Guest Comments
Comments from In-Room Journals
Any time we need a pick-me-up we can read through one of the Guest Comment Journals!
You might be suspicious, wondering if all the comments are as positive as the ones here. We hope you’ll book a stay with us and see for yourself. Yours could be the next great comment in one of the journals!
John & Sandra
Innkeepers
Want to add your comment? Send it to: John@WoodlandTrails.net.
| Main Subject | Comment | Room & Date |
| Birthday Celebration |
Thank you so much for a delightful stay in the country! You made us feel so welcome. The food was delicious and we loved your decor. It was a perfect place to celebrate Wayne’s 40th birthday.
Marjorie & Wayne |
Winterberry Room November ’12 |
| New Friends |
We enjoyed our stay very much! Wonderful hospitality and we made some new friends. You have a great thing going here; hope you are able to keep the B&B running for many more years!
Joel & Denise |
Owners’ Suite November ’12 |
| Nicest B&B Ever |
John & Sandra: We have stayed at a good number of Bed & Breakfasts and this is by far the nicest ever! You two are amazing & fun hosts.
Craig & Mary |
St. Croix Room October ’12 |
| Paddle Boat Rookies | What a wonderful weekend getaway! Everything was just perfect, the weather, the breakfasts and John and Sandy, most of all, your hospitality! This was my first time on a paddle boat. Fun! the trail rides in the woods, Wow! We loved all the fall colors.
Ron & Sharon |
Winterberry Room September ’12 |
| 2nd Stay |
This is our second trip here and the best one night stay we have had! New Year’s Eve was nice, snowfall, deer watching, but late September, fall colors and more deer! Tht was breath taking! This was a beautiful place to celebrate our 4th anniversary.
Blaine & Melissa |
St. Croix Room September ’12 |
| So cozy!! |
John & Sandra: thanks for the amazing welcome basket full of goodies. We enjoyed them on a picnic during our day trip to Duluth today. We love the suite and our private sitting room. So cozy! Loved it when Lucky wanted to stay with us.
Roger & Barb |
Owners’ Suite September ’12 |
| 36th Anniversary Celebrated in Style! |
John & Sandra: Lee and I enjoyed our stay; what an amazing and relaxing setting. You are so gratious to your guests. The conversation of adventures at Woodland Trails will warm our hearts. Our 36th anniversary was celebrated in style at Woodland Trails!
Kathy & LeRoy |
Red Oak Room September ’12 |
| First Time Away from the Baby! |
John & Sandy: Thank you for yet anotehr wonder stay! We feel like we have come here to share different milestones in our live. This time we are new parents! This was our first night together without the baby.
Dan & Carla |
Aspen Room September ’12 |
| 24th Anniversary |
Dear John & Sandy, Thank you so much for the wonderful stay at this beautiful home. After sending our daughter off to college, this was a special way to celebrate our 24th wedding anniversary! Lois & Greg |
Aspen Room September ’12 |
| Hugs to Lucky & Lady! |
Dear Sandy & John, Thank youso much for a wonderful weekend! We love Woodland Trails – it was the perfect place to celebrate our 5th anniversary. You are so warm & welcoming, we felt right at home chatting aroudn the table last night. Thanks for a great experience! Oh, and hugs to Lady & Lucky! Megan & Jeremy |
Aspen Room September ’12 |
| 10th Visit! | Thanks again for opening your beautiful B&B for us! I think you probably know by now (since this is visit #10 for us) that we kind of like it here!
Gretchen & Ed |
Winterberry Room September ’12 |
| Mini-Moon |
Sandy, We are so lucky to have been referred to your B&B! It was an amazing “mini-moon” for us. What a great way to end our wedding week! We enjoyed exploring the grounds, saw a few deer and even caught a few fish! Joey & Becca |
Witnerberry Room August ’12 |
| From New York |
Thank youso much for everything. Woodland Trails was the perfect place for Bruce and I to stay in Minnesota!
Dorothy & Bruce |
Aspen Room August ’12 |
| Gift Certificate for our Anniversary | John & Sandra: Our daughter, Emily, gave us a gift certificate for Woodland Trails. It has turned out to be a special time to reflect, celebrate and enjoy our 38th wedding anniversary. Your home, grounds, food and company have made this celebration tremendous!!
Barb & Greg |
Winterbery Room August ’12 |
| Retirement Party | John & Sandy, We came here last night for the retirement party of our very good friend. This place - your home – is on eof the most fabulous places we have been. Evry room has such a touch of class! The grounds are beautiful – flowers, pond, gazebo, campfire, trails … you have ti all! Tim & Betty |
Red Oak July ’12 |
| Pampered in the Woods! |
John & Sandra: Thank you for your warm hospitality anhd sharing your beautiful property. What a wonderful blend of elegance and nature. Nothing like being papered in the woods! Ann & Kevin |
Red Oak Room July ’12 |
| Spotless Rooms |
John & Sandy, What a delightful getaway! The accoimmodations were first flass – extra comfy beds, spotless rooms decorated to a “T”, georgeous natural surroundings and true peace & tranquility. You both made our visit exceptional – great food, indoor & outdoor activities to enjoy and good company. It’s always fund to have new adventures – meeting new people, seeing new places, seeing “Fred the Bear”and not being a “newbie” at geocaching anymore. Lee & Jim |
Royal Fern Room August ’12 |
| Mother – Daughter weekend with Fred the Bear! |
Had tons of fun riding the golf carts on the great traisl! Lots of butterflies, including a yellow swallowtail that kept following us! Everything is great here: the bpace, the fool, John & Sandy, and the dogs.
Judy (Paynesville) |
Royal Fern Room June ’12 |
| 4th Stay |
Dear John & Sandy: We are so grateful to be back for our 4th stay, celebrating our 19th anniversary. We had other places in mind but, as you can see, we were drawn back to our vaforite. It is hard to top the gorgeous, serene setting and the A+ hospitalitythat have made dep inprints in our hearts and memories! Marci & Steve |
Aspen Room June ’12 |
| Geocaching Success! |
John & Sandra: Thank you again for making a trip here memorable. Staying in the Owners’ Suite was very different. we enjoyed dinner at The Winds and Brian even wons some money! Thak you for the “hard” geocaching trip, which was successful. We’ve had a great time and met some wonderful guests.
Michelle & Brian |
Owners’ Suite June ’12 |
| Back to Nature |
Memorial Day weekend! Veruy special time for us to relax and get back to nature. This is a fantastic way to meet new people, enjoy the history of the area and tet out of the rain for a few days.
Mary & John |
Red Oak Room May ’12 |
| Returning Guests |
John & Sandy: Once again we can’t say anything but wonderful things. Three years ago we stumbled across this beautiful place and here we are again. We are so happy we stayed two nights this time. We were able to take a walk through your trails and find the hidden treasure. We very much enjoyed the scavenger hunt in the living room and dining room. Breakfast was amazing! Caitlin & Aaron |
Red Oak Room February ’12 |
| Fred the Bear |
John & Sandy: Wow, what a place! A piece of heaven. From teh minute we saw “Fred”, to your greeting at the car, we felt so special. You made us feel like this was our home. You are righ on with all the amenities and the personal touch in each room. Peg & Rhonda |
Royal Fern Room April ’12 |
| Camaraderie! |
Once again I am blessed to be able to spend an evening at Woodland Trailswith my marvelous hosts (and friends!) John & Sandy. The deer, squirrels and other wildlife were all around, showing off for their observers. Cheese, crackers, wine and good company again added to the sense of relaxation, camaraderie and belingingness.
Kathe |
Royal Fern Room March ’12 |
| Sleigh Ride & Campfire |
It’s taken use a while, but we finally made it back! And we so enjoyed our time here! As before, John & Sandra make us feel like family. The sleigh ride and campfire were real treats. A wonderful finishing touch to a beautiful day.
Sue & Bob |
St. Croix Room February ’12 |
| Sleigh Ride for Returning Guests |
John & Sandy: Thanks for another wonderful & relaxing visit. This is oru 3rd stay and each has been equally as special. The sleig ride was great! Your Woodland ”Trails” are perfect for sleigh rides. A great idea and something we really enjoyed. His blessings on you! Cynthia & Jim |
Royal Fern Room February ’12 |
| 7th Visit! |
Returning fo rour 7th visit here and the first guests to stay in the Owners’ Suite — we weren’t disappointed! Great breakfasts, hiking through the woods, bonfire in the snow and a great dinner at the Winds Restaurant. Overall, a wonderfully relaxing weekend!
Jenny & Jayme |
Owners’ Suite October ’12 |
| Magical Sleigh Ride |
John & Sandra: Thank you once again for shairing your beautiful home with us. The sleigh ride was magical and the massages with Linda were so relaxing. We always feel so comfortable the moment we enter your home.
Sue & Jim |
Winterberry Room January ’12 |
