See what our students have to say about our events:
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| "This retreat was superb. You created a family atmosphere. The instructors are top notch and amazing. I can't wait for next year!" |
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Michele, NV
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| "Everything about this retreat is superb - from the venue, the projects, the teachers, and the BOTV staff, to the fun and relaxation of being here. If i could attend one event each year, this would be it!" |
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Sandy, KY
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| "It just gets better every year! A great weekend for women to come together and really enjoy themselves! The classes were wonderful. Thank you!" |
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Bonnie, CA
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| "As always, a truly delightful experience! My sincere thanks for your warmth and hospitality. Being with you makes a wonderful hobby even more delightful! " |
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Lisa, IL
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| "This was a beader's Nirvana - a dream come true. Thank you all for your hard work and time to make this an unforgettable experience!" |
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Diane, CT
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| "I look forward to BOTV all year. The best workshops! Thank you." |
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Maggie, CA
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| "Thank you again for such a wonderful and enjoyable event. I'm looking forward to next year already!" |
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Lynda, CA
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| "I love this retreat and everyone involved. I look forward to this event every year. I'm sorry I missed the first one. You all are the best!" |
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Julie, CA
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| "I thoroughly enjoyed Beads on the Vine retreat. Everyone, including the staff and participants, were very friendly. I had a great time. Thanks!" |
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Janis, NY
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| "I had a great time. The classes were very good, and the winery was beautiful." |
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Etta, NY
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| "You guys rock! Thank you for everything and for your understanding!" |
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Beki, CA
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| ""Thanks so much for your generosity of your time and talent at BOTV. This was my first time, but it certainly won't be my last!" |
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Susan, CA
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| "As usual BOTV was wonderful. All of your family and helpers are great. Thanks again for beautiful time." |
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Temmy, CA
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| "Many, many thanks for the wonderful time I had at San Luis Obispo and the Winery, an event such as that takes a lot of organizing, and it ran perfectly, you work very hard!!" |
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Tessa, England
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| "You are very special people and put great energy into seeing that the retreats are full of joyful memories. |
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Ellen, CA
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| "Thank you again for such a wonderful weekend. Wonderful people, fun bead projects, the best lunches and beautiful scenery! I couldn't have asked for more. |
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Met, CO
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| "Thank you for all the work you go through to arrange and schedule the retreat! |
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Pam, CA
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| "The retreat was wonderful - still floating on air! |
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Catherine, CA
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| "Thank you so much for all your hard work! I totally enjoyed the weekend and look forward to next year. |
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Wanda, CA
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| "Thank you for all the special care you gave to the members of our bead group. You created as many wonderful memories to look back upon. We're already looking forward to next year's retreats. |
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Ellen & Donna, CA
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"Just wanted to thank you for creating such a wonderful beading experience. I selected this workshop based on the instructors, but the setting was perfect and my fellow students were so generous. I came alone but never felt alone. Thank you." |
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Mary, Virginia
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| "Thank you very much again for a wonderful time & your hospitality. I’ve been singing your praises since I got home, so you may one day get more interest from England."
I’Don’t forget, you will be very welcome if you make the trip over here.
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Jenny, England
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| "We had a WONDERFUL time - wasn't it a great group of beaders this year, and we loved the projects too." |
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Ellen, CA
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| "I want to thank you (and your family) again for all your hard work in putting together another successful retreat. It must take a lot of time and coordination to pull off such a smooth running weekend, and I want you to know how much we appreciate it. Thanks again." |
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Sue, CA
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| "The town of San Luis Obispo is charming, cool and welcoming. Coming from the rat race that is southern California, your town is a breath of clear air. So let me tell you now, what a lovely retreat you put on. I felt like I had a retreat within a retreat spending so much time with dear friends doing something I really love." |
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Melanie, CA
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| "The workshops were great. I couldn't pick which was best - each was wonderful. Thanks for the marvelous opportunity to bead and share in such a positive and encouraging atmosphere. I loved it!" |
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Liz, CA
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| ""We had a fabulous time in SLO at the retreat and really wanted you and your family to know how much we enjoy your hospitality. Every detail seems to be looked after right down to the afternoon chocolates. So, many thanks. Stay healthy and we'll see you next summer." |
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Carolyn, Canada
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| "I wanted to thank you for the wonderful event you orchestrated in SLO. It was a pleasure meeting you and your terrific family and the entire retreat was really a great experience." |
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Jane, CA
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"Everything was wonderful in every detail. You did a terrific job. It was great to be part of it."
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Julie, MI
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| "I just wanted to congratulate you on a magnificent job. The retreat was wonderful. You thought of everything and were on top of things the whole time. I've been raving about it to everyone here in Phoenix. Looking forward to next year." |
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Nevine, AZ
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| "I had a great time at the retreat. I felt it was so organized and therefore convenient. I am looking forward to next year's retreat. Thanks for everything." |
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Jan, CO
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| "I returned home today and want to reiterate my thanks for such a well planned and wonderful retreat." |
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Roberta, NY
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| "Just one more heartfelt 'Thank you' for this incredible bead treat! It was marvelous." |
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Dixie, CA
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| "Thank you for an exceptional event; I really enjoyed myself...your town and the vineyard were a little taste of heaven for a soul weary of the big city pace. The instructors brought great new projects and lots of inspiration in the classes and seeing their work. Thank you again for a first class retreat and a memorable vacation." |
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Melanie, CA
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"Just a note to thank you for the wonderful retreat and all your planning to make it so enjoyable for all of us. We were thrilled with the beauty of the winery view and the delicious food. We know a lot of unseen planning goes into what you do and I could not let time go by without writing and letting you know how much I appreciate it."
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Ellen, CA
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"You were the best, it was a wonderfully fun experience for me. See you next year!
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Ilse, OR
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| I loved BOTV. It was a first class act and it was wonderful having someone else do all the planning, worrying, care giving, and organizing. Three totally stress free days (except which beads do I NEED to buy). The teachers were great and the people I met made this one of my BEADING HIGHLIGHTS for 2002. Thanks so much." |
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Liz, CA
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| "Thanks so much!!! You created an unforgettable and fabulous retreat. I am already counting down to next year!" |
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Linda, CA
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| "Thanks again for your tremendous effort. The novice beaders are hooked. Becky was up till 3 a.m. the other night finishing something she is working on! I am almost finished with my lariat. I am making it very long. I can't believe how much I learned in 3 days. We had a blast and Becky an I spent 4 glorious days in Big Sur afterwards. We beaded all the way home on the train." |
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| "Great location, great projects and great teachers. It was a pleasure to meet everyone and I was in the best group! Seriously though, all groups were the best. I really appreciated the opportunity to work with world class teachers and look forward to next time. Thanks again." |
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Nancy, CA.
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| This was my very first beading retreat and it was a completely wonderful experience. I met such fun people with such varied backgrounds but all sharing the common thread of love of beading. It put me completely at ease with my limited beading experience. Most importantly I learned so many beading techniques at every session. My beading projects are going to be enhanced by what I learned. The instructors were just great, very helpful and infinitely patient. I look forward to next June and hope to see some familiar faces. Many thanks for a well organized and too fun retreat!" |
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Susan, CA
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| "I want to thank all of you, not just for what you did, which was wonderful, but for the warmth and the caring you put into it. You're all very special people. Thanks for making me feel special, too." |
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Nora, CA
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“BOTV is the best! You all are so caring and so much fun. Thanks for doing this!” |
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“This was my first time here! I will be talking about this for the rest of my life. I’m 71, so I hope I live long, so I can talk long!” |
Royelle, TX |
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“This is the best retreat! You guys are awesome!” |
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| “It was a great hotel choice. Thank you for a great experience!! Job well done!” |
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“I had a great time. I thought I would like it, but I had no idea how much I would love it. The relaxed family atmosphere was WONDERFUL. Definitely coming back next year.” |
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| “I loved the relaxing atmosphere and beautiful surroundings. After eight years it’s like coming home.” |
Donna, CA |
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“Loved it!” |
Angie, CA |
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“Loved the Bonus Workshop project, and the catered lunches by Chef Maegen Loring were wonderful as usual.” |
Victoria, WA |
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“Please ask Deborah, the massage therapist, to come again! She’s excellent.” |
Maggie, CA |
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“This was excellent! Can’t wait to tell my other beading friends!” |
Bridgett, FL |
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| “Everything was great as ever.” |
Carolyn, Canada |
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“Loved coming back and loved the food!” |
Zitta, London |
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“You have a wonderful staff that enhanced our experience! I look forward to 2011!” |
Bonnie, CA |
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“The BOTV staff couldn’t be better, great people.” |
Christi, CA |
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| “This was my first time at BOTV, a birthday gift from my husband. I loved it and will be back again next year. Thanks for your hospitality!!!” |
Fran, FL |
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