Meet Your Hosts
The story behind Mountain View Farmstay, created with love, intention, and a passion for sharing the peace of country life.
Our Story
Welcome to Mountain View Farmstay — a place born from a deep desire to share the grounding beauty of nature with others. We are Tom and Jen, and together with our family (and a few beloved four-legged friends), we have created a peaceful farm escape right here in Razorback, NSW.
Mountain View isn’t just a business or a place to stay; it is an extension of our lifestyle. It is a dedicated sanctuary where guests can step away from the relentless noise of modern life, breathe deeply, and create lasting memories with the people who matter most.
Jen Cronin - Creative Artist, Writer, and Dedicated Care Worker
Jen brings the genuine warmth, heart, and creativity that you feel the very moment you arrive at Mountain View. With over 6 years of professional experience working as a dedicated NDIS care worker, Jen has committed her life to supporting, nurturing, and caring for others. She has an innate ability to make every individual feel safe, completely at ease, and welcome. Beyond her care work, Jen is a passionate artist and writer with a deep love for self-expression. As a proud mother of two, she knows exactly what it takes to create safe, magical, and engaging outdoor spaces for families and children to bond with nature.
Marlo - Head of Guest Relations
Marlo is the unofficial, four-legged welcome committee of Mountain View Farmstay. An 8-year-old Cavoodle with a massive personality, Marlo loves absolutely nothing more than being outdoors, exploring the open paddocks, and greeting new faces. Whether he is chasing a ball across the lawn or happily rolling over for a belly scratch, he is always eager to make new friends. Be prepared—he might just greet you with a very enthusiastic, friendly face lick when you arrive!
Tom Cronin - Leadership Trainer, Author, and Wellbeing Advocate
Tom understands firsthand the immense value of balance, calm, and daily connection in a fast-paced world. Before building this farm sanctuary, he spent over 26 years working in high-pressure global financial markets as one of Australia’s leading bond and swap brokers. Today, as an international keynote speaker, author, and leadership trainer, Tom travels the globe helping organizations—including Amazon, Qantas, and Harvard Business School—reduce stress, prevent burnout, and cultivate mental wellbeing. Mountain View Farmstay is a natural extension of his life's work: a physical space designed to help people completely unplug from high-stress environments and reset their minds in nature.
We Look Forward to Welcoming You
Together, we have built this space as a gift to anyone needing a break. Come down, meet the animals, sit by the fire, and let the countryside do the rest.