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"...we had a fabulous time in the bar listening
to
the Honky Tonk pianist..."
We really enjoyed our stay with you!
Your hotel is gorgeous
and so very interesting, what wonderful history. The rooms
are
so comfortable and elegant. Dinner in The Virginian
Restaurant
was delicious and we had a fabulous time in the bar listening to
the Honky Tonk pianist and soaking up the atmosphere. Ben
gave
us a great tour, explaining the history of the town and hotel.
Also
the bartender, Krent, was so nice to our son. He showed
him the
bullet holes in the wall and told about Butch Cassidy. We
also
loved seeing the unfinished wing where Wister wrote The
Virginian
and Butch Cassidy and Sundance stayed. Thank you again for
everything. Your staff is so nice. The entire
experience was
wonderful. We'll definately be back and we'll be
recommending you to our friends!
Sally, Fred and Tom
Hazard - San Diego
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"In
Buffalo we had a stay, enjoyed each
moment all the way!"
In Buffalo we had a stay, enjoyed each moment
all the way.
The food was great, the bar was fun - enjoyed
the beer,
each & every one. Butch & Sundance were sure to say,
enjoyed
each and every day.
Gary & Sheri Anderson - Cody, WY
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"... what a unique
& wonderful way, Dawn, you
& your husband are preserving The
History."
Coming up & staying & playing in The Occidental
Hotel this
past week was a highlight of Lorrina & I's summer. Playing Honky
Tonk music is a pastime that I've
done for 50 years. We hope this
is the beginning of a
long, lasting relationship. So many of the old
songs & melodies are being
forgotten, what a unique & wonderful
way, Dawn, you & your
husband are preserving The History. I hope
we've donated
in some small way to the feeling and nostalgia of
this fine old hotel.
Everett "Doc" Pryor
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"This is a
succulent slice of history!"
This is a
succulent slice of history! Thank you for caring enough
to
bring it back to its former splendor. We look forward to seeing
you - and The Occidental on another trip.
Leslie and Candice Adary - "Crazy 8" of PA/NJ
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"We especially
loved the
excellent meal at
The Virginian!"
This was a great place
to stay. Thank you for your hospitality
and for letting Barry
play your grand piano. We especially loved
the excellent meal
at The Virginian, and the accommodations in
the Herbert Hoover
room were comfortable. Thanks Again!
Anne Jardine
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"I'm sure his
spirit is still in that room."
What a wonderful
experience to stay in such a historical place.
Our room was a wonderful room, we had the Teddy Roosevelt. I'm
sure his spirit is still in that room. Look forward to our
next time.
Bill and Melinda Butterfield - Muncie, Indiana
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"Such eye candy!"
We were so happy to have
the opportunity to stay here.
Everything you see is interesting
and set in a historic setting.
Such eye candy! The energy here
is great. The people of
Buffalo are so nice. We'll be back as
we love it!
Darlene Peters & Jeff Cowlee - Erie, Colorado
(The Herbert Hoover Room is stately and comfortable.)
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"We felt as if we
had stepped back in history!"
Having traveled the
country from coast to coast we have never
come across a more
delightful place as the Occidental Hotel.
We felt as if we had
stepped back in history. This is a must see
for everyone!
Thanks Dawn - you're a wonderful woman for saving
this piece of
the past.
Bryce & Sylvia Baker
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"The spirit of
this "grand lady" is very special."
Thank you, Dawn, for a
wonderful and restful stay at this
fantastic hotel!! The spirit
of this "grand lady" is very special.
Bob and Pat Colley - Casper
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"I woke up and
found I didn't want to leave."
Oct 7th - We spent the
night and had the best time ever. All the
rooms are done to
perfection with just the right decor to make
you feel right at
home. I woke up and found I didn't want to leave.
The food was
excellent and we will always come back to the
Occidental when we
are in town. Carry on with the rest of the renovations they
will only make the place complete.
Thanks again.
John & Darlene - Custer, SD
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"A step back in
American History."
It was a great pleasure
staying in this lovely hotel. A step
back in American history. Thank you so much!
Nathan L - Paris, France
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"... this is truly
one of the best depictions
of our history."
This hotel should remain
exactly as is. It is America's history.
Very important to who
we were, keeping it is very important as
to who we will be.
What a great experience. As a traveler around
the country, this
is truly one of the best depictions of our history.
Daniel Morrisy - Cresshill, NJ
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"What a wonderful
and unexpected treat
for our family."
What a wonderful and
unexpected treat for our family -
and we thought that we were
just getting gas! We will be
back - hopefully one hundred
times. Thank you so much,
Elizabeth Aell
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"The Occidental
Hotel is a National Treasure..."
The Occidental Hotel is
a National Treasure and Dawn
and John are to be commended for
their efforts and their
personal investment to salvage this
important piece of
American history. We stumbled upon this treasure and will
share the marvelous
experience with as many friends,
family and business associates
as possible.
Diana & Mike Maine - Pennsylvania
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"It is very
special to see 125 years of
history preserved in this building."
The Occidental Hotel is
just a treasure and a wonderful
place to stay and visit at the
same time. It is very special
to see 125 years of history preserved in
this building,
and Wyoming being a young country this is the
entire
history, captured in this place, hopefully for many
generations
to come.I would like to see this place continuing like this, a
combination of a museum and a living place were open minded
people meet and enjoy.We all cannot be grateful enough to
Dawn Wexo and the people
working with her to
make this happen. Please support her!
Erwin Woelfile - Ehinger, Germany
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"It has been a treat and pleasure."
"Dawn, Thanks for the offer of the room
exchange, but we
so enjoy the Roosevelt Suite - It's tradition. Thanks for
the
tour; you're a genius at interior decorating and I really
admire your color choices, subtle but distinctive placement
of decor and all around good taste. It has been a treat
and a pleasure to make what has become our annual trek
to relax in this lovely treasure of a hotel. We appreciate
all of your and John's hard work and extraordinary effort.
Warmest regards,
The Weinhardts
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"We had an AMAZIN time."
Dawn,
We of course had an AMAZIN time. We love
your
intentions and want to "sponsor" a few things,
sooo we will be
in touch with you about this. Muchas Gracias,
Neil & Jacki
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"The people in this hotel helped history
to
come alive for 33 people today."
Tongue River Middle
School - 8th grade. The people in
this hotel helped history to
come alive for 33 people
today. They better understood not only
how history
changes their lives but also how the history of this
area and hotel continue to affect people even in the
future.
One of the best tours we had.
Margo James - Tongue River Title Reading Teacher
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"What a trip."
The Crazy Eight Gang
pulled into town just before the
hail hit. It was sunshine all
day - then August got cold.
We came dusty and damp with 160
miles under our
belts, the views were spectacular. The bikes
have been
true and roads continous to dream. We couldn't stay
long - one sleep is all we need - as we continue east
into sturgis. What a trip.
Kozmic Navigator
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"The restoration is unbelievable."
From the group of six
riders, Chicago, IL. We started
our trip today in Jackson, WY
and made it through
the Big Horn Mountains just as it started to
snow.
What made it interesting was we were on motorcycles.
This has been the finale to a week long bike trip staying
with
you in this beautiful place. The restoration is
unbelievable.
Great job. We really enjoyed your place.
Paul Geertz - Chicago, IL
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"In an instant, you are walking back in
time!"
What an awesome experience! In an
instant, you are
walking back in time! Everything has been restored
beautifully.
Joyce Connolly - Littleton, Colorado
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"The most comfortable bed!"
A highlight of our trip. The most
comfortable bed!
Words cannot do enough. Thank you for restoring
this oasis.
Mins Shoper, Dan Smith - New York, New York
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"Jaw dropping experience!"
Jaw dropping experience! Dawn is the
best hostess.
Wish I could move in - and play with the orange cat.
Wendy Howard - Ogden, Utah
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"Loved every minute."
Wonderful experience. Hate to leave.
Authentic hotel in decor,
atmosphere and friendly, helpful folks. Loved every
minute.
Bill & An Lirove - River Grove Hts, Minnesota
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"Fantastic experience to go back in
time..."
Fantastic experience to go back in time &
sleep in an
authentic room at this hotel. Loved the atmosphere,
music, buggy ride (a surprise!) restaurant and especially
the friendly encounters with all the staff. Made our stay
a delight. Thank you so much. With Luv,
Ken & Carol Porter - Thatcham, England, UK
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"Thank you for letting us return to the
past."
Thank you for letting us return to the
past.
Mary & Bryan Markham - Welland, Ontario, Canada
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"Cool"
The Daniels Family moving to Alaska &
stopped by
to check things out. Cool
The Daniels Family - Alaska
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"...wanted to stay here for years
and finally got (our) chance..."
Scott & Diane have wanted to stay here for
years
and finally got (our) chance, Father's Day '09, Ya.
Scott & Diane
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"...can't wait to come back & stay here!"
Ray, Rosemary, Dustin Davis can't wait to
come
back & stay here! Great History!
Ray, Rosemary, Dustin Davis
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"... dinner was wonderful ..."
Bill & Charlene Brannan came to see Big
Horn
re-enactment in Hardin. Loved our stay here at the
Occidental. The dinner was wonderful too. And
everyone
is so friendly. Best wishes.
Bill & Charlene Brannon - Ojai, California
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"Probably the best place I ever found in
my life..."
Probably the best place I ever found in my
life
travelling thru three different continents.
Fabio - Italy
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"Fantastico."
Probabilmente L'ambiente pue bello visto
in America.
Fantastico.
Luciano, Italia
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"What a wonderful neat place to
experience."
What a wonderful neat place to experience.
The
history is great. People are so friendly. We enjoyed
our stay.
Henry & Marlene - Dubois, Wyoming
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"This is the real highlight of our Wild
West trip."
This is the real highlight of our Wild
West trip. The
hotel is fabulous, the staff are wonderful. Our evening
meal was out of this world. Good luck to you all
from Edinburgh, Scotland.
Jack & Sheileh Jackson - Edinburgh, Scotland
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"...charming and everyone was so gracious"
We have thoroughly enjoyed our stay in
Buffalo
at the Occidental. The hotel is charming and everyone
was so gracious. The Virginian had wonderful food.
Roy & Cynthia Balazs - Chicago, Illinois
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"Thank goodness for honest people."
Byron & Pat Zarp enjoyed a wonderful Bison
Rib-eye
dinner - left purse & got it this morning. Thank goodness
for honest people. Loved our time in Buffalo.
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"Thank you for restoring the
Grand Ol' Occidental!"
Great, Great place. Thank you for
restoring the
Grand Ol' Occidental!
Jeannie Buell Fitch
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"We love the Big Horn Mountains"
Thanks for a great time! This is a
wonderful place to stay.
We love the Big Horn Mountains and the
people here.
̶ Indianola, Indiana
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"treasure-filled stay"
A memorable stop ... Thank you for an informative,
treasure-filled stay. The dinner was fabulous. We will be
back.
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"Wonderful in every way."
Wonderful in every way. Mahalo Dawn!
- Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
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"The best and most fun place."
The best and most fun place. Thank you.
- San Francisco, California
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"enjoyed each
moment..."
In Buffalo we had a stay,
enjoyed each moment all the way.
The food
was great, the bar was fun - enjoyed the beer,
each and every
one. Butch and Sundance were sure
to say - Enjoyed each and
every day.
Cody, Wyoming
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"... so wonderful to visit."
We had a wonderful stay here at the Occidental in the
Clear
Creek room. This hotel is so wonderful to visit.
(Our 2nd
year) Last year slept in Herbert Hoover's
room. We look
forward to returning next year. What
great history in this
hotel and town of Buffalo. Great
meal at the Virginian! Thank
you Dawn for everything.
See you next year.
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"The only bad thing is, having to
check out."
We had a great night. This is truly a fantastic place with so
much old west history. The only bad thing is, having to check
out.
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"Thank you for making
... our son’s wedding
very special."
Thank you for making our visit to Wyoming and
our son’s wedding
very special.
We have many
memories of Wyoming and the Occidental.
Thank you.
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"a most wonderful visit"
We had
a most wonderful visit at this special place.
Thanks a lot.
-
Belgium
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"...what a thrill!"
What a treat; what a thrill!
Those responsible for it all, are to be congratulated and
honored. Thanks for the memories.
Boston, Mass
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"A destination ..."
A destination, not just a stop
along the way.
Thanks for a great time.
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"...we have
traveled enough to know a gem!"
What a fabulous find! One of the most
interesting, fun,
and friendly places we’ve stayed – and we have traveled
enough to know a gem!
Thanks for everything.
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"Will tell all our friends in Scotland!"
Thoroughly enjoyable experience!
Fascinating history
tour by Wyatt.
Will tell all our friends in
Scotland!
Drinfermlime, Scotland
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"best old west hotel"
The best old west hotel that
there is
– authentic and
inspiring and we hope it is here through the century.
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"That’s why we travel through USA"
That’s why we travel through USA
… to find this kind of place
that we’ll keep in mind and tell to
other people.
Thank for
all the job you did.
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"The Occidental is a National
Treasure."
I loved staying in the Teddy Roosevelt room, #11.
The Occidental
is a National
Treasure.
I had to stay on my way home as well.
Dawn Wexo runs a first class old west hotel!
Thanks for keeping
the tradition alive!
Oak Point, Texas
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"most wonderful"
This is the most
wonderful place on earth!
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"amazing and inspiring"
What an amazing and inspiring
discovery
in Buffalo!!!
Thanks for the warm welcome!
Toronto, Canada
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"a wonderful place for a weekend
getaway!"
What
a wonderful place for a weekend
getaway!
Love the
hotel and its history.
Thank you so much for the magnolia
room.
We hope to be back soon!
Sheridan, Wyoming
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"Great!"
Dawn, thank you so much.
Great! Great!
Great!
Rudyard, Montana
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"Awesome"
Awesome, absolutely
awesome.
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"what a surprise"
On our way to Yellowstone and
what a surprise to find
this gem!
Can’t say enough about how much fun we had.
Loved the jam session in the saloon.
We will be back.
Jefferson City, Missouri
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"our stay here ...
was too short"
The most incredible hotel with regard to history and stories.
We have loved
our stay here. It was too short. I
would love
to hear more stories of the past.
God bless your efforts!
(PS – The Virginian food was excellent.)
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"turned out to be the highlight"
This was
a last minute stop for us on our drive from Maryland
to Minnesota.
It
turned out to be the highlight.
Fabulous hotel
– we will
tell others to visit on their way on Rt. 90 across the country.
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"a great place"
A beautiful hotel.
What a great place.
Thanks
Herdinas, West Virginia
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"a fantastic project"
The preservation and restoration
of the Occidental Hotel
is a fantastic project.
It would be
tragic to lose this historic
place.
It is so authentic you can almost feel the presence
of
the characters who stayed here so long ago.
Casper, Wyoming
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"125 years of
history preserved"
The Occidental Hotel is just a treasure
and a wonderful place
to stay and visit at the same time.
It is very special to see 125
years of
history preserved in this building, and Wyoming
being a
young country this is the entire history, captured in
this place,
hopefully for many generations to come.
I would like to see
this place continuing like this, a
combination of a museum and
a living place where open minded
people meet and enjoy. We
all cannot be grateful enough to Dawn Wexo and the people
working with her to make this happen.
Please support her!
Ehinger,
Germany.
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"This hotel ... it is America’s history"
This hotel
should remain exactly as is, it is America’s history.
Very important to who we were.
Keeping it is very important
as to who we will be.
What a great experience.
As a traveler
around the country this is truly one of the best depictions
of
our history.
New Jersey
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"a National Treasure"
The Occidental Hotel is
a National Treasure
and Dawn and
John are to be commended for their efforts and
their
personal investment to salvage this important piece of
American history. We
stumbled upon this treasure and
will share the marvelous
experience with as many friends,
family and business associates
as possible.
Imercasburg, Pennsylvania
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"every nook and cranny – just perfect"
One
beautiful restore job –
every nook and cranny
– just perfect.
Really enjoyed, will return for dinner
– Thank you for
remembering the past.
Delta,
Alaska
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"I appreciate old hotels and
this is the best"
I love the beautiful restoration you
have done … the time
and energy expended on your part so we can
enjoy a slice
of the past. A past that once is gone by demolition is gone
forever. I
appreciate old hotels and this is the best.
Seattle, Washington
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"It is
done ... with
loving care"
What
a wonderful job you have done in restoring this lovely
old
hotel. It is
done the right way and with loving care.
Thank you so much!!
Casper, Wyoming
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"it’s been done with such love and dedication"
To restore such an historical building
is an enormous work and
it’s been done with such love and dedication
– we love it! We are
going to recommend it to all our European friends.
Sweden/Swiss Gang
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"a unique experience"
For a history teacher this place
was
a unique experience.
Had a great stay.
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"a succulent slice of
history!"
This is a succulent slice of
history!
Thank
you for caring
enough to bring it back to its former splendor.
We look
orward to seeing you – and the Occidental on
another trip!
Pennsylvania and New Jersey
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"A gem!!"
Thanks for preserving history.
A gem!!
Gold Coast, Australia & North Carolina
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"loved the place and
the hospitality"
Dawn, loved the place and
the hospitality.
We will be
back again.
Sorry we got up and departed
so early (5:30 am!).
Road trip!
Northfield,
Minnesota and United Kingdom
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"Thanks for preserving our history"
We’ll be back!
What a wonderful hotel and atmosphere.
We’ve really enjoyed our stay.
Thanks for preserving
our history – it’s so
important.
Colorado
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"a sweet surprise"
What a sweet surprise
to find this hidden gem!
I had
been in this town a number of times, but most just
passing
through.
I always found Buffalo
to be a charming place but
had no idea it possessed such a
magical hotel. By
traveling
at a slower pace we were able to discover what is
really
important about a journey:
the people you meet along the
way are more important than
the miles traveled; history and
culture are more important than
convenience, and beauty
and majesty are still alive!
We all have
been touched by
this lovely experience and are excited to share
with our
friends.
The best to you, Dawn.
Memphis, Tennessee
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"The
food was the best we’ve eaten in years"
My wife and I got stranded here in
Buffalo, Wyoming
due to auto trouble.
We were driving from Washington
State to Buffalo, New York.
Wow, what a
surprise this
was. The hospitality has been unbelievable.
The food
was the best we’ve
eaten in years.
The hotel is just
incredible.
There is so much history here, and the whole
stay was
such a fantastic experience, my wife and
I
know we will be
talking about this for
many years to come.
Thanks again.
Buffalo, New York
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"Your gracious welcome and
insight to the past
was wonderful"
Dawn, what a treasure and new friend we
found when
we decided to stop in Buffalo.
You have saved a part of
our history and we thank you!!
Your gracious welcome
and insight to the past
was wonderful – and to have
the saloon “to
ourselves” was a memory by itself.
We
will share our experience with many others – we will tell
them
“Al & Joan” sent us to the Occidental!
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"Your
hospitality ... is unsurpassed"
Dawn, thanks for another memorable
evening.
Your
hospitality, as always, is unsurpassed.
Sheridan, Wyoming
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"...what fabulous hospitality"
What an amazing place and
what fabulous hospitality.
Thanks for a great time and we can’t wait to come back.
Rosemount, Minnesota
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"Had a good time here."
Had a good time here. Enjoyed
the hospitality.
Holland
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"Fabulous!"
Fabulous!
I could move in and stay!
Minnesota
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"... great moments and a special treat
..."
My third night here … always
great moments
and a special
treat to be able to bring people I love here.
Thank you for
offering us such a great experience Dawn!
Till next time!
Greece
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"...a
place to have an “experience...”
Not a place to stay, a
place to have an “experience”
spiritually, historically and visually.
Savannah, Georgia
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"never come across a more
delightful place"
Having traveled the country from
coast to coast, we have
never come across a more
delightful place as the Occidental
Hotel.
We felt we had stepped back in history.
This is a must
see for everyone!
Thanks Dawn – you’re a wonderful woman
for saving this piece of
the past.
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"the most wonderful
well-kept secret"
This is just the most wonderful
well-kept secret that we’ve ever
seen.
It deserves to be preserved just as it is.
This is part of
the western history of our country.
This compares with the
Hermitage in its historical
continuity. We have to
thank the
owners who have the interest in this history.
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"the best so far"
Beautiful hotel, the
best so far.
The saloon is fantastic,
we wish we could have stayed longer. Thanks.
England
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"the best part
of our trip west"
This was the best part
of our trip west.
The Hotel is fantastic
and the dinner was great.
We had fun drinking at the old bar,
playing pool and
checkers! We will be back
if we are ever in
this area.
Lisle, Illinois
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"one of my
favorite adventures"
Dawn, what a gift…your hospitality and
warmth will
bring much success. The hotel
is fabulous…will rank
among one of my
favorite adventures.
Portland, Oregon
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"I’ll always have fond memories"
A very nice surprise on my trip
west.
I’ll always have
fond memories
of my night in Buffalo!
Boston, Mass/Portland, Oregon
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"full of
surprises"
Beautiful place, full of
surprises.
Paris, France
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"the setting was perfect"
Dawn,
the setting was perfect.
The hotel nostalgic,
the dinner was fabulous, the
flowers, gorgeous, and … by the way,
the wine helped, she said, Yes!!! Life is wonderful.
“She is my dream walking!"
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"quite the experience!"
This was quite the
experience!
We had a great
time
thinking about how the west might have been!
South Carolina
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"more wonderful than I had imagined"
Thank you so much for your incredible
hospitality!!
Our stay was even more wonderful than I had imagined
it
would be!
Keep up the good work!!!
Cody, Wyoming
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"we don’t want to leave!"
Dearest Dawn, we were here with 4 grandkids
and they voiced
what we all feel: we
don’t want to leave!
Hugs and Kisses; it was a wonderful time.
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"The most relaxing place"
The most relaxing place I
have ever stayed!
Gillette, Wyoming
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"goosebumpy wonderful"
This is goosebumpy wonderful!
New Mexico
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"a privilege to visit"
What I loved best: (1) the back bar; (2)
the library upstairs; the bedrooms each decorated so tastefully.
This is a lovely hotel and a privilege to
visit.
Thank you from fellow history buffs!
Billings, Montana
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"A true historical experience"
Thank you for a wonderful stay.
A true
historical experience for the family.
The kids loved it.
Thank you for preserving a bit of the past.
Cincinnati,
Ohio
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"an unexpected, miraculous surprise"
Dawn,
what an unexpected, miraculous surprise for us.
I had no idea we would have such an experience.
I feel as
though you have given my family an
amazing gift
– a view into the old west that we would
have never had without
you. I so respect
what you have
done with the place and the honor you pay to the
history.
Carmel, Indiana
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"never see the same"
We love that place. We never
see the same everywhere.
The lady Freeman is interesting and well documented.
Happy Birthday to her.
Granby, Canada
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"our 3 children, ages 11, 10 and 8, loved it!"
Great place – even our 3
children, ages 11, 10 and 8, loved it!
Thanks for the ZooBooks!
Loved Mary, the bartender!
Charlotte, North Carolina
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"like staying in a museum"
This was a fabulous experience.
It was like staying in a museum,
not a hotel.
Thanks for the true “western” experience.
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
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Many thanks for the wonderful
experience!
The
kids loved it and we did too!
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