Guestbook
We've enjoyed welcoming many guests over the years - some of their comments are below. If you've stayed in our houses, or came on an art holiday please leave a message too. We'd love to hear what you think
Thanks - Carla and Bryan
"All you folks out there thinking of taking an art course / holiday / retreat with Bryan - DO! Within minutes I felt at home and enabled. Bryan is a terrific teacher - he knows how to deconstruct concepts in order to teach others. He possesses an insight that only the best teachers have of getting to the soul of what the pupil needs. I was relaxed, happy and even unashamed to make mistakes - a first for me the perfectionist! Thank you Bryan! I'm coming back to a day course again very soon - I'm taking time off work to come!" Jean Boardman, November 2011
“The Creative Retreat is the best value art holiday I’ve found to date. Bryan is there for you, helping and encouraging all the way, and at the same time letting you get on with your own project. This is my 5th year and have always found it thoroughly enjoyable and worth every penny." Ann Traverse, 5 times repeat customer
"This has been the most special time..we had a perfect week, inspired by Carla and our surroundings and words are really not enough - Thank you for a truly idyllic retreat." Sue, art holiday guest, Sept 2009
"It really is a very special place you have created here - from the fabulously cosy and homely home to the most incredible and inspiring studio space. look forward to the time when I can return." Fiona Jappy, March 2010
"We have had such a wonderful week here. The cottage was so comfortable and with such great views! We will be back!." Michi Clark, April 2010
"Thank you for another wonderful week! We are so pleased we came back - it was like returning to old friends." Lisa and Millie, August 2010
"What an amazing week: cake and candles, quills and ink, and a mum who has found some direction:). I think we might have to have a mini exhibition to show off all our work this week! The girls had a ball, thank you all." Lynne, Mairie and Ciorstaidh, August 2010
"Just what we needed - a chance to stop, relax, take in lungfulls of fresh air and eat too much cake. The cottage was perfect, the views amazing; we'll be back!" Caroline and Andrew, April 2008
"Me and Roslyn saw dolphins, we needed the loo but we didn't want to miss anything." Victoria (age 10) 2008
"Another wonderful holiday in this beautiful village! My sister and I really enjoyed drawing in the studio and playing on the beach." Sarah (8) and Esther (3), March 2008
"Such a wonderful 63rd birthday here with my daughter. Very cosy and welcoming house - could stay forever! Magnificent scenery and walks. People very friendly. Lovely memories to treasure." Jenny, November 2007
"Great time had by all. A bit of fishin', a bit of surfin'; a lot of relaxing adults and kids satisfied!" Carroll, July 2007
"It was great to get away from all the usual demands - children, husbands, work...It was also good to be lazy! I feel totoally recharged and ready to get creative again. The studio is perfect and the house is so comfortable, we really enjoyed ourselves." Jessica and Hilary October 2007
"A perfect place to relax and retreat from stress and work. And the sky here made our honeymoon trip to Scotland unforgettable!" Evelyn and Winhied, August 2006
"We often stay in houses when we holiday and I can honestly say this is the best ever...there's nothing lacking, it's warm and extremely well equipped." Gorbals Arts Project 2006
"We've had such a lovely time here. The house is great, very comforatble and well put together. I loved eating my breakfast and looking out to sea. We'll be back..." Luci and Rich April 2006
"We've had a lovely family holiday. The house is great and we've explored lots of the surrounding countryside. We all managed to create...the youngest mainly noise! We hope to return." Elaine, Dean, Louis, Oscar, Harry and Clara, August 2005
Terrific Teacher
Posted by Jean Boardman on 21 January 2012
