Donata takes a special pleasure when her guests also become her friends. This has very often been the case. The following sample of some of the letters she has received are a testament to the enduring relationships she has helped to form over the last few years.

“ Time has passed so quickly since we were in Venice but it is all still fresh in our minds and we will always remember these days with very warm hearts. It was a profound experience with so many different events, a mosaic of wonderful people, culture, food, boats, laughter and all set in this truly amazing city.”




“First of all, thank you for a fantastic arrangement, great memories and nice reception! We all truly enjoyed the taste of Venice and Vicenza and in particular the “family-wise” ambiance under which we got to travel the region.”



It was truly lovely to spend the day with, and we hope to meet you on our next visit. The glass factory was one of the most interesting aspects of this trip. I hope to be able to order a light fixture one day. Lunch was to die for in Burano...our favorite meal thus far. The icing on the cake was a beautiful lace tablecloth that will accompany me home to Louisiana.




Thanks a thousand times for the most wonderful afternoon. First the rowing and then the very nice and exciting visit to your mother´s and your home. It really meant so much to us, your kindness and your hospitality.




“I have been in Venice so many times before ….I forget how often I was there but this visit was an exceptional one I always will remember in a very special way. Thank you so much because the wonderful job you did is not as a matter of course.”




“Undoubtely and speaking on behalf of us all momentarily "disguised Venetians", I would like to express to you no less than our immense gratitude, which of course cannot be reflected by mere words. And although not a surprise to me that our "momento Veneziano" would be as special as you ensured it would be, you really did "make it happen". Che meraviglia indimenticabile.”