Alpenhorn Mt Beauty - Guests Comments

We had last night at the Country Club and the food was great - Dick was pleased to be able to have Duck A L' Orange which was nicely cooked!

On the whole it was a good weekend despite the bad weather. Two of us made it to the top of Mt Bogong ! The unit was perfect and we'll most certainly contact you if we come in that area again.

Congratulations again on your nomination as one of the best places to stay Victoria.
The marketing benefits for your business from being voted as one of Victoria's Best Places to Stay is significant and we encourage you to get involved.

Best of luck.
Yours sincerely
NEIL JAMES
General Manager, TOURISM AND TRAVEL

From: Sue & Denis Pesavento
To: Tony & Karen
Subject: Thanks for another great stay
Date: Saturday 22nd August 2009

Tony and Karen,

Thanks so much for the opportunity to stay once again at your very pleasant site. Our snow holiday was fantastic as always and we are now safe and sound at home. It went too quickly !
See you both on our next trip !

Sue, Denis, Daniel and Louisa.

From: Andrew McIntosh
To: Tony & Karen
Subject: Thanks
Date: Wednesday 19th August 2009

Dear Tony & Karen
We had a wonderful stay at Alpenhorn. Being able to return to a warm and extremely comfortable apartment with magnificent views of Mt Bogong and the Kiewa Valley after a very busy schedule of meetings with Police, CFA & SES was fabulous - wish all Parliamentary trips were as pleasant.
Thanks, again for your hospitality,
Kind Regards
Andrew McIntosh
Parliament of Victoria

From: Andrew Wilson
To: The Alpenhorn
Subject: Thanks for a wonderful stay!
Date: Sunday 2nd August 2009

Dear Karen and Tony
want to thank you for such a lovely stay in your units. They were just divine. You've thought of everything, and it was so nice to come back each night after being up on the cold and exhausting mountain. You have done such a wonderful job setting them up, and providing everything that is needed for a snow holiday. Even down to the daily snow report, clothes drying at the end of the day, and the offer of even doing our washing. We really appreciated it all, and even our children have said that after the snow being the best thing of the holiday, our unit where we stayed was their next best thing. So congratulations on all you do, you are clearly by far the best hosts we have ever experienced

"Thank You" card left by Kiwis Garry & Janet
THANK YOU to Lysander, Tony & Karen, for making our stay at Alpenhorn so relaxing and enjoyable.
I really appreciated Karen doing our laundry, and the two of you sharing your local knowledge with us and generally making us feel at home.
Keep in touch and Happy Traveling in the future!
Garry & Janet
July 2009

Tony and Co
Just wanted to say a huge thank you for your understanding on the weekend after Tim hurt himself. Letting us use the room until 6pm on Sunday and not charging us really helped us refresh before embarking on the long trip home. Apart from Tim hurting himself we thoroughly enjoyed our stay, your hospitality was greatly appreciated! We would be sure to recommend your establishment to friends or stay with you again should Tim be silly enough to enter the race again next year! Ha ha! On another note if you would like me to write a testimonial for your website I would be happy to oblige.
Thanks again and Best Regards
Emily Winch

From: David & Kathy Down
To: Alpenhorn
Subject: Books!
Date: 3rd Feb, 2009

Hi Karen,

Thanks again for having us! The whole family had a great time and I can guarantee we’ll be back!

My apologies for leaving the books behind! If you could mail them down that would be great.

Let us know what the cost is and we’ll direct deposit some money.

Our regards to Tony.

Talk soon!

Regards,

David Down

From: Sarah & Steve Daniel
To: Alpenhorn
Date: 4th January, 2009

Hi Karen

We had a great time at Alpenhorn, the apartments are fantastic, I will certainly recommend you to many people.

I will try and get Keith Fernley to pick up the shoes we left behind.

Thanks Heaps

Sarah Daniel

Note left by Alan & Yvonne 28th August 2008
Dear Tony & Karen,
Today we conclude our 3 1/2 week holiday and are heading back to Perth.
We have had a wonderful time, made such by hosts like you who not only made us feel welcome but were so kind. You lending us snow boots and gloves was to us a heartwarming gesture that equipped so we could really enjoy our day at Falls Creek and our stay at The Alpenhorn.
Again Many Thanks
Alan & Yvonne

From: Bill Sullivan
To: Tony & Karen Roberts
Subject: Thanks
Date: Mon 15th September 2008

Dear Tony and Karen
Just a short note to thank you for a very enjoyable stay. Your Units have everything we needed to make our stay comfortable.
We have stayed at a number of places in Tawonga South on our trips to the snow but will most definitely head back your way if space is available. Special thanks for the late check out. It was a bonus as I had two very tired children after a couple of days skiing.

From: Sue & Denis
To: Alpenhorn
Subject: Ski Holiday
Date: Thurs 04/09/2008 7:19 PM

From: Ruth
To: Alpenhorn
Subject: The Boys Ski Training Camp
Date: Tues 02/09/2008 6:28 PM

Hi Karen,
Thanks so much for looking after "the boys"; your waxing jig was greatly appreciated. I am certain they will be in touch to visit again and be on the lookout for an odd night here and there so expect a call!
Apparently they beat the foul weather as they headed home Saturday after the race. They were sorry to leave early but on reflection it was probably for the best! It's a shame they don't have the presentations on the Saturday afternoon as I am sure more people would attend.
Thanks again!

From: Lisa
To: Tony & Karen Roberts
Subject: Holidays
Date: Mon 01/09/2008 1:34 PM

Hi Karen and Tony,
We were only just saying how lucky we had been this year with our skiing.....hopefully some fresh snow will stretch the season a little longer for you.
Will be in touch once we are clearer about our holiday arrangements for next year (all based around Anna starting secondary school...so the world changes!!)
Cheers

Lisa and Jim

From: Steve
To: Karen Roberts
Subject: Falls Creek Trip
Date: Wed 20/08/2008 2:56 PM

Hi Karen,
We all had a great time
As well as enjoying the perfect conditions up at Falls Creek, we were all very impressed with your hospitality at The Alpenhorn.
I grabbed a couple of your business cards so I will be sure to pass them on and recommend you to friends.

From: Bec
To: Karen & Tony
Subject: Falls Creek Trip
Date: Mon 18/08/2008 3:15 PM

From: Jim
To: Karen & Tony
Subject: Alpenhorn Stay
Date: 18/08/2008 4:23 PM

Hello Karen and Tony,
Thank you for your excellent and efficient hospitality – it was a pleasure staying at Alpenhorn and I’ll be back.
I am also interested in the Les Chalet Unit too.
Cheers,

Jim

Thank you very much for your hospitality. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Thanks again for doing our washing Karen.
Lorna & Nick Marthick

Dear Tony & Karen,
We 100% enjoyed staying at Alpenhorn. It's beautiful. The attention to detail is a credit to you both. The personal interest was appreciated & these things made us feel at home.
Thanks again we look forward to returning.
Luv
Neville Lisa & Rachelle

5th of June 2008
Note Left in Unit (held down by very heavy (& nice) bottle of Chardonnay):

Tony & Karen,
Thanks you again for your kind hospitality.
Have enjoyed visiting very much again.
Attached is a token of my appreciation.
Cheers
PeterK

From: Sue Heather
To: Karen Roberts
Subject: Mountain Beauty Music Festival
Date: Wed 30/04/2008 1:09 PM

Hi Karen (& Tony)
How lovely to hear from you! We had a ball – thank you. Always do up there. We ended up staying until the final act at Settlers Sunday night, then I drove home! It was rather bleak but worth it.
Looking forward to next year – so will be in touch. Felt very comfortable and at home in your lovely unit – thank you!
Thanks again!!
Sue Heather

Corinna Schwiegershausen is the current Women's Hanggliding World Champion as well as the holder of last year's Mount Beauty, Bogong Cup (for Ladies).

From: Kylie Web
To: ALPENHORN
Subject: Mountain Bike Nationals
Date: Mon 11/02/2008 1:59 PM

Hi Karen & Tony,
The trip home was fairly good - got caught in a deluge and could hardly see the roadworks (: I must admit I was happy to get home - you always want to warp yourself home after the racing is actually done.
As usual we really enjoyed the stay at Mount Beauty ... and we always want to stay on (i don't have that feeling when I visit most other places for racing!) ... A huge thanks to you and tony for everything as usual - especially allowing us to shower after the short track event on Sunday. We looked like brown ninjas when we finished riding through the mud and rain.. he he and we were both stoked to feel showered and normal again before setting out on the trip for home.
Hope to be back down sooner rather than later.
I hope that you have a fabulous winter season and that you get to ski at least 5 times a week!!!

Cheers Kylie & James

From: Roberts Family
To: Karen & Tony
Subject: Great Stay Thanks
Date: Sat 26/01/2008 10:07 PM

Hi Tony and Karen
Sorry we missed you when we checked out this morning. We had a great stay in the Arthur Unit, just loved the view from the balcony and with the full moon it was spectacular. Sure beats the flat land round Shepparton.
Hopefully will be back one day.
Thanks

Hand-written note from James Davies, Michelle & Dan
December 24 2007
Tony & Karen
Thanks so much for your excellent hospitality. We didn't fill out the survey because there was no column for "excellent". That was the only one we would have used.
Here's a jar of pum & apricot jam I made last week. I confess I have not tested this batch, so I hope it's ok, but I haven't had a disaster so far, so I hope it's ok. I took a card, so if we decide to come to Mt Beauty soon, I know where to stay. My regards to the very cool 'Alwyn'
James Davies, Michelle & Dan
have a great Xmas and New Year!

Hand written note left on 3rd October 2007
Dear Tony & Karen,
We really enjoyed your hospitality which was very warm.
We wished we could have stayed longer, because of the nice unit, great view but mostly because of you two.
We wont hesitate to stay at the Alpenhorn again should an opportunity arise and we will recommend it to our friends.
Cheers to you both,
Bonnie, Joanne, Edgar & Lorraine.

Hi Karen,
Thanks so much for a great stay again, we totally loved it and wish it was longer.
We went for the cats this weekend cos the power are an arrogant side. We took some flak from a waitress at breakfast at the Halls gap hotel we stayed in but we soon got over it as she was a Collingwood supporter. Thank god the power didnt win!!
I hope we see you and Tony next season, should be a cracker! take care and keep on wood carving....
xx Hinge Family.

Hi Karen & Tony,
We enjoyed our stay at the "Alpenhorn". So much so, that we accidentally "stole" your compendium (now enclosed).
Again thank you for making us feel so welcome.
Kind Regards
Jill & Holger

Hand written note from Chris, Chelsea & Joe from California
August 2007
Tony & Karen,
Thanks so much for a wonderful three days!
We appreciate your help & kindness, the great units, the fabulous views & especially the Roy Orbison.
If you're ever in California & visit Yosemite, Look us up - we live just outside the Park.
Chris, Chelsea & Joe

From: Simon Barry
To: Tony & Karen
Subject: Ski Trip
Date: Wednesday, 25 July 2007 5:13 PM

Had a good trip home if you ignore the leaving the snow bit.
Somehow managed to do it in 10 and 3/4 hours on the way back.
Had a great time and will see you again soon I hope

From: Gosia
To: Alpenhorn Holiday Units
Subject: Last Weekend
Date: Tue 17/07/2007 5:05 PM

Hello Tony & Karen

Thank you for providing us with such an excellent service last weekend. We have extremely enjoyed the stay at the “Arthur” apartment.

We are considering visiting Falls Creek again next month and I was wondering if you could check the accommodation availability for the following weekend as set below:

Arrive Friday 17th of August for 2 nights until Sunday 19th of August or Arrive Friday 24th of August for 2 nights until Sunday 26th of August. At this stage we need to accommodate 4 adults and 1 child, however I was hoping to find out if you have one bedroom apartments to accommodate 2 adults and 1 child as well.

I look forward hearing from you soon.

Regards

Gosia Mostowska

Dear Tony and Karen
Just a quick note to say thank you for a lovely week at Mount Beauty. We really did enjoy ourselves at the Alpenhorn, it is a lovely spot you have there. We will hopefully be back again in the not too distant future.
You may have noticed that you are a T'towel missing, I'm afraid it got packed by mistake. It is in the wash at the moment and I'll try and get it in the post over the next couple of days.
Thanks again
Beth, Robert + kids + dog Scoberg

From: Paul Donovan
To: Alpenhorn Flats
Subject: THE EXPEDITION
Date: Tuesday, 30th January 2007

Best Regards,

Paul Donovan

From: Dockrills
To: Tony & Karen
Subject: G'day from the Mad Bikers
Date: Tuesday, 23rd January 2007

Dear Tony and Karen,
Thank you for your hospitality again this year. Our family group biking holiday was a great success. Again you made us feel most welcome and were the perfect hosts! Sorry about the fly screens!!!!!
The same group would like to return for the same period for 2007/2008.
So the 5 front units (4 x 2 bedroom & 1 x 1 single bedroom) in on Friday 28th December 2007 and out on Friday 4th January 2008. Same booking as this year.
We'll obviously confirm with you later in the year. Good luck with the sale of the property but it won't be the same without you.
Karen I'm hoping you are feeling better than you did in the new year.
All the best
Bobby Dockrill

From: Jenny & Adrian Mills
To: Tony & Karen
Subject: Update from us
Date: Monday, 22nd January 2007

G'Day Karen and Tony,
Just watched an ABC TV doc on 2003 fires and thought of you. How were you affected this time round?
Bethany speaks often of 'JIM', Zac too speaks very fondly of our stay at 'JIM'. Must say that view will stay with us forever.
A funny thought - we acquired on 2.12.06 a 3 week old bull calf ( long story, but would have been knocked on the head if we didn't take him), and what did our kids collectively call him? "JIM" as you do!
Bethany's had her 6th b'day (07.12.06) she's been planning the next one ever since, one day she might sit still and not change her clothes every 5 minutes. Took kids to "walking with Dinosaurs" fantastic, expensive, but Zac is very likely to become a paleontologist. Isabella's just funny, and growing fast. Just praying for rain. dead grass and dust, no green left. Lots of dry storms, lucky we have town & tank water. Hope this finds you both well, love to hear from you soon.
Warm regards
Jenny and Adrian Mills ( + kids).

From: Elio Lisa & Norma
To: The Alpenhorn
Subject: Return to Italy
Date: Sunday 21st January 7:55pm

Hi Karen and Tony,

Well now we are in Italy again. We have never known such wonderful persons as you are.... Thank you for everything and for your understanding.
Someone says that we have to follow our heart... in that moment it told me that I had to go home.... in fact my dad had an accident while working and now he is at the hospital....
Next year It will be different... please keep in contact.
Thank you again for everything.
You are so special.
ciao Elio Lisa Norma

From: Peter & Diane McLennan
To: Alpenhorn Holiday Units
Subject: Howdy
Date: 15th January 11:20am

Hello!
We arrived home last Monday. After staying with you we went across on the Falls Creek road to Lakes Entrance. We did a beautiful alpine walk at Falls Creek. After staying at Lakes Entrance for a few days we drove to Melbourne and stayed in East Melbourne for a week. We both really enjoyed our holiday and particularly enjoyed our time at the Alpenhorn and Mt Beauty. We both very much appreciated your hospitality and the beautiful room and views (as well as the friendly Lysander's company). Peter very much appreciated being able to use the internet! Thank you so much for doing our washing- I've never stayed anywhere with such wonderful service! I've been telling lots of people about The Alpenhorn and Mt Beauty! We found the meals at the Country Club to be extremely good and the service excellent- it is certainly worth recommending to visitors. Treats was also very nice!! Thanks again for helping us to have a wonderful holiday.
Diane McLennan

From: Jenny & Adrian Mills
To: Tony & Karen
Subject: The BIG Holiday
Date: Saturday, 14th October 2006

Dear Tony, Karen and Lysander

INDEPENDENT FEEDBACK RECEIVED FROM THE TAKE A BREAK WEB SITE on 11/09/06
Dear Operator,
The following feedback has been provided by a guest who stayed at your property for inclusion in our online guest comments system.
Property: Alpenhorn Holiday Units - Enquiry number: 526750
Rating: 5/5
Published Comment: "Excellent - again, which is why we will return - again. Great views, warm, friendly, very comfortable, perfect for family. The little extras in service really add up. PROPERLY self-contained, great value and close to all necessary (& reasonably priced) services. Much better than staying on the mountain as there's plenty around to do with kids particularly when the weather's bad."

INDEPENDENT FEEDBACK RECEIVED FROM THE TAKE A BREAK WEB SITE on 09/09/06
Dear Operator,
The following feedback has been provided by a guest who stayed at your property for inclusion in our online guest comments system.
Property: Alpenhorn Holiday Units -
Enquiry number: 735246
Rating: 5/5
Published Comment: "Very enjoyable- comfy, clean apartment with everything you need. Hosts were helpful and friendly. Good price. A much cheaper alternative to accomodation at Falls Creek as long as you are prepared for the winding road up and down to the snowfields."

From: Pesavento Family
To: Tony & Karen
Subject: Great Holiday!!!!
Date: Thursday 24th August 2006

Dear Tony and Karen,
This is a just a note to tell you that we think Alpenhorn is just fabulous. As you know, we have been coming to Alpenhorn for many years now, within which time we have even brought other family members (along with some new additions) along to stay in adjacent apartments. Basically, we and the kids simply love it.
In my work life, I travel the world staying at luxury hotels (boring, seriously!). However in all honesty, none of the places I visit compare to Alpenhorn for many reasons. Here are just a few:
1) Wonderful hosts (ie: yourselves)
2) The clean, spacious apartments which keep improving year after year. Joining the
two adjacent apartments via the new magnificent balcony has been terrific.
3) The view of Mount Bogong from the front apartments (we are always lucky to
stay in Arthur or Emu)
4) Oh yes, Falls Creek is nearby.
In short, it feels like a "home away from home".
We are staying a full 7 days this year because each stay in previous years always seemed to be so short. We don't feel the need to go ski-ing each day because the stay here is simply so relaxing, but it is great to see snow-capped Mount Bogong from the lounge-room. 7 days will still seem too short !
Many, many thanks for all your help and for making our stay such a pleasant one, yet again. Of course, health willing, we will return next year and possibly try to manage a summer escape here as well.
Regards
Denis, Sue and Daniel Pesavento

Thank You Card & very nice "Chocies"
3rd August 2006
Dear Karen & Tony,
Just a note of thanks for your hospitality and going the "extra mile" to make our holiday very relaxing and enjoyable.
Regards
Robinson & Floreani Families

From: Jason & Barb Hinge
To: Tony & Karen
Subject: Thanks
Date: 25th July 2006

Dear Karen and Tony,
Thank you so much for the lovely holiday! Your lovely units are outstanding!!
It was a bit of a shame about the snow, but we loved everything else that we
discovered about mt beauty and her surrounds. I'm missing the mountains already!
Again thankyou!
Barb and Jase and kids

From: The Fentons
To: The Alpenhorn
Subject: Home Again.
Date: 21st July 2006

Hi Guys,
We spent 2 nights in Maldon which was a good idea to give the dogs a bit of a break. The trip home was uneventful (thank goodness). We had a great holiday - thanks for your welcome smiles and hospitality.
Back to the grind Monday!
Ann and Chris

From: Tim & Belinda Price
To: Tony & Karen
Subject: Queen's Birthday Bash
Date: 13th June 2006

Hi Karen and Tony,
Thanks for another great weekend. We always enjoy coming to stay with you.
Your always very pleasant and helpful your motel should be a 5 star rating.
We have decided to make Mount Beauty our yearly tradition so we will see you again next Queens Birthday.
See you soon
Belinda, Tim, Kiara, and Micaelie Price xxxx

From: The Murphys
To: Karen Roberts
Subject: Holiday
Date: 3rd May 2006

Hi Karen,
We arrived home safely after a visit to Bright. Got some great photos over the weekend.
Had a great time and will definitely be back for a visit at some stage.
Cheers
Tracey

From: Norm Burville
To: Karen & Tony
Subject: Boomerang Cup
Date: 4th April 2006

Hello Tony and Karen.
Thankyou once again. I enjoyed my stay while I was at Alpenhorn during the recent Boomerang weekend. If all goes well I will be back again next year. It was good that people like yourselves support such events as this. It would be good if you were able to support the event again next year. In the meantime, all the best.
See you nest year.
Regards
Norm

From: Simon Herd
To: Alpenhorn Holiday Units
Subject: The Boomerang
Date: 4th April 2006

Dear Alpenhorn Holiday Units,
Thankyou for supporting the Topbike Boomerang cycling event held at Mt Beauty last weekend. It was absolutely spectacular.
The racing was great and everyone enjoyed the event.
The weekend was very well organised and I'll definitely be attending next year and encouraging all of my friends to do likewise.
Regards,
Simon

From: Jennifer's Little Helper
To: Karen
Subject: Back Home in NZ
Date: 12th March 2006

Dear Karen,
Had a lovely relaxing stay thank you. Did the walk around the lake at Bogong then had lunch and a walk up at Falls Creek. Lots of birdlife but, fortunately, no snakes.
It was really nice to have a big balcony to sit and admire the scenery from. And I appreciated the well appointed and clean kitchen.
Had a leisurely drive back to Wodonga on Thursday. Reluctant to be back at work!
Thank you again for your hospitality.
Regards,
Jenepher Press

From: Natalie Vickers
To: Tony & Karen
Subject: Alpenhorn Stay Feb 2006
Date: 20th February 2006

Hi Karen and Tony,
I just wanted to say Hello and thank you again for our lovely stay!
We will definitely be recommending you to any potential customers, and although we usually do have accom., in the region, I’m sure we will stay again, some time in the not too distant future!
Thanks,
Natalie Vickers

From: Trevor Finklaire
To: Tony
Subject: Take A Break Away - Enquiry for Alpenhorn Holiday Units - Trevor Finklaire
Date: 29th October 2005
Tony,
We had a fantastic break at your place three weekends ago but sadly did not see you when we left as you were both officiating on a mountain bike race. I wanted to say that we thoroughly enjoyed our stay, would like to stay with you again sometime and will definitely recommend you to others.
Trevor Finklaire

From: Steve & Susie McConville
To: Tony & Karen
Subject: Winter Break
Date: 26th September 2005
Hi Karen and Tony
We had a great weekend, thank you very much.
Lovely to see you again
best wishes from Susie McConville

From: Nicole Morrison (Mt Beauty Marathon 2005)
To: Tony & Karen
Subject: Thank-you for a lovely weekend!
Date: 6th June 2005
Hi Tony and Karen,
I just wanted to thank-you for such a great weekend at Mount Beauty.
Although most of us found the run quite difficult we enjoyed the weekend immensely. It is a great spot you have there and the unit was absolutely lovely. The little touches that put around the place make it really special and loved the fact that you turned the electric blankets on for us....now we might have to get one at home after you spoiled us so much!
We ended up climbing Mt Bogong on the Sunday in absolutely perfect weather. There was a great view from the top and at the time the walk didn't seem so bad. It took us 3 hrs each way and was well worth it, but it was a very quiet trip home with everyone taking turns at having a little nap. Just feeling like the body is recovering now as also came back to lots of uni work with exams this week.
Anyway all the best and I hope you will have us back next year!
Pls say hello to Di if you are talking to her again as she really was my lifeline in getting me to the finish!
Regards,
Nicole.

From: Peter & Mirry
To: info@alpenhorn.com.au
Subject: Two Happy Dogs
Karen and Tony
Just a quick note to thank you for a very enjoyable stay. The accommodation was excellent and it such a pleasant change to be welcomed like old friends. We especially enjoyed the evening around the fire on Saturday.
Brock and Panda say thank you too (see attached). Panda really l-o-v-e-d running up and down the stairs (which can't be good for her back, but what the heck!!).
Looking forward to catching up with you later in the year (on the bike!) maybe, or if not then, next Easter!
Regards
Peter and Mirry Johnson

From: Shanon Hong
To: info@alpenhorn.com.au
Subject: Alpenhorn Visit
Dear Karen and Tony,
We are writing to thank-you for your wonderful hospitality during our time at the Alpenhorn. Our stay there was the highlight of our trip and we all feel that it was a good decision to extend it by one night.
We are very thankful for your generosity in helping to make our stay as enjoyable as possible. And we did have a very good time with many pleasant memories to keep.
And we will definitely be telling all our friends at church and at work about the Alpenhorn. The apartment was comfortable and very clean with nothing lacking. I personally liked what you did with the bathroom. It is very tastefully done. Simple yet elegant in design, good use of the limited space.
The RACV may have rated the Alpenhorn 3 1/2 stars but we feel that you've been cheated as we rate it a solid 4 stars with a 5 star rating for service and friendliness.
Please do look us up if you are coming down to Singapore. We would be happy to show you the sights of Singapore (limited as they are)
Best Regards
Shannon, Corinne, Michael, Edlyn, Laika, Emily, Gabriel (the little one)
p.s. We forgot to return your map of Bogong. We had it in our camera bag and only discovered it whilst in Melbourne. We will post it back to you. Our apologies for the oversight

From: Melinda Everest
To: info@alpenhorn.com.au
Subject: Snow Holiday
We had an awesome time during our stay with you, and we plan to come again next year. We will let you know early next year when. Thanks for sending the goodies, much appreciated. All the best for the rest of your busy season, enjoy.
From Mike, Melinda, Elsbeth & Floyd Everest

From: Lauren and Brent Tanzen
Sent: Thursday, 15 July 2004 12:49 AM
To: info@alpenhorn.com.au
Subject: RE: Web Page Booking/Enquiry
Thanks for your email updates, they've been great. It was so hard to stay away from booking last year but with a baby on the way things were a bit tight. We'll be more regular again from now on. We really enjoy staying at Alpenhorn. It's perfect for family and caters for us having lots of interests - snow, MTB, walking etc... Anyway, see you in August and can't wait.
L & B

From: Ramesh
Sent: 2nd December 2003 10:00 PM
To: Tony &Karen
Subject: Missed You
Dear Karen and Tony,
We could not personally thank you yesterday - hence this e-mail.
We enjoyed our short stay and would like to make a visit again, hopefully soon.
Regards,
Ramesh NN

From: Ian Harris
Sent: 29th October 2003 8:40 PM
To: Tony &Karen
Subject: Thank You
Hi Tony and Karen,
Just a quick not to thank you both for your kind hospitality. We came to Mt Beauty seeking peace of mind and quality time together and found both despite Regina's mishap on the bike.
We are always looking for an investment opportunity.....
We would appreciate any advise you have to offer.
Once again many thanks,
Gina & Ian

From: Christian Nill -
Sent: 21st August, 2003 8:10 AM
To: Alpenhorn
Subject: Ulmer Knabenmusik to the visit in MtBeauty
Dear Karen, Dear Tony,
We are back in Germany and I'm myself still on working again. It is not easy after a very nice tour through Australia, to go to the office again - but I had to go anyway.
The rest of our tour was very nice and a great experience for all of us. The performance with the orchestra in the Sydney Opera House was of course the absolutely highlight of our tour. In the north we enjoyed the warm weather and on the gold coast in surfers paradise is was warmer and sunnier in the winter than in Germany in the summer.
We enjoyed our stay in Mt Beauty very much. There was also a special touch, that we have got from all the people.
Especially it was your both great hospitality to all of us chaperons in your hotel. The remember the big support (driving us to the store at the first evening, the support to get in the jogging group and the support in the solution of our special problem by calling the police station etc) very well, and I don't want to forget, to say thank very very much again, even in the name of all the members of our group.
The road signs of Kangaroo Hoppet will still find their places in our rehearsal - room and they always will remember the boys of the Ulmer Knabenmusik to the visit in Mt Beauty.
We hope, we will see you again once a time in Europe or in Australia again an I hope, that we will further contacts during the time - the internet will be a good medium.
Sincerely the very best to all of you and the people of Mt Beauty, which have the Ulmer Knabenmusik in good remembering
Christian Nill
PS: Sorry about my bad English - I'm sure their are a lot of mistakes in
it, but I'm still working to improve the language

From: Dankers Inc
Sent: 4 August, 2002 9:49 AM
To: Alpenhorn
Subject: Legs !
Hi Guys,
A little mail from us to thank you for a wonderful couple of days, and for the great hospitality you provide. It was our first holiday as a family together and we couldn't have wished for a better spot.
The sunrises were beautiful and the nights outside with the Gluhwein were cosy and warm by the fire under a crisp starry sky. We are very thankful that we could gaze upon the beauty of your legs, Tony. We can't wait to do it all again.
WE WILL BE BACK !!!
Greetings from
Di, Lana and Marc

From: Greg Melbourne
Sent: 28 July, 2002 3:03PM
To: info@alpenhorn.com.au
Subject: What a fantastic week
Dear Tony & Karen,
Thanks for your hospitality during the week. We had a memorable time. As promised. I have given your business cards to my parents to distribute. Speaking of my parents, they are driving to Melbourne in a week or two and were looking for somewhere to stay on the way. I told them to look no further, and gave Alpenhorn a high recommendation.
Once again, thanks for your hospitality, and will definitely be back, and maybe my family in the not to distant future.
Best Regards
Greg Melbourne

From: Paula Estevez
Sent: Wednesday, 10 July 2002 11:21 PM
To: info@alpenhorn.com.au
Subject: Alpenhorn Holiday
Dear Tony and Karen,
Just a quick note to say thankyou for all your help with everything and i am sorry i missed you before you left.
The Alpenhorn is a great place to stay and we will be coming back in the very near future.
Thanks for everything,
Paula - Yogy

From: Brian & Gill Woods
Sent: Sunday 9th June 2002 4:30PM
To: info@alpenhorn.com.au
Subject: We liked it so much we bought our own place...
Tony & Karen,
Just thought I would drop you a brief comment about the best holiday location in Australia! As you know, Gill & I have been coming here from Darwin since 1991.
At the end of last year we finally made the break, sold up in Darwin and settled down in our own place only a few hundred metres further out from Mt. Beauty township.
The countryside here is some of the most picturesque in Australia (we think it's the best) Until we bought our own place on the hill we always stayed at the Alpenhorn - spacious, warm when necessary, friendly people, all facilities and always that fabulous view.
All the best.
Brian and Gill

From: Nino & Linda Velic
Sent: Monday, 03 June 2002 8:53 AM
To: info@alpenhorn.com.au
Subject: Thank You
Good morning Tony and Karen,
Thanks for a great few days up there we had a wonderful time. If you go back to the Trout Farm or any of you guests do, I recommend the Trout Pate, we bought some but only tried it last night while watching soccer, me who didn't like the barbecue trout really enjoyed the Pate. Anyway guys thanks again. And yes Karen our receipt and information was here waiting when we got back.
Linda & Nino

From: James Button
Sent: 14/05/02 9:40AM
To: info@alpenhorn.com.au
Subject: Alpenhorn Visit
Tony and Karen,
By chance my family and I stayed a night at Alpenhorn in Easter 2000. We liked it so much we came back for a week the next Easter and another week this year—and we’ll be back again. It’s a wonderful spot: lovely rooms, a swimming pool (from Easter on, for the brave or mad only!) and a view you’ll never forget. Most importantly, Tony and Karen are wonderful hosts—more like friends. Nothing is too much trouble: they want you to love the Kiewa valley as much as they do. And after you’ve been in the mountains a day or two you’ll find that easy to do.
All the best Tony and Karen
James

From: Bob & Lois Curtain
To: info@alpenhorn.com.au
Date: 11/05/02, 12:40PM
Subject: hello
Hi Karen & Tony
All arrived back home safe & sound & commenting what a nice 2 days we had. The weather here is still nice, need rain tho. I guess it is good with you there too, been lazy the past week, caught up with a bit of gardening & it got quite warm, I think I'm getting a bit too old for too much hard yakka in the garden. Thanks for the nice 2 days in your unit, will have to do it again.
Regards
Lois

From: Rodways
Sent: 10th May 2002 3:18PM
To: info@alpenhorn.com.au
Subject: Thanks
Hello Tony and Karen
Many thanks for sending on the parcel from the post office. Thanks especially for your hospitality during our stay. It was very relaxing for us all and as Karen noted yesterday, she read three books in seven days at the Alpenhorn and has barely read a page since.
Regards,
Karen, Brendan, Daniel, Anna, Nicholas and Freya Rodway

From: biddy
To: info@alpenhorn.com.au
Date: Sunday 09/05/02 11:01PM
Subject: thank you
Dear Karen and Tony,
We stayed at Alpenhorn for 2 nights at the beginning of May. You were not home when we left, so just a quick note to say thank you.
We very much enjoyed our time with you, and hope to come again - may be for longer this time. We have looked at your web site. You said we could participate in a survey for tourism in the area. I can not find this on the web site. Let us know how to do this. Thank you once again for a delightful holiday. We were also very impressed with the help we received from the tourism office. Both the volunteer and the staff were very helpful and helped us plan walks and cycling in the area.
Best wishes for a great snow season!
Liz and Roy Robinson
EASTER 2002

From: Linda
Sent: Friday, 05/04/02 2:03 PM
To: info@alpenhorn.com.au
Subject: Easter break
Dear Karen and Tony,
How's it going? A few days have passed since we arrived home and we've noticed from your website that you still have perfect weather! Thanks for your great hospitality once again. We always feel very much at home in Mt Beauty, and you both certainly contribute to that feeling. Our Easter visit to the Alpenhorn is one we look forward to every year. How can we
forget that lovely Sunday afternoon we spent with you at Annapurna Estate tasting wine and eating antipasto, or your breakfast cook-up at Alpenhorn on Easter Monday? We always come back home feeling revitalised and more motivated. It is something about the fresh mountain air and the magic of Mount Beauty.
Please save our favourite flat for next year won't you! We'll be in touch
soon to let you know the dates.
fond regards,
Linda and Mike Parkinson
January Holidays 2002

From: L Daniels
To: info@alpenhorn.com.au
Date: 17/02/02, 3:23PM
Subject: Ah!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hi there,
We are resubmerged in work and I cannot believe that it its the middle of Feb already. Sorry for the lack of communication - I allow myself to get too easily distracted by the day to day business of work! Hope that life in the lovely Mt Beauty is going well and that you are overwhelmed with guests!
We certainly had a wonderful time and have been telling everyone who will listen what a great place MtB is for a holiday and that there is only one place to stay!. We are keeping up the bike riding. Had a lovely flat one this am 30km round trip to the beach. It was a perfect morning. I gather you had the National MTB championships in Mt B on the Aust Day long w/e - did you get to see any of the action. We spent the w/e camped at a little town up on the Murray River near Renmark. It was extremely hot but we did a couple of good rides off road along the river. Flat but interesting and so within my skill level! How is your riding going Tony? I have been route planning for my big trip later in the year. I fly out of Australia on June 19 to London and then will ride to the coast and catch the Ferry to France and then sort of just head SE. Should be great!.
Thanks again for your wonderful hospitality over Christmas. Hopefully we'll be back to pick up our owed Annapurna at some stage. Take care and keep up the good work - you are making something quite special you know.
Lynne & Len

From: Ioannou, Manole - Melbourne
To: 'info@alpenhorn.com.au'
Date: 29/01/02 10:47AM
Subject: Thanks for a great weekend
Tony & Karen,
Thanks for your hospitality, We had a great weekend. Got home about 10.30pm last night, the drive thru Omeo and up to Hotham was worth doing. Good luck for the Muster and may the snow fall long and hard this winter
Cheers
Manole

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