Consulting
Bespoke Consulting Packages
for Renfaire Success
Make the most of the Learning Curve I’ve already been through, and save your team YEARS of trial and error.
Bespoke Consulting Packages
for Renfaire Success
Make the most of the Learning Curve I’ve already been through, and save your team YEARS of trial and error.
Who am I to guide you through this process?
Hi, I’m Rhonni.
Renaissance Festival Business Consultant
🫖 Here’s the tea:
After 30+ years of building successful festival businesses, I’ve gathered a treasure trove of industry-specific wisdom that simply can’t be found with a quick Google search.
Our bespoke consulting packages are specialized consulting services tailored to your unique position within our anachronistic industry—whether you’re dreaming of launching your first faire, managing an established event, or something in between.
Your project and advice needs are unique… all the best dreams are.
You might need something more than 10 hours a month of my time focused on an ongoing conversation about your Renaissance Festival(s). (Which is what folks get with my basic 1:1 package.)
So I’ve pulled together a list of the many ways I can be of service to your project … allowing us to build you a bespoke consulting package that will best suit your immediate needs.
⚜️Faire Founders & Show Managers
📐 Park Layout & Design Strategy
Let me guide you through the specifics of park layout that will forge strong vendor relationships and keep your Renaissance village community thriving for years. We’ll analyze traffic flow patterns, craft mix placement, and physical elements that drive patrons to every corner of your venue.
💰 Vendor Ecosystem Development
Build a sustainable economic ecosystem within your park that benefits all participants. I’ll help you determine the optimal patron-to-vendor ratio and craft mix to ensure everyone’s success while preserving the magical experience that keeps visitors returning.
🏗️ Building Covenants for your Venue
Develop comprehensive guidelines that maintain the aesthetic integrity of your Renaissance village while accommodating vendors’ practical needs. I’ll help you create building covenants that establish clear standards for construction, materials, and design that preserve your festival’s unique character while being reasonable for artisans and contractors to implement.
⚙️ Infrastructure Planning & Building Code Navigation
With experience in design-build work across multiple regions, I’ll help you navigate the complexities of building codes, permitting processes, and infrastructure requirements specific to Renaissance festivals.
🧐 Plan Review – Site Evaluations
Get expert eyes on your festival site before breaking ground. I’ll evaluate your location for optimal visitor flow, vendor placement, infrastructure needs, and atmospheric potential. This detailed assessment identifies challenges and opportunities unique to your property, ensuring your Renaissance village develops with both practical functionality and magical ambiance in mind.
📈 Festival Growth Strategy
Learn how to create an enchanting festival experience that generates powerful word-of-mouth marketing. We’ll develop strategies for authentic growth that involves every festival participant from management to entertainers to vendors.
🤝 Sponsors and Partners
Many people think that the job of your PR person is in getting exposure and advertising lined up… but it’s actually about making alliances and building partnerships that will help your event thrive. I’ll teach your PR team how to identify potential strategic relationships, approach ideal sponsors, and nurture partnerships that align with your festival’s values while providing mutual benefits for years to come.
💎 Vendor & Builder Relations
Master the delicate art of managing the Vendor/Builder/Festival Management matrix. I’ll show you how to balance the needs of talented builders and artists while ensuring your festival presents a complete, perfect park to your paying guests.
⚜️Business Operations Services
👬 Team Building & Management
As I always say, “I build great teams.” Learn how to assemble and lead exceptional staff who understand the Renaissance faire aesthetic and can help your business thrive, even at scale.
💼 Contract Negotiation & Property Management
Understand and decode the intricacies of Renaissance faire contracts and property arrangements. I’ll guide you through the negotiation process and help you avoid costly mistakes.
⚜️Food & Service Specialization
🥘 Food Vendor Operations
With nine restaurants at the Texas Renaissance Festival and years of food service experience, I can help you establish or improve food operations that balance authentic presentation with modern efficiency.
🍰 Specialty Food Service Development
From wedding cakes to themed dining experiences, I’ll help you develop unique food offerings that enhance the festival experience while maximizing profitability.
👩🏻🍳 Inventory & Staff Management for Food Operations
Create systems for effective inventory control and staff management specific to the unique challenges of Renaissance faire food service.
⚜️Custom Consulting Packages
⭐️ Personalized One-on-One Strategy Sessions
Book a private consultation where we’ll address your specific challenges and opportunities. Get tailored advice based on your unique position within the Renaissance faire industry.
📝 Business Audits & Assessments
Let me evaluate your current operations and identify opportunities for improvement. I’ll provide a detailed assessment with actionable recommendations.
👠 On-Site Consultation
I’ll visit your faire or business to provide hands-on guidance and see your operation or site development in action.
💻 Custom Workshop Development
Need specialized training for your team? I’ll develop and deliver custom workshops tailored to your specific needs.
In Other Words:
During our time together you will receive everything you need to expand and develop your unique business while navigating the complexities of the Renfaire industry.
It’s time to uplevel your Renaissance Faire business
The economic ecosystem of a Renaissance Faire is distinct from many other business models, and navigating it successfully requires insider knowledge. Let’s work together to ensure you’re not just surviving but thriving in this magical industry.
⚜️Your Next Steps
🗓️ pick a time slot on my calendar to discuss the best course of action for your bespoke consulting package
⚜️ Available for immersed consulting 9 months of the year – During TRF season (final quarter), you’ll find me overseeing my team of 130 employees in the Kingdom of Aberfeldy.
