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10-06-06 – The room & the mansion were beautiful. All the stresses of the week just melted away!
Tim & Katherine Dedeaux, Jackson, MS
10-03-06 - Amazing! What a treasure! We had a glorious stay in this wonderful Mansion. Everyone needs a special place like this. The rooms and the staff far exceeded all our desires. What a great time we had! We WILL be back. Thank you Hollie!
Craig & Anjie Koopersmith, Houston, TX
10-02-06 – Beautiful room & great suggestions for cold medicines! Thank you Hollie.
Jenny Bruce, Englewood, CO
9-29-06 – Celebrating 10 years of wedded bliss with an indulgent night steeped in romance! Magnolia Mansion was such a beautiful setting for a night of just “we two” – no telephone, no internet, and no requests from our toddlers! Thank you for all of the little details that made us so comfortable
Joseph & Gina Steffins, New Orleans, LA
9-25-06 – Awesome place! Enjoyed the stay & the staff was absolutely great!
Dominic Cacioppo, Las Vegas, NV
9-25-06 – Thanks so much to Hollie & her staff, a very tranquil place, enjoyed being in the Garden District.
Olwen Zarlengo, Las Vegas, NV
9-24-06 – Thank you so very much for a wonderful and relaxing vacation! The house is beautiful (and cool in this humid heat!), Richard was friendly & helpful, & we felt very safe and well taken care of! What a wonderful experience visiting your wonderful city!
Mr. & Mrs. Craig Elton, Kent, WA
9-22-06 – Thanks!
Tyson & Deadra Kight, Southwest Summit, MS
9-16-06 – Thank you for making our honeymoon so wonderful. The staff was wonderful & so accommodating. We really enjoyed relaxing in the mansion.
Charlotte & Jeff Ray, Houston, TX
9-8-06 – Thank you for making our fairy tale wedding possible! We enjoyed our stay here immensely.
Jennifer & James Pionke, West bend, WI
9-8-06 – Our stay went better than planned. I appreciate how much Hollie helped Jason in arranging extra surprises & how accommodating Richard was of our late arrival. We made many memories in New Orleans but my favorite will be Magnolia Mansion. The room was perfect and the stay was incredibly romantic.
Rae & Jason Margaurt, Sontson, GA
9-5-06 – This was a great place to enjoy our anniversary. The staff was unbelievable. We will definitely come again.
Demetrice & Trebor Smith, LaPlace, LA
9-02-06 – Very nice stay & staff.
Jamie & Adam Love, Lafiyete, LA
8-28-06 – What a great place to unwind and take in the history and loveliness of our “Rome Town”. We had a wonderful stay and very relaxing.
Cheri & Randy Rose, Metairie, LA
8-27-06 – Very nice stay. Thank you!
Carrie & Kenny Adams, Metairie, LA
8-26-06 – Very nice stay. Thank you, see you again!
Joyce & John Norbury, Hattiesburg, MS
8-26-06 – This is the second visit here and it was just as wonderful as the first. Thanks to Richard & Hollie. See you next time!
Adam & Nicole Simoneaux, French Settlement, LA
8-26-06 – This has been absolutely the best place I have ever stayed. The staff & owner make you feel like family. Best recommendation ever & I can’t say enough great things!
Brent & Carmela Marbury, Jackson, Alabama
8-20-06 – We will always remember this day & look back fondly on the wedding and the staff. I truly cannot put into words how wonderful our day was! Thanks a million times.
Courtney Heinz, Mobile, Alabama
Thom & Courtney Heinz Wedding & Reception
8-20-06 – Thank you for everything the wedding was exactly what we hoped for. The mansion was amazing and the staff was awesome. Thanks again!
Thom Heinz, Mobile, Alabama
Thom & Courtney Heinz Wedding & Reception
8-20-06 – The Magnolia Mansion was beautiful!! We had a great time & experience! Thank you so much for making my sister’s wedding perfect!
Whitney Rouse & Matt Presley Mobile, Alabama
Thom & Courtney Heinz Wedding & Reception
8-20-06 – Hollie, we had a great get-away. Magnolia Mansion is, indeed, the most elegant and spiritual stay imaginable. The people who work here are wonderful and those who live here are friendly. These memories will haunt us until we return.
Daniel & Donna Alley, New Orleans, LA
8-13-06 – Thanks Holly for such a wonderful stay on our weekend get away. Being a tourist in your own city is a must do. You & your staff have made it a weekend to remember.
Nana & Phil Dickey, Gretna, LA
8-12-06 – A most restful, pleasant experience. Pure relaxation – and this was a return trip.
Jack Harris, Rome GA
8-06-06 – Jason and I would like to thank you for being a part of our New Orleans weekend. Magnolia Mansion is absolutely stunning and we would definitely stay here again. We recommend the Vampire’s Lair any day & anytime to anyone looking to stay here – loved that room! And Hollie the decorations everywhere are just gorgeous. We can definitely picture our wedding here so please keep in touch :-)!
Genine Alexander & Jason Shafer, Chicago, IL
8-06-06 – What a great place to stay on my first post-Katrina trip to New Orleans. A very helpful and warm welcome from the Magnolia Mansion staff. I would love to stay here again on my next trip.
John Seale, Austin, TX
7-30-06 – Casey and I would like to thank you for such a memorable time. This house and more importantly the beautiful wedding was better than I had ever hoped for. Thank you again for everything.
Casey & Rita Rooney, Greenport, NY
7-30-06 - Thank you Magnolia Mansion for a great relaxing weekend. Moulin Rouge was a beautiful and after living in a FEMA trailer for 10 months we loved the Jacuzzi tub and big shower.
Thanks,
Ron & Suzanne Blake, New Orleans, LA
7-30-06 - Thank you so much for making our weekend so relaxing. The Vampire Room was just the touch. We'll let our friends know on the North shore the perfect place for a get away.
Mike & Shari Bates, Mandeville, LA
7-30-06 - I am blessed to have arrived at the most beautiful & gracious house in the world. A true joy to experience the enchanted elegance of the flower of the south!
Debra Perlan, San Antonio, TX
7-23-06 - Hollie,
Thanks so much for a wonderful visit. Our room was perfect. And thanks Hollie for meeting with us. Hopefully we will be back soon. The house is beautiful.
Thanks,
Chris Horsley & Natalie Baker, Sterrette, AL
7-23-06 - Dear Hollie,
Thank you for preserving such a wonderful home. We enjoyed our visit & accommodations. It was great! Thanks to our daughter Cherie Rose for giving us a great gift certificate..We need more!! And the city needs more people like Hollie!
Mr. & Mrs. Jules Chatelain, Meterie, LA
5-21-06 - Everything was absolutely perfect for my wedding day. Thank you for all you did. This place is amazing and the staff and Hollie, we just like you guys. We are definitely coming back as soon as we can.
Nelson & Nicole Valdes, Bride and Groom, Miami, FL
Nelson & Nicole Valdes Wedding & Reception
5-21-06 - Thanks for the hospitality here at the mansion!
Jaime Petrosky, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Nelson & Nicole Valdes Wedding & Reception
5-21-06 - The Mardi Gras room was lovely. What a gorgeous setting for a wedding. I look forward to revisiting Magnolia Mansion.
Dena & Steve Stewart, Phoenix, AZ
Nelson & Nicole Valdes Wedding & Reception
5-21-06 - What a fabulous trip. The perfect setting for a wedding. I look forward to returning.
Niki Bohannon, Los Angeles, CA
Nelson and Nicole Valdes Wedding & Reception
5-21-06 - Thank you for a beautiful stay in such an elegant mansion. What a wonderful wedding! Everything was so lovely. It's a memory we will never forget. Fondly,
Barbara & Larry Bohannon, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Nelson & Nicole Valdes Wedding & Reception
5-21-06 - It was a beautiful wedding. I am so proud of my daughter and her new son. Love,
Mom, mother of the bride, Miami, FL
Nelson & Nicole Valdes Wedding & Reception
5-21-06 - We were impressed with the elegance. Happy to be here. You went out of your way to please us. Every time we will come to New Orleans this will be the place to be. Love you always,
Osvaldo & Gertrudis Vaszquez, Miami, FL
Nelson & Nicole Valdes Wedding & Reception
5-21-06 - Dear Hollie, words can't describe what a beautiful place you have here. Emil and I had a wonderful experience staying here. We certainly will be back. Thank you very much for your hospitality. The wedding was a hit!
Ana and Emil Sarafinos, Glen Rock, NJ
Nelson & Nicole Valdes Wedding & Reception
5-15-06 - The home is beautiful! The bathrooms are so clean and the beds are the most comfortable ever. It's been a great get away for special memory. Quiet, elegant, beautiful, peaceful. Love the decor! Will recommend to all our friends.
Greg & Catherine Carver, North Potomac, MD
5-14-06 - This place made our stay in New Orleans part of a historic family occasion. Beautiful decor, elegant ambiance. Will return many times. Thank you,
Denis & Alan Grant, Green Forest AZ
5-14-06 - Thanks! It was lovely!
Kum Kum & Greeta Bhasin, Rancho Palas Verdes, CA
5-14-06 - This place was fantastic! Breathtaking decor and a great ambiance. I enjoyed every
aspect!
Sara Kane, Richmond, VA
5-11-06 - It was lovely and relaxing. Sean took good care of making my stay comfortable.
Barbara Woodland, New Boston, NH
5-10-06 - Thanks for a wonderful time. We'll be back!
Robb Cadzow & Lisa Burnett, Manhattan Beach, CA
5-08-06 - This is the most beautiful place in the world! The house is just gorgeous. Such a difference from before. Your renovations are amazing!
Aimee Hecht & Peter Reiss, Aspen, CO & New York, NY
5-07-06 - Beautiful, comfortable. Had a great time! Wished we could have stayed longer!
Pam McCain & Bruce Cochran, Frisco, CO
5-01-06 - We had a wonderful time at Jazz Fest & had a lovely stay at the mansion as always!
Dr. Julia Liaci and Jim Caroll, Dallas, TX
5-01-06 - Magnolia was an elegantly exquisite location to enjoy romance & Jazz Fest. I love this place and look forward to coming again.
Susana DiFranco and Ali Hassan, Anchorage, AK
4-27-06 - Your house made what would normally have been "mundane business" into a very nice break. Thanks for your hospitality,
Jeff Bresee, Mansfield, TX
4-26-06 - Beautiful home and hospitality! I came for my daughter's piano recital at Tulane, so the artistry and graciousness of both were wonderful!
Jeanne Owens, Lake Charles, LA
4-22-06 - Thank you so much for making my reception so special and memorable! I received sooooo many compliments on what a beautiful venue the Magnolia Mansion was. I will have wonderful lifetime memories of my special day. Thank you again Holly!
Sean and Maribett McNamara
Married: Siena, Italy, March 22, 2006
Reception: The Beautiful Magnolia Mansion, April 22, 2006
4-20-06 - Everything is simply outstanding. I really love the place, the people and the hospitality. Hope to see you soon.
Jennifer Hu
4-19-06 - Thank you for the lovely stay & all the hospitality. We'll definitely stay here the next time we're back!
Kat Gardner & Sergio Santos, Houston, TX
4-17-06 - Hollie, Sean, & Staff, you made Convergence XII a blast, we loved our stay and thank you so much.
Scott and Jenny Robinson, Denham Springs, LA, Convergence XII Convention
4-17-06 - Hollie, Sean, & Staff, thanks so very much for the hospitality, kindness, and courtesy. I enjoyed my stay immensely, and can not wait to return.
James Reeve, Saucier, MS, Convergence XII Convention
4-16-06 - Hollie, Sean, & Staff, thank you so much for making our honeymoon & stay in Nawlins a wonderful experience. The service was second to none. The rooms are beautiful and beds all too comfortable. I look forward to seeing you next time we come!
Chris & Pamela Schmidt aka Beef & Alyx Webb, Aurora, CO, Convergence XII Convention
4-16-06 - Hollie & Sean, thank you so much for such a wonderful stay! The Vampire's Lair was an awesome room. Sean, you're great & your hospitality was welcome every time.
Eric & Erin Russo, Houston, TX, Convergence XII Convention
4-16-06 - Hollie & Staff, thank you for a wonderful stay. We loved it! What a beautiful place! Good luck with future hurricanes.
Gale & Fred Smith, Bettendorf, IA
4-13-06 - Hollie & Staff, thank you for the exceptional client service. Your warmth and assistance was greatly appreciated. I look forward to my next stay. Please say good-bye to my "Caretaker" and thank her for waking me the other day. Sincerely best wishes,
Lance Robelo
4-10-06 - Hollie,thank you so much for everything. Its good to see New Orleans is surviving and will thrive again soon.
Wendy & Henley Quadling, Dallas, TX
12/05 - 4/06 - Hollie, words can't describe how I feel about you and Magnolia Mansion. You have given me a home when I didn't have one, but most of all you gave me a family when I needed one most. I wish nothing but the best for all of you here at the mansion. Take care and Godspeed. Love,
Brian Elam, Hurricane Katrina Evacuee
4-3-06 - Hollie, this is your airport connection, Our stay was great, your place needless to say, grand. Nice to hear your mother is doing well. We'll pass the word on your place. Thank You!
Mr and Mrs Gerald Sweetland, Lake Orion, MI
10/05-3/06 - Hollie, I can't believe that it has been 5 months. It was great being here and you are the driving force that makes a great mansion even better. We are still holding out and hoping that we will be able to return. See you later,
Bob Pratt (corp account extended stay)
10/05-3/06 - Hollie my friend, you have made the transition of going from our home to one of the most enjoyable experiences EVER. You opened your home to us, made all of us feel like family and I thank you for that. Our long talks and parties were simply the best. You made every holiday away from home bearable. I promise you that I will be back whether that be for work or vacation, and I know that I can always count on you to fit me in somewhere in your beautiful home. I will truly miss you and can't wait until the day I return. Love Always,
Bill Clark (corp account extended stay)
3/30/06 - Hollie, loved the stay. I will be back.
Henry Capel, Crowley, LA
3/27/06 - "The waters have lifted up O Lord
The waters have lifted their voices
The waters have lifted their pounding waves.
Mightier than the sound of many waters
Mightier that the beaches of the sea
Mightier is the Lord who dwell on high." Psalm 93.4-5
Hollie, Many thanks for your wonderful house and sanctuary.
Mr and Mrs James Calloway, New York, NY
New York Trinity Church Priest ( featured guest speaker at New Orleans Trinety Church )
3/23/06 - I've never spent any night in such a beautiful and great place. Everything is good. Thank you for your sincere hospitality.
I'll bring my whole family sometime in the near future.
Joon Hahn Kim, Korea
3/20/06 -Hollie, a marvelous house and warm place to spend and evening. I will return and recommend to others the same. Thanks,
Rick Cantu
3/18/06 - Hollie, thanks so much for your incredible hospitality and your willingness to accommodate our needs. You've done a beautiful job decorating the house and considering this isn't your "only" job (Tina), you must be a real ball of energy. I think the world would be a much better place if all of the fired up "can do" women of the world would rise up and set things straight - Well, be sure that I'll definitely be back and will tell All of my New Orleans Traveling friends about the exquisite Magnolia Mansion. Bye, only for a while,
Donna Tally, Anna Maria, FL
3/16/06 - Dear Hollie, the time I have been here was so great. I was here just like in my own home. I had a good experience. This will never be forgettable. Miss Hollie and all of your staff was very pleasant and very helpful. Especially when I was ill and needed someone. Miss Hollie did her best to console me just like my sister. God Bless her Amin. I appreciate your best Hospitality. Thanks Again,
Mohammed Inam (Katrina Evacuee)
3/ 06 - Hollie, once again i had a fabulous stay! Thank you for everything! I really feel i have gone back in time - I love it! Katrina will not keep you down! Good luck with everything! You're the best,
Jill McAllister, Traverse City, MI (repeat guest , bought a house & is moving to New Orleans)
3/5/06 - Hollie, this was a great experience! You and Nicole were so wonderful and helpful. This was an exciting weekend and will not be forgotten. Next time I'd like to bring another couple, to introduce them to you and your wonderful hospitality. Fondly,
Grace and Calvin Bouillion
15th Wedding Anniversary
p.s. Don't forget to try Impastato's Restaurant in Metarie!
- Dearest Hollie, thank you seems like a very simple way to express my gratitude for you to share your home with me on my visits to New Orleans. You uphold a standard that i insist upon in my own home. Just remember me as you r guest who stays here because of my "itch" factor. I love your spirit...It lifts mine. Warmest regards,
John Emer (repeat guest)
3/1/06 - Hollie & staff, thank you so much for everything you did to make my first Mardi Gras a great experience! all the guests were very friendly and made me feel at home. I would love to stay here next time I'm in town!
Jamie Aysbey, Ms. Planet Beach intl. 2005
2/26/06 - Hollie & Company, the beauty of this place was only exceeded by the beauty of your spirits. A memorable time. I look forward to returning & watching the history continue to unfold. Magnolia Mansion holds a fond place in my heart.
Eve White 150th Mardi Gras Post Katrina
2/27/06 - Dear Hollie and Staff, thank you for providing me with this stately oasis. It was awesome to be able to come back here after the craziness of Mardi Gras and just relax on the porch and then chill out in my bedroom with a cup of tea. Thanks again. I told my daughter i was going to a honeymoon guest house and she said "You're going to the moon?"
Janet Thomson
2/16/06 - Our Honeymoon was cut short by Katrina, but Hollie gave us back our time. We've rediscovered romance, each other and the love and warmth of Magnolia Mansion. We'll be back next year and we'll keep in touch.
Karen & Charles ( Katarina Evacuees )
2/16/06 - We enjoyed our stay with you. The house is beautiful, the mattress just right, and your dinner suggestion delicious.
Janelle & Ron McKinley, Longview, TX
1/10/06 - Very nice and friendly stay. Warm and cozy room.
Richard L.
