WINTER SPRINGS RANCH GUESTHOUSE
 

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GUEST HOUSE GUEST BOOK 

Dear Lidia,

Where to start.  Never - never have I had a more enjoyable vacation. 

You are a very lucky woman.  As are we.  God truly knew what he was doing when he led you and your to this wondrous place.  He could not have found a better caretaker for this place.  We have had a wonderful - enjoyable time. 

You are a a marvelous hostess.  I just wish you were closer to where we live.  My son brought us on this trip so I could finally see the Ocean.  I saw the ocean and found a friend. 

Please, please, if you are ever in Nebraska, please call us.  I'd love to show you our little piece of Nebraska.  We have had the most enjoyable time.  I hate to leave but we'll have all of the memories and pictures.  Take care and Gold Bless you.

Linda

Lidia,
Our stay at the ranch guest was wonderful and oh so peaceful.

• I enjoyed soaking in the peace and quiet. 
• Hannah loved the goats and the feeding frenzy of the trout! 
• Paul loved it all - especially hiking your trails and viewing the elk.

The house is spectacular and wraps itself about you - just like home - only better!  We look forward to our next trip for it is certainly our desire to return!

Thanks Again,

Nancy, Paul, & Hannah

Lidia and helpers,

Not knowing quite what to expect, we were delighted to arrive at your beautiful, serene, quiet, private, tasteful home.

The views of the hills, sky, clouds, fog, the elk and birdlife; combined with the comfort of the home, fireplace, decks, and hot tub create a sublime getaway.

We celebrated our 24th wedding anniversary here - we felt like we were at home - only better, because our kids were not! Thanks for all.

Nancy and Mark.
 

Lidia, Mike, and Jim,

We both thank you for a wonderful stay & for the 'borrowing' of Oliver.  He is really a character!  His 'talking' didn't go unanswered.  We loved it so much here that we dread leaving tomorrow (27th). 

Keep up the great work - we'll be back either this fall or in January next year.  We loved everything - the tour of the ranch (Thanks Mike!), the hot tub (spa), the Roman tub, the bed . . . I could go on & on.  The scenery here was great & very relaxing.  

It's very nice to have a lot of space (as we live on a boat) and full amenities.  It is very inspiring here.  Our only regret is that the elk didn't come by before we left . . . but there's always the return trip for that!  The snow made up for it.  I haven't been in snow in 17 years.  We loved it!  

We plan to walk on more of the trails next time (hopefully the weather will cooperate more next time).  Thanks for everything & for making our honeymoon so memorable and for making us feel like part of the family!

Take care!  See you again soon!

Natalie & Kevin O'Neill
San Rafael, CA

I've been perusing these pages and decided to write something a little different.

Sure - at first glance - it seems like everyone likes this place okay.  But when you really read, you find a universal complaint . . . "The sad realization sets in that our week is already up . . . ", "It was much too wonderful to leave . . . ", "It is very difficult to leave . . .", "We are sad to go . . . ".

We have the same beef, Lidia, and you need to fix this!  Luckily I have a simple solution to our problem.  It's an 8 person tent that we have on our porch.  And I read in our paper about a local artisan who handcrafts decorative outhouses from old barn wood (really!).  You just find us an unobtrusive corner of the ranch where we can run enough plumbing to our outhouse for a roman tub, and we'll be set.

Just think of the possibilities, Lidia.  You'd have a resident doctor who, with a few classes, could also be your Doctor Doolittle.  And he's a former football player, so at shearing time, we'll suit him up and send him out to tackle your woolies.  And I shave Jeff's head - I could coif sheep, llamas, and alpacas, too.

I also drive a stick shift, it can't be that much harder to drive a tractor or a cat.  I can also plant, paint, clean, cook, thin trees, and love those kitties (when you're away).  I think I'm on to something, Lidia.

All kidding aside, we had such a wonderful, restful time.  Thank you for dinner, the tour, the flowers - everything!  You're an amazing Lady with mighty long arms - you've wrapped them around your guests, your pets, your family, friends, forests, meadows, wild life - and given us all a part of yourself.  Wow!  Where does it all come from?

Just like everyone else - we hate to leave.  But we'll be back.  

Be well,

Kerstin & Jeff
Forsyth, IL

P.S.  I really like Oliver the cat!!

But Charlie and I agree the highlight of this weekend was meeting you. We will definitely keep in touch. Thank you so much. 

Pita and Charlie 

ps: the brunch was beyond words...all five senses reeling!