Monday, November 27, 2006

Wonderful! Very comfortable, beautiful room, quiet, cozy, romantic. The sauna and whirlpool were so relaxing. Highly recommended - and the innkeepers are terrific... can't wait to come back.

Sunday, April 23, 2006

My fiance and I had an amazing stay at the Dharma Guest House. Our brief visit felt like a spiritual retreat! The space is gracefully decorated and accomodating. We loved the spa-like bathroom and munching on the organic goodies that were waiting for us in the fridge. Also, the beautiful Buddhist art and inspiring book collection make it possible to take a vacation from life's stresses without leaving the studio itself (you should though, Woodstock hosts beautiful hiking and biking trails)!I highly reccomend this property to anyone seeking a RELAXING and INSPIRING place to reconnect with yourself or a loved one. Thanks again, Sasha!!!

Monday, October 31, 2005

This place is really beautiful. We had a great time in the woods and according to my sister the whirpool was so relaxing. This was our first time in US and hopefully not the last. When we come back, we'll come back in this lovely house!
Thank you!
18 October, 2005

Saturday, October 01, 2005

We are fortunate to have found this gem
located in the heart of Woodstock, NY. Its
energy is natural and tranquil. For its sheer
beauty it's hard to beat the price and location.
We hope to return as soon as possible.

Comment from the Mandala Suite Guest Book :

Dear Drakon and Sasha,
Our time spent at the Dharma Guest House was truly special and truly
invigorating for both of us. The pressures of the world and the miniscule
problems of every day life seemed to vanish the second we arrived.
We leave with the realization that those miniscule problems are just that !
We also leave with the realization that there is a cozy little place in
Woodstock we can retreat to when we need to " breathe"!
Thank you so much for your hospitality Drakon and Sasha. Our only regret is
that we couldn't stay longer.
See you soon,
Brian and Jordana
New York City

Comment from the Mandala Suite Guestbook:

We were here in March of '06 for my Birthday. It has been a wonderful
return,this on the occasion of my partner's Birthday. Our bodies and minds
feel
fresh and relaxed. Thank you for all the things that make the house a home
with warmth and good vibes: A hot sauna, a hot jacuzzi,a warm fire, a
comfortable bed,delicious grapes,good books,lovely incense,beautiful
surroundings,candles and soy milk for Amy's coffee. And even bikes to take
into town! We wish you well and will be back! ( and reccomend you to our
friends.
Love,
Amy and Thera

Comment from the Mandala Suite Guestbook:
Thank you for this much needed Oasis. A perfect start to my 38th year
Om Namah Shivaya
Love from Brooklyn
Ruth

Comment from the guest book of the Mandala Suite:
Dear Sasha and Drakon,
We had a wonderful time here. We took a family bath ( Zola's first in a big
tub!)
which was a beautiful experience ! I really enjoyed reading the book from the
library ' Timeshifting'. It will help me bring more of this weekend with me,
great tips on how to make every day as relaxing as this visit was.

Peace!

Melina, Allison and Zola

Comment form the Mandala Suite guest book:
Thank you very much for the lovely stay. This beautiful suite felt very comfortable the minute we stepped our feet in it. The past two days has been very relaxing. The spacious bathroom and sauna are amazing! I wish we were staying longer. Hope we’ll be back soon
Nino and John

Comment from the Mandala Suite guest book:
We had a lovely and relaxing stay in the Mandala Suite. Very much appreciated!
Val and Stefan

Comment from the Mandala suite guest book:
Thank you for such a relaxing and rejuvenating week-end. Your place is so welcoming…
And we want to come back. It was a perfect place to celebrate our anniversary,
Our best to you,
Christie and Jack

Comment from the Mandala suite guest book:
Ice storm, hot tub, pussy willow, Indian food , Levon Helm, Woodstock! WOW !
Doris and Gary Keil-Shamich

Comment from the Mandala suite guest book
Thank you for the relaxing stay and the Sauna and the Jacuzzi.
The Dharma Guest House was exactly what we needed to relax.
We hope to be back soon !
Thank you
Charles and Jenette

Comment from the Mandala suite guest book
Amazing place. Just the getaway we were looking for. Great Theme; Just relaxing.
Definitely will come back again !
Mike and Roxy

Comment from the Mandala suite guest book
Thank you so very much for allowing us to stay in your beautiful guest house. It was
Exactly what we needed: peace, rest, and renewal for the new year !
Yours warmly,
Roxanne and Jason

Comment from the Mandala suite guest book:
Thank you for a peaceful retreat. You really thought of everything – It was a perfect place to
Stay. Warm Regards.

Comment from the Mandala suite guest book:
For the warmth, for the solitude, and inspiration!

Comment from the Mandala suite guest book:
Thank you! Did not have chance to thank you before. We will be back.

Comment from the Mandala Room guest book
There are so much attention and thought that went into decorating this little slice of heaven on earth, we simply say, thank you. Our weekend of rejeuvenation and bonding could not have been anymore fullfilling and satisfying. Many thanks for all the small, but perfect details. We hope to come back!

Comment from the Mandala Room Guest book
Just what I needed--2 weeks of blissful rest in a cozy place. The studio was totally comfortable and having the sauna was a real pleasure. Add a wonderful host--Ellen--and my stay was perfect.

Thank you for a wonderful stay at Dharma Guest House! My fiance and I had a tranquil, peaceful weekend up in Woodstock. We loved the whirlpool, slippers, comfortable bed, snacks and kitchenette. The last month has been one of many changes for us and we very much needed a time out and some time surrounded by nature. Thank you for giving us a place to find some inner peace and quiet, we will return!

Comment from guest book:
--The key to Paradise.
--Thank you.

Comment from guest book:
What a lovely experience:
--we hiked to Overlook Mountain
--Napped
--took a jacuzzi and sauna
--dinner at Joshua's [restaurant]
--went to the swimming holes and took some great pics
(great!)
--had a campfire and roasted marshmallows
--and off to Kaaterskill Falls!
We'll be back!

From the Mandala Room Guest book
Thank you for everything.

From guest book:
Another relaxing and satisfying stay. Thank you for the space to retreat and refuel. Back to our lives, our work, our son, feeling great!

Comment from guest book: What a wonderful town and house! We had a fabulous stay! We will definately be back for a much longer stay, asap.

Comment from the Mandala room guest book.
Ahh...yes! Just what was needed.
Many thanks. Happy Solstice!

Comments from the Mandala room guest book.
Thank you so much for all your help and making this stay even more beautiful. It was a great experience being here and spending his little time in peace and especially the visit to the monestery. We will try to come here again. Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a great prosperous New Year

This place was heaven on earth. Nothing soothes the weary souls of NYC residents like fresh mountain air, cedar sauna and a bath to escape in. We will be forever grateful for the experience that you gave us. Blessings.

Thank you for providing this beautiful, peaceful home away from home. It was a wonderful setting for our studies with the Dalai Lama.

Comment from the guest book in the Mandala Room.
What a lovely place. We so enjoyed our stay! Namaste--

Tusha and Sasha,
Thanks so much for a restful escape. Look forward to returning soon.

We just wanted to thank you for a wonderful stay. Our daughter, Anastasia, enjoyed taking in all of the new sites and sounds and we all found it to be wonderfully peaceful. We are looking forward to visiting Woodstock again and are looking forward to staying once again with you.
Best Always,

Comment from the Mandala room guestbook:
This is our fourth short stay in Woodstock and by far the best. It is evident that much thought and care has gone into the preparation of the Mandala room which is incredibly peaceful and comfortable. We enjoyed the vast bathroom and bath, and also the spotless kitchen with its organic provisions. We are happy to have discovered Dharma Guest House and hope to revisit in the future.
Good luck with your second room.
Nina and Stanley Coleman

Comment from the Mandala room guest book:

Dear Sasha,
Thank you very much for your hospitality. We enjoyed the Mandala Room -- it is everything we had hoped for our weekend away from the city!
Thank you,
Holly

Comment from the Mandala room guestbook:
It was nice, very nice!
Carl and Liz

from the guest book in the Mandala room:
Sasha,
Nice, private, easy, nice walks, beautiful trees, relaxing and peaceful. We ate, drank, sauna'd, whirlpooled and got engaged. This was the perfect spot for it.
Thank you,
Amber Jo and John

from the guest book in the Mandala room:
A truly wonderful retreat to take my partner on a surprise weened of peace and relaxation. Thank you for creating such a wonderful place to be ourselves!
Thank you for the little extras and having the bikes ready for us to take into town and go for lovely massages and other goodies.
We will return Aahhh...
Namaste,
Warmly,
Amy and Jhera

from the guest book in the Mandala room:
Sasha,
Thank you for a great stay – We will return – We look forward to seeing you and Troika here again in the very near future –
Len, Chrissy, and Sienna Beck (Ft Lauderdale, Florida)

from the guest book in the Mandala room:
Dear Sasha,
Thank you for giving us the opportunity and surrounding to catch up, relax in each other’s company, regain our energy and enjoy the lovely surroundings – both in the Mandala room and outside it. Thanks for allowing us to profit from this stay as much as we could! We’ll enjoy coming back and will let others know of the wonderful place you have built.
Best Wishes,
Saskia (Netherlands)
And Ilana
P.S. I’ll be back! Thank you.

from the guest book in the Mandala room:
What a delicious stay! Such peace, stillness and warmth. We began each morning with a sauna, eggs, toast, and oatmeal… It was welcome retreat – to be a couple in the quiet of Woodstock. Now we go to pick up our 20 moth old and return to our New York City – all with the realization of how rich our lives are. Thank you for the opportunity to have the space for this recognition. We will return…
Erin and Ben
(New York City)

from the guest book in the Mandala room:
11-2-05
Sasha,
I am so glad we found the Dharma House! A peaceful getaway was well needed and our stay was perfect. The snowfall was beautiful and we enjoyed a cozy weekend and absolutely love the bathtub. We are rejuvenated. Thank you! We hope to see you again soon!
P.S. You have a great book selection.
Michelle and Pheroze (Brooklyn, NY)

from the guest book in the Mandala room:
Dear Sasha,
Thank you so much for such a beautiful place to stay! The beauty and serenity of this place is truly perfect. Thanks for your warmth and welcoming spirit! We hope to see you again soon.
Risa and Thom

from the guest book in the Mandala room:
Thank you for a lovely place – you made us feel very welcome and we really enjoyed the peace and tranquility here. The bathroom is truly fantastic! When we buy a house we will model our bathroom on this one. Had a great breakfast in Heaven (best cappuccino in town) and enjoyed the shops. If we come back here we will definitely stay here again. Love the slippers.
S……ian and Nick
(Provincetown)

12-11-05
from the guest book in the Mandala room:
Dear Sasha,
Thank you for bringing through such beauty. Thank you for sharing it with such an open hand. You’ve given a wondrous gift to Colin and I.
May all being realize their true beauty,
Thanks,
Namaste,
Nancy

from the guest book in the Mandala room:
Dear Sasha,
Some call it fate; some call it coincidence… whatever. Having suffered a back injury several years ago and my wife’s recent shoulder surgery, I’ll say it was fate that brought us here. The tub, sauna, bad, and just the atmosphere alone eased our aches and pains and helped rejuvenate us. (And we were only here one night). We look forward to returning soon!
Thanks,
Tom and Claire (Bayside, NY)

From the guest book in Mandala room:
Dear Sasha,
I think you saved me. I haven’t been feeling well lately, and after just 2 days I am a new person. I can’t remember the last time I’ve been this relaxed. The place is beautiful and peaceful. There are no words to describe the bathroom. And the bed is heaven.
But I think what I love most is how welcoming it all is. The little touches like the tea and the extra soft towels weren’t necessary, but incredibly appreciated.
I wish I had actually gotten some more time to talk to you. But one think is definite – we are coming back next year.
Thank you very much; this is just what I needed.

From the book in Mandala room:
Sasha,
The feeling of peacefulness fills these rooms. Thank you for developing the interior beauty of this place. Thank you for helping us regain our balance. We will meet again. Joy + Peace.

From the guestbook in the Dharma Guest House house:
Sasha,
From the minute I spoke to you, you were nothing but sweet and helpful. You made our much needed relaxing mother-daughter weekend beautiful - from Marcia, to the Overlook hike, tothe food at Joshuas - it couldn't have been better. Most importanly, this room - this house - absolutely gorgeous. You have created a peaceful haven here - it is hard to leave and we will definately be back. I met the man who is helping you with the house out back - mom and I and friends will lore to stay again as he explained that house to me!
All th best! Namaste!

From the guest book in the Mandala room:
The Mandala room was a beautiful place to relax and enjoy the Woodstock experience. The friendliness and warmth of the town was also felt in the nice small touches the room offered. The cookies were delicious, and the dog was great! Look forward to telling friend what a great spot this is - honey & luxurious.