Erica Lefler

Hello!
My name is Erica Lefler. I have 3 children, 3, 7, and 10 years old, and a stepson who is 13. I have been married to my husband since 2014. I am the owner of a local cleaning company, Orchard Cleaning Services.

Q: Please tell us about yourself.
I love gardening, horses, and good food!

Q: Please tell us about your current, past, or future career. What do you love most about what you do?
What I love most about my career is providing a work/life balance for my staff along with providing cleanliness to the community!

Q: What is your favorite book?
Brave not Perfect By Reshma Saujani

Q: What are some of your favorite restaurants in our community?
My favorites are Farm Club, Modern Bird, and Red Ginger!

Q: How long have you lived or worked in our community? What brought you to Grand Traverse County?
I have lived here my entire life-33 years!

Q: What advice would you give to people who want to visit our community?
Find some good local food! Go to the beach and watch the sunset!

Q: If you could choose anyone today with whom would you love to have lunch? Why? And where locally would you all meet?
I’d choose to have lunch with my mom and sister at Hexenbelle! I love spending quality time with them!

Q: What is your favorite thing or something unique about our community?
My favorite thing about the community is our support.

Q: (Even for friends or family), what is something interesting that most people don’t know about you?
I love learning about crystals and astrology.

Q: Which yearly event in Grand Traverse County do you enjoy best?
My favorite events are Restaurant Week and The National Cherry Festival.

Q: What is your favorite season in Northern Michigan? And what is your favorite activity to do in that season?
Summer! I love going to the beach, having a fire, and watching the sunset.

Q: Finally, what 3 words or phrases come to mind when you think of the word HOME?
LOVE, FAMILY, and COMFORT