Pleasant T. Rowland

The distinctive Inns of Aurora—steeped in history, restored to luxury. Founded as a passion project in 2003 by Pleasant T. Rowland—noted philanthropist, educator, and creator of American Girl—the Inns of Aurora is the premier luxury resort in New York’s unspoiled Finger Lakes region. Recently featured in Vogue, Condé Nast Traveler, and Town & Country, the Inns of Aurora earned its place in 2019 as one of the Top Fifteen Resorts in the U.S. in Travel+Leisure’s prestigious World’s Best Awards. The Inns of Aurora is run by a passionate, diverse, and industry-leading team committed to acting as stewards of historic Aurora and creating lifelong memories for its guests. Guided by the leadership qualities of courage, initiative, dependability, flexibility, integrity, and respect for others, the award-winning staff at the Inns of Aurora embody hospitality while building together a company for which they’re proud to work.