Raymond and Emily Hoche-Mong are the creators of the Goose & Turrets B&B. Both are active pilots, conservationists, and community workers. They have traveled widely and, between them, have visited all six continents, especially the world's city-states. They have examined the art of early man in France and Saudi Arabia; studied creativity at King's College, Cambridge; published a literary journal; and supported artists. The art collection at the Goose & Turrets reflects their wide ranging interests and friendships.

Raymond has finally retired (he says!) after developing economic plans for the Kerch region of Crimea, Ukraine; for Bari, Italy, and for Clovis, CA. His many years of aviation experience helped to get three major international airports certified in Saudi Arabia.

Emily currently volunteers as a docent naturalist at two unique California parks: Año Nuevo State Reserve, one of the few mainland beaches where elephant seals haul out to pup and mate; and Pescadero Marsh, a fine wetland area and bird watching hot spot. The Hoche-Mongs enthusiastically support Monterey Bay Aquarium and can arrange guest visits.

Raymond and Emily both hail from locales rich in the tradition of boundless hospitality and tantalizing cuisines. Raymond is French and has lived in Egypt and rural England; Emily is from Tennessee via Key West and Beirut.