Kim Jackson (Deer Park, TX)
It´s been 1 year since our last visit and my soul needs you badly !!!! Just today my son asked for the address and phone number to your place to give to a coworker and I looked it up and guess what??? I got that ... aaahhhhhh feeling that I get when I am there with you both. I hope you are doing well. Just wanted to remind you that The Jackson Family misses you and will see you soon. Take care.... until next visit.
Jim and Lisa (Amarillo, Texas )
We just wanted to let you know what a wonderful time we had at River Spruce recently. The setting was beautiful and relaxing. We loved being so close to the river. The cabin was spacious, clean and comfortable and perfect for our family (We staying in The Pueblo.) We appreciated your hospitality. You were gracious and made us feel at home. And the muffins....absolutely wonderful! We will be back as soon as possible. Thanks for a great stay!
Wanda Clary (Farview, TX)
I want to thank you for the wonderful time we spent at River Spruce. It was exactly what I had hoped it would be. Peaceful and restorative. Sitting by the river was calming yet invigorating. You are definitely on my list of places to steal away to.
Many Thanks
Wanda Clary
Joel & Gina Mundt, Dick & Jan Mundt (Grimes, IA)
Wendye & Shelley,
Thank you again for a wonderful stay in the Pueblo. The weather you ordered for us was spectacular and, as nice as the cabins are, we didn´t spend nearly enough time there!!
I trust we left everything in good order and didn´t make too much noise packing and leaving before 6am (it was tricky to get the bear-bar off the dumpster in the dark and keep things silent).
While we are there, we always look around at lodging options (we like to try new places). But the full kitchens you offer are a real standout, and allow us to bring food with us. Many cabins don´t offer that, or they do at substantial premiums. Some hotels are cheaper, but when one then adds in restaurant costs in Estes Park, well...
I guess what I´m saying is that your hospitality, your beautiful location on the Big Thompson, the quality of the cabins, and your pricing all combine to make River Spruce a value that´s impossible for us to beat anywhere else.
Thank you again for everything.
Mike Wear (Omaha, NE)
ABSOLUTELY a great place to stay...thank you for your hospitality and muffins!!!
First time to visit and won´t be the last.
Shhhh...be vewy, vewy, qwiet...I´m hunting hummingbirds. ;-)
John and Kimberly Jurasic (Fort Collins,Co)
John and I loved River Spruce so much we are gonna come back every other year and stay longer.We enjoyed our cozy little Cottage and Hot Tub by the River and the Humming Birds are VERY entertaining. On the morning we left was a wonderful River Spruce treat when we saw the bear across the River after eating the delicious Muffins you brought us. I went fishing for the first time at River Spruce and caught a Rainbow Trout on my first try. Your beautiful dogs were very sweet and loving Ill always remember the Border Collies sweet little love cuddle she gave me lol. I miss River Spruce already and its been 3 days. I cant wait to come back.
Anna Gregoline and Jesse Thomas (Chicago, IL.)
Greetings!
Jesse and I are back in Chicago and still glowing from our wonderful vacation - of which you were a big part! We feel absolutely blessed to have found your establishment, it could not have been a more perfect place to spend our relaxing week. The river, the cozy cabin, the muffins, the hummingbirds, the hot tub, and your friendly hospitality were superb.
Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for a fantastic time - we hope very much that we make it back your way soon.
Sincerely,
Anna and Jesse
Brent and Melissa Nilsen (Arvada, CO.)
You guys rock!!! Wendy, Shelly and the Moms, you have something very special going and we hope that many more will be able to experience what we had the privelage too. Thank you so much for making our honeymoon everything we could have imagined it to be.
love always,
the Nilsens
Brent and Melissa Nilsen
Wendy, Erik, Jaycie, and Natalie Aanonson (Shenendoah, IA)
Here are a couple of pictures we got with Natalie as she pushed the moose one last time!
We had a great time and really appreciated the hospitality you showed us.
The bread/muffins were very delicious! You should make a cookbook with those recipes! :)
Take care,
Wendy, Erik, Jaycie, and Natalie Aanonson
Aaron, Jennifer, and Allison Cooper (Downs, KS)
Shelley and Wendye, Thank you both so very much for making our first family vacation a special one. It was a week that we'll always remember. We sincerely enjoyed every minute of our stay at River Spruce and we couldn't have asked for a more gracious and hospitable atmosphere. Thunderbird is a wonderfully cozy cabin, and those short seven days we spent there have truly brought us closer as a family. And those muffins... what else can I say? :) Thanks again. We're already counting the days until our next visit. I've attached a few photos for you. Enjoy! Until next year, Aaron, Jennifer and Allison Cooper
Katie Wilkins and Aaron Berndt (Denver, CO)
It's been some time, but I wanted to drop you a note to say thank you and send you a photo of our stay at River Spruce last summer. The first morning of our stay, Aaron took me out by the river with a basket of your homemade rolls and asked me to marry him. It was the most perfect setting for one of the most unforgettable mornings of my life.
We spent the next few days enjoying the quiet, peaceful beauty of Estes Park, watching the hummingbirds who would visit our cabin every afternoon, and taking in the gorgeous river view from our cabin. Thank you for this beautiful place- we will return on many anniversaries to come!
Most sincerely,
Katie Wilkins and Aaron Berndt
Denver, CO
Amy Jansson (Long Beach, CA.)
We made a smilebox for our time at River Spruce. Paste the link below into your browser to view a video of our time there. http://smilebox.com/playEmail/
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Larry and Cindy Heagy (Collinsville, IL)
Wendye and Shelley, Our September vacation was fantastic! The atmosphere was so relaxing as our long-standing tradition at River Spruce continues. It was wonderful to meet both of you and we already look forward to our visit in 2009!
Adriana Casillas (Federal Heights, Co.)
My family and I had never been on a vacation, and it was wonderful. We will never forget the experience we had. Shelley and Wendy made us feel right at home, the day we left I cried because I wish we could have stayed there forever. Thank you for making our vacation so memorable.
Toy, Tom, Dylan and Austin (Erie, CO)
I visited River Spruce three times. Once as a romantic getaway, once with the whole family and once as a Mommy's getaway with the girls. Three different cabins and three wonderful times. Shelly and Wendy made the experience wonderful each time. I highly recommend this place and the warm breakfast goodies. yum yum :-)
Toy
Amanda Cassity
Wendye and Shelley -
Our family stayed at River Spruce in June and wanted to let you know what a wonderfully relaxing time we had. The setting was beautiful - right on the banks of the Big Thompson, and the hospitality was refreshing. Thanks so much for a super experience. If we come back to Estes Park we will certainly be contacting you again. I have attached a photo of half of our family (my son and me) on the deck of our cabin.
Thanks again!
Bernard, Amanda, Mary Grace, and Jed Cassity
Joe and Lisa Krstulic's
We just wanted you to know that we really enjoyed our stay at River Spruce. You made us feel right at home. Sadly we never got to try to build our fire... but that gives us a reason to return.
Thanks,
The Krstulic's
John and Amy Estill
Wendye and Shelley,
We enjoyed our stay at River Spruce. Our cabin was just as we imagined it would be. We really needed a break from work and your place was the right thing. For me, the fishing was great and was the highlight of our vacation. When we head back to Colorado we hope to stay at River Spruce again. (The morning muffins were fantastic!)
John, Amy, Ashton and Jesse
Carey Wyler
Hi Ladies,
We had a great time last week- now it is back to the real world. I see on your web site you have a occupancy calendar- great idea !! Keep up the good work. Hope to see you again soon. Take care and good luck, Carey
Carey Wyler
Ryan Beavers
Wendy, Shelley, and Millie -
Thanks for helping us have a terrific experience on our vacation. The cabin was perfect, and your hospitality made us feel as if it were our second home. We miss it already - we will definitely be heading back in the future!
Sincerely,
Ryan, Jenny & Jacob
Sally Deupree
We had a great time and have attached some pictures as proof. We will have to admit that we were leary of coming back to River Spruce as we had grown attached to Jean, Gad and Katherine and were so afraid the "new owners" wouldn't do it justice. I can now say that you have done an awesome job and the changes are great! Well, except for that mean woman in a robe that made us put our fire out.
Jeff Crnkovich
We just wanted to let you know we had a great time during our recent stay. You have a great location and well kept cabins. Thanks, Jeff & Barb
Sharon Hazzard
Hello Ladies. Just a quick note from Cincinnati. I meant to contact you soon after our visit (in Sept, Namaqua) but life took over:} I did get online this a.m. and watched your video just to remind me of how life should be (in my mind anyway:). Thank you again for your hospitality and the wonderful accommodations. We hope your projects are going well and wish you all the best in your new place in life. Peace, Sharon H. and Roger C.
Linda Parrish
I am savouring the memories. It was such a special trip for us both, as we had not spent a long weekend together in memory. The setting and accommodations could not have been nicer, and I thank you for your kind and gracious hospitality. We felt part of the River Spruce family. How I hated to leave. On the way back to Denver, we both talked about making this an annual event. I wish you both every success in your wonderful new venture.
The Soells
Thank you again for such a pleasant time at River Spruce. We enjoyed visiting, being greeted, and of course, the delicious muffins. We stayed at Salida, Taos, Santa Fe, and Santa Rosa, NM, on the way back- a good trip.
Carol Dewey
Thank you Wendy and Shelley. I love your beautiful property. The cabin was so comfortable, I'd love to just move in! And the muffin was great! Such a thoughtful touch.
Kathleen and Mike Janech
Thank you both for a lovely stay at River Spruce! We had a wonderful week in a gorgeous location and we appreciate all of your help and suggestions and attention to detail (not to mention the yummy muffins!).
Ken and Laura McLemore
Thank you for your hospitality. We had a wonderful time.
Diane, Ben, and Hua Mei
Thank you for helping make our vacation wonderful!
Dolores (Cissy) McDonlad
We stayed with you this weekend, and it was wonderful. We couldn't have picked a better place!..You are so warm and friendly, the cabins are beautiful, and the river is right outside the door. I think it's just what we needed to get away and relax. Thank you so much for taking over the place and making it beautiful! Thanks again!...(and please tell Wendy that her coffee cake is WONDERFUL!)..
Crystal, Karen, and Kathy
We just wanted to thank you again for the most enjoyable stay! You guys are the best hosts and your place is a little piece of heaven- we envy you!
