"Dear Tom
I just wanted to say THANK YOU so much for the fascinating Muir Woods tour. It was simply magic and a definite highlight of my San Francisco trip. Your knowledge of the woodland....the gorgeous picnic, every aspect so thoughtfully considered. I will highly recommend you to any friends or family who visit the city.
Am sending a picture of us together!
Take Care!
Zahra"

"Tom,

I wanted to tell you what a wonderful time I had on your tour. I've done nature walks in many places around the world and it was nice to do one with someone so knowledgeable, personable and who truly enjoyed showing the woods to us. It was one of the best 70 dollars I've spent. Thanks, as well, for thinking of me with the gluten-free restriction. I got some amazing pictures and I can't wait to frame a few for my walls."

Kristen McAlear. Houston, TX.

"Hi Tom!

Thanks for a wonderful tour. Glad we went even with the rain. We really had a great time and felt we would not have seen as much in the time we had were it not for (you) Tom.

Flora Tonthat
The Northey Street House Bed & Breakfast
30 Northey Street, Salem, MA"

Voted "Best B&B" Reader's Choice Award - 2010 North Shore Magazine

"Hi Tom, thanks for a great day out in the woods.
Here are a few photos for you to look at, hope our path's will cross again soon.

Rob and Louise."

Webmaster note - The other photo by Rob & Louise appears on our About page.

"We found the website comforting, informative and straightforward and not laden with tricky fluff and the tour was exactly as advertised."
- San Antonio Couple

"Hello Tom!
Wanted to drop a few lines letting you know how much we enjoyed our time and tour on March15th . We also put a recommendation for your tour in our survey report for Expedia under the Sir Francis Drake feedback panel. ...here we are back in Virginia after enjoying 10 days celebrating our 12th anniversary in Cali and looking forward to another trip out there next year to cover what we did not get to see.
Thank you for being a part of our very enjoyed holiday !!"
Peace,
- Jim & Kevin - Virginia

"I can't begin to tell you how much we enjoyed our tour of Muir Woods in July. We were so fortunate to have you as our guide to help us understand and appreciate the wonder and beauty of such a beautiful place. It was so nice to have the woods to ourselves (!!!) and to enjoy the picnic lunch you provided. That morning was one of the highlights of our anniversary trip to San Francisco and we have told several people in Atlanta to contact you when coming to San Francisco. Also, thanks for returning my camera to the Fairmont!"
Sincerely, Patty and Howard. Atlanta, Georgia

"Just wanted to thank you for a wonderful, informative tour- the kids are still talking about it! They especially liked seeing the Redwoods, Great Western Salamanders and the California Buckeye tree. The first thing they mentioned when we got there was what a wonderful smell the woods had. We all enjoyed the personal touch of learning about the plants and animals and trying some Muir Woods salad! This trip will live on in their memories as a highlight with their Aunt Peggy. A special thanks and big hug for making their first trip to San Francisco and Muir Woods a memorable one,"
- Peggy L

"Dear Tom,
Thank you for the wonderful tour you gave us of Muir Woods on February 25, 2008. Debbie and I appreciated your knowledge of the park, your patient and thorough explanations, and your courtesy. We have already referred you to a family who's visiting SF this summer. We send our best regards from the East Coast, which is beginning to blossom with choruses of birds and Spring flowers.
Cordially,"
Rick F and Debbie B

"HI Tom

Just wanted to thanks you for the wonderful tour on May 5th. My sister and I had a wonderful time. I had been warned that guides at Muir Woods were a little uptight and just concerned about people staying on the path. but thanks to you, we left feeling like we had really experienced the woods."
Lorie B

"Tom

I had a really great day yesterday - thank you. The Muir Woods are undoubtedly impressive, but your knowledge of them and your pleasant personality made an impressive sight come to life.

I enjoyed the company of the others but that is pot luck so your private trip with the hotel pick up made it so easy to get that ideal early start. Incidentally, I rechecked and (your competitor's) price is $127 - so your tour to Muir Woods is the ideal destination for one who found Fisherman's Wharf too touristy. I learnt a lot on your tour and got to parts of the woods that others might not reach - so thanks again.

I don't know if or when I shall get back to San Francisco - I hope so. If I do I shall certainly return to enjoy the woods again, and will of course recommend you to any others that I hear are visiting the area.

Good luck on your travels.
With kind regards"
Nick

"Dear Tom,

Myself and Anne wanted to thank you for our chance to take the walk with you this past Saturday morning when you'd swung by The Palace and we then picked up another couple (Dan and Debbie) at their hotel further in town. From start to finish - and that would include that excellent sandwich and other treats you brought for our picnic - it was a perfect experience and we can't thank you enough for the way it all went and for our chance to enjoy it so well.

It was fun too talking about other points political and literary such as Alan Watts during the lunch and our drives and it all added to the San Francisco I'd hoped we could see and now fondly remember...

... [Here's] to your enjoying a wonderful Thanksgiving, to your providing for many more young & old to enjoy the forest and Park & in thanks again for making our time one of the best parts of our vacation"
Peter & Anne

"Hi Tom

Just wanted to let you know how much we enjoyed the Muir Woods tour last Sunday, particularly your knowledgeable presentation. It was great being there before the crowds started arriving. We enjoyed Sausalito too, especially some of the gift shops and the ferry ride back.

Best wishes"
Leland & Joan

"Hi Tom,

Back home now in Australia but had to write and thank you again for the wonderful time we spent on your tour of the Muir Woods.
It was a privilege to walk in the early morning through the woods with the sun breaking through those magnificent trees. The deer and fawns were an added bonus. Thanks too, for taking us off the tourist track, onto the trail less travelled and for sharing your knowledge of the flora and fauna of the area; the history of the woods and the way they were a special place to the native people.
We also appreciated the lovely lunch you brought along for us.

Kind regards."
David & Rae
Emu Plains, Australia

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