wrightway testimonials

Wright Way Midwest, September ‘08

“This is my second trip and I have loved both of them. It is so much better to travel to these places under the wing of the Preservation Trust.”

“We so much appreciate the opportunities you provide for us to follow our architecture and FLW passions and to learn in such an enjoyable way. Thank you soooo much!”

 

Wright Way Wisconsin, July '08

“As an architecture "novice" – I was totally blown away! It was awesome. Thank you!”

“Thank you for facilitating a wonderful tour. Because of your dedicated work, we were able to experience, first-hand, a collection of Frank Lloyd Wright buildings I’ve studied for decades. I was thrilled, moved, informed, and fascinated all at once. Visiting the Calatrava was an added joy. Although I’ve been a Trust member for several years, this was only my second organized event. I look forward to participating in future tours.”

 

Wright Way New England, June ‘08

“GREAT! One of the best trips I have been on!”

“We had a great time and are so glad to have been able to take part of this trip.  Thank you again.”

 

Wright Way Central Michigan, April ‘07

“Cheryl’s knowledge of architecture made the whole trip a very enjoyable experience. I can’t say enough good things about her!”

“Cheryl made the House Beautiful exhibit come alive. Personal expertise shared graciously, humbly and articulately enhances any experience. It was very significant to the quality of the tour to have Cheryl’s expertise.”

 

Wright Way Japan Oct. ‘06

“Outstanding. Everything was flawlessly executed…Risa represents the gold standard in guides. In control, but without being obtrusive. Sensitive to others and not at all self-involved. She and Kirk got up and met me at 7:00am on our free day so we could visit the Kyoto flea market at the optimal time. Clearly that was above and beyond the call of duty, and when they helped me find and select gifts- it was extraordinary. We have spent far more to travel with A&K and yet never had an experience that equaled this one.”

“Rog and I might have liked more time on our own on this trip--but ONLY IF WE COULD HAVE HAD ALL 48-HOUR DAYS!  We wouldn't have wanted to give up a single one of our planned activities in the time that we had together.  You showed us Japanese culture from so many fresh angles and we appreciate that.  We looked at the cultural background and the beauty of Japan that inspired Frank Lloyd Wright, the architecture that he created in Japan, that he inspired in the works of Arato Endo, and architecture as it continues to evolve in Japan in the elegant Miho Museum of I.M. Pei, and in the new imaginative buildings on Omotesando Street in Tokyo… Rog and I would happily travel again with the Frank Lloyd Wright Preservation Trust.”

“I have a new understanding of what 20th century Western modern architecture was trying to achieve, and feel that I experienced it in 15th century buildings in Japan.  I came home to an 1838 house of brick and plaster walls, with fixed symmetrical doorways, and wished that they could all slide open and let light in in different ways, and be arranged differently every day.  I have a new appreciation of the potential for even six inches of ground to become a garden, and to feel an obligation to create an architecture that reflects that knowledge.  I am in awe of Japanese craftspeople, of every kind, and of the kindness and morality of the Japanese people.  And it is a humbling gift to know that there are wonders of the world,  cultural and architectural, that we do not even know of, waiting to be explored.”

 

Wright Way Upstate New York ‘06

“One of the friendliest groups I’ve been in! Really nice people.”

“This trip FAR exceeded our expectations! EXTRAORDINARY in every way! What a great experience, what great people. We were STUNNED by Buffalo, as the place and people totally blew away our preconceptions and prejudices.  We literally felt like this was a place we could move to and live… it was just that comfortable. We felt privileged to be witness to what we consider the “birth” of Buffalo’s Wrightian Rennaissance…and to stay at the Roycroft, the well-spring of the Arts and Crafts movement in America was a dream come true. It was like a visit to Shangri-la. Simply Sublime!”

 

Wright Way Japan, October ‘05

“It was one of the best experiences I have ever had. All aspects of planning and execution were handled beautifully. We had so much fun!”
 

“The hotels were excellent and service fantastic. I initially thought we could stay in cheaper hotels but I’m glad I stayed where I did… The whole trip was very memorable. I was very impressed with the country and its beauty. I also enjoyed very much meeting the other persons on the trip. I was concerned before leaving about whether I would enjoy the trip since I did not know anyone going before we went.”