Review Vice Versa
Hip hip hooray! It’s been ten years since we welcomed three successful entrepreneurs as our first guests. Having built various thriving businesses, they gave us valuable tips. The mood was set with hearty laughter, walks, meals, and shared conversations about entrepreneurship and much more. The first exchange began. The images and feelings still resonate with me as if it were yesterday, while many extraordinary meetings with guests have followed since. ‘The Art of Joy is not just a B & B but a way of life,’ stated a review from a cherished guest.
The Most Important Ingredient of The Art of Joy
The most important ingredient of The Art of Joy is the guest. We welcome various lovely people and repeat guests, who come back twice a year. A mutual exchange and inspiration take place that works like a positive spiral. Literally and figuratively, we walk together and share joy and sometimes sadness. After ten special years, we are aware that The Art of Joy is held up by five strong pillars, the five V’s: Joy, Depth, Freedom, Connection, and Trust.
Guest Review, Average Experience
In light of our anniversary, I could dig up all the anecdotes, such as the ‘Hansel and Gretel’ story or touching moments. Preferably, I want to shine a light on our source of inspiration, the guest. Because without you, there is less joy to experience. We have received many glowing reviews. So let me write a review on how we experience a guest, on average: ‘A guest who feels like a friend.’
Joy
Upon entering, you exclaim with abundant joy: “Oh, what a gorgeous view!” “What a lush garden, just look at those flowers!” “What a peace reigns here!” Even at breakfast, you’re cheerful even though you’ve got quite a spread of fresh rolls, fruit, juice, and yogurt to enjoy. When we burst into uncontrollable laughter, you see the humor in it, and it’s contagious, like a virus. Moreover, you take responsibility for your own happiness even while on vacation. Score: 10
Depth
During our first meeting over coffee/tea and snacks, you openly share what’s on your mind, where your passions lie, and where you live. You feel free to express whatever you wish. You are open to exchanging ideas and stories both with other guests and with us. All the qualities, knowledge, and talents you carry within you are our source of inspiration. Thus, we keep learning, staying sharp. Score: 10
Connection
You sense: ‘how cozy, here a circle of friends is forming.’ You connect with the whole, and when unforeseen events occur, like a fire or when our ICT knowledge falls short, you offer a helping hand. Even on your vacation, you don’t mind, because you already feel like part owner of The Art of Joy. Score: 10
Freedom
You operate independently and do only what you enjoy during your vacation. You feel at home and do nothing out of obligation. You eagerly absorb the information provided by The Art of Joy’s tourism office and go your own way. Only if you feel the need do you participate in other activities that are offered. You assume it’s your vacation, and you will get out of it what fits you best. Score: 10
Trust
You share things in confidence knowing it thrives in mutual trust. You make grateful use of your accommodation as well as the shared kitchen and leave everything tidy. Every morning, we are pleasantly surprised to find the kitchen cleaner than we left it. You keep track of your drinks and are mindful of the extras provided. Because you feel at home here and wish the same experience for others, you take on the role of a Joy Ambassador. Score: 10
What a blessing that in ten years, we’ve welcomed amazing guests, to whom we can give a review of ten, just like the score we received on Zoover. However, as a guest, you deserve 0.1 points more. This shows that when we give each other a ten, miracles happen. From our hearts, we thank you, our guests, who have been part of our Art of Joy for ten years.
