Sara and Small Business Saturday


Have you ever met a special person who can make a room brighter and make your mood lighter? This describes Sara. Her high voltage smile creates its own energy, and her enthusiasm is contagious. She loves people and her biggest thrill is helping folks discover new places to visit and experience unforgettable activities, sights, and delicious foods. 

Sara is one of America’s 33 million small business owners. And with her worldwide travels, she brings a bounty of knowledge to her highly curated Leger Experiences.

 


For two summers now, I’ve had the chance to peek behind the curtain of Sara’s Feast by Fire event. She chose a stunning location along the Pacific coast and hosted about thirty guests to a four-course meal prepared by an engaging chef who used locally sourced food—featuring elk, oysters, and geoduck—expertly prepared over an outdoor grill.

 

For those making the Feast by Fire an overnight experience, the evening entertainment was provided by the vast starry skies and the Perseid Meteor Shower. An astronaut told of adventures from far above. A campfire, shared stories with S’mores, and ocean view glamping, made this a lifelong memory.

 


Sara partners with other small businesses to bring together great tastes and unique activities that she knows folks will enjoy now and pack home in their minds for much longer. What a life calling—sharing the beauty the world offers, along with bringing people together to laugh and enjoy themselves. Sometimes gifts come wrapped with time spent in unforgettably awesome ways.

 


As Sara likes to say, “Serving others is my love language, making memories is my calling, and bringing people together is my superpower.” 

 

On the day we salute America’s small businesses, Sara is busy planning events, trips, retreats, and creating indelible experiences. She’d be the first to tell you to support small business owners. 

 

Our nation’s 33 million small businesses also employ almost 62 million Americans. There’s nothing small about that!


For more on the amazing Sara go to www.legerexperiences.com

or Instagram @legerexperiences

 

 

Photo Credits: 

Beginning and End Photo (#1, #2, #4)

Lindsey Allison #3


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