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Guest Book

If you've stayed at Splendor Farms B&B, and you'd like to add your comments
to this page, please contact us. We'll even add your photo if you like.

Hanh Pham's Family Reunion

More photos from Hanh Pham's Family Reunion:

Royal, Rachel & Kiley

The Babin family from Marrero, Louisiana spent a pre-summer vacation at Splendor Farms. Royal, Rachel & daughter Kiley enjoyed huge breakfasts, the alligator farm, the Covington Farmers Market, and tubing down the Bogue Chitto river. Horseback riding and driving the golf carts were Kiley's favorites! Even their dog Casper had a great time playing with the Splendor Farms dogs, Shep and Deanie! Thanks for coming to spend your Mother's Day with us, Rachel!

Sylvia, Billie, Kim, Riley & Tressie

Sylvia and Billie came back after being here last Memorial Day. This time Ray stayed home, but they brought Kim, Riley, and Grandma Tressie! Renting the La Petite Maison, they were able to cook lunch and dinner and still have the full breakfast!

Bailey

Bailey took Shi Wampy out for a trail ride while her
grandfather watched the chickens and guinea hens!

Gina, Sammy, Samantha & Katie

Kentura, Pamela & Robin

Missy & James

Jackie & David

Phillip & Melissa

David, Amy & Georgette

Dinorah, Kitty, Ashley, Ashley & Dihana

Tiffany & Thomas

A Special Engagement!
(Erin & John)

Blanche, Patrick, Jennifer & Carolyn

Patrick, Jennifer & Carolyn gathering eggs for breakfast

Blanche and the grandkids go trail riding

Jennifer and Shi Wampy return from the trails

Big brother Patrick takes little sister Carolyn for a ride on Smokey

Barker Family Reunion

The Bikers!

The Humble Family

The Humble family spent a family anniversary at Splendor Farms then went to the Washington Parish Fair in Franklinton, Louisiana! None of them had ever ridden
a horse before until they came to Splendor Farms!

Tai & Wendy

Wendy & Tai riding horses at Splendor Farms

October 12-15 2007 - La Louisiane Room

"Kelly, what a beautiful and comfortable room you provided & WOW! What a wonderful weekend we had!! We were looking forward to this weekend for some time and it exceeded our expectations!!! For the past six years we have visited various B&Bs across several states and we can honestly say that Splendor Farms is the BEST! We loved riding the horses, playing with the dogs, and watching your other animals. The food was outstanding!!! Thanks for the wonderful breakfasts and great Sunday dinner. We enjoyed getting to know you, your husband, Roberto, Kathy, and the other guests! Also, we were so happy to bring our dog Chandler...his first vacation!!! Thanks for that!!! We will be back soon and plan to tell all our friends about this treasure...Splendor Farms!!!

Thanks again for one of the best weekends of our lives..."

- Tai & Wendy of Poplarville, MS

Christopher & Jennifer

Christopher & Jennifer ride horses at Splendor Farms

October 14 2007

"Kelly, thank you for making our weekend so special. We came to attend a wedding at the North House Home & Gardens and your B&B was the perfect place to stay. Your land is beautiful and your cooking was fantastic. Everyone was so friendly and we enjoyed meeting your other guests. We had a great time riding horses with Roberto. Thank you so much for your hospitality. Hope to be back soon!

We appreciate you sharing your home with us. We had a blast and didn't even get to do everything offered. Sorry about the hammock - I'll lose some weight before the next time we come. Take care and thanks again."

- Jennifer & Christopher of New Orleans

Rory & Tasha

Rory & Tasha attended Pontchartrain Vineyards "Jazz n the Vines,"
ate at the House of Seafood, and loved riding the horse trails
to the river after breakfast the next morning. 

Todd & Richelle

September 30, 2007

"Kelly, to start off we love your place, your story and the setting here. You are THE COOK! (wow) Breakfast was so above & beyond!! This whole place has that type of spirit! Thank you so much for making our Anniversary weekend special. You are the B&B Queen! We cannot wait to tell everyone about your place! We will return and bring our children as well! We love everything about this place! Thank Roberto for us! He's great with the horses! May your home always be full! You are a woman after my own heart, Kelly! Best wished to you! "

- Todd and Richelle H. of Ponchatoula, LA

Gail & Clint

Labor Day 2007

"Kelly,

We had such a great time here. We appreciate your being so accommodating. Our daughter, Courtney, was able to experience many 'firsts' here. It was her first time to ride a horse by herself, her first time to drive a golf cart, and first time to love and pet so many puppies! Cole swam (literally) in a hot tub for the first time, and Cookie enjoyed her first swim in a pool! As for me, I haven't spent time on a farm since I was a kid. It reminded me of being at my grandparents home and brought back fond memories.

Thanks for the fun,"

- Gail and Clint P.

The Periou Family

During a recent weekend at Splendor Farms, Leon, Julie and Thomas enjoyed
horseback riding and great breakfasts! Renting La Petite Maison was perfect!
They cooked their own lunches and dinner using the BBQ equipment
and never had to leave the farm until the last minute!

Roberto, our river and trail guide, takes Leon and Bella to the Bogue Chitto river!

"Thank you so much for a wonderful weekend. Your farm was so fun, so beautiful, and so comfortable. I loved the swimming pool, Leon loved the horseback riding, Thomas loved driving the golf cart (he just started learning to drive), and he also loved your dogs - he said he will miss them when we leave. The breakfast was fabulous! We hope to come again soon."

- The Periou Family

The Plauche Family

The Plauche family came from Baton Rouge recently and rode horses,
gathered eggs, caught fish, and drove the golf cart to the river.

After all the activities, Mom and dad relax by the pool
and the girls cool off in the pool after the trail ride!

The Best of the Best

On May 24th, Kevin and Kristen were surprised when Jennifer arranged a "Spend the Day" at Splendor Farms.  Gary, Heather, Karissa, Joe, Kevin, Jennifer, Kristen, Johan, and Jeremy enjoyed a day of horseback riding, fishing (Kevin caught several, as did Joe and Jeremy), and swimming. Johan, who had never ridden horses before, enjoyed riding both Johnny and Captain! Then everyone feasted on a Splendor Farms picnic of BBQ chicken, fresh snapbeans from the garden, corn on the cob, tropical fruit salad, and Lemon Ice Box Pie and Blueberry Trifle! To the parents of all these "youngsters," they were awesome! "Yes ma'am" and "No ma'am" were said often, as well as "thank you Miss Kelly!" They were The Best of the Best!!!

Elsie

"Kelly and Albert,

What a wonderful evening. Thank you for sharing your home with me on a Monday - with very little notice. I enjoy the travelling I do for my job - all except hotels. How fortunate that I found you!

Bleu and I enjoyed our stay and hope we can return with my husband soon! I would love the opportunity of getting to know both of you and seeing more of your beautiful home.

P.S. Great books on the book shelf!

Thank you!"

- Elsie S. of Hideaway, Texas
(A recent Splendor Farms corporate guest)

Tanya & Ken

Tanya & Ken (pictured below) left the Mississippi Gulf Coast to spend their
20th Anniversary at Splendor Farms. They feasted at the House of Seafood,
rode horses, and traveled to nearby Pontchatoula for the Strawberry Festival!

Happy Anniversary, y'all!

"Thank you for such a great weekend, and an anniversary that will never be forgotten. We have been to several B&B before but this one is the best. We have loved everything from the home cooking to animals. Your hospitality made everything very enjoyable. We will be back.

P.S. Thank you for teaching me how to ride a horse. It was so much fun!"

- Tanya & Ken P. of Waveland, MS

Elise & Curtis

"Dear Kelly & Albert,

Paradise Found! What a great place - so many extra fine touches, from the linens to hot tub to incredible food + horses + kitties + doggies. I don't know how you do it all, but we sure appreciated all the care you put into making our stay superb. Thanks for helping us to celebrate anniversary #3 -- 47 to go!"

- Elise & Curtis V. of Baton Rouge, LA

Iona & Stewart, Val & Mike

Originally from Scotland & England, Iona & Stewart returned to Splendor Farms on March 3rd (after their waistlines recovered!), and brought Iona's parents, Val & Mike from Edinburgh, Scotland. They feasted on wild caught Chilean Sea Bass with Shrimp and Mussels in saffron-infused cream sauce, pheasant sausages, eggs benedict, plus a never ending tea service, complete with tarts and cucumber sandwiches! What a joy to see Iona & Stewart again, and to meet her lovely parents. Thanks for sharing them, Iona!

"Thank you for a lovely time. We had terrific fun horse riding and lazing by the swimming pool.  Breakfast and our special dinner topped off an excellent weekend. We look forward to seeing you again soon, once our waist lines have recovered."

- Iona & Stewart of New Orleans, LA

Bradley & Crystal

"Kelly,

Thank you for making this weekend an anniversary that will never be forgotten. We appreciate your hard work and kindness in making this weekend memorable. Thank you for serving us from your heart, it does not go unnoticed. We look forward to our return. Thanks again."

- Bradley and Crystal D. of Metairie, LA

Kenneth & Trinnell

"Dear Kelly,

Breakfast was delicious! The 'La Louisiane' was very nice and pleasant. The entire atmosphere on the farm is wonderfully serene. It was just what we were looking for to get away from work life and the city scene. Unfortunately, the night air was too cool for us to enjoy the pool and hot tub. Thank you for allowing us to experience our first horse ride. Our stay here has left us with only one question unanswered: 'If breakfast can be that good here' - we wondered - 'what does dinner taste like?' :-)"

- Kenneth and Trinnell of Baton Rouge, LA

"Splendor Farms is quiet and beautiful and the breakfast, oh man! Mr. Albert's coffee, and the bacon and eggs from those hens out there are so fresh you have to slap 'em! I can't wait to go back there in March. I've already made up my mind what I'm doing for my spring vacation. I'm going back to Splendor Farms!"

- Lorene of Odessa, Texas

"I was completely charmed by Splendor Farms and the Bensabats. Kelly is the best hostess ever and Al helps her make it all happen. Loved the horseback riding, the beautiful pool, and gathering the 'blue' eggs. Can't wait to return!"

- Janet E. of Richardson, Texas

"Thank you for a wonderful time. We regret that we only stayed one night, but we will return for a full weekend. You truly made us feel at home. "

- Wade and Brandy F.

Richard, Yana & Ed

Richard, Yana & Ed holding a live alligator at Insta-Gator,
an alligator ranch in nearby Covington, Louisiana

"Dear Mama Kell,

We only spent a weekend on your farm, but it felt like a week in paradise...

...in a beautiful dining room fit for a king (or a family of 18 farmers), at what might be the largest dining room table in Louisiana, we feasted on fresh country salads, gourmet pasta dishes, rum-soaked bread puddings, hot blueberry French toast, fresh granola and yogurt, the fluffiest egg frittatas I have ever seen (almost went up to the ceiling), duck roasted to a succulent perfection, and many other delicious homemade dishes straight from your kitchen and into our stomachs...

...we stayed in rooms so comfortable, we felt like it was a home away from home, except our homes aren't as nice....

...we were taken for long walks on gravel paths through sundrenched early-morning forests to mysterious Southern rivers by two of the friendliest dogs known to man (or woman) - Shep, who is 7 but doesn't act a day over 4, and Coco...

...we played with Silly Sally and 9 other assorted cats and kittens...

...we briefly considered purchasing all 28 miniature dachshunds as we thought we could not get a better security system than this in all of New York City...

...we rode horses through meadows, dodging the occasional bull, and felt like real cowboys and cowgirls, and not the city dudes we are...

...we stewed ourselves in your hottub and cooled ourselves in your pool...

...we strolled through rich gardens, hot houses, and chicken coops, and felt what it must be like to live on a farm...

Thanks for showing us true New Orleans Southern hospitality we won't forget...hope to see you again soon!"

- Richard, Yana and Ed of New York City

Anthony & Autumn

"Hi Kelly, I just wanted to send a sincere thank you for the wonderful time Autumn and I had on your farm. You and Albert are great hosts. From the minute we arrived 'til the minute we left we felt very comfortable and right at home. Every meal was absolutely delicious. Kudos to the chef! The horseback riding, swimming pool, hot tub, picnic on the river, and beautiful dinner all made for a wonderful and relaxing mini-vacation. It was very nice to just get away from it all for a couple of days, and you made it very easy for us to do so. I'll definitely be back to visit shortly some time this year. I didn't find enough time to try my luck in the stocked fishing pond, but that just leaves me one more thing to do next visit. Once again, thank you and keep up the good work. Y'all have definitely raised the bar for all bed and breakfast/retreats"

- Anthony & Autumn of Baton Rouge, LA

"We left home in the morning just to get away and have some fun. 'Fun' turned out to be an outdoor art festival in Covington. By the end of the day we were worn out from the sun and walking and decided to stay overnight. What good fortune it was to find a room at Splendor Farms. What a bargain for 5-star service. We enjoyed a wonderfully relaxing evening and night. Come morning there was a breakfast filled with homemade and gourmet delights. Jane and I cannot wait to return and really take advantage of this experience. In fact, plans are in the making to get some family and friends to come too."

- Jane & Richard of Houma, LA

"Thanks so much for making us feel at home. This was a great vacation for myself and Kiley. We really enjoyed horseback riding and the great breakfasts."

- Erik of West Virginia

"Thank you Kelly and Albert for being such wonderful hosts.
We had a great time and hope to return soon."

- David, Roslyn & kids of New Orleans

"We couldn't have asked for a more relaxing weekend or for more gracious hosts. Thank you Kelly and Albert for making this trip so memorable. We plan on returning with our children. Thanks again."

- David & Terri H. of Houma, Louisiana

Sue & George

"Kelly & Albert, we had a wonderful time at Splendor Farms. You made us feel welcome and at home from the time we arrived, and we had the 'perfect getaway' we were looking for. Kelly, your cooking rivals that of the best chefs in New Orleans finest restaurants, and your personal touch makes it all the more special. You have truly redefined the term 'Southern Hospitality'! Thanks for a great time. We'll see you in the Fall."

- Sue & George F. of Algiers, LA

"Kelly, this was a wonderful weekend. You were a perfect hostess. The farm is so relaxing, the animals, flowers, fresh fruits and vegetables, you can't ask for a more perfect place to be. Kelly, all your hard work is shown in the reflection of this wonderful home you've created. We look forward to coming back for another visit. Albert was also a great host, and Roberto with the patience for our horse ride. You all are a blessing, and we wish you all success and a great year."

- Mike & Glenda of La Place, LA

"Thanks for such a wonderful and relaxing stay!
Your hospitality was greatly appreciated. Breakfast was WONDERFUL.
We love all the animals...especially the dogs!"

- Sam, Monica & Cory of Reserve, Louisiana

"Dear Kelly, What can I say? This was Fabulous! Denise and I go to a lot of B&Bs, and this, by far, has been our best experience. No other B&B will be able to compete.  The breakfast was exceptionally delicious and the blueberry crepes were the best we have ever had.  We've been spoiled by and thank you for your gracious hospitality. We look forward to bringing our children here in the near future. "

- Brian & Denise H. of Baton Rouge, LA

"Dear Kelly, As you know, I arrived here in need of some quiet time to fellowship with the Lord.  This quaint farm lived up to its name - my stay was splendorful.  God has truly blessed you with a lovely vision and provided others (Albert and Roberto) to help you pass on those blessings to us.  I loved everything - the food, the horse ride, the view, the flowers, 'La Louisiane' room, and especially our conversations.  My time here has renewed my spirit --- in other words, 'mission accomplished!'  For this I thank you.  Now I know why I woke up with this question on my mind: 'Do I have to go?'  Will see ya'll again."

- Ann B. of Baton Rouge, LA

The McDowell Family

The McDowell family recently held a mini-family reunion at Splendor Farms. 

Even 2-year-old Elise enjoyed riding T-Bird with daddy!

"Your home and hospitality are superb! You're the kind of person I would want to be close friends with. The food was great and we really appreciate you making us all feel at home (kids & adults)"

- Beverly of Bandera, TX

"Kelly, I had an incredible time visiting Splendor Farms! I rode a horse, played with puppies, and ate some divine meals! Your home is extraordinary and I can see that you are truly doing what you love.  You serve others with joy and I'm glad I got to be a part of it. I love this place and I will most certainly be back. Congratulations on a wonderful business you have begun!!! "

- Sarah M. of Dallas, TX

"This place is fantastic. We have had a ball!  Your hospitality is unsurpassed.  You have so much to offer here and there is truly something here for everyone!  The food was always outstanding - having homegrown tomatoes (that taste like tomatoes should taste) other fruits and veggies is quite a treat these days.  We couldn't have asked for a better weekend.  We will most certainly be back.  Thank you ever so much!"

- Larry & Katherine M. of Richardson, Texas

The Merchants

"First of all, thanks for your patience with my girls! This was their first time on a farm! They wanted to do so much all at once. The gardens, flowers, and animals were beautiful. Your time on them shows. You and Albert were wonderful hosts and your breakfast is fit for a King.  Kelly, you are a blessing to anyone around you. The type of person anyone would want to be friends with. May the Lord richly bless you, the way you are a blessing to others. Your cup will surely overflow."

- The Merchants of Hineston, LA

"Thank you for a delightful trip. It was so relaxing and peaceful. You are a wonderful hostess.  Many blessings on your new project.  Hope to see you soon...we will bring the kids next time. Thank you for helping us celebrate 10 years of our marriage!"

- Heather & Monte P. of Lockport, LA

"Splendor is absolutely the best description of a visit to Splendor Farms. There is plenty to do, but the best thing of all is to do nothing. If you are looking for a little bit of country, a haven, a place to truly relax, then Splendor Farms is the place for you! Not only are Al and Kelly true southern hosts, Kelly's cooking will, as they say in the south, 'make you want to slap yo momma!' Kelly's cooking knows no limits. To feast on one of her meals is an event not soon to be forgotten."

- Catherine B. of Baton Rouge, LA

Ron & Cherry

Happy 40th Anniversary
to Ron & Cherry
from Slidell LA!

Ron and Cherry, pictured above, spent their 40th anniversary at Splendor Farms fishing and riding horses along the river.

Ron caught several fish from the ponds (see photo on the left) and a large bass from the river!  All were released - thanks Ron!