Pete Gill's Course:

Many thanks for today I thoroughly enjoyed the experience of 'painting without a brush'! Pete is a very good tutor, good fun, very patient and informative all of which added to the enjoyment of the day.

I do hope to come to one of your classes again

Take care ............ Ruth

John Wheeldon Raku Pottery Glazing and Firing Course....

"John ... just to say thanks again for a fantastic course - I would not have believed, before the event, that you could teach so much, so well, in such a short time - I arrived knowing little about potting and nothing about Raku, and walked away 3 days later with the information and confidence to be ready to have a go on my own, as well as some pots that I'm really pleased with, all run in a great atmosphere and first class venue.

Regards, Julie."

Just a quick note to thank you so much for a really great course.  The whole thing was so enjoyable being really relaxed yet so informative and productive!  The set up you have with Sue and Alan makes the whole experience so good.  Surely there can't be many courses where you can produce your own pots, be pampered and buy your winter woollies (John Smedley factory shop!) all at the same time?

Lucy

Our group have over the years stayed at many places in our annual walking mini-holiday but Pear Tree Farm has undoubtedly been the best. You have done a super job in creating the Farm and accommodation, service, reception and attention to every detail were quite exceptional.

Philip & Monica. Tadcaster.  

Thank you so much for your wonderful hospitality which we had this week at Pear Tree Farm.  The food was excellent throughout my stay. The Lamb and Beef was the best I've tasted in years and reminded me of my grandfather's small holding and the lovely meals we had with him - all fresh and lovely!

Margaret.

Email received regarding Roy Lang's new oil painting (seascapes) residential course .....

Hi Sue and Alan

Just to say what a great time I had at the course last week and how nice it was to meet you and Alan.  The room was lovely and the food wonderful - back on the diet this week though.   Roy was an inspiration and was the best instructor I have ever encountered.  He treated everyone as a beginner but without it being apparent.  Although I have used oils before it has always been a bit 'hit or miss'  and I have never been taught how to mix colours and apply the paint so it was definitely quite a new and pleasant experience.  I am only sorry I had to leave my paintings behind at my sister's to dry but I didn't want to risk spoiling them by bring them back to Spain.  I have shown my husband the photos though and he was amazed   Please would you let me know about future courses by including me in your email-shots.   Many thanks for a delightful stay and I shall look forward to seeing you again.  I have 'sold' the concept to my husband, Alan, and told him all about the fishing available so no doubt there will be two of us next time! Best wishes and thanks again.   Linda (from very hot Spain)

Thanks so much for making our stay with you so enjoyable!   Accommodation, facilities, food  all excellent. We had a great time! Thank you both for all your hard work.

Freda, Jean, Grace, Amanda, Gill, Doug  Philip and Gordon.  

Thank you so much for your generous hospitality over the week-end. Thoroughly enoyed myself! You’ve really looked after us.  I can’t ever remember doing a course and enjoying every aspect of it before.  (I’m also 5lb fatter!)

Freda, Nether Heage.

A very enjoyable visit and super course, excellent hosts and wonderful food.
Ann,  Brundall, Norwich.  

Excellent Hospitality. Wonderful Food. Memorable Course.

Pat , Beeston, Nottingham.

Thank you for a fabulous weekend, we’re sure this will be the first of many.

Andi and Annette.  

Very many thanks for ... this excellent week-end.  A rare treat to be able to practice stone carving in such beautiful surroundings - and such delicious meals!  I don't aspire to the heights of Rodin but hope to see you again next year.
Dr J .F., Wilmslow.  

Lovely weekend. Thanks for such kind hospitality.  Looking forward to next time.
Cathy,  Stanmore, Middlesex.

Very nice indeed.  One of the best (and biggest!) breakfasts we have ever had.
Ian K. and Mayumi Masegawa, Fukuoka, Japan.

Just to let you know how much we all enjoyed our painting holiday at Pear Tree Farm.  Accommodation and food superb! It was a bonus to have the use of the studio.  Thank you for making us so welcome.  We have a meeting tonight so no doubt we will have lots to talk about and photos to look at!!  Many thanks.
F. (Burton Joyce Art Society)  

Thank you so much for a most comfortable weekend- I really liked Room 7 because I don’t think that anyone could hear me snore! – Perhaps they were too polite to say! Your home has such a lovely happy atmosphere and the wonderful meals were so beautifully presented.  Thank you once again for your generous welcome.

Maurine.  

Unsurpassed hospitality and an interesting part of the UK. Thank you. Best wishes with your art venture.
Don & Norma, Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

I would like to say how much I enjoyed my stay with you. The food was delicious, the bed wonderful and the surrounding countryside and peace and quiet were exceptional. Hope to see you all again very soon. Beautiful rooms and a Desperate Dan size breakfast, yum!

Aile, Ashley & Reubert

Many thanks for making our visit extra special.  We have thoroughly enjoyed your hospitality.

Peggy, Isobel and Greton  

Dear Sue,   I just wanted to thank you for the wonderful two nights we had with you. I hope we can see you again next year on our annual trip back to the UK.   What a perfect spot you have- thanks for sharing it!   Yours gratefully, Lesley

Thanks for a lovely stay.  The accommodation and food is faultless and the welcome was friendly.  We will certainly tell all our friends. 

Ann & Dave

A grand B&B with wonderful hosts.  We could have stayed a week! 

Sheila & Rod  Ontario, Canada.  

Heaven. Relaxing. Friendly. Extremely good service. Will come again.
Janet, Littleover.

Great place very modern, luv it!

Maya, London.  

Felt like being at Grandpa’s home!

Raj, Harlow.

Fantastic scenery and really friendly people - would love to come again. Thank you.
Heather, Ilminster, Somerset.

Wonderful setting and very well looked after.                                            

Ken & Diana,  Oxfordshire.

Lovely stay, super room, very welcoming.                                                 

Angela, West London.  

Very Friendly & lovely home – great lounge! We will be back.               

D. Family.

Delighted to be the first student.  A truly friendly creative few days.  Thanks.
Dawn B, Bedfordshire.