Karen and Terry,
I wanted you to have a small thing for your wonderful lodge.  The space is specially peaceful and is a place of warmth and dreams. What a week!  Both of you will always be special to me. Many Thanks, Kathleen Amt

(Kathleen made and left for us the guest book in which all of the following notes were written)

Karen and Terry, Thanks for providing the time and place for the entrance to an exciting week. David Forlano

I'm glad we came and I got to spend more time all together, especially without other outside influences and confluences; most particularly so that I could be reminded of the bittersweet sorrow of losing royally at canasta to my pal Siobhan and have the opportunity for Laura to spend time with all her most wonderful extended family. There's sunshine on the show on Baby Island and last night this house cast a huge shadow on the snow in the moonlight.

Love, Margo

Karen and Terry,

As imagined, I was embraced by warmth, my body and soul nourished and slept like Rip V.R.!  always good to spend t

ime here. - Sandy

I bought many waterfront homes in my sleep last night--the green and white ones, the red-roofed one, the red cabin, the tiny house and many I have not seen yet. I am sure it was exhausting buying all the houses--but I am very well rested this morning. I have not had this much "rest" time in a zillion somethings--it is good to be back on Whidbey and, of course, amongst my best friends! Mary (Durkan)

Karen,

Your home is so beautiful!  We truly enjoyed our stay and look forward to returning. Thank you so much for opening your home to us, it was a perfect setting for our wedding party!  Once again, thank you, Joe and Michelle Mareci

Thank you so much for letting us stay in your beautiful new home. It was the perfect place for us. We all admire the art work and beauty this house posseses.  The view is magnificent. It was a pleasure!

Kristen (Sherman)

Thank you for a most memorable family reunion--we will never forget your home and your hospitality.

Doris Chonmyer

What a magnificent house!  We truly enjoyed staying here all the eagles and blue herons fishing in the tide was super. The view is fantastic and the peace and quiet were won

derful. We particularly enjoyed all the art work. Thank you, Marion, Noelle, Susan, Barbara, Pat, Pam, Linda, Kim, Rozy, Jeanette

It was a wonderful time at your lovely home. Amazing everything!  Good fortune with your wonderful place. Sue and Dan's family

Hi Karen,

Beautiful color schemes in the clouds, slabs of sea lions on the island, the two of us slabs in our sofas with our projects. Had a peaceful November day even without the long-awaited fireplace.  But that will be a wonderful addition. Will definitely come to try it out. Esther

Brianna, Sean, Karen, Terry, Laura, Margo and I all stayed here last night.  We arrived after driving for 7 hours from Michael's house in B.C. We almost had a different plan, to go straight to Seattle, because of all the snow (and my concern of reaction to allergies), but good sense prevailed and we had a wonderful meal of soup, lamb and pomegranate (sp?) Salad and then canasta (not me!). The sky is clear now and Whidbey is covered with a couple of inches of snow. Everyone had such a wonderful time on this trip, riding around in the suburban.  Staying at the lodge as a perfect culmination of a wonderfully memorable trip. I'm really glad Karen was so strongly in favor of coming to the lodge since I'm sure we're unanimous in recognizing that staying here outweighed all those countervailing facts.  For example, I had no detectable allergic reaction. I love all you Murphys. - Dan Lockshon

Every time I come here it is a completely magical experience.

Quest

I have never in my life hosted my extended family in any sort of gathering, and now thanks to your enormous generosity, I have. It was a completely beautiful experience for me and all who attended. I and them are all singing the praises of your home from the bottom of our hearts!
Bob Carkeek

Thank you Karen for sharing your home with us. I have enjoyed the early morning sunrises, and moments of quiet. You have a warm feeling to your home. Again, Thank you.  Gayle M.

Thank you so much for letting our family share quality time at such a lovely place. All was splendid.

This house was already filled with so much love and warmth when we arrived, that we couldn't help but have a wonderful reunion.  We agreed that we will want to come back and see how the seasons' changes look. We all wish you well, love and light.

Karen and Terry,
Thanks so much for a great week-end before the first polymer conference. Thanks too for nursing me back to health and all the great food! Steve Ford

To karen and Terry!
Thank you very much for your kindness!! Your hospitality was so perfect. I like both of you because you are very very kind.  When you will visit Japan, don't forget to call on me. I absolutely welcome you!!  I hope you will come to Japan, and I will come back to Seattle soon. Thank you very much, Yoshitaka Oshiba, Tokyo

Thanks for the wonderful weekend--our family re-treat was fun for kids and codgers alike. The gift of your hard work, vision and generous spirit was appreciated by all of us. We love you, Jai.

Karen and Terry, thanks for having us over. Now that we know where you are and how to break into the kitchen, we'll be back. Cleo

Dearest Karen and Terry,

Thank you for, once again, hosting our small crowd. I believe that it's the people that make the home--your homes are the best because of you! Love Meredith

What a special treat, except too short. Terry and Karen I hope you have me back, only then can I write something long and cleaver. Thanks for your friendship, Love V.J.(Supra) a drifter from Montana

From the teddy bears to baby seals, I warm my feet at the face of burning fire. I notice the dress that doubles as a wedding cake. - Kat

Oh Dear Karen and Terry,

A big thank you for fine and copious food, serene natural environment, space for new friendships and professional discussions. A Michelin man will arrive next week to give your he 4 stars for your award and guidebook listing! And we'll be back as soon as you want us!  Take care! Terry, oh, Did you know there are slugs there? Thanks again, Tory (Hughes)

Just the kind of place and ambience I need to become a prolific writer. Hope to return many times. John

What a beautiful home, the walls are wonderful.  Thank you for letting us enjoy such an extraordinary place. Amy K

I don't know the date so I must be out of school and on vacation. That means I must be doing something right. And what better way to spend a holiday than in a peaceful place like this surrounded by the sights, sounds, and smells of the natural world. Once again I have had the chance to twitter with a hummingbird, gawk at an eagle (and a few hawks on the way), and commune with the myriad of bees and bugs in the garden and grass.  No deer sightings this trip, nor did my favorite bunny come to munch a little clover with me but I'm sure I'll have many more opportunities in the future. The seals seem to be away for the weekend, perhaps at folklife, which is where I'm going to be later today. I hope the musicians sound as sweet as the waves and the birds here. You found a lovely place.  Thank you.  I will definitely bring the grandchildren out to visit many years from now when there's a whole dormitory and a hot tub. Lots of love, Brianna