TESTIMONIALS

You may be interested in reading some testimonials we were given at the end of some of our previous garden tours .

GARDEN TOUR of Southern Island  9-25 June 2005

Gayle and Nic, I thoroughly enjoyed your garden tour: the planning and attention to detail excellent choices of gardens. The booklet written by Gayle was outstanding, providing me with a most useful reference, which I will keep as a memento. Well done! I hope to go on another of your tours in the future.

Quite unique- can’t think of a better way to go..

This has been a tour to"die for"., beyond all expectations. As an older traveller and one who travels alone, I really appreciate the way everything is taken care of. As I have said before, you have it all organised and covered before I have even begun to wonder about it! The pace was good, rest days well placed in the itinerary, and everything taken care of my Gayle and Nic with the minimum of fuss. Gayle and Nic, you are a great team and very approachable, no matter what the size of the request. My only wish is that I will get to travel with you again!

For true garden lovers, this trip provides a feast in abundance of 30 beautiful gardens, spaced out by the soft gentle Irish countryside, and fascinating villages. Gayle has designed and led a unique trip that would be difficult to surpass. Now that you are setting a high standard. So thrilled that it went so well..love you both.

I found the tour well organised. The friendly tour escorts Gayle and Nic went out of their way to make sure everything went smoothly. I enjoyed all the cultural experiences, and the time to explore places on our garden- free days. Thanks for a great tour, a great trip and a job well done

Gayle and Nic’s tours for me anyday. They make it so personal, and the variety of gardens and other attractions are well thought out. Well done!

Having done several garden tours previously, I rate this one very highly- Gayle and Nic make wonderful tour guides, caring, capable and competent. The gardens chosen by Gayle were varied. Her research and tour booklet exceptional couldn’t be bettered. I want to thank you both very much for a simply wonderful unforgettable trip- nothing was too much trouble, and you thought of everything. I thought the group was particularly amiable, I simply had a wonderful time!

This was my first ever garden tour. Only an average gardener, but I loved the range of gardens seen. Well looked after in a caring way. Travelling alone, this made my trip very enjoyable and stress-free. Well done Gayle and Nic.

Gayle’s attention to detail, enthusiasm and knowledge of horticulture, and rapour with the garden owners we visited made this trip personal, friendly and educational. We particularly liked Gayle’s tour booklet, outlining the itinerary and gardens. We would recommend Gayle and Nic as tour leaders for a friendly, educational and stress-free holiday.

Excellent range of gardens. The attention to detail for our comfort from Gayle and Nic was outstanding. Good work and thank you for showing us wonderful Ireland.

Gayle has put an enormous amount of time researching the subject. The result is a well-balanced and interesting tour. The gardens chosen were superb. The personalised attention and care of both Gayle and Nic make them to be a pleasure to travel with. Gayle’s booklet was excellent and giving us each a map which you marked the route every day was a very good idea too…

We have had a marvellous two weeks. The food was great, gardens beautiful, care excellent and Gayle’s, Nic’s and the coach captain’s sense of humour, excellent driving and excellent commentary made our tour safe and such fun. Your attention to detail Gayle ensured we all had a successful and happy time. Thank you..

Thank you Gayle and Nic for so many beautiful memories, excellent choice of gardens with a diversity of types, led by a caring and knowledgable leader with adequate support.

Dear Gayle and Nic, you thought of everything necessary to make this tour the huge success that it was. Thank you for everything.

Have really enjoyed this tour. The detailed booklet has been a boon, giving us an insight what to look for along the way, as well as becoming a great memento. The coach captain was wonderful, with an exceptional commentary. I never felt like it was a struggle to keep going. Nothing was too much trouble for Gayle and Nic, and travelling on my own, it was lovely to feel part of the very friendly happy group.

Dear Gayle and Nic, Thank you so much for a wonderful tour of gardens of Ireland that I have only dreamed about. Well done!

I would do this trip again, as it was so interesting and exciting to say the least! Thanks so much- again (this is my fifth garden tour with you!)

Dear Gayle and Nic, How can we thank you both, it was such a great trip. It was an inspiring and highly entertaining tour of so many textures of gardens and all the extras that we will talk about for years to come. We both had a good rest and came back feeling so very spoilt with a host of thoughts and memories. Thank you both again..

My first garden tour but hopefully not my last with you Gayle and Nic. I enjoyed the personal touch and attention to detail. Thank you for a great 10 days.

Recently being widowed, this is the first time I have travelled on my own, I was a bit apprehensive, but I felt I was amongst friends right from the start.

It was interesting, comfortable, informative, very relaxing ..... this is my first tour and I think you have set a very high bench mark!

Very impressed, had a wonderful time, amazed how friendly everyone was.

My third garden tour with you - you excel in careful planning and professionalism. Always a great variety of gardens and things to do. Thank you both so much again.

Congratulation on putting together such a varied and wonderful garden tour. It has been a highlight of my life and one I'll always dearly remember.

"No complaints about this tour.. it was just great! The information, enthusiasm, food, gardens, people went so well together.."

"I thought the tour was great, with a nice balance of gardens, free time and general sightseeing.."

GARDEN TOUR OF TASMANIA - SPRING 2001&2002

The tour was wonderful value for the cost....

I think this is the best tour I have ever been on, I have been on a few!

  GARDEN TOUR OF VICTORIA - AUTUMN 2001.

Firstly a note from one of the Victorian gardeners…How lovely to receive your Victorian garden tour brochure. It is amazing- I would love to do it all with you. You have done so much research, and it is reflected in this most thoughtful, diverse, exciting and well balanced tour. How lucky are the folks in Western Australia (and everywhere) - you have covered it all. I am sure that it will be a huge success, and the first of many…

And comments from the tour members, at the conclusion of the tour.

A wonderful experience in gardening and friendship. You (Gayle and Nic) are excellent tour guides. Thank you for following your dream. I have had a wonderful time and many memories. Thank you for all the planning, organising and caring that went into our garden tour. Needless to say, I thoroughly enjoyed it, and would not hesitate to join you on another garden and food holiday. I had a birthday never to be forgotten. I look forward to doing another tour with you in 2002!

Thank you Gayle and Nic for the lovely tour which I really needed, and I feel inspired and refreshed.

Had a great time and saw some lovely gardens- up to your usual high standard. Thank you for a great 15 days. Many happy memories of Victoria.

A well organised tour. We both enjoyed the experience- we enjoyed the tour immensely. Thank you.

The best trip I’ve been on. My sincere appreciation for the most wonderful two weeks holiday I have had in the last twelve years. Thanks for the pleasures of life. I thought this trip would be good. You’re a winner. You have an infectious charm, generosity and calming manner in the organising of our trip, and the love of flowers with a passion that I am sure everyone benefited by this holiday

Many thanks for all your effort- so much to remember.

I have enjoyed being part of your tour. I’m glad I came. For me the tour was an enjoyable experience of gardens, sightseeing and gourmet (food), friendship and fun. I appreciated the time and effort that has gone into organising it.

A memorable trip. Many thanks for your hard work and patience, and for arranging such a wonderful tour, and for looking after us so well.

Thank you so much for all your care. You did a fabulous job dear Gayle and Nic. Thanks a million. Excellent Gayle and Nic- you are top rate guides.

Your great effort in planning this tour was greatly appreciated. Well done! I had a wonderful tour. I was inspired, refreshed and resolved.

Gayle, an outstanding success. Loved every minute, so well planned. What a wonderful time. No body could have done better!

Thanks for a memorable tour. A great trip with some very pleasant people. We will garden with renewed enthusiasm when we get home.

Dear Gayle and Nic- thanks for a wonderful garden tour.

Excellent tour, very well planned. Meals and accommodation excellent. Thanks for all your hard work to make it a wonderful trip. It is much appreciated.

Dear Gayle and Nic, many thanks for a most enjoyable time, and for organising such a great tour. It has had a lot of tender loving care put into it. I found the balance between gardens and other attractions just right. The overall trip was a great experience and I thoroughly enjoyed myself. There are a lot of people who have benefited from your knowledge and enthusiasm in gardening.

I have enjoyed this trip very much. It has been great. Thank you for making the video. Wow, it is terrific. It certainly brought back a lot of good fun and happy memories. We met such a lot of lovely people as well, didn’t we?

I would recommend the tour, many thanks for a wonderful time.

I thoroughly enjoyed all of the tour. Great mix of gardens and other attractions.

A great trip. Thanks for all your work on it. You did a fabulous job working out the tour so well, and the little cream book (with itinerary and garden information) was very well done Gayle.

Thank you so much for all your research and hard work. A memorable trip. Thank you.

This has been a wonderful tour. Thank you very much for all the effort you have put into it. It has been well worth it.

Thank you for all the planning and organisation which made the trip and the reunion night so enjoyable for all of us. It was a happy occasion. What a great crowd! Thank you Gayle and Nic.I really enjoyed the tour- excellent organisation, I am so glad that I went!

With our very best wishes,