Geoff, We all had a great time in large part due to you. We'll definitely be back again. Thank you again. CMB, Ca, June 2009
Dear Geoff, It was amazing being with you for a few days. You opened a whole new world for us in Burgundy. Your knowledge of the areas and especially the wine is just incredible. Thanks for a most memorable experience. Warm regards, S. F. RSA, May 2009
Hi Geoff, Thanks for the incredible time. I'll be wearing my Sandquist Europe hat around Tofino this weekend! Take care and thanks again for the great trip! Regards, S.K., B.C., May 2009
Geoff and Lesley -We are safely back at home and still in awe as we review our pictures from Burgundy. Thanks for the excellent tour and all of your follow-up services. Your pace was great, and I learned a lot about Burgundy and feel much more at ease around the great red Burgundies than I did before. We will recommend your services to anyone and everyone we know journeying to wine country in Europe. Best! M and L, Wa, May 2009
Geoff and Lesley, We very much enjoyed our trip, and the tennis was terrific (and, yes, hot!). I will contact you next time we plan to be in Europe for a vacation. - Many thanks. J.W. Toronto May, 2009
I can't believe I haven't had a moment to thank you for our wonderful trip. It was fabulous!!!!!!!! I hope we can do it again soon. Thank you SO MUCH for your efforts for us.– H.S. Ct., Nov, 2008
Why haven't we done done this sooner and more often ? What a wonderful trip. You figured out so many details and we loved it…Looking out at this great city and reflecting on history is interesting, stimulating and wonderful. A great way to finish a great holiday. – Thanks, J. & P., Toronto, Oct 2008
Just wanted to send along this photo….we had a great trip ! Thanks so much for organizing it. – T.R., Toronto, Sept 2008
Many thanks for your kind note ... and the flawless trip! We greatly appreciate it all and look forward to vacationing again with you. – Best regards, S.W., Calgary, Aug 2008
Thanks for a great week that you arranged in Beaujolais, our photos are a great reminder of a special time spent with special people……Many thanks once again. - Regards, J.B., RSA, July 2008
Hi Geoff and Lesley, once again thank you to you both, enormous input, drive and effort to make our trip (once again) truly memorable. In re-counting the cycling, the dinners, the fields, it feels like I was in a movie!! Exceptional . - Regards S. S., RSA, July 2008
Just wanted to say thank you so much to you all for a really lovely trip. D. and I enjoyed every minute. Always sad when it is over. - Best regards, till next time. C. S., RSA, July 2008
Once again thank you for a great job done with real professionalism ! - Regards, J. F. , RSA, July 2008
A great trip, great leadership, thank you both. - D.S., RSA, July 2008
You guys could not have been better hosts and I have to say that this trip exceeded my expectations which were already sky high before I arrived. The selection of the wines was inspiring and I am pleased to say that the whole group seem to be converted to the wines from the Beaune region. A few of my friends have already mentioned that they would love to do a similar trip so watch this space. Once again many thanks for your kind and professional attention, and for making our trip such a memorable one. At our meeting today the guys all asked me to thank you and Lesley again for an outstanding retreat. - Many thanks,.N. B., London, YPO Burgundy June 2008
Perfect trip; just what we wanted. We are forever in your debt. - Thank you so much, P. McC. Ca., June 2008
Geoff the trip was great. Terry loved the cooking class and even I enjoyed it!! We will recommend your service to our friends. - Regards, M.W., Calgary, May 2008
It was a great trip, everything went well. All in all, it was a lot of fun, I am a big fan of Spain! All of the guides were great. We learned so much and ate WAY TOO MUCH! - Thanks again, D. T., Paris, May 2008
Thank you for planning a wonderful Normandy experience for us. We had a great time and learned a lot! N. was fabulous and the hotel was wonderful. – Thank you, R.& D., USA, Mar 2008
Thank you again for a fantastic tour, home, unfortunately, and the realisation of working again has set in hard…… – Thanks again, M. S., RSA, Oct 2007
We really had a wonderful holiday. All your planning and I’m sure a lot of behind the scenes activity paid off and from our point of view, everything went as clockwork. S. and I had a really great time and enjoyed every aspect of the trip. Geoff, as I have said many times already, the attention to detail was superb, especially on the wine side. Personally I had a great learning experience and that is what I want. We were spoiled rotten and enjoyed every moment of it! Thank you. – Regards, A. & S., RSA, July 2007
Your guidance and organization made a huge difference for what we all wanted was a first class experience. We will be recommending your services to our friends. – M. & J., Toronto, July 2007
Thanks for a very special trip, you really made it a great experience for my brother and myself. – A. N., Calgary, July 2007
Geoff, Thank you again for a brilliant trip- we can’t wait until next year! – Thanks much, S. H., Chicago, July 2007
Thanks Geoff, a wonderful trip. Thanks and congratulations to Lesley and you for organizing such an adventure. – Thanks once again and I am sure we will be in touch soon, F.D., Toronto, Sept 2006
Geoff - thanks for a great tour. We had a great time and look forward to seeing you next time we're out in France. – Best, F., Ca., Aug 2005
Geoff, A great time had by all. Looking forward to our next trip. – Take care, M., Mi., Aug 2005
Thank you so much for a trip we will never forget!! Italy is beautiful, the Villa was a dream, the food was amazing – EVERYTHING WAS PERFECTO!! You are so much fun to be with. – L., M., M.& M. W., Ca. July 2005
What a wonderful experience! It was perfect – our children were here but we also got to do stuff sans les enfants. The Villa was gorgeous, the experiences unique – and we had the benefit of your knowledge, hospitality & patience. Mille Grazie!! – KK., J., C. & C. S., Ct. July 2005
What an awesome trip! Everything was ideal – the cycling, the meals, the villa and the weather. We especially loved the personal touches. Thanks for everything it was much appreciated! – B. & K. Ct. July 2005
Awesome trip!! This is something we will remember the rest of our lives. Thanks for all the hard work, we really appreciate it. – Cheers, R. & G. Ca. July 2005
Thank you so much for all you do – it was perfect! – C., Ca. July 2005
Mille Grazie – what a wonderful trip! Everything went without a hitch. The villa was wonderful, the food delicious, the activities for adults and kids alike perfect, and, of course, you were great hosts, and good friends. Can we do it again? – M. & P., Ca. July 2005
Geoff & Lesley: Congratulations and thank-you for the great success of Sandquist Europe’s maiden voyage. We had a fabulous week of cycling, eating, drinking & laughing and look forward to our next adventure with you. You can count on us to support you whenever our travels bring us to Europe. – M. & L., Aus.;P & T, Can.; S & B. Aus. May 2005
Thanks for a great adventure! You made the experience more worthwhile with your knowledge.
– J. & R.
Thank you for a perfect vacation. We loved every minute of it... You did such a wonderful job taking care of all of our crazy and 'above and beyond the call' demands. We all really appreciate your thoughtfulness and attention to detail.
- C. W. CA.
You did such a great job ensuring that our trip was just that, full of wonderful memories. I think that after 2 weeks in France I believe that my second home is France. Toby and I would love to do another biking trip in France...thanks so much for the great time.
- M. & T., MD
Thank you once again for such an amazing week and for your incredible stamina in ensuring our happiness at all times with constant care and diligence.
- D. & C., RSA
There were many memorable moments, which you created for us, such as the extraordinary evening we spent in Puligny Montrachet dining outside at the private house of P. L., a name well known to wine fanciers such as myself. The picnic overlooking Nuits St. Georges and the farewell dinner and humorous antics by Geoff and Lesley were equally memorable. I would like to award special praise to Geoff and Lesley. Without their competence, good humor, wit and expertise, the trip could never have been as memorable.
- S.G., NY
Having lived in Beaune for such a long time, they have indeed become part of the whole area and certainly have developed some very good friendships. And, in knowing the countryside so well and having such fine knowledge of and appreciation of the area, I am glad to hear that their enthusiasm and knowledge became a bit of a catalyst for your having such a fabulous time.
- D.M.L., Toronto
The Burgundy trip was great. Geoff and Lesley are delightful people, intimately familiar with Burgundy, and as good a set of trip leaders as I could imagine.
- T.J.D., NY
Our guide, Lesley Sandquist was just marvellous – nothing was too much for her and she handled everything beautifully!
- E.A. NY
Geoff...Thanks again for your superb skills in organizing the tour. Irene and I enjoyed it immensely.
– P.H., ON
I just wanted to thank you again for our outstanding bike tour through Burgundy. Your attention to detail and customer focus were apparent from the first day.
- S.L OH
Dear Geoff, Just to say Thank You again for your contribution to a fabulous week in Bordeaux. A special thank you also for always having known that somebody was taking care of the last rider.
-R.G., U.K.