Spring is just around the corner, although you wouldn't know it by the recent snowstorms here in Victoria.
Painters Lodge and April Point are gearing up for their season openings -
- Painters on Apr 22
- April Point on May 12
I really hope every one of you will have a chance to visit with us this year! I'm really pumped - having just spent the weekend of Feb 18-20th, along with the entire sales crew from Victoria, visiting at these resorts. Because the resorts are closed at this time of year, management took this opportunity to host us to a "fam" trip. It was a bit surreal - only about 20 of us, in otherwise empty resorts! We poked our noses into every room at both resorts, toured the properties, saw the upgrades & improvements being completed to make your next stay with us even better!
It was really wonderful to get "unhooked" from our cubicles, computers, headphones & telephones. To experience for ourselves what our guests enjoy at these idyllic west coast getaways.
As wonderful as the resorts themselves are; what I enjoyed even more, was the chance to meet some of the crew - Michael at April Point, Christine at Painters Lodge. Even though we are co-workers, they treated us like royalty. I can see why my customers come back time and again - the warmth & hospitality and dedication they feel towards their customers, was so obvious and seemed to just burst forth from them naturally - it was almost overwhelming. It left me feeling so proud and so grateful to be part of a company that hires people who care so much.
I guess in the spirit of full disclosure expected these days, I should mention that we also partied hardy! After a day of touring the properties, Michael & Christine and the other winter crew, hosted us to a scrumptious BBQ dinner in the Fireside Lounge, followed by a party into the wee hours in the Tyee Pub. Christine made the salads herself at home if I remember correctly, and Michael slaved in the dark outside over the BBQ while we were inside partying....
It really struck me how genuinely they care and to what lengths they will go, to ensure their customers are treated not like paying customers, but as true friends.
I hope you will have the opportunity to experience this hospitality yourself. We have so many fun, exciting and interesting things planned this year -
- For the fishermen; our Spring Fling Derby or fly fishing program
- For everyone; our Live and Learn getaways - you name it - harp, fly fishing, bridge, watercolors, harp retreat, bridge, photographers, birdwatching, hand drumming, yoga, collage, travel sketching ballroom or belly dancing, drawing, watercolors......
Cheers, Maggie " I can help make your fishing & vacation dreams come true":
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