Choosing Trigonos

Our regular customers are our best recommendation, so we asked a few of them to tell us in their own words why they choose Trigonos. Some of these comments are featured below.

Please note, all other quotes on our website are unsolicited.

While we value praise we also value suggestions for improvement – the improvements we make are often guided by our visitors' views.

Prof. Neil Thomson	AVENUE CONSULTING - Neil Thompson My role as a trainer and consultant has taken me to numerous venues across the UK and sometimes beyond. I can honestly say that, of all of them, Trigonos has been by far the best. The peace and tranquillity there are exceptional, as is the natural beauty of the area. Add to that really good facilities, expertly cooked healthy food and a staff team who bend over backwards to be helpful and supportive and you have an excellent venue for training courses, teambuilding and management development events and an ideal retreat for recharging your batteries. And all of this is at very affordable prices. “…it is a place based on values…” What I particularly like about Trigonos is that it is a place based on values – values that show a commitment not only to learning, but also to environmental, physical, social and spiritual wellbeing. I always look forward to visiting Trigonos, always enjoy my time there and always come back feeling refreshed and, in some ways, renewed. It’s a very special place. Prof. Neil Thompson is a director of Avenue Consulting Ltd and has been a trainer and consultant for 12 years. He edits the free quarterly e-zine Well-being
Setting off from Trigonos	BICYCLE BEANO CYCLING HOLIDAYS - Jane Barnes We have been running cycling holidays with organic veggie food from Trigonos since 1999. There is an energy about Trigonos that is unsurpassed. Add to this Trigonos’s commitment to environmentalism, sustainability, and organic, home-grown food and we are on to a winner. Trigonos makes every effort to accommodate our needs. Our groups are fussy about their food - it has to be good quality, organic, vegetarian, home-cooked and plenty of it. Trigonos consistently provides for our needs. “Their ethic is ‘Yes’ rather than ‘No’ ” Thoughtful touches include flowers from Judy’s garden everywhere, heating put on the middle of summer if it turns chilly, drying facilities in the unlikely event of a bit of rain. Their ethic is ‘Yes’ rather than ‘No’. Trigonos's position in Dyffryn Nantlle is special. It is where slate gives way to mountain scenery. Up the valley is a scene of Snowdon and the Nantlle Ridge, beloved of artists and famously painted by Richard Wilson. Down the valley the slate is full of beauty, changing colour from red to green to grey depending upon the light and the weather. It's a place that gives you energy. Jane Barnes is a founder of Bicycle Beano.
Judi Ledward	ELAN TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT - Judi Ledward I choose to run groups at Trigonos for a number of reasons. First, it is a stunningly beautiful setting within the Snowdonia National Park. The ambiance is very conducive to people getting away from their everyday lives and supports reflection and inner work. It is not only the setting, the comfortable rooms, the excellent food and the beautiful, light-filled workspace that bring me back to Trigonos over and over. It is also very much the discreet, supportive staff and the values of the place that draw me and my groups. “…we get very good value for money…” I think Trigonos makes an outstanding educational and environmental contribution to the area and to all of us who utilise its many benefits. I think we get very good value for money, too, with all that is provided to help my groups feel held and nurtured. I run groups throughout Europe at different centres, and I would and do recommend Trigonos for groups of any kind, as the people, setting, values and supportive environment are second to none. Judi Ledward is a UKCP Registered Psychotherapist & Director Psychotherapy Practice at Elan Training and Development.

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Unsolicited Testimonials

2008 - to date

We all thought that Trigonos is an amazing venue with a lovely atmosphere, superb accommodation, fabulous food, very friendly staff and a truly amazing setting! We felt so lucky to have found such a gem of a place to hold our events.
Andrew Mulholland: Positive Steps
 

I just wanted to say thank you to the staff at Trigonos for providing a warm, comfortable, welcoming atmosphere when I came on the recent yoga weekend led by Val McLeod.  I was not sure about the vegetarian food, particularly as I do not like onions which are a feature of many dishes, but I have to say that I was re-educated!  The food was absolutely delicious and I very much appreciated the dishes made especially for me (without onions).  I also bought vegetables to take home with me.
I went home feeling extremely relaxed and calm.  When I left Trigonos it seemed as though I had been secluded from the outside world for quite a while and the busyness was surprising.
Once again, many thanks.  Your care was much appreciated. 
Mary Johnson: Yoga Wirral 

We were very impressed with how the place is run, the standard of food and accommodation and the feeling of being left alone when it counted to do our own thing, but knowing there was help at hand if needed. Everyone also commented how friendly and helpful the staff are.
Neil Brocklehurst  UK Allyu

I would like to say how much we enjoyed our stay and what a special retreat Trigonos is: it has everything to make you feel at home and welcome from the clean and comfortable room to the home cooked nutritious food and the lovely library where you can relax and contemplate. Thank you for making our stay peaceful and revitalising.Jenna C

To all the team with enormous thanks for the delicious food, the impeccable service, the loving attention to detail and the depth of your commitment to a sustainable world.
All at Sacred Path.

Lovely place that I'd like to spend a bit more time in. I felt nurtured, warm and cosy and everyone was very helpful and friendly with any extra requests. Thankyou.
Marion, CMRP particpant.

Just to say thank you for looking after us so well during the Milford SF Writers week, especially the wonderful food! Trigonos has become a very special plce for us. We look forward to coming back again.
Sue Thomason & Rory Newman, Milford Writers.

I am so impressed with what you've created here. Your depth of care, hospitality and excellence is very heartwarming. Thank you!
Nick, CMRP course particpant

What a wonderful venue! Many thanks to all the staff including the gardeners for providing the most delicious veg! The walled gardens were magical!
Pauline Whitfield, participant, Dharmamind

We had a wonderful visit and very much appreciated the high level of support we received. The catering was particularly superb, with all our specific dietary requirements met to a high standard. All this enabled us to enjoy a memorable stay.
Nik Marten, Avalon House

I don't want to leave as it was so restful to be so well looked after. I shall miss the delicious food and care. Thank you for creating such a nourishing space.
Sue, CMRP course participant

Just wanted to say thank you again to you and all the staff at Trigonos who worked so hard to make our stay so enjoyable. The participants delighted in the food, the location and overall energy of the place.
As always it's a pleasure to stay with you. Thank you!
Anna Black, Instructor, Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain

On behalf of Aldo, Remo, Martin and myself can I thank all the staff at Trigonos for being so friendly and giving us a fantastic cycling holiday. Everything was great, especially the food, despite none of us ever being vegetarian before in our lives! We will be telling all our friends & wives (not necessarily in that order!) of our newly found secret, and hope to be back soon.
Rob N., Cyclist

The best course and the best venue I've ever experienced. Louise, Student on 'Weaving Colours' - a Trigonos course

Just to say thanks for your attention during our stay with you. The feedback was universally glowing. Not a grumble, complaint or even a suggestion. In particular our participants mentioned the food (as ever), the staff and the wonderful venue. Just thought you ought to know.
Eluned Gold, Director CPD courses, Centre for Mindfulness Research and Practice Bangor University

Thank you for all your help with the preparations for our recent stay. Our group loved the week and fell in love with Trigonos too!
Amanda Murphy, Murphy Writing Seminars.

I feel your approach to tourism is such an example for others to follow - you provide a beautiful setting, great local food, warm and cosy accommodation, a wonderful welcome and all wrapped up in a policy which is respectful for the environment. What more could one ask for.
Sile Mongey, student, Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain

I would also like to take this opportunity to thank Trigonos and all the wonderful staff there who looked after us all so wonderfully well over the weekend - a special thanks to your wonderful chef who constantly impresses us with his culinary delights and the fabulous cleaning staff that ensure that the studio and rooms are always spotless.
Lisa Foden, Teacher, LC Yoga

Just wanted to say again a huge thank you to everyone at Trigonos for making my course a success. The participants were full of praise for the location, the food and the general ambience and attitude of everyone there. As always you gave us a warm welcome and went out of your way to make sure everyone was happy and we all really appreciated that - and me in particular.
Anna Black, Instructor, Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain.

Thank you very much for giving us such an inspiring, relaxing and revitalizing time. The food was wonderful. It felt very comforting to know that each mealtime there would lovely food which was also very healthy and that all options had been thought about. I loved the weaving and Jackie really enjoyed the WWOOFing*.
Joelle (and Jackie). (* WorldWide Opportunities on Organic Farms)

The feedback from our delegates was all positive. Remarks such as 'great venue' were common and it was described as 'calming and relaxing' which helped people to concentrate on their tasks.
Action for Children - training programme

I write to thank you and all the Trigonos staff for all your help and attention during the last week. As expected, and as usual, all the arrangements were first class and I could relax in the knowledge that all the practical aspects of the week were in hand. The delegates-most of them had not visited Trigonos before -were quite impressed with the whole set up.
TD, Training Officer, Care Directorate Children's Services

Thank you very much for looking after us so well during our stay at Trigonos. Our thanks also go to the chef and his team for cooking us such lovely meals. The large meeting room we all enjoyed could not have been more perfect for our gathering, nor the magnificent view from its beautiful window.
Caroline, Communications Coordinator for Free Flyers

With deep gratitude for your service, for the wonderful work you are doing with community, with guests, with staff and with the Earth herself.
Ferris Urbanowsksi. Centre for Mindfulness Research and Practice, University of Bangor

Thank you for working your magic on my lactose and gluten free diet with such willingness and skill. It was delicious - I hope I can keep up to your high standards when I go home.
SE, Mindfulness Teacher, Centre for Mindfulness Research and Practice, University of Bangor

A short note to say thank you to you and all your colleagues for the most wonderful weekend. Sorry about my meat eaters scoffing all the veggie food - I don't think they realised how fantastic vegetarian food could be! It is certainly a retreat that we will be repeating.
Helen Conway, Bodywork-Pilates Ltd.

Studying at Trigonos was a pleasure and a privilege in equal measures. Time to reflect in peaceful in serene circumstances, despite the weather, was one of the most positive and rewarding events I have experienced during my counsellor training. Thank you for the surprise and opportunity to enjoy the peace, quiet, wonderful accommodation and food.
Carol Jones, student, West Cheshire College

THANK YOU ... ...to all the staff at Trigonos who looked after me/us during our time in North Wales with the Team International trainers. The course was excellent and the standard of food and accommodation was brilliant. Looking forward to coming back some day.
KH, Bombardier Transportation Services

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updated 25/11/11