About Your Hosts

Tom McRae, MD

After practicing Geriatrics and doing academic research on Alzheimer’s disease at NYU Medical Center, Dr. Tom McRae joined Pfizer, the pharmaceutical company, to work on the development of drugs for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease, and he has continued his career at Pfizer, now working in other areas of drug development. Like many of our guests, Tom spends his weekends on Houck Mountain to get away from the hectic pace of the city and the pressures of a corporate world. A Renaissance man with a unique sense of hospitality, and my partner and husband for over 20 years ( a testament to his patience) Tom will make anyone at  our Cottage feel at home, not to mention a good person to have around if you happen to catch a cold while hiking through our woods in the middle of winter…   

Alejandro Mazon

Alex has been an artist since the day he was born, with a professional career spanning over 30 years.  A protégé of Cuban artist Juan Gonzalez, his work has been internationally recognized and part of many private collections as well as several museums around the country. He splits his time between New York City, where he maintains his studio,  and Houck Mountain where his passion for cooking and his love of nature led to the concept of the Artist’s Cottage as a unique Bed and Breakfast, where guest will experience exotic meals, enjoy the tranquility of a beautiful mountain and, most importantly, have no doubt they are staying with friends.