about us

Hi, I’m Jérôme Masson.

I’ve been living in Melbourne since 2011, raising my 12-year-old daughter and working in hospitality. Life has taken me many places, but I've learned one thing: the world is my oyster, and I feel at home wherever I go—though most at peace when I’m surrounded by nature.

I was born in the south of France to a multicultural family—my mum is English-Swiss German, my dad was French-Italian, and our roots stretch from Russia to New Zealand. So far, each generation in my family has been born on a different continent, and that global background shaped my ability to connect with people from all walks of life.

I began my hospitality journey in 1994 as an apprentice chef and have since worked in restaurants, 5-star hotels, cruise ships, and airlines around the world. In 2020, I decided to create something of my own and launched Erica Escape a mountain Airbnb retreat I’m developing into a peaceful, simple-friendly getaway.

During lockdowns, while homeschooling, I renovated and redesigned the property. My goal is to offer guests a place to slow down, recharge, and reconnect with what matters.

Now based in Melbourne, I’m open to new work opportunities that align with my values—connection, creativity, and community.

Let’s build something meaningful, together.