Testimonials

Cal Fire, 2008

ECCO Staff,

Thank you for everything.
My room was well-furnished and comfortable. The bedding and towels were clean and soft. The water was hot, quickly. The food was good, balanced, and varied. The walks in the trees and around the grounds was healing and uplifting. The ducks, goose, and cat were entertaining.

Most of all, all your staff members were so courteous and helpful. What a beautiful spirit guides you and affects this entire center. I look forward with pleasure to my next visit.

Thank you,
David (CalFire)
January 2008

Opera at Oakhurst 2008:  Golden Legends & Lyricism of Czech Opera
March 27-31, 2008

“I am always amazed at the depth of Jim’s (Keolker) knowledge of the music and the times when it was written.”

“Wonderful, as always.”

“We anticipated an excellent weekend—it was even better!” 

“The illustrations were so well done in relationship to the operas. The lectures are outstanding and the printed programs so well done. I feel as though I’ve taken a college course.” 

“Jim made each opera come alive. I enjoyed his comments, music and my imagination, almost more than the music/film.” 

“It’s an annual affair! We wouldn’t miss it!”

Elderhostel 8713-022508 Seize the Moment: Capturing Yosemite in Photos
February 25-29, 2008

“I learned a lot about planning & taking pictures. Totally enjoyable course in every way.”

“Excellent, enthusiastic, knowledgeable instructor. A great tour guide as well as photography teacher.”

“Mrs. Loberg is a very competent and enthusiastic photographer. Having lived so many years in Yosemite, she has an unusually great knowledge of its photographic possibilities. She worked hard to help photographers of very varied levels of experience and skills.”

“Chris is very knowledgeable and shares this knowledge freely. Chris is gregarious and patient. Chris is all around the best!”

“Wonderful, varied program—we got to do a little bit of everything from wide panoramic shots to stained glass.”

Wise Women of Bear
November 2007

“Thank you for the delicious food and for the feeling of welcome you provide.”

Gerard Family Camp
July, 2007
(directed to Donna Lalev, Food Service Director)

What an excellent job you and your staff did in providing delicious food and prompt attention to any special requests, needs or questions.

I’m sorry we didn’t get the timing right to call you out and offer a heartfelt thank you from the whole camp. I assure you all the comments about the food and service were very complimentary.

Congratulations on doing an excellent job. We will all look forward to spending a week with you again next year. Love and blessings.

United Methodist Women Fresno District
March, 2008

“. . . I would like to say what a beautiful retreat center you have. The grounds are lovely, the rooms, dorm and dining area are terrific and extremely comfortable. The chapel is very accommodating as well. One note too—the food is fabulous! Please extend my appreciation to all the kitchen crew and cooks! Thank you so much for making our retreat wonderful—we plan on returning again! God bless you abundantly!”

Elderhostel 7446-031608 – C S Lewis/Yosemite Interlude

“Excellent presentation, great insights.”

“It was a privilege to listen to Dr. Martens.”

“Uncommonly well-informed, prepared and presented.”