Leslie Walch is an entrepreneur, artist and gardener par excellence. As a young woman in Rochester, NY, she ran her own stained glass studio, selling pieces to corporate and individual collectors. After moving to Arizona, she started the first of her two businesses, Synergy Personnel Resources. Later, she started Synergy Tour Resources. After selling the business early in the 21st Century, she commuted between her winter and summer spaces in Scottsdale, AZ and Lake Placid, NY for several years, becoming a masterful gardener and learning the art of printmaking. In 2015, she and Charles sold the house in Arizona and transitioned to the lowcountry around Charleston, South Carolina to enjoy the beaches, beauty, and history of the area.