Rock View Visitors Book

Here are some quotes from our Visitors Book

"Very special place - a feast for the senses. Not happy to leave, whilst looking forward to the next adventure." Laraine Kerwick (Visitor, England)

"First class food, accomodation and hospitality in relaxing surroundings. Thanks very much." David Nicholls (Journey Latin America, England)

"A splendid and memorable visit. 'Words fail me' - which means too splendid to describe." Gillian and Kenneth Clarke (United Kingdom, former Chancellor of the Exchequer)

"The warm welcome and hospitality were very much appreciated and the excursion to Surama appealed to our sense of adventure! Very many thanks." Martin and Philippa Suthers (Birdwatchers, England)

"Rock View is fun. The welcome and hospitality of Colin and team are far beyond normal hotel practise. So ... please keep different!." Vicky Longland (Eco-tourist, Ecuador)

"Thank you for your warm hospitality. We look forward to coming back and witnessing your growth and influence throughout the Rupununi." Hugh and Marianne Cholmondeley (United Nations mediator and facilitator)

"Rock View: Progressive development ... increasing elegance." Diane McTurk (Karanambu Ranch, Rupununi, Guyana)

"Tres chaleureux accueil. Good food, peaceful, good music, nice art" Isabel Guibert (Artist, Canada)

"Fantastic place! The location, rooms, food, service and the hospitality are all very special. Wish you all the best…" Chandi Jayawardena (General Manager, Forte Crest Pegasus Hotel)

"In addition to the excellent all-round place that Rock View certainly is - it needs to be said that Colin and family also provide a most generous personal commitment to community development projects. Thank you so much" Vanda Radzik (Red Thread NGO, Guyana)

"Rock View Resort has the potential to become an exciting nature destination for birdwatchers and excellent as a whole. Very exciting" Winston Nanan (Nanan's Bird Sanctuary Tours, Trinidad and Tobago)

"This has been a very restful, informative and educational visit. The facilities and general helpful and friendly atmosphere make Rock View a delightful stay. Thank you" Lance Carberry (Energy Consultant, Guyana)

"Long live the Rock View - Iwokrama connection" Henry Tschinkel (Interim Director General, Iwokrama, Guyana)

"Great library! Why haven't I stayed here before?" David Dunkley (Resource Consultant, Iwokrama, Guyana)

"Colin, many thanks for the terrific food, great company and great experiences. The 'Rock' has terrific potential. We're very impressed with your progress so far." Hugh and Kathleen Curry (The Travel Club, Canada)

"Excellent and exciting" Cheddi Jagan (former President, Republic of Guyana)

"Cycled three months in South America to find such a place" Rudolph Mittermayr (cycling nomad, Czech Republic)

"Magnificent!" Edward Seaga (former Prime Minister, Jamaica)

"The food was really good and I like the pool" William Hilary (student, Guyana)

"A wonderful oasis of calm, tranquility, delicious food and warm hospitality. Thanks" Robert Peck (Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia, U.S.A.)

"Back again for more wonderful birds and hospitality. Thanks" Sally Conyne (Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia, U.S.A.)

"Excellent view, superb service. Recommended to newlyweds" Clifton Cumberbatch (Communications consultant, Iwokrama, Guyana)

"It is nice to be here once again. I feel revived and in touch with my ancestors once more." Desrey Fox (Akawaio, Amerindian Research Unit, University of Guyana)

"La Provence en Guyanne. Un plaisir imense. Merci." Nicole Vaillancourt (C.I.D.A., Canada)

"Very pleasant stay and an excellent end to my visit to Iwokrama" Dan Gilmour (I.U.C.N., Australia)

"Enjoyed once again the wonderful, unique atmosphere" Randolph George (Anglican Bishop of Guyana)

"I felt as though I was at home. Lovely people and an extraordinary setting." Phillip da Silva (C.I.D.A., Guyana)

"Wonderful example of the transformation of savannah into a garden of Eden - with idyllic people to boot. Thank you." Janette Forte (Amerindian Research Unit, University of Guyana)

"Excellent hospitality, formidable cuisine, an experience to remember." Alan Bowker (Canadian High Commissioner to Guyana)

"Thought I was coming to a tourist hotel. Never could I have been so happy to be wrong. A great project, lovely family. Glad I was here." Valerie and David Fischer (Essential Travel, England)

"Thanks so much for the warm hospitality and accommodation of our group of 'crazy' birders! I hope to return with another group soon." David Stejskal (Field Guides Inc., U.S.A.)

"In my view, Rock View is a paradise in the interior savannahs. The hospitality of Colin and Velda, his wife, has touched my heart. I will certainly let others know of this wonderful place." Shirley Lall (Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Guyana)

"Rare is it when visionaries for an earth-friendly future are warmly received as a member of the family in a commercial resort. And rare when that operation is a model of sustainability in tune with the dreams of Iwokrama" Bob Kochtitzky (Partners of the Americas, U.S.A.)

"Never give up. Never slow down. Never grow old. Never ever die young. Onwards and Upwards! Paul and Judy Mansfield (Daily Telegraph, England)

"Thoroughly enjoyed my stay almost to the point of forgetting I was on business. Rooms are the best outside Georgetown. Delightful relaxed atmosphere." Tony Brooking (Forest Trails, England)

"Leaving with fond memories of this oasis. You've built a place of peace and refuge. Thank you Colin for your gracious hospitality." Georgina and Bud Clark (Eco-tourists, Canada)

"Very enjoyable, relaxing episode after a good workout of field research at Rewa. I enjoyed looking at the wild cassava and getting good pictures of a tamandua in action, ripping apart a termite nest. I very much hope to come here again!" Doyle McKey (Avenir des Peuples des Forets Tropicales, France)

"An incredible place in an incredible country. The people, the life, the trees are an unforgettable memory." Michel Gosselin (Tourist, Canada)

"Had a great time - it's an escape from the hectic and frantic city. Thanks." Chris Ram (student, Guyana)

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