July 8, 2006

Dear Manager,

My family and I have returned from a glorious 5 night stay at The Delawana Inn. There are plenty of things to do right now to get myself ready for work on Monday, but as my two year old Alice takes her afternoon nap, and my eight year old Frances is on her way with grand-parents for an additional one week vacation stay in Ottawa, I’m taking this opportunity to write and share with you how thankful I am that there is a place called the Delawana Inn.

It’s by coincidence I chose your resort as my parents wanted to treat my children and I with a nice vacation, but I had never rented a cottage before. My Dad asked me to do some research, maybe find a place between Milton and Ottawa as he could avoid a long drive to Milton, Ontario. I was thinking Kingston, the Kawarthas, or some place else, maybe a Provincial Park. As a listener to Mix 99.9, The Delawana Inn is mentioned quite often, so I checked your web site. We were intrigued, especially when my Dad mentioned from his visit to your web site, you have special accommodations for single parents with children. We booked the next day.

My children were well taken care of every single day. Not once was I in any fear that they wouldn’t have the best care your staff could give. This was top priority for me. Secondly, your staff, with all their genuine graciousness, friendly nature, and talent, they were a pleasure to meet with the first hello in the morning before our breakfast feast to the time they said goodnight. Every day, we talked to young adults from the time we arrived until the time we left. We spoke together of history, art, Ontario’s gorgeous Georgian Bay landscape to what plans they have for their future.

My parents relaxed while helping me take care of the girls. We enjoyed your fun filled nights especially the duo from Toronto “Spin Cycle”, I think they were called, which for me was Delawana’s version of the pairing of Jim Carrey with Lily Tomlin. I don’t think I will ever forget the image of the female part of the act, sorry I can’t remember her name, on top of stilts which looked like she was riding some sort of cross between a purple camel and an ostrich. She made my Mother laugh so hard, my Mom went up and thanked her for such a good time, not remembering when she had had such a good laugh. My parents took in other acts and entertainment as I went to put my littlest to bed. But I didn’t feel I lost anything. In fact we gained some wonderful knowledge as my Mom and I took our first wine tasting experience and listened to the mature philosophies and mannerisms of the man who gave the seminar. Your staff must share this same experience when they learn, develop, and spend time with such an encouraging teacher and manager like Kirk Weiss.

All in all, we’ll be like some of your other guests and become second time visitors when we book for 2007.