2009

• “Thank you again for a wonderful week.   Another time of discovery for me. This is a ‘Personal Response’ to the total ‘Angles Experience’ we are so lucky to share with you both.”
• “Once again I am writing to thank you for a wonderful week in Angles – completely up to the high standards you have established over the years.”
• "Brian and Maggie were perfect coaches and companions. There never was a cross word, and even for this old thick skull, they did impart some new ideas which I am now adapting to my established "style".   Maggie's deeply-throated "marvellous" when I managed the slightest quiver of accomplishment still rings in my ears.”
• “I'd just like to say once again - speaking personally, but I'm sure we all felt the same - THANK YOU in very big letters for giving us all such a marvellous week.  It just couldn't have been better, Liz was inspirational.”    
• “Just had the now traditional end of course notes from David.  Even better and more informative than usual. He is a good lad and we are so lucky to have access to his talents both as an artist and a teacher, especially in such congenial surroundings.” 
• “What remains fresh in our memories of a lovely holiday is the warmth of your hospitality. The painting part of the holiday was really good – David is inspirational. The real icing on the cake was the pleasure of spending a week at Sainte Croix chez vous where we enjoyed the company, the ambiance and the food and wine. Thank you so much.” 

2008

• “…….I've now got to the stage where I judge every painting holiday by your standards and all the alternatives just don't measure up, irrespective of the weather, so you must be doing something right!!”
• “ I have thoroughly enjoyed my very first painting holiday.  I think I am very lucky to have found the best location and tutor, and easily the most welcoming, friendly, generous and dedicated hosts possible.  Although you made it look easy and enjoyable, I appreciate the organisation, planning and sheer hard work that went into making the holiday such a wonderful experience for us painters.”
• “Thanks too for looking after me so well:  Even as a (temporarily) single woman, I felt completely at ease and at home.”
• “I'm safely home in Oregon, following a mostly as-scheduled return trip. The week I spent with you, and David Howell, and the others, was most enjoyable! The food was superb, the service perfect, and the environment sublime.....(I ran out of superlatives). I've not been so spoiled and pampered in many a year. I especially appreciated the genuine personal interest you showed toward my comfort, as well as that of all your guests. I'll recommend Sainte Croix to all of my American art-pals. My personal napkin ring will be treasured forever as a reminder of this past week.”
• “Many many thanks for organizing such a delightful week’s painting (and eating) in beautiful surroundings.  I never cease to marvel at how laid back and charming you both are while making sure your increasingly elderly guests are enjoying themselves.  I know I had a lovely time (and my painting improved).”

 - - - - and for Ile de Re:

• “It was so good to see you again and to experience your superb organization … in such a delightful venue.
• "I thoroughly enjoyed my first visit to Ile de Ré – thank you so much.”

2007

• "Thank you very much for your warm and generous hospitality last week.  We had such an interesting time and very fortunate in having Liz as such a well informed and helpful tutor."
• "Thank you for a smashing holiday - I really enjoyed it all.  The hotel, food, and ambiance were excellent and I see that even the weather waited till after our departure before deteriorating.  I also very much appreciated David Howell's abilities as a tutor/facilitator - one of the good guys."
• "Thank you for looking after us all so well last week.  Colourful palette salad lunches, gorgeous cakes, a selection of herbal teas, and…"
• "Thanks for a superb painting holiday.  As ever, very well organised and no details overlooked.  How spoilt your regulars have become in your care!"
• "Thank you both so much for making my stay at Sainte Croix so enjoyable and comfortable in your lovely home…. Angles is such a beautiful village and so unspoilt …  the tuition guided and helped us make the most of the wonderful locations."
• "Our week with you was an unforgettable pleasure and I want to thank you once again for your wonderful hospitality, your attention to every detail, superb meals and the atmosphere of infectious gaiety.  As well as the beauty of the place and of course the pleasure we all gained from painting.  So much to remember!"

- - - - and for Ile de Re:

• "Thank you both so much for the wonderful holiday.  I cant possibly begin to tell you how much I enjoyed it all;;; the location, the food, the fun and laughter, and above, all, the company.  I learnt so much under David's patient guidance, he in an inspiring tutor."
• ".....this is just to say thank you both VERY much for such a fun week in Ile de Re;  I doubt we'd ever dare go on another organised painting holiday unless you two were in charge"

 2006

• "A most memorable holiday. So many things made it special - location, food, happy people, enthusiastic tutors, delightful home and hopitality. I am looking forward to getting more colourful and imaginative"
• "Everything was perfect - warm hospitality delicious food, your gentle care for our happiness & comfort, and tutors with just the right mixture of teaching, encouragement & fun."
• "You have set very high standards in all areas of the holiday: you are the standard against which all other painting holidays should be judged"

- - - - and for Ile de Re:

• "Thanks for a wonderful week - far exceeded our expectations"

 
2005

• "A truly memorable holiday in a lovely place.  The tutor was the best I have ever met".
• "Thank you for a really enjoyable and productive holiday, delicious cooking, lovely room, fun and inspirational teaching from enthusiastic tutors.  We will be back!"
• "Delightful village, delightful house, and two marvellous hosts. Thank you for another wonderful holiday".
• "An excellent mix of great hospitality, great food, great company and really expert painting tuition. See you next year." 

2004

• "If there were gold medals for painting holidays yours would have a star on top".
• "Thank you for the best holiday I have ever had in France."
• "The excellent tuition helped me to 'loosen up' in my paintings".
•  "A wonderful break.  Once again thank you for a marvellous week.Everything from the accommodation, the food, wine, excellent surroundings and great company, as well as the super hosts and great tutors, made for a most enjoyable and relaxing break."
• "I was thrilled after some months of 'artist block' to have begun painting again."

 
2003

• "An excellent holiday" - "A stimulating and inspiring  experience".
• "What a great week we had with you: fun, laughter, great food and good art –what more could we have asked for."
• "The hospitality was spontaneous and constant, the food was superb, the location unbeatable and the ambiance was everything anyone could have wished for".
• "I shall be coming back as soon as I can. Everything was perfect".

 
2002

• "I haven't enjoyed myself so much for a long time.  Again many thanks for a great holiday".
• "The holiday I had with you was certainly one of the best I've ever spent.  The company, the food and the whole organisation were wonderful".
• "Thank you for your wonderful hospitality, I shall always think of you with a warm glow".
• "You really do have a wonderful  product there, including the scenery, accommodation, food and company".
• "What more can you want from a holiday – You should bottle it!"

 
2001

• "What an absolute privilege it has been to enjoy every aspect of your beautiful village.  A most perfect location for our 'art work', our leisure and our laughter together".
• "You have made my first painting holiday in France a most memorable one!"
• "Thank you Nicole for this wonderful week, with its unique combination of relaxation, recreation, motivation and inspiration!"
• "We really enjoyed our week with you at Sainte Croix, the whole experience seemed to us just right – friendly, comfortable, relaxing, superb food and flowing wine, good weather, the lovely walks and the unending variety of ideal painting locations".                                                                                     

2000

• "I really had the most wonderful painting holiday, and you made it so very special".
• "Thank you for a wonderful week at Sainte-Croix.  I look forward with the hope that you will have room for me next year."
• "I carry very happy memories of that lovely week I spent with you all."

 
 1999

• "Thank you so much for such a wonderful week.  It has been quite unique.  You have looked after us so well, and we feel we have made new friends.  The beautiful scenery in Angles has inspired us to paint…"
• "You could not have made us more welcome, thanks for everything, especially the food."
• "Thanks for a lovely week!  I have enjoyed the food, the company, the hospitality and the painting!