Monday, May 31, 2010

Spring 2010

June 18,2010
Thank you for a relaxing stay.

June 18, 2010
I wish we had more time to wander from room to room admiring, textiles and artwork.  Inhale the aroma coming out of the kitchen and forget life's challenges.  Thank you, Shadi, for the great conversation last night.
Laurel, Jason and Andy

June 16, 2010
Shadi's creation save and tasteful space for inner reflection and timeless being free spirit to fly to heaven and become one with its essence, union with nature and natural elements.
N.H.


June 13, 2010
This is a stunning home and you have created a serene atmosphere, very beautiful and realizing.  We could spend days and weeks here.  Thank you for your hospitality and friendship.
Paul and Annnie


13 June 2010
 Sinking In
Memory foam mattress
Sinking in
Japanese bath
...Sinking in
colors fill my senses
Sinking in
Saffron, cardamom, rose water
Sinking in
the most graceful spirit
sinking in
the splendid soul
Thank you
Martha McClure &
Bradford Bowin

6/9/10
This is a lovely place.  Thank you so much for a healthful, soul-resting stay at the Kismet Inn.  We were camping for a week before arriving here, and this was the perfect rest-stop to rejuvenate, eat delicious food, and get our heads straight before returning to daily rind.
Happy, H & R


6/6/10
Dear Shadi,
Thank you for an unforgettable weekend. Everything from the room to the food to the treatments - was exquisite. You have impeccable taste in food and comfort. My mother and I had a fabulous time and feel refreshed and renewed. Your warmth, kindness and oneness were refreshing and lovely. We hope to return at least once a year and wish you all the luck in the world to make Kismet Inn the success it already is! We loved the exfoliation, the jams, cookies and sweet potatoes - and the tea!
Eugenia Cherkasskaya and Anna Cherkasky
P.S., there are too many things to enumerate that we loved!

6/3/10
Thank you for the retreat, the escape, the calm we savored along with the tea and the marvelous jams! We all need to remember to be still and enjoy such peaceful times.
Linda and Edith

5/30/10
Thank you so much, Shadi, for taking care of the Ward Family for all the years Sally was studying at Bowdoin. We appreciate your loving kindness, and gracious hospitality. When I think of Kismet, I think of all the things pure: your food, so lovingly prepared, your kindness, the sweet air, the clear Maine skies, the scent of water nearby. Thank you, thank you for providing a respite for us all these years -
Anny & David Ward, Jonathan, Becky, Sally & Nicholas.
P.S. Here's to the incomparable Shadi!
David.


The Chance Family with me in the apron!

Shadi,
You have been a huge part of our lives. These past 3 years - providing comfort beauty and a loving presence. We could not have made it through the stressful weekends without knowing we were returning to the wonderful inn at night - & your tea & cookies & welcoming smile.
We will miss seeing you so regularly but it is not goodbye.
Thank you so much. Linda & John Chance
Abigail, Olivia, Graham & Uncle Bill
P.S. The graduation dinner was more than we expected - over the top!