Kismet Inn's Autumn 2006 Guest Testimonials

Sept 7, 2006
'Shadi, This was a great birthday present for me. I loved being here & relaxing & eating your great food. Soaking in your tub & speaking & getting to know you was also great. Can’t wait to come back.'
Susan, Brunswick, Me

10th September 2006
'Our Kismet – Shadi! We loved to stay here and we are really a little bit sad to leave you and this nice house. You are a very very lovely person and we hope to stay in touch with you and maybe see us again someday ☺
We wish you good luck for the future !!!
Warmest Regards, Sabine & Hans, Switzerland'

“9-13-06
'WOW………my wife and I have spent 4 absolutely wonderful, relaxing days here @ Kismet with Shadi and her calmness. I don’t have a problem with my blood pressure, but I think Shadi – you should add “BP lowering” to your list of offerings. We will reluctantly leave to go back to Vermont but wish to keep contact (internet is a great thing) with you until our next visit! Your level of attention to detail, your sincerity and vision for all is so welcome & refreshing. We have every faith of your success and hope to one day meet your husband. We have learned from you many things and believe in you. I could write much more, but merci, merci beaucoup.
A la prochaine, Pete Saile, Vemont'

'Dearest Shadi,
'Staying with you has been like meeting an old friend after years of being apart. It was so comfortable being with you and we had so much to talk about. As they say, we are simpatico. Thank you for your kindness, delicious food and friendship. Until we meet again, be well and enjoy life.
Deb Lane, Burlington, VT'

Sept. 17th, 2006, Sunday
'Dear Shadi, We were looking for a weekend of quiet rejuvenation. We found in you and Kismet a taste of another life…and quiet – your quiet – and rejuvenation. This weekend, your memories and spirit were added to ours. It was an extraordinary time in a beautiful place. It will be difficult not to think of Kismet as one would their childhood home; we certainly felt as welcome and cared for here. We wish you the greatest success, though you don’t need our wishes and have by all measures……already succeeded! We will meet again!
Fondly, Natasha & Scott DellaFeruta, NY'

9/17/06
'What a contribution to the whole community! This is a marvel. Congratulations & thank you………M.E.G. Bath, Me.'

Sept. 20/06
'Thank you for sharing this wonderful gift of home that you have created. We have been inspired and best of all restored. Hoping we have the pleasure of crossing paths again.'
NJ Hewitt & Zig Reders, Victoria, B.C/Canada

9-23-06
'Thank you for your warming presence and your very healthy and good food. Cette maison est magnifique.'
Paul & Helen, Bishopton, QC. Canada”

'Thank you for your hospitality in your lovely inn. We had a spectacular time. Thands, Aaron & Laura.'

'Thank you for a wonderful stay. This made for a great reunion of friends from school in a lovely town called Bath, Me.
Best Regards,
Nicholas, Canada

'Thank you for a wonderful stay. This was a beautiful place to spend a night. We would love to have stayed longer. We will surely, come back again and we will be sure to tell our friends!'
Ion and Jennie”

10/1/06
'Great place, wonderful food. Thank you very much.'
Alla, Alex

10/1/06
'What a wonderful restful evening. I had one of the best nights’ sleep. Delicious breakfast, too. Thank you so much.'
Cecilia, NYC.

10/2/06
Beautiful place to stay. Shadi is a wonderful person and enjoyable to sit and chat with. Thank you for the hospitality and great tea! Thank you for your grace, kindness & warm spirit, your home is beautiful & the most comfortable bed I've slept in!'
Jen & Camile

10/8/06
'Shadi, what a beautiful inn! We so enjoyed our stay and wish you all the best future success with your business. The yoga was divine!
Thanks again for a wonderful time.'
Best Regards, Jenna Miller, James Utzxchneider, WA.

10/8/06
'I guess it was our Kismet to find this inn. You have cultivated your house like a beautiful garden – There is beauty everywhere your guests look. Thank you for welcoming us and for the stimulating conversation. May your garden continue to grow and flourish!
All the best, Lori Powell, MD ….And it was relaxing, comfortable & good……'
George. MD.

'Peace, Harmony , and Love
This is a beautiful refuge created in your Shadi way –This weekend has been my adult life dream – yes my eyes are wet! We shall meet again..Please don’t forget I have offered you that samovar, if you’ll pay for the postage. May the spirit in all of us prevail & flourish.'
Love Virginia. MA

'Beautiful space, wonderful energy,'
Betty. Colorado

10/23/06
'Shadi, With Kismet your vision comes alive, your vision of rich culture, old traditionas blended with tranquility in a place like beautiful Bath. Kismet is a home for the guests who take refuge from the city life into the warmth of Eastern hospitality. Shadi jaan, your hospitality reminds me of a Persian expression that says: Parvanehvar doram micharkhidi... I thank you for that and I must say you are very special to me and very dear friend.......MD


'Dear Shadi, we had a wonderful time being guests at your gorgeous, very special house. You made us feel like being at home. We wish you and your Kismet the very best. Yours, Julia and Sebastien.'
Germany


Nov. 12, 2006
'Dear Shadi, Thank your for a wonderful time here at Kismet Inn! We arrived feeling pressured and rushed from our busy lives, but leave feeling refreshed & rejuvenated, thanks to your delightful hospitality & delicious food. We wish you much luck & many more happy guests in the future! We would love to return someday. Thank you - Jenn & Jodi from Vermont. P.S. The meditation room is a very wonderful space, very special, very simply, snug & perfect.'


Nov 12, 2006
'Thank you, Shadi, for creating this elegant, relaxing retreat. I hope to have the opportunity to enjoy it again!'
Riley Lynch, Providence, R.I


'Dear Shadi,
From the moment we arrived to the warmth of the Kismet Inn we knew we were about to have just the weekend we were looking for. Dinner Friday night was so delicious and cozy. The room couldn't have been more inviting. But it wasn't until we awoke that we truly realized we had been transported to another world: a place where every day life slows, a place where the past takes on mythic proportions, a place where memories mingle with anticipation of the future, a place where every footstep & breath is refreshing & rejuvinating. We look forward to returning soon. Thank you Shadi for creating this world.
Our warmest Regards,'
Sarah & Scott Cohen


23-25 Dec 2006
'Merry Christmas and AND Thank you for a wonderful visit! You are an excellent hostess and provide an environment of "homeiness," tranquility and openness to all who stay. Its been wonderful to share ideas, banter and life with you and all the visitors during our stay. 2 Joys - providing yoga and massage, as well as healthy teas and food. It really is a place for the soul to "Be" and "Enjoy".'
Bill Atwater & Linda Paynet
Sykesville, Maryland


Dec 23-Dec 26, 2006
Well, this visit was perfect! Such delicious food, what a great steam bath and a gorgeous rest to help me recover from pneumonia. In fact I am now cured and so grateful to have gotten to know Shadi - will return soon - gratefully'
Harriet Harvey
Round Pond, Me 04564