VIOURE — THOUGHTFUL HOSPITALITY, SINCE 2015

Spaces designed to be lived in, gathered in, and remembered.

Vioure began in 2015 with a single listing and a simple belief: guests should feel genuinely hosted, not just accommodated. That belief grew into a portfolio of homes, a boutique inn, and NoBro, an intimate event space, and into partnerships with owners who wanted more from their properties. Each project is shaped by attention to design, detail, and the people who walk through the door.

SELECTED WORK

SINGLE FAMILY HOMES · TODAY
Homes for extended stays, film productions, and private gatherings.

FOXGLOVE INN · 2021–2022
A shuttered historic inn on Capitol Hill, reimagined and relaunched with its own name, brand, and boutique character.

Watercolor portrait of Elena Tarassova in a café — Elena Tarassova

FOUNDER & PRINCIPAL
I was born in Novosibirsk, Siberia. In 1995, my family left everything behind for the unknown and built a new life from the ground up. That experience shaped me as an entrepreneur. It taught me that our greatest limitation is usually ourselves, and it gave me the courage to pursue what others call impossible. I have succeeded where others stopped, not because I am smarter or more talented, but because I don't give up.
I trained in Russian dance studios and competed on the ballroom floor throughout my youth, where a few minutes of performance were built on countless hours of rehearsal. There I learned discipline, composure under pressure, and that the magic lies in making it all look effortless. The same is true of exceptional hospitality.
In 2015, I founded Vioure with a single listing. Since then, I have relaunched a historic inn, operated an intimate event space, and partnered with owners to realize the full potential of their properties. Behind every space that feels intuitive and every experience that delights is a standard I never compromise: there are no shortcuts to excellence. It takes practice, attention to detail, and the patience to do things right, every time.
That standard is why owners entrust me with their properties, and why guests return year after year, often following me from one venture to the next. They know the difference genuine care makes, and they choose it every time.

WORK WITH VIOURE

We host guests, productions, and private events in our own properties, and we partner with independent owners whose homes and small properties aren't living up to their potential, whether that means a refreshed design, a new use for the space, or a better guest experience.

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