Alaska Handywoman : Euthenics through Estate Management, Home Economics- Jeannine Patane - producer of Handywoman’s Companion
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Kantishna Air Taxi & Skyline Lodge,
Denali, AK

    In the heart of Denali National Park, Patané consulted Kantishna Air Taxi Inc. and its LLC, Skyline Lodge. Patané managed the lodge's day-to-day operations, oversaw interior design and expedited supplies. She expanded the merchandise base, oversaw advertising and opened up new markets for Skyline Lodge and its parent air taxi business. Patané also designed and developed the corporation's Web site.

    The historical gold mining area of Kantishna is the home base of KAT. Patané worked with the owner with the design and construction of the lodge, guest cabin and staff housing during 2001-2002.

 

     Patané considered even the small details in the guest rooms. From the custom quilts, loft bedding and window dressing to the coat/hat racks and tables, she designed, constructed and installed it all. She even provided items such as mosquito netting and guest books. The interior of the lodge was a contemporary design, yet aviation and area history abundantly flavored the lodge's three levels.

"Jeannine has done so many projects for my business that they are hard to list. She can tackle anything from computer set up and maintenance to interior design and carpentry. She uses her great creative energy to produce wonderful things. I found her reliable, efficient and extremely productive.
For all the projects Jeannine did by herself, I would have hired 3 employees to cover the same amount of work. She helped layout and design a new lodge for my business and with all of her details the place looks great. She has a real eye for style."

—Greg LaHaie, Kantishna Air Taxi, Denali, AK