson Valley creating beautifully designed, immersive destinations where people can leave their worries at the door and enjoy the escape.

Who We Are

Meet Marc & Casey

Root & Ramble started with a simple dream. Unable to find a wedding venue that embodied the feeling of joy, connection, and true sense of place they were seeking, Marc and Casey Ende purchased an old horse farm and transformed it into Grateful Woods. What started as a personal project quickly grew into a larger passion for hospitality and creating immersive destinations where guests can relax and reconnect. After countless requests from friends, family, and past guests, Marc and Casey founded Root & Ramble to bring some extra magic to homes and estates throughout the Hudson Valley.

Marc Ende

  • Marc spent over a decade living in New York City, working in marketing, sales, and operations for a technology startup he co-founded. In 2019, he co-founded Grateful Woods and fell in love with the world of placemaking and hospitality. Since founding Root & Ramble in 2023, Marc has focused on business development and operations, aiming to improve the lives of both property owners and guests.

CASEY Ende

  • Casey grew up in Atlanta, but is originally from New York. She studied fashion design at Syracuse University before moving to New York City to pursue her fashion career. After working as a Visual Merchandiser for various brands and designers — such as Prada, Barney’s and AG Jeans — she met Marc and moved to the Hudson Valley to start a new dream. Placemaker at heart, Casey, alongside Marc, built Grateful Woods before starting Root & Ramble with their next venue, The Ramble House, coming soon.

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To ensure that every detail feels intentional from the moment of arrival until departure, Root & Ramble will work with you to create a bespoke visual identity and custom collateral. From property guides and printed branded material to on-site sig
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We work with homeowners that believe in turning their rental into something more. From the acquisition to day-to-day tasks, Root & Ramble can handle the hospitality development and operations to create a branded escape. Whether you’re looki
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Cultivating gathering spaces is what we do best, and there’s nothing like sitting around a fire with your friends (both old & new!) and family 🪵