Guest Comments
Comments from In-Room Journals
Any time we need a pick-me-up we can open one of the Guest Comment Journals. Reading how much guests have enjoyed their stays here makes for a very satisfying feeling.
We wouldn’t blame you if you are a little suspicious, wondering if all the comments are as positive as these. When you book a stay at Woodland Trails, you’ll be able to see for yourself as you look through the book in your room. We hope your comment will be the next great entry in the journal!
John & Sandra
Innkeepers
Want to add your comment? Send it to: John@WoodlandTrails.net.
| Main Subject | Comment | Room & Date |
| Engaged! |
This is our 2nd time at Woodland Trails and a stay we’ll never forget because … we got engaged!
Kim & Matt
East Bethel MN |
St. Croix Room February ’11 |
| Welcoming Lights | John, Sandy & Sharon, This is our first visit to your beautiful B&B. Arriving after dard on the first night & seeing the rounds lit up with deer grazing & the welcoming lights was lovely. GUEST COMMENT
Shaun & Denise |
Winterberry Room February ’11 |
| Drove 7-1/2 hours! | This is our 2nd visit here, celebrating our 5th anniversary. Our 1st visit was for our honeymoon. We love this place so much we drove 7-1/2 hours one way to spend time here! John & Sandra are amazing people who made an excellent vision come to life with this B&B. Sharon’s hospitality is amazing!
Clayton & Michelle |
Aspen Room May ’11 |
| The Book & The Card | This was in the Guest Book:Bathroom – Need brighter lights above sink. Could use handle to get our ot tub. Update movies.Then, this is what was written in a Thank You card received a few days later with a forgotten room key:John & Sandy, thianks so much for the awsome time we spent at your B&B. You gave us so much hospitality and made us have so much fun … and thanks to Sharon also. Doris & Darrell |
Red Oak Room June ’11 |
| Amazing Birds Happy Birthday! |
This is our 4th annual visit to celebrate Judy’s birthday. We had a wonderful time again. We love riding the golf carts on the trails. This time we saw amazing birds – lots of orioles, humming birds and a fantastic indigo bunting! Blessings to you!
Eldon & Judy |
Red Oak Room May ’11 |
| Getaway Before Deployment |
I successfully surprised Stephen with a relaxing getaway from our normal hub-bub before he deploys to Iraq. We so needed time away and what a perfect place to do just that!
Jessica & Stephen |
Aspen Room February ’11 |
| Marvelous Hospitality |
Once again I have enjoyed a magnificent evening at your sanctuary! The beauty and comfort of Woodland Trails, in conjunction with such marvelous hospitality and personal warmth, makes your home of of my favorite places in the world!
Kathe |
Royal Fern Room April ’11 |
| Fishing Success! |
John, Sandy & Sharon, thank you for a lovely visit! The room, the grounds and the people are all beautiful. And we caught three fish, a bass and two bluegills!
Sean & Jenny |
Winterberry June ’11 |
| 8th visit. What a rut to be in! |
Once again, thank you for letting us stay in your home. This is our 8th visit and when we entered on Friday evening, it was like visiting old friends.
Gretchen ….And so it came to pass that we had our 8th trip to Woodland Trails. Six for six on anniversaries with a couple extra visits sprinkled in. Another year of wedded “bliss”, another wonderful getaway …. If this is a rut, leave me alone down here! Ed |
Winterberry August ’10 |
| Birthday Tradition |
John & Sandy This has become a tradition for us on the wekend of Jenny’s birthday — It’s hard to believe this is our 5th stay in the past 5 years. Thank you again for your hospitality, enjoyable conversation, and great food. We notice and enjoy new things each time we are here! Jayme & Jenny |
St. Croix January ’10 |
| Girlfriends “Lost Weekend” | Sandy & John, This is my 3rd time here but the first annual “Lost Weekend” for my three girlfriends and me. We have truly enjoyed ourselves. Wonderful scavenger hunt yesterday and great conversations at the fire pit.Thank you so much ofor your warm hospitality. My husband says he’ll never join me here, that it’s my secret get-away place. Bless his little heart! Doreen |
Royal Fern October ’10 |
| She said, “YES!” | We were so excited to come back for our second visit. Despite the rain, we had an amazing time. While out looking for a “hidden coin”, Kevin pulled a fast one on me — I found a gorgeous RING! I can’t imagine a better place to get engaged!
Heather & Kevin |
Winterberry October ’10 |
| 2nd Honeymoon | Thank you John & Sandra for a wonderful time! It has been like a second honeymoon for us! Thank you for your warmth and friendly conversation!
O’Neill & David |
Aspen November ’09 |
| Of 14 B&Bs, This is the Best! | This is our 14th stay in a bed & breakfast and we’ve enjoyed every one, but now I think we’ve been spoiled. The room is phenomenal, the grounds amazing and the hospitality immeasurable. Wehn I looked through he journal, I was amazed by the number of entries that were for the 3rd, 4th or 5th stays. We’ve never gone back to the same B&B twice but we are going to have to make an exception for this one!
Laura & Jeff |
St. Croix June ’10 |
| Sharon was amazing! | John & Sandy, Saorry we didn’t get to meet you. We will catch you next time because we will be back! Sharon was amazing. Antionette & Harlan |
Winterberry April ’10 |
| Three Words |
Phenomenal! Extraordinary! Remarkable!Candi – North St. Paul Pete – Duluth |
Aspen January ’10 |
| Many B&Bs Perfect Gift |
John & Sandy, We have stayed in many B&Bs but have found our favorite with your beautiful home! Also, we can now tell our daughter she has found the perfect gift for us — a gift certificate to Woodland Trails. Thanks so very much.John & Linda Anoka MN |
St. Croix October ’10 |
| Clean! | Thanks for the lovely stay. The breakfast was delicious. The house is “5-Star” and very clean.
Cheryl & Morris |
Winterbery November ’09 |
| Anniversary Surprise! |
Planned by my husband, what a great surprise for our 23rd wedding anniversary! The great conversations with Sandy & John, the wonderful breakfasts, the relaxation and beautiful settings. What more could you ask for?
Robin & Mike |
Aspen August ’10 |
| Babymoon! | We had such a nice time, getting away before baby # 3!. Loved every minute of it!
Eric & John |
Red Oak October ’10 |
| Return Guests Lost Count |
John & Sandy, thanks again for everythingl This was our 4th or 5th time as your guests — we’ve lost tract — but we will continue to come back. Nobody does it better!
George & Sharon |
St. Croix October ’09 |
| Best B&B |
We totally agree with our daughter and her husband; this is the best B&B we’ve every experienced!
Jeanie & Mike |
Aspen August ’10 |
| Milestone Birthday | We were here to spend celebrate my “milestone” birthday. What a great treat! This gift from my daughter could not have been better!
LuAnn & Jerry |
Red Oak October ’09 |
| Happily Engaged! |
We really enjoyed our time here. It was the perfect place to get engaged!!
Tammy & Jimmy |
Aspen May ’10 |
| Return Guests Deer up close |
Sandra & John, Second time here and it was twice as fun. This time we went for a canoe ride and saw the deer up close! We enjoyed the addition of the Wii game. Thank you for your warm hospitality! Tina & George |
Witnerberry October ’09 |
| Sharon, a gracious hostess |
John & Sandy, No worries! The Inn was left in wonderful hands! Sharon was a most gracious hostess in your absence. Great choice! As always, the B&B was the perfect retreat for us on this, our third stay, as we celebrated our 18th wedding anniversary. Sue & Jim |
Winterberry March ’10 |
| Return Guests | Our 6th year! Another beautiful get-away weekend!
Kim & Mark |
Red Oak October ’09 |
| First B&B | Our stay here for our 12th anniversary was a gift from my sister. We had never stayed at a B&B before and didn’t know what to expect. We so enjoyed the peaceful seclusion, wooded trails and great conversation. Thank you for a wonderful first B&B experience! Merri & Jim |
Aspen October ’09 |
| Return Guests So Welcome! |
John & Sandy, Thank you so much for the great hospitality and relaxing atmosphere! We love it here! This was our 2nd time here and we feel so welcome! The place is lovely and there is so much to do! Melissa & Jeremy |
Winterbery October ’09 |
| Honeymoon | John & Sandy are two wonderful people. They gave my wife and me much enjoyment on our honeymoon. The conversation was always good, the food was excellent and the accommodations spectacular!
Alex & Bridget |
Aspen Sept. ’09 |
| Return Guests Surprise Birthday! |
Thank you so much for another wonderful stay! I was brought here by surprise for my 29th birthday. It was the best present John could have given me!
Tami & John |
Red Oak Sept. ’09 |
| Did it all! | Our experience at your B&B was so wonderful! We really enjoyed the feeling of being surrounded by nature and then, of course, the hosue is beautiful. We tried to experience it all from geocaching, hiking, the golf cart on the trails, canoeing, paddle boat, horseshoe, fishing, campfire with s’mores (yum) and the wonderful breakfasts & convrsation. Jodi & Steve |
Winterberry Sept. ’09 |
| Solution for Type “A”! |
Some places you come … you stay … you go. This is a place you kind of soak up. My Type “A” husband truly enjoyed just being here, which is a huge compliment! Thank you for your gracious hospitality!
Bert & Jack |
Royal Fern August ’09 |
| Details! | From the moment we alked in the door to the moment we left, we have been overwhelmed by the beauty of the house & grounds, the attention to meticulous details such as complimentary drinks, snacks, robes & slippers, hair spray & Q-Tips in the bathroom, candles & the wonderful food & warm hospitality. We have thoroughly enjoyed our stay here!
Sarah & Justin |
Aspen Auigust ’09 |
| 8th Stay! | Thanks again for a fantastic, relaxzing stay at your B&B / home. I believe this was our 8th stay and I know we’ll be back for number 9!
Ed & Gretchen |
St. Croix August ’09 |
| First B&B | This was our first trip to any bed and breakfast and we must say that you set the bar very high! We had a fantastic time. Thank you for your hospitality!
Carol & Aaron |
Red Oak August ’09 |
| Fabulous | Wow! Fabulous. Amazing. We’re going to end our stay with a tour of the beautiful grounds. Thanks for the amazing food and wonderful conversation. Just the right amount of privacy mixed with socializing. Catherine & Kevin |
Winterberry August ’09 |
| Honeymoon | Thank you very much for this amazing B&B experience. It truly is a wonderful note to end on for our honeymoon.
Kjersti & Bradley |
Aspen July ’09 |
| Return Guests Anniversary |
Wow! This is our second time at your fabulous B&B! What a fantastic way to celebrate our 9th anniversary! We took a 2-hour memorable ride through your wildlife refuge. Wonderful! We saw so much!! Sandy & Jim |
Winterbery July ’09 |
| Friendly People | This was not only a long overdue vacation for us, but also our first B&B experience. I am afraid you may have spoiled us! The house, the grounds, the hospitality … not to mention the wonderful breakfast and conversation. The opportunity to meet so many friendly people has truly opened our eyes to the rich experience to be enjoyed in our future travels. We are already planning our next visit!
Kim & Shane |
Aspen July ’09 |
| Return Guests Pictures | It was great being here when everything is so green and lush! The flowers are beautiful and we were able to get many great pictures. Our “trek” through the woods also yielded many pictures. As always, breakfasts were wonderful! You two have such a knack for making everyone feel at home & welcome. Barb & Dean |
Red Oak June ’09 |
| 1st Anniversary | This was a very relaxing way to spend our one year anniversary. My husband surprised me with this trip and it could not have been better! The great people (John & Sandra) made everything warm and inviting and made us feel at home.
Teri & Michael |
Aspen June ’09 |
| 1st B&B Happy Birthday! |
This was one of the best birthday presents my husband has given me! Our friends told us we had to come to see how beautiful this place is and they were right! Never having stayed at a B&B before, you have set the bar very high!
Pat & Steve |
Winterberry June ’09 |
| Birdwatcher’s Paradise | What a great place! It’s a naturalist’s / birdwatcher’s paradise! It’s like staying in a private park. We’ve stayed at many B&Bs in Minn. & Wisc. and this one just might be the best one yet! We really enjoyed touring the trails on your gof carts — nice touch.
Judy & Paul |
St. Croix May ’09 |
| Return Guests Break From The Baby |
Anthony and I couldn’t wait to come back here! Our son Aiden was born 5 months ago and it was time for a little getaway. This, our 2nd visit, was even better that the first. We snowshoed, played Wii, watched movies, read books and just relaxed. It was wonderful!
Alissa & Anthony |
Aspen March, ’09 |
| Birthday Return Guests |
What a wonderful birthday surprise! This was our second stay & it was such a peaceful & relaxing time. It was so much fun snowshoeing out in the woods. Thank you for another wonderful experience!
Jayme & Jenny |
Winterberry Jan. ’08 |
| Anniversary | My husband & I are here celebrating our 28th wedding anniversary. We have thoroughly enjoyed our stay. This is such a unique B & B. We have never ridden a paddle boat or golf cart before. We will be recommending this place to others!
God bless, Lee & Patty |
Red Oak Oct. ’07 |
| A man’s perspective | I say hats off to John for his hospitality and friendly personality, his hard work around the property, and of course putting up with Sandy. Ha! It is truely a pleasure to visit the paradise they have created. A male can relax & feel his blood pressure come down & his battery recharge. It delights men to see the smile on their woman’s face and forget (temproarily) the kids at home.
Mel & Bonnie |
Aspen Oct. ’07 |
| Return Guest Babymoon |
John & Sandra, thank you for another amazing stay! It’s been a perfect getaway before our baby is born this summer. This time we brought my parents, Dan & Bonnie, to celebrate dad’s birthday. They really enjoyed it. We’ve stayed in four different rooms so next time we’ll stay in the Winterberry and make it a full cycle!
Sarah & David |
Royal Fern April ’09 |
| Honeymoon | Haley and I searched for the perfect place for our honeymoon and we sure found it! We had the time of our lives and most importantly we were able to relax and enjoy ourselves. Dinner at Madden’s was so tasty. Breakfast was outstanding! Cheese cake for breakfast – GREAT IDEA!
Brandon & Haley |
Winterberry Sept., ’08 |
| Return Guests New Year’s Eve |
“Happy New Year”! This is our 4th visit. Shawn and Kevin, friends we met here, are also here on their 4th visit. We enjoyed catching up with eachother and the New Year’s festivities. Kevin and I enjoyed a fire out by the pond while Shawn (not an outdoor lady) and Todd stayed by the fire inside.
Cheri & Todd |
Aspen Dec ’08 - Jan. ’09 |
| Honeymoon | Thank you so much. I believe we couldn’t have started our marriage in a better way. The house is wonderful & the rooms are very comfy & peadeful. You two really know how to make a couple get rid of all the stress in their lives!
Kyle & Angela |
Winterberry Aug. ’07 |
| Stress Relief! Return Guests |
This is our thrid time her and we enjoyed it just as much as the first two! Just walking into your beautiful home makes all the stress melt away! We had a great time on your porch drinking wine and discussing John’s economic recovery plan! (Ha, ha!) Next time we come we’ll be husband and wife!
Cindi & Erik |
Winterbery April ’09 |
| Nature | John & Sandra — First off, thank you for opening your wooded palace to us. When we envision peace and tranquility away from the cities, we will forever have our stay here to recall. What a magnificant place to enjoy nature!
Craig & Sarah |
Red Oak Oct. ’07 |
| Anniversary Return Guests |
John & Sandra, once again you have surpassed our every expectation! The Anniversary Basket and dinner, the breakfasts and conversations, and the GPS adventure were all wonderful experiences for our 2nd stay at Woodland Trails!
Sue & Jim |
Royal Fern March ’09 |
| Return Guests | This is the 3rd visit for us and we love it more each time. This is a place for us to relax and unwind. John & Sandra are such wonderful people & the food is great. We just love it here!!
Mary Ann & Mike |
Royal Fern March ’08 |
| 50th Anniversary | What a wonderful place to celebrate our 50th anniversary! We have learned that this spot is superb in good weather & not so good weather. It simply doesn’t matter. It is so beautifully serene & comfortable and you two couldn’t be better hosts.
Jan & Bob |
Winterberry Sept. ’07 |
| Charming home | I drove 500 miles to this absolutely idealic spot. As I walked through the door I said, “I want to live here”. This home is so charming – the hostess Sandy (my new best friend) delightful. The finches & grosbeaks paraded past my window; the deer gazed back at me and this gorgeous setting captured me.
Nancy Darst |
Royal Fern July ‘05 |
| Breathe the air! | Make sure you stay for two nights. Get out and hit the trails for a fantastic adventure. Slow down and breathe the air. Take your time!
The Larsens |
Aspen Oct. ’07 |
| Anniversary Return Guests |
This is our 2nd anniversary and our second visit to Woodland Trails. We feel so spoiled here! The details in every room are fascinating. The quiet, peaceful sounds, the warm, inviting scenery, the birds the bathtubs. Very refreshing. John & Sandy are very talented hosts. We appreciate them sharing this retreat with us.
Jaime & Kevin |
Royal Fern Sept. ‘05 |
| Honeymoon | This has been a perfect place to spend our honeymoon – we don’t want to leave! You have such a beautiful place. Our favorite things were the English billiard table & exploring the property on gofl carts.
Mary & Gred |
St. Croix Room Aug. ’07 |
| Return Guests | Thank you again for a great time & breakfast. Our children hve given us gift certificates twice now. I think we will give them one since they would love it here!
Char & Randy |
Royal Fern Jan. ’08 |
| Long Walk | John & Sandy, you’re such great hosts and your home is so warm and inviting. We feld so comfortable and can’t wait to come back. The weather was perfect for the long walk around the Beaver Pond. Seeing the two bald eagles was amazing. The deer at night were fun to watch. You’ve thought of everything. Thanks again for breakfast; it was wonderful. It’s hard to get ready and leave!
Cheryl & John |
Winterberry Feb. ’06 |
| WOW! | Everything has been untimately perfect, from the delicious breakfast to the gathring around the fire at the end of the day. This is truly a blessing to all who get the preasure of discovering its qualities.Your B&B has inspired me to write a screenplay and possibly make a movie out of it. WOW, that would be some great advertising!May God bless you abundantly!
Barb & Brian |
Red Oak July ’07 |
| Lucky & Lady (the dogs) | Fabulous place. Great people. Waht more could one ask for? Answer: Lucky & Lady!
Ed & Ann Marie |
Royal Fern Oct. ’07 |
| Anniversary | We had a wonderful, relaxing time for our 5th anniversary. The weather was great to sit outside with the campfire & s’mores. We loved the bathtub, a.k.a. “The Pool”. Breakfast was mouthwatering great!
John & Suzanne |
St. Croix June ‘06 |
| Best B&B | Friends recommended Woodland Trails as “the best B&B we have ever stayed at”. We agree! We had a wonderful stay and a great time with the other guests and the hosts.
Duane & Laura |
Winterberry Oct. ’07 |
| Blessings | John & Sandy, thank you for sharing your lives, your home & most of all your hearts & caring. We are so pleased to have shared your world even for a small speck of time. May God grant you so many blessings as you reach out & touch so many lives!
Judith & John Marshall |
Royal Fern Oct. ‘05 |
| What a B&B should be! | What a treat!! You home is gorgeous and such a great compliment to the beauty of God’s country. Thank you for all of the extra attention & fine details. You definitely understand how much it means to the traveler — yours is what a B&B should always be!
Nan & Bill |
St. Croix Room July ’07 |
| Honeymoon | As newlyweds, we had never been to a B & B before. I prayed that htis place (Woodland Trails) would be a place to relax and enjoy. Little did we know how wonderful our visit would be. You two as hosts, the facility, the setting, all were exactly what we needed. Mary and I are already talking about coming back for our 1st anniversary!
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Red Oak Oct ’07 |
| Surprise Anniversary Gift | This was a surprise for my wife for our 2nd anniversary. We had such a great time, we went on a walk with Lucky & Lady, took the paddleboat out, toured the land on a golf cart and had a great dinner at Madden’s. We also watched 6 deer feeding out the windows as two fawns played around … until 2 fox chased them all away! This will be an anniversary present that sets the bar pretty high (maybe I dhould have thought this out!)
Donnay & Tayler |
Aspen Sept. ’07 |
| Fun Breakfast | We’ve stayed at quite a few bed & breakfasts across the county & never as the breakfast been so much fun & filled with so much laughter!
Mary & Tim |
Royal Fern Oct. ‘05 |
| Bonfire | Todd and I had a romantic & relaxing 5th wedding anniversary. We were so happy to have a nice evening for a bonfire. Thank you for a wonderful time!
Fabi & Todd |
Royal Fern Oct. ‘05 |
| Best Getaway in Minnesota! | Thank you so much for such a wonderful weekend! The breakfast was delicious and the hospitality unmatched. We will recommend your home to our friends as “the best getaway package in Minnesota”!
Michelle & Tyler |
Aspen Aug. ’07 |
| Relaxing | By far the most relaxing & breautiful B&B we’ve stay in. The views are spectacuilar & the amenities superb! Thanks to my parents, brothers & sisters fro this lovely wedding gift!
Michelle & Dennis |
Red Oak Oct. ’07 |
