The Ultimate Resource Database for Renaissance Faire Professionals
Are you or your team hitting dead ends when seeking answers to industry-specific questions?
Thatâs exactly why I created The Renfaire Foundry.
(First access + insider bonuses at launch)
Who is it for exactly?
â˛ď¸ The Renfaire Foundry is designed for Renaissance Faire professionals, both new and established organizations, who are looking to streamline their operations, improve their team’s expertise, and make more informed decisions.
This includes:
âď¸Faire Founders & Site Managers
Running a successful renaissance faire requires juggling a wide range of responsibilities – from site layout and vendor coordination to event programming and historical authenticity. The Renfaire Foundry gives your team access to specialized training and best practices to ensure you’re optimizing every aspect of your faire.
âď¸Vendor Coordinators
Recruiting high-quality vendors, managing their contracts and inventory, and creating an engaging marketplace are critical to any Renaissance Faire’s success. The Foundry’s courses and Q&A sessions cover vendor management strategies to help you build a thriving, cohesive vendor community.
âď¸Building & Costume Designers
Crafting the right aesthetic for an anachronistic theme park setting takes specialized knowledge. Whether you’re designing permanent Faire structures or period-accurate costumes, the Foundry provides guidance from experienced professionals to help you get the details right.
âď¸Administrative Teams
From marketing and ticketing to safety and risk management, there are many administrative functions that require a deep understanding of Renaissance Faire operations. The Foundry ensures your whole team is aligned on industry standards and procedures.
By tapping into the Renfaire Foundry, your organization can finally get everyone on the same page, speak a common language, and make confident, data-driven decisions.
⨠Imagine your team walking into the next season prepared, confident, and aligned.
⨠Imagine vendors thanking you for smoother systems instead of complaining about chaos.
⨠Imagine the long nights of âwinging itâ replaced by clarity and resources at your fingertips.
And because early members get first access at launch, youâll be positioned ahead of the curveâ
â¨Â Making your faire look like it runs on magic, not duct tape.
âAll of the above is possible, and itâs closer than you think.â
 Introducing:
The only specialized database built from the real-world experience of running, scaling, and advising the nationâs most successful Renaissance Faires.
But hereâs the catch:
Access isn't open yet
Seats at launch will be capped, and only those on the Waitlist are guaranteed an invitation.
How The Foundry Transforms Your Leadership
âď¸ Youâll see your lanes differently
Understanding Pinball Placement Theory means youâll design traffic like a master, keeping guests enchanted and engaged instead of jammed up in dead corners.
âď¸ Youâll know exactly when and how to expand
Adding shops, stages, or neighborhoods becomes a confident choice, not a gamble that disrupts your ecosystem.
âď¸ Youâll run operations with ease
Cash flow, food service, sanitation, HR, and permitting stop being headaches and start running like an invisible engine behind the magic.
âď¸ Youâll curate balance like an art form
Craft mix, food variety, and entertainment flow will become second nature, creating lanes that feel alive from gate open to closing cannon.
âď¸ Youâll move from firefighting to foresight
Crises will shrink into manageable bumps because youâll anticipate problems before they flare.
âď¸ Youâll scale without losing your sanity
Instead of micromanaging, youâll build systems and teams that let you step back while your faire keeps growing.
âď¸ Youâll craft a legacy that lasts
Your festival will outlive the hustle of today, standing as a thriving village that your community, your team, and even future generations will carry forward.
What You'll Get
Video Courses
In-depth video courses taught by an experienced Renaissance Faire expert.
Detailed Articles
Detailed articles on essential topics like site planning, vendor management, costume design, and more.
Live Monthly Q&A
Live monthly Q&A discussions with the instructor to get your specific questions answered.
Searchable Library
Access to the ever growing searchable library of catalogued articles, videos and Q&A session recordings.
Tailored Content
Tailored content for all key roles in the industry, covering multiple aspects of Renfaire operations.
đĄ Note: These benefits will unlock when doors openâbut youâll only hear about it first if youâre on the waitlist.
In Other Words:
The program has everything you need to navigate the complexities of this industry, leveraging my knowledge and your unique insights to achieve remarkable outcomes.
It is time!
It’s time to receive the
support, guidance and in depth-understanding
of this rewarding industry that continues to flourish and grow. âď¸
And why should you listen to me ⌠about any of this?
Hi, I’m Rhonni.
Renaissance Faire Business Architect
âď¸ The short version:
Drawing on my decades of experience in the Renaissance Festival industry, I now apply my design, construction, and interpersonal skills to help other festival organizers optimize their operations and create engaging environments for vendors and attendees alike. I work closely with my clients to understand their unique challenges and craft customized solutions that bring their visions to life.
I know the industry history well enough that I can help clients learn from someone elseâs mistakes instead of repeating them.
And why should you listen to me ⌠about any of this?
Hi, I’m Rhonni.
Renaissance Faire Business Architect
âď¸ The short version:
Drawing on my decades of experience in the Renaissance Festival industry, I now apply my design, construction, and interpersonal skills to help other festival organizers optimize their operations and create engaging environments for vendors and attendees alike. I work closely with my clients to understand their unique challenges and craft customized solutions that bring their visions to life.
I know the industry history well enough that I can help clients learn from someone elseâs mistakes instead of repeating them.
đŤ Grab a tea for more details:
Iâm an Air Force Brat with a restaurateur father (someone has to run those NCO and Officersâ Clubs on base); my first job on the Renfest circuit was as a carpenterâs helper, which evolved into festival building designer. Most of our Design Build work in the early years of being on circuit was for a group of Food Vendors, for whom I also hired and trained festival workers.
Fortunately for this lifelong learner, the Renfaire industry rewards the expansion of skillsets and encourages constant evolution. Self-taught CAD skills and familiarity with 4 different regional building codes meant I could design, draw for permits and then GET those permits in municipalities in multiple states.
Design-Builders on the Renfest circuit are called to help a vendor create a workspace design that fits within the parameters of the eventâs theme. It also needs to be efficient and cost-effective. These conversations require the same interpersonal skills I had to use as the Building Coordinator when the Georgia Renaissance Festival relocated their entire site in its 12th year.
- Interface with vendors to convince them to invest in the park with their buildings
- Work to place Vendors in their preferred locations within the new park, while still maintaining a good product mix for each neighborhood.
- Tweak and correct the original sketches of the new park to work with the actual terrain of the site, and correcting traffic flows
- Translate show specific needs to building inspectors i.e. Deck vs stage and whatâs necessary for a working stage (code handrails do not work here)
- Translate new-to-them building code to carpenters twice my age
- Relationship building and maintenance between Vendors and Show Management
- Understanding and strengthening the Festivalâs relationships with Locals in maintaining Goodwill
âď¸ In recent years, Iâve applied my skills to building my own businesses, and am quite proud to be a Food Vendor within the largest Renfaire in the US, where we have 10 shops.
Now, it’s your turn!
Through the Foundry, Iâm opening the doors to the kind of operational wisdom that turns chaos into culture.
But first, you need to be on the Waitlistâbecause Iâm not handing this playbook to just anyone.
âď¸FAQâď¸
Can I buy access right now?
Not quite yet, my darlings. The Foundry doors will open soon, but only for those on the Waitlist. Joining now guarantees youâll be first in line when seats are releasedâand yes, early access comes with a few surprises.
What if I need more team members in the program?
What kinds of roles benefit most?
The Foundry was built for the whole spectrum of Renaissance Faire professionals. Whether youâre a Founder sketching out site plans, a Vendor Coordinator wrangling contracts, a Building or Costume Designer ensuring aesthetics hold up under code, or part of the admin team handling marketing, ticketing, and safetyâthereâs tailored content for you. If your work touches the bones or the magic of a faire, youâll find tools here that make your job easier.
Is this a one-time purchase, or a membership?
Does this include direct access to Rhonni?
Do I need to be running a large faire to benefit?
What is next?
Once you join the waitlist, youâll receive:
âď¸Immediate confirmation of your spot
âď¸Sneak peeks and behind-the-scenes updates
âď¸First-in-line access when enrollment officially opens
(First access + insider bonuses at launch)
The Ultimate Resource Database for Renaissance Faire Professionals