"...the Flying M family--the biggest hit of the entire meeting! Everyone was terrific--the very best!"
Jo Roney, Vice President Human Resources Services
Consolidated Stores
Columbus, Ohio
"The Consolidated Stores clients Brad and Jo really were pleased and as you know, enjoyed themselves immensely.
Please pass on to your entire staff our thanks for all of their hard work (and sweat). The team effort showed and certainly paid off. Everyone I talked to thought the food was great. They said it was the best food they've had since they arrived!
Re: An Evening at the Flying M Ranch
Sheila Kayes Callahan, Sales Manager
Destinations by Marriott, Desert Springs Marriott
Palm Desert, California
"You have outdone yourselves again! The Beckman Coulter International Group has a wonderful time. To quote some of the group, "The Ranch was the best part of our week in Southern California." With the fishing, roping, panning for "gold", barbecue, dancing, etc., in the great outdoors, the guests felt they really experienced the "Wild West".
As the meeting planner for this program, I want to thank you for making my job so easy. You are extremely well organized, your staff is so friendly and helpful, and everything about the Ranch is impeccable. I know when we bring a group to the Flying M that we can relax and enjoy ourselves along with everyone else because of your efforts."
Catherine M. Sloan, CMP
Individualized Events,
Inc.
Irvine, California
"Everything from the band, to the food, to the wide range of activities, to the courteousness of your employees, to the beautiful setting and presentation, showed me how much you care in your business."
Steve Holliday, Vice President
JAMES E. SIMON CO.
Indio, California
"The entire PRA staff is still talking about the Flying M Ranch and have "hinted" that we should select your venue for our annual December party."
"...we sincerely appreciate working with you and your 'can do' attitude. Your gracious hospitality and individual treatment to each event is noted by all of us in the industry. We know you will enjoy much success in the Coachella Valley."
Kim Novak, General Manager
PRA Destination Management - Palm Springs
Rancho Mirage, California
"From the moment our group stepped off their busses, we were royally welcomed, fed and entertained. Your staff was efficient, helpful and very friendly. The ranch setting provided the opportunity for a variety of activities and the entertainment was professional. It was especially enjoyable because your entertainers immediately made everyone comfortable and did an amazing job of promoting audience participation.
The cuisine, however, was the wonderful surprise of the evening. Generally, when you attend an outdoor bar-b-que, you expect
the food to be o.k., but no necessarily great. Our group, who have come to expect the quality of the Ritz or Four Seasons, were delighted with both the style, taste the quality of the food you served. It surpassed GREAT!
Kudos to you both and to your outstanding staff. We had a delightful evening and look forward to an opportunity when we can come your way again."
Barbara Boots, Administrator
Riordan & McKinzie A Professional Law Corporation
Los Angeles, California
"On behalf of The Meeting Manager and myself, I would like to thank you and your staff for all your extra effort in making Abbey Life's Hoe Down Party on June 1st, 1999, a very successful event."
"We knew early on that Abbey Life, with 600 attendees, would be a challenge for all of us. Our client made many changes prior to the party in order to meet their budget, as well as to their satisfaction. Naturally, we had to pass their message on to you. It seems that no matter how many changes and obstacles we experienced you were always positive, always!"
"...thanks to you and all of your staff members for a phenomenal job well done on the evening of the event. From the moment that I arrived to your Ranch, I was greeted not only by yourself, but also of the efficient crew members of yours, that did not hesitate to go that extra mile, in order to make my job easier. Please, extend my gratitude of all your staff.
The gunfighters, cloggers, wagon tours, the gold panning, the fishing, the line dancing, and the horse shoe tossing was a huge success among the guests. The food that was served was excellent, and the service outstanding! A warm applause to the chef and his crew.
And what can I say about the location? Flying M Ranch is one of the most beautiful properties in the Coachella Valley.
Once again, Jim and Trish, thanks from the bottom of my heart for all your extra effort in making Abbey Life's Hoe Down Party to a very successful event. I'm looking forward to our next event together, and many more.
Ingela
The Meeting Manager
Palm Springs / Desert Communities, Palm Desert, California
69520 SO. LINCOLN, MECCA, CALIFORNIA 92254
Tel: 760.399.1236 / Fax: 760.399.1240