in the clique
YOU ADMIRE THE MOST?
David Walsh eccentric arts guru
and philanthropist who established
astonishing MONA, putting
Tasmania on the world map with its
state-of-the-art facilities.
WHERE DO YOU SEE
YOURSELF AND YOUR
BUSINESS IN FIVE YEARS
TIME?
Cally Lyons
RATHMORE HOUSE
Cally states, “Growing up on a Queensland sheep property
and now living the dream at heritage listed Rathmore, a sheep
property that was in one family for 150 years, has taken me
back to my roots. It is a lifestyle almost identical to that which
I grew up in…I feel like an 8 year old girl again, especially
when in the wool shed or around grazing sheep and wildlife”.
C
ally is the Owner of idyllic
historic Rathmore in
Tasmania’s Derwent Valley.
Guests, stay in Rathmore
House circa 1828, the revived
authentic Shearers’ Quarters or
Rathmore Cottage, formerly the
Shearer’ Cook’s cottage. Rathmore
offers luxe heritage accommodation
and venue form singles, couples,
families, groups of up to 25 guests.
WHAT IGNITED THE SPARK
IN YOU TO START YOUR
BUSINESS VENTURE?
The fresh chapter in Tasmania
since 2016 was inspired by our
Tasmania honeymoon and ignited
by serious health crises for my
husband and I. Life is precious
and fragile and to be enjoyed
sharing with and helping others.
From this haven in the stunning
Central Highlands/Derwent Valley
of Tasmania, we wanted to share
Rathmore’s rich heritage and
authenticity, its peace, tranquillity,
exquisiteness and simple healthy
lifestyle.
WHAT THREE PIECES OF
ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE
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Still refired and certainly not
retired but offering solutions to
people’s needs, sharing Rathmore
tranquil country haven, to side-step
busy complicated stressed lives and
have fun, celebrating and enjoying
life.
WHAT WOULD YOU LIKE TO
BE MOST REMEMBERED FOR
IN BUSINESS?
Providing a place to look out, look
up and look within from. A country
home away from home, where
family and guests’ hearts sing.
TO SOMEONE WHO WANTS
TO BECOME CEO?
Connect, collaborate and
contribute.
WHAT HAVE BEEN SOME
OF YOUR FAILURES AND
HOW DID YOU LEARN FROM
THEM?
No failures - just some learning
curves. Your perception is your
reality.
WHAT WOULD YOU SAY
ARE THE TOP THREE SKILLS
NEEDED TO BE SUCCESSFUL
IN BUSINESS?
• Passion for people and
collaboration with them - build
a team to work with, providing
solutions to problems and
anticipate their needs.
• Research – confidence is knowing
that you know.
• Grit / determination /
persistence.
EXCLUDING YOURS, WHAT
COMPANY OR BUSINESS DO
RATHMORE HOUSE
CONTACT
0418 728 888