 Comments written in our Guestbook
" Debbie and Paul, We loved staying at El Retoño. You've done a beautiful job and have created a peaceful, well thought-out and comfortable haven in a gorgeous natural setting. We really can't wait to come back. Buena suerte!"
Jo An and Robert
" We spent three nights enjoying the forest noises and trying to find the creatures responsible. Lost all track of time and had so much sleep...very good for health! We will miss the friendly welcome from Sparky!"
Vicky and Jim
"Debbie and Paul, El Retoño es un lugar fabuloso con una energía muy especial, de paz. Felicidades por crearlo. Díos les bendiga siempre. Creo que lo mas maravilloso es el corazón con que atienden a sus húespedes."
Ferderico Campos García y familía
" A todos los que forman parte de este bello lugar "El Retoño; deseo felicitarlos y encomiarlos a continuar con el proyecto y con la Vida! El concepto es muy bueno y diferente, un concepto con sentido y sobre todo excelente trato y atencion...estoy segura que a las personas amantes de la naturaleza les agradara saber que existe un lugar tan maravilloso como este para ver y disfrutar en este bello de Coatepec , una genial combinacion. Con carino y Buenos deseos."
Guendanavani y Ivan
" I cannot believe all that we did and saw during our tour. The small group was delightful and our guides extremely knowledgeable. The schedule was flexible enough to allow for individual desires. The food was excellent and the accommodation very comfortable. I would love to return".
M.L.D., Physician
" I have attended 2 summer sessions with VISTAS, one in Oaxaca and one in San Miguel ... the program is distinguished by its attending to the comfort of the student. Our learning was enhanced by comfortable and private quarters, excellent food, cultural field trips and good advice on shopping".
S.C., Assistant Superintendent
" My wife and I decided when we retired that it was time to make a commitment if we were ever going to really learn to speak Spanish. I looked at a number of offerings on the internet but settled upon Vistas for 2 reasons: 1) we did not have to live with a family and 2) it appeared to be a very rich approach to learning. My daughter who is in the field of teaching language verified that the approach described fit the best research for language learning that she knew about.
Our classes were made of some classroom foundation and practice and about when we thought we could not stand more, we went each day on an outing to learn in the natural environment. To this day, when remembering the names of vegetables, for example, we picture them in the market where our teacher took us. Cooking lessons and outings to local markets, museums and restaurants rounded out the learning.
While we were having a great travel experience, we sometimes worried that we were not really learning a lot because we were not feeling 'stressed enough.' However, when the 2 weeks were over we were and
continue to be amazed at what we know, what we can read and understand and the great foundation in Spanish we acquired in just 2 weeks. Our instructor was extremely skilled and rapidly adapted her approach to our individual styles and capacities. Just when one of us felt I can't go on, she changed direction and refreshed us. The anxiety and dread at putting myself into a new learning situation, anticipating daily frustration and embarrassment, was gone in the first day. This experience is not just one of learning a language but of being introduced to a culture as well. We plan to return for another, advanced session."
 Byron and Judith McBride, Long Beach, CA
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