Kismet Inn's Summer 2007 Testimonials

8/25/07
'Dear Shadi, I wish you peace and prosperity as you go through this journey. You have given my daughter and me a wonderful space to enjoy each other; good food, challenging conversation and a sweet connection.
Fondly, Stephanie R... Boston/Florida'

8/25/07
'Dear Shadi, Thank you so much for a peaceful & calming experience in your home. You have such a wonderful energy & intelligence that moves and inspires me! Best of luck to you & I look forward to returning again soon.
Shayna R.... NYC

8/24/07
'Dear Shadi, Such a beautiful home you have welcomed me into. Your cooking is to die for. You have truley made my vacation more relaxing than I could imagine. Thank you, stay young.'
Andrea, MA

8/20/07
'Dear Shadi, Thank you so much- Everything was lovely- We enjoyed all the fabulous food; all the different treats at breakfast and the lovely tub. You have a lovely home! Beautiful & gracious and inspiring - you don't run an inn as much as you offer a way to live, and a reminder that if we choose, we can. Thanks.-
Ginger .... NYC

8/19/07
'Dear Shadi, What a warm and welcoming environment you have created. It is wonderful you can share your grace with others. Thank you for a lovely stay.'
Christine & Rob

8-18-07/8-9-07
'Dear Shadi, Thank you so very much for the hospitality you have given us for this one night. It has been so lovely and peaceful and just a perfect break for my fiance and I. We loved our room and the colors as well as the hand/foot massage and early morning yoga. We have been pleasantly surprised by your inn, it is so different than any place you find in New England. Your heart is big and shines in every room of your house. Thank you.'
Natalia and Kyle.... Boston, MA

8-14-07/8-19-07
'Dear Shadi, so much to say in so small a space! You are a wonderfull hostess and a truly beautiful soul. The Inn is fabulous, made even more special and incredible by your constant love, attention, and artistic senses. Thank you for sharing so much with us and creating a lovely environment for our family to enjoy Maine in.'
Heidi & Martin D. Bham, Alabama

8/18/07
'Dear shadi, There are no words to describe the entire experience, from the first telephone connection to meeting you, and getting to know how particularly and thoughtfully you have created this wonderful place. It is now part of our life! Thank you!'
Constantine & Kathleen

8/16/07
'Dear Shadi - You have made a treasure of this beautiful home. Each room is special in its own right. Your food and hospitality is wonderful. Smith and I thank you for the stay and relaxation we received before our wedding. All the best to you for a wonderful success at your B and B. Thank you so much'
Jessica & Smith, Brooklyn, NY.

8/16/07
'Dear Shadi - Our stay here before Jessica's wedding was an unexpected pleasure. Your incredible hospitality, and eye for the details that make a meal gourmet and a home showcase are gifts I am deeply thankful I enjoyed. Best of luck to you - may all your guests be as good souls as you! See you again sometime.'
Miranda, California

8/13/07
'Shadi, I cannot express how delightful the experience of staying with you is. The artistry of your design & the individuality of each room all pale in comparison to your joyful personality. Your inn is extraordinary as are you, many thanks for giving us refuge and a warm welcoming place to snuggle. Grateful Thanks.'
Beth & Julian.

8/13/07
'A blissful 2 days. The food was superb. Thank you for a very special getaway.'
Kathy & Bob

8/12/07
'Dear Shadi, Thank you so much for your hospitality and care. Your inn is extremely beautiful and the food is superb. We'll come back.'
Sophie, Jill, Richard

8/12/07
'Dear Shadi - Thank you for a wonderful time. Our stay was nurturing - specially being our first "Hyde" experience.'
John & Linda

'Dear Shadi, Thank you for a truly spectacular, so delicious, healing week. We adored being here and having the chance to know you. We look forward to joining you in your beautiful, loving, caring space again, hopefully sooner than later. Big hugs and with great appreciation, Donna & Allen.
This truly exceeded all of our hopes and dreams for the week we were looking for'

8/11/07
'Shadi - Thank you for one of the most unique & special b&b experiences! Truly a home away from home. Your attention to every detail in the house is amazing! We look forward to seeing you very soon! Best of luck! Can't wait to see the new garden when we return.'
Jen & Danny, NY, NY

8/9/07
'What a beautiful & magical place! Coming to the Kismet is like coming home - maybe even more relaxing!:) You have done a lovely job - love the colors, the spa bathrooms, the comfy bed and delicious food. You are a perfect hostess.
Lisa & Eric Herron, Carson City, NV

8/9/07
'Dear Shadi, Thank you for your superb hospitality. You truly have a world class inn & spa here. The wonderful, fresh food, the decor, and the exfoliation & massage did wonders.'
Ann Zeis, California

8/9/07
'Thank you for your delightful conversations and for fostering comradrie between your guests. You and your interaction with us and your wonderful cooking make your inn unique - as well as a world class inn in all the usual says. I have really enjoyed your library as well.'
Fred Zeis, California
8/5/07
'Dear Shadi --- What a wonderful way to close out yet another year and celebrate the one to come. Specially having the opportunity to shed old skin for new - I fell very rejuvenated & relaxed. Kismet Inn was just what I was looking for. Hope to stay here again someday.
Best wishes, Sarah'

8/5/07
'Dear Shadi, I only spent one night at the Inn. I can already say that it is a wonderful Inn. I loved helping you make the mushroom omelete and I will try and make it at home but it will not be as good as yours! The service was wonderful! The dinner and food in general was delicious.
Best wishes in years to come, Anna Usadi. London, England.

8/5/07
'Dear Shadi, Thank you for providing such a relaxing, beautiful place to spend our anniversary! Your delcious breakfasts were the perfect starts for our days here exploring Bath. We hope to return soon and experience a Kismet dinner, too!
Best wishes toward your family, Emily & Patrick.'

8/4/07
'Dear Shady, After only two nights of your loving place, I feel totally relaxed, replenished and rejuvenated. You restored my mind and body it was a wonderful experience for me. You and your husband will be in my thoughts. Thank you for the gracious feast. Looking forward to see you again.'
T. Burrows

4 August, 2007
'To shadi, Farid & Family. Inge and I have been delighted to enjoy 2 nights at your marvellous new Inn. We love and appreciate your holistic approach to all aspects of the B&B experience, right down to color of walls & hemp sheets! We shall return in due time and - see you in New York!
Sincerely Gregory & Inge Burros. Netherlands.

'Many thanks for your warm hospitality. We enjoyed eveything about our stay excet that it was much too short! We will definitley vist again and I will think, often, of our wonderful meal here.
Kathie & Bill Swenson, Chappaqua, NY

'I left my heart in Bath Maine with the most wonderful Innkeeperess - Much love and appreciation to you Shadi, you made everything perfect! Your life friend, Stacy.'

'Shadi, Am so glad that I stumbled upon your house. Til we meet again'
Eileen Mitchell, NYC

31, July 2007
'Dear Shadi, Happy Birthday to You! We had high hopes on our way to stay with you but the reality far outweighed our expectaions. My everlasting thanks for the exceedinlgy generous way in which you share your sublime visions for a better world. Slowly, slowly may they come from far and wide to enjoy and share in Shadi's world.'
Love Jane Atchison-Nevel, Miami, Florida

P.S. TO OTHER VISITORS - IF YOU WERE PLANNING TO STAY ONE NIGHT - CHANGE YOUR PLANS!!! YOU MUST STAY LONGER. YOU'LL BE GLAD YOU DID. And do have the exfoliation plus a dinner or two.

July 31, 2007
'Shadi, Great grace is so very rare these days, worth a travel from far away, each previous moment feeds like a sacred gift from an eternal space - and a land long ago. Youu have indeed created a little paradise where one can inhale peace & exhale out all that they do not need - From my heart to yours - endless thanks. And my very best wishes that you may continue to create & spread your vision for years to come.'
Daniel J. Atchison Miami, Florida

29, July 2007
'This is such a calm, kind and welcoming place, and the care & attention given to every detail just infuses every moment here. The food is fantastic! Thank you so much and we will stay in touuch & see you again.....'
Sue T.

July 29, 2007
'Shadi - Thank you for welcoming, consciousness, awe & presence; for creating a community within a community; a place where community takes place - nurtures by delicious food, color, auroma, sensibility -- We will return and untill then we will keep you and this memory in our warmest thoughts.'
Will & Sue. Iowa City, IA

July 29, 2007
'Dear Shadi, First I fell in love with your house and then I discovered that she was full of your spirit and soul. (I guess I fell in love with you too) There are people that are placed on our way to inspire us and confirm the choices we have made about our life. You are a bright and creative woman, you have travelled a lot and you stick to your beliefs. You are a good person and I am glad to know you. I hope we'll keep in touch, if not, I wish you all the happniess and luck that life can give
With all my respect, Floriane - Canada

July 29, 2007
Dear Shadi - What a lovely time we had at your inn, with its warm hospitality (from your spirit), absolutely delicious and unique food, and artistic setting. All best wishes for a full house well through the winter seasons, with warm fires and a background for cheerful converstaions.'
Jenna and Carroll, Hanover, New Hampshire

July 28, 2007
'Shadi, We enjoyed our stay - down to every beautiful detail. You exceeded every expectation and look forward to our next visit. I wish you much success and happiness and I will see you next year.
Carl & Linda, AZ.

July 22, 2007
Dear Shadi - Thank you for a wonderful stay. Your inn is a unique & wonderful addition to the coast of Maine. I loved hearing stories from the "Old Country" And I love the way you have woven the old culture with the new. I wish you much luck with the inn & I hope to return soon!'
Sarah S. Boston, MA

July 21, 2007
Shadi - Thank you so much for your kindness, tea, advice, hospitality, and especially your morning bread & strong coffee! Parisa joon really needed the rest, and the bathtub & atmosphere has really come through for her. Maine is a wonderful place, and your business will do well with your smiling spirit in charge of it.
Thank you. (merci). pafelan, Burk & Parisa

Dear Shadi - It has been such a treat. Being here brought calm & tranquility. Your Inn has your spirit - caring, delightful & full of taste. But, most importantly, it has been great to meet you. I hope we can keep in touuch. Of course & please pay me a visit when you are in D.C. Though please be warned you would be greeted by two large dogs and many licks. Not quite your hospitality, but pretty good still.
Parisa .-------

July 20, 2007
Kismeth. Share the good thing=life = Kismet
Sylvia & Robert
The Netherlands.

July 15, 2007
Shadi -
Kismet it was! You were an oasis in a long journey for us. I could have slept for a week! The food was amazing and you are a great hostess! We loved hearing about the details and history of this house. I especially loved the item from Toledo.... Ohio.... opps wrong Toledo. You are going to have an amazing business - this house has a lot of great energy - we will spread the word!!
Karen and Jerry NYC!

July 13, 2007
Shadi,
Thanks so much for your warm hospitality. We knew this place was something else even before we set a foot in. We've never experienced a place like this & we enjoyed it thoroughly. Thanks for your attention to all the details. We wish you the best and promise to come back with a little more time.
Yinlel & Todd, Miami. Fl

July 8, 2007
Dear Shadi,
Thank you for a wonderful time! The inn was so relaxing and the food was excellent. Thanks for making two "Clarkies" feel welcome. It was also nice to get to know you and what you are accomplishing here. Best wishes, and please feel free to e-mail us about those books we spoke about.
Ellicott City, Md
Jennifer C.
Daniel F.

July 6, 2007
Dear Shadi,
Thank you for making my experience memorable and for bringing peace into my life. Your Home is beautiful and I am grateful to have found you.
Wishing you all the best.
Anna S.
Scarsdale, NY

Shadi!
Thank you for a wonderful vacation. The inn & your Spirit has really rejuvenated me. Best wishes & I know you will be a success!
Julie C.
Throggs Neck, NY

Dear Shadi,
I feel like a part of me came "home" to my inner self while being here. The entire experience - your home, breakfasts, and of course - you is so welcoming and peaceful. It's not goodbye - but instead see you in the near future.
Naomi & Ron
Shelburne, Vt.

Dear Shadi-
What a wonderful find! We decided on a whim to stop in Bath on our way to western Maine from Connecticut. What a great fortune for us! The town was busy with the annual heritage festival and we were able to find a room at Kismet for the night. Thank you for the tour of your beautiful house and the scrumptious breakfast.
Joann & Eric

Shadi,
Thank you for welcoming us into your beautiful home when we arrived unexpectedly. It was a joy meeting you and we look forward to many years of friendship with you.
Pat & Karl

This is what Down East - Maine's magazine says about Kismet Inn.
"Serenity will be yours at the Kismet Inn (44 Summer St., 207-443-3399), www.kismetinnmaine.com), where yoga, steam showers, and spa services augment the typical B-and-B offerings.

Nancy & Allen saw the write up during their trip thus, decided to take a look at the Kismet Inn. They came and stayed couple of night. And here is what they had to say,

June 24, 2007 - Dear Shadi,
We really enjoyed our stay here. You are so hospitable that we felt like we were staying with a friend that we've known for years! Good luck, we wish you all the very best, hope to return, and we will certainly recommend the "Kismet"
Nancy & Allen Samberg.
Montreal, Que. Canada


A daughter's gift to her Parents
June 21, 07
Dear Shadi,
We felt like it was home here for us both. Your kindness and care of us made us welcome, comfortable and happy. The yoga, massage and exfoliation exhilerated us both and we recovered from too much stress and work in these three days. Nicole picked the perfect place for us and we shall return!
P.S. food was fabulous. Thank you so much - Sarah & Wilfred
Guilfor, Ct.


16 June, 2007
We had a wonderful stay in Bath. Great hospitality, wonderful art, beautiful weather.
Thank you for everything.
Renee & Gerry Heindle
Atlanta, Georgia

June 12, 2007
We loved it here. I hope David goes to Bowdoin so we can come back often.
Paul & David Samuelson


To Shadi - Hyde Graduation
June 2/07
To Shadi,
Thank you for the wonderful visitis at your Inn. You are a truly gracious host offering a warm & calm home. We have enjoyed a fabulous celebration here for our daughter's graduation. Thank you again.
Jacqui, Bob and family. Vancouver, BC.

02 June 07,
With gratitude and appreciation to Shadi for a few mometns of serenity in the midst of the busy-ness that is life. It has been wonderful to receive your kind and thoughtful hospitality.
Thank you, Elizabeth.

June, 2, 2007
Many thanks to Shadi for a wonderful stay in the most comfortable home. You made it a most welcoming place for our large family where everyone could relax and chat.
thank you very much.
Sonia Koerner & Tom.........Canada