Guest Comments for 2004

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The staff is absolutely incredible! When you say ask for something that you need/want, you really mean it. Everyone we encountered was friendly, helpful and accommodating. They also seemed to be having as much fun as we were. There is just not enough we can say about how great our family vacation was. It speaks volumes that we are traveling the entire length of the country to be lucky enough to stay at Tyler Place Family Resort. ”—D&K, Novato, CA
Loved the sailing! Great massage staff! ”—R&T, Dobbs Ferry, NY
The Tyler Place is a unique family resort - summer camp activities, luxury spa services, quaint cottages, staffed children's programs, outstanding cuisine, great sports facilities and equipment, old-fashioned fun! During our week we made new friends, acquired new skills and created great memories. It was a childhood summer for the whole family, packaged into seven fun-filled days! ”—T&K, Mercer Island, WA
Great time for the whole family! ”—J&B, Arlington, VA
The Tyler Place Family Resort was perfectly set up for our family. Our 3-year old & 12 year old daughters never wanted for things to do (nor did we) and we all enjoyed meeting and getting to know the diverse set of guests and staff. ”—E&R, Cypress, CA
All summer our family has looked forward to 5:30, Saturday (August 14) when happy, enthusiastic counselors gladly welcome our children into a week of fun and my husband and I head off to enjoy cocktails and conversation with the other grownups. ”—S&K, Davis, CA
I loved the card tricks, the Jazz band, the bike trip. The fishing with Nature Dave and the kids was great!! Our son loved learning how to play pool. Patricia, a Senior, liked the legos and arts & crafts. She added that the counselors were wonderful. ”—T&A, Kingston, NY
It was wonderful to be able to relax and participate in adult activities while knowing that not only are my children being taken care of, but they are also having a blast! ”—E&L, Framington, MA
What a great daily routine. The only tough thing is deciding whether to just relax or to do the excellent activities. Either way, you win! ”—R&E, Rhinebeck, NY
Probably all the usual things you hear, but . . .we loved dining separately from our children. All the meals were fresh, excellent and varied. The children's activities were wonderful and also varied - my son told me he doesn't want to go home because "everything I need is right here!" There are a variety of adult activities - something for everyone. Or you can just relax - there is no pressure & the decision is yours. The Tyler Place Family Resort has something for everyone. ”—L&S, Summit, NJ
Every night we would ask our girls if they wanted to have family breakfast. They would say, "The next day, okay, mom"?" ”— J&A, Brooklyn, NY
Our stay was terrific. Perfect balance of family and couple time. We loved it. Tyler Place Family Resort helps to strengthen parental relationships - almost makes it impossible not to enrich one's life as a couple and as parents. ”—H&K, Concord, MA
Kids programs were exellent. Counselors were energetic, extremely personable, warm and caring. Activities were well planned and fun. Sports for adults were excellent. We never got bored! You have a unique place here - and should be very proud of it. Matt, Jason & Sarah in Jr. Midgets were excellent. ”—J&S, Pleaseantville, NY
I love the laid-back feel of the place but everything is very well run. The counselors are great with the kids - especially in Jr. Midgets - they really welcome them in the door and engage in creative play. ”—S&W, Bethesda, MD
T.P. is the perfect balance of adult activities and family time. It is truly the only way for parents to "enjoy" a vacation, relax and recharge! ”—G&L, Chester, NJ
We had another fabulous week here. There is something for eveyrone - my husband likes to be very active and I like to slow down and relax. We've found the perfect balance and always get to connect over a delicious meals! ”—I&R, Southborough, MA
As grandparents bringing their grandchildren, we were somewhat apprehensive about fitting in, but everyone made us feel at home. The staff and guests were wonderful and we have been lucky enough to make new friends who will take their places in our hearts right alongside the friends we cherish when we met at The Tyler Place Family Resort when we brought our daughter years ago. Our granddaughters had such a wonderful time that they are looking forward to next year. ”—N&L, Lakewood, NJ
We wouldn't dream of spending our summer vacation anywhere else. ”—C&A, Burke, VA
The bike riding is great for the kids; It gives them a sense of independence in a safe environment as they go to and from camp by themselves. Sorry we didn't know about it 5 years ago when our kids were toddlers; food was much better than anticipated in this kind of setting/group size. ”—S&C, Potomac, MD
The kids' programs are fantastic! (So are the adult activities) Food is first-rate. Accommodations are very functional. ”—G&R, Cabin John, MD
The kids loved it and, importantly, got to try many things they had never done before - waterskiing, archery, etc. Our simple needs were taken care of - there were water coolers everywhere, helpful staff. There was so much to do but it was also fun doing nothing. Love the strategically placed hammocks, Adirondack chairs, etc. ”—J&P, Chevy Chase, MD
Quality? Attitude of the staff - especially Capt. Colour. Nance (dining room), Herman W and Sam L stood out especially. ”—W&K, Weston, CT
My daughter, who is 3-3/4, had the most incredible time. When we would pick her up from her evening activities she would sing & skip the whole way home. ”—P&M, Westport, CT
This was our 7th year and we still love it more and more each year. We love the children's programs, the adult activities, the outdoor experience, the pace, the biking, the food. Perfect family vacation every time! ”—K&S, Bethesda, MD
The staff were great. It really shows that they are having such a good experience at Tyler Place with the children, adults and families. They are all very interesting from all sorts of backgrounds and countries. They work and play hard. ”—G&T, Brookline, MA
We tell people that by discovering Tyler Place Family Resort while our children were still young we skipped over all the mediocre family vacation resorts & went straight to the gold! ”—S&N, Scituate, MA
Great staff, made our week a real family vacation and with our 16 month old twins! ”—L&A, New York, NY
This was the most relaxing family vacation we have ever had with our children. Also, the family atmosphere ensures that by the end of the week the adults have all been introduced to each other, eaten and "played" with each other - we haven't experienced anything like it since summer camp. The canoe trip guide (Doug) was great! ”—A&K, Paget, BERMUDA
Teen program is great. Kids get a feeling of independence and parents have more free time. ”—L&G, Hamden, CT
Before this week I never felt like I really get a vacation when we traveled with our 3 kids. You have created the perfect formula in which all of us had an incredible time! You especially gave me a chance to recharge a very weary mommy. Thank you. I feel so much better. ”—M&A, Newport Beach, CA
We really liked the fact that we "the adults" had a vacation knowing our children were having a wonderful time themselves and were being well taken care of. The activities for both kids and adults were varied enough to offer something for everyone. After staying at other family resorts this is by far the best - the variety of activites, the wonderful food, the people who worked here and took care of our kids and the guets that we met were all warm, friendly and enthusiastic. Thank you for a wonderful way to end our summer. See you in the future! ”—J&J, Basking Ridge, NJ
It's like having your own country house complete with gourmet meals, 50 or so nannies, stocked bar with friendly bartenders, rigged sailboats, warm jacuzzis, tame rabbits, overflowing window boxes and plentiful perennial gardens! ”—J&L, Annandale, VA
Great family vacation — as always. ”—G&P, Niskayuna, NY
There are way too many things to list that we enjoyed, but one of our favorites was hearing the kids repeatedly say, "Can we go to camp yet?" ”—K&C, McLean, VA
Tyler Place Family Resort is one of the only places our family could go for a vacation where we all get a break. The kid programs were excellent and we were well taken care of, too. ”—M&K, Needham, MA
Your staff are fabulous - they really care! ”—T&G, South Hampton, NH
Relaxing time for self and family. Met some very nice people. ”—J&P, Upper Saddle River, NJ
Wonder view of the lake! ”—R&S, Naples, FL
Once again we had a wonderful week at T.P. (our 3rd). We love this week of no TV's, computers and phones. It was all about biking, canoeing, games & bonfires. Good old-fashioned fun. If only the other 51 weeks of the year could be like this! Each year the kids love the programs more and more. Great job on knowing what is age-appropriate at each level. Our Senior this year felt independent enough to walk to the Inn alone. It was great for us as parents to let him spread his wings in a safe place like T.P. ”—J&A, McLean, VA
The kids loved their groups. The counselors really made them feel comfortable. The food is great! ”—C&E, Huntington, NY
We loved the whole week. Tyler Place Family Resort is a world away where we were able to completely relax! ”—A&P, McLean, VA
Above all, we liked the character of Tyler Place Family Resort. While the activities are wonderful, the people that come are even more so. It was an activity packed fun-filled week without the hectic pace of everyday life. It is really nice at this point in life when we are all so busy with families to make new long-lasting friendships. ”—E&M, Port Washington, NY
This was our first time here and it was the best family vacation we ever had. We are so looking forward to coming again next year. Thank you. The Tyler Place Family Resort exceeded our expectations on all fronts. ”—J&D, McLean, VA
Second time we've had a real family vacation with kids - the first was at Tyler Place, too! ”—J&M, Arlington, VA
Our children are ready to spend their entire summer not just a week. Best family vacation, makes Disney look boring. ”—J&L, North Miami, FL
Staff very warm and friendly - lots of TLC to our reluctant 3-year old - sad to go everyday, but always happy at pick-up time. Variety of activities for everyone - kids/adults - great. The freedom to bike ride all over the place was one of the best parts for our kids (something we can't do at home). Zipline terrific. Banana boat a big hit! ”—J&V, Wilton, CT
When we arrived my 4-year old son was so excited to be back at The Tyler Place - he dropped to his knees & bent down, kissed the ground and said, "I love you, Tyler Place!" ”—M&K, Bloomfield Hills, MI
We have 4 boys under 10 and this is the first real family vacation (no, the only family vacation) we've ever had. ”—M&J, Wayland, MA
It gets better every year - Thanks for paying so much attention to the details while making it all look so effortless. ”—J&S, Burke, VA
It was like summer camp for the entire family. We also enjoyed meeting so many nice people. Our kids made lots of friends in "group". We loved being so active we could east dessert every night! ”—A&L, Madison, NJ
The children's programs - wow! The kids were all happy. Even my oldest who is 14: all sad when it was time to go. They were so busy all week. ”—R&P, Marshfield, MA
It's a great family vacation. We loved not eating meals with our children (ages 6 & 9) and they loved not having to "dine" with us. ”—S&T, Alpharetta, GA
We loved that our kids had a great time and were very engaged in their activities - the activiites were very age-appropriate. ”—M&E, Bellows Falls, VT
We have been home for 10 days and are still talking about how much fun we had. Our Sr. Midget (& truthfully all of us) did not want to leave Tyler Place at the end of our inaugural week. Luckily, she gets to come back as a Sr. Midget again next August & we get to relish in another 20 leisurely (and delicious) meals together, indulge in activities we only wish we had enough time to sample the rest of the year & really relax knowing that when our pre-schooler and toddler aren't enjoying family-time with us, they are being so well taken care of (& wonderfully entertained) by the amazing Tyler Place staff! ”—S&A, New York, NY
Best family vacation we've ever had. ”—S&G, Bala Cynwyd, PA
As always, T.P. is the high piont of our summer. The staff, the activities, the pace and the general all around activites here are all pleasant, yet they challenge you to sample lots of healthy and fun activities. The food remains top-notch. What a great week!! "A slice of paradise!" ”—C&P, Chappaqua, NY
Yes! We loved it! *Ensure that not to many old-timers/new families who come together - we felt like a minority. ”—A&J, Bethesda, MD
We need to return – to do all the things we didn't get a chance to do the fist time. Zipline: awesome! ”—J&B, Summit, NJ
We have children 13, 10 and 5. All of them absolutely loved their programs. Our 5-year old would be waiting on her bike in the morning for us to take her to Sr. Midgets! ”—R&S, Chevy Chase, MD
Amazing staff, wonderful facilities, great food, friendly guests - a fabulous experience and a wonderful family vacation. ”—R&L, Katonah, NY
Children's programs are top notch; freedom to do as much or as little as desired; there's a real sense of community. ”—S&L, Purchase, NY
Tyler PlaceFamily Resort is unique. You lavish the same care & attention on parents as children. Although your activities sound interesting, it was the staff who made them memorable - Michele & Sarah in pottery; John for waterskiing; Kayaking with Dan, Mel (what a teacher!) for tennis. Having a child w/food allergies & asthma, I found your staff (especially Jessica) to be so helpful & accommodating & I felt comfortable leaving him in their capable hands. I was so nice not having lots of extra charges for things appear, "nickel & diming" us and everything provided from equipment to food and entertainment was first quality. The magician was remarkable! Some of the bkies have seen better days - re: brakes. ”—E&C, Westport, CT
Thank you for the chance to act like a kid again - to try new things and things we hadn't done in 20 years! We are already counting down to next summer! ”—M&J, Short Hills, NJ
We love the variety of activities offered. There's truly something for everyone. The staff here is wonderful. From the housekeepers to the Front Desk and servers, everyone is terrific. The chef is super. We enjoyed the food more this year than last. Really excellent. ”—L&M, New Providence, NJ
We had an amazing week - your entire staff was incredible - friendly, nice, knowledgable. ”—ED, Westport, CT
Loved the food! Love all the activities and Parents' Helper was freeing - caring and trustworthy. I like the idea that many people have been with The Tyler Place Family Resort so long. It's like a family. Loved Capt. Colour - his bike lessons. ”—P&L, Larchmont, NY
Each year brings something new to appreciate about Tyler Place Family Resort. Our first year we were amazed by the wonderful balance of adult/child & family time. This year that was still precious to us, but we also appreciated the independence that our 11-year old can have here that he can't have where we live. This is a very special place that allows recreation & renewal for children & adults. ”—R&A, Alexandria, VA
Heaven when Zach was busy/happy/active while we wanted a siesta - loved the chance to try new activities (e.g., archery) normally not in our sphere of daily life. Fun meeting new people & sharing stories. ”—B&A, Northampton, MA
There's no place like Tyler Place Family Resort. Our kids are so happy in group. We can be happy in our adult world. ”—P&L, Scarsdale, NY
The perfect balance between family & adult time. ”—B&K New York, NY
Parents can absolutely relax when they know their chlidren are engaged, happy & safe. ”—J&C, Winchester, MA
We had a great family vacation and our kids had the best time ever. Thank you and see you next year. ”—D&D, Wellesley, MA
We had another wonderful family vacation at The Tyler Place Family Resort - plenty of activities to suit every age and taste as well as wonderful friends. We are already looking forward to next year! ”—S&E, Potomac, MD
The staff are energetic, fun-loving and all around wonderful. The choice of activities hits all types of personalities. My parents came here on their honeymoon. Then came ack again for many years with their 6 children and now we come with our four boys. The place only seems to get better and better. ”—L&M, Larchmont, NY
6th year and still a great vacation for the entire family. ”—L&K, New York, NY
Loved it, loved it, loved it. ”—T&B, Scarsdale, NY
Best family vacation ever - great food, great people, great activities. Too much fun stuff to do and not enough time - but we'll do it next year and the next. ”—J&D, Summit, NJ
The overall philosophy and operational plan is great. Ted's note: (8 tips for successful week) was much appreciated. Overall, there seemed to be fewer cliques this year compared to last. ”—E&M, So. Burlington, VT
Best staff yet in the kids' programs! The staff seemed to genuinely enjoy being with the ids. They did a fantastic job. In particular, the counselors who cared for the special needs children were extraordinary. Wow. "Duckling" Triathalon was a great addition! We'll miss Capt. Color - Matthew if he doesn't come back next year. What a gem he is! ”—R&K, Sudbury, MA
Tyler Place Family Resort is simply the best place in the world. The staff is friendly & enthusiastic, there's something for everyone to do and the people that vacation here just seem to be the nicest, smartest & most interesting people thatyou could hope to meet on vacation. We all adore our time here and count the days to next year! ”—G&R, Middletown, NY
Life at Tyler Place is so relaxing that we experience temporary amnesia as to date and day. The only trouble is re-entry back to the stressful world we live in year round. We have been to many family resorts for vacation and Tyler Place is #1! ”—D&R, Bala Cynwyd, PA
We were impressed with the attentiveness of the staff, particularly to our children. Our 6-year old already asked if we can come back next year. ”—R&S, Greenwich, CT
It would be nice for there to be an adult hot tub (large!) available all night - or at least until quite late - say, 1 or 2 a.m. ”—R&D, Lexington, MA
Staff is excellent and friendly and fun. Great place to make great friends. Great variety of activities. ”—S&D, Rockville, MD
We most like not having to worry about a thing. We like the fact that the children can ride their bikes everywhere. The staff is great as always. The food is plentiful and delicious. The variety is endless and entertaining. You have quite a remarkable (and fragile) balance of amenities here. A real achievement. ”—P&T, Hstings on Hudson, NY
We've been coming for many years - summer would not be complete without T.P. ”—R&M, Newtonvillem MA
I can't imagine a more perfect, outdoorsey family vacation. ”—J&M, New York, NY
We loved the array of choices both on-campus and off. Carman Brook Farm was a real treat for our kids. Ned & Kate biked to it for a return visit to see the animals we had befriended. Sarah & Michel's pottery operation is a unique and fascinating experience. The best part of all was sitting with new people at every meal having time to renew last year's friendships. ”—E&N, Mamaroneck, NY
We always enjoy our stay, but this year the food and housekeeping needed improvement. ”—D&K, Irvington, NY
The service, kids programs, food & overall experience was excellent. There was a great attentnion to detail & the organized schedule enabled us to have the perfect balance of "family time" and "adult time". But the best part of the Tyler Place Family Resort is the orientation towards the children. ”—R&K, New York, NY
Everybody in the family gets to do what he/she really likes. Including mom! ”—P&A, Miami, FL

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