Comments

• Georgie Ann Wilkins said:

  My heart goes out to all of you who have lost much because of Fiona. Thank you for the pictures. The Preserve Co. is a must go to when my husband & I are in PEI. We have been there many times. We were lucky here in F’ton, NB to have escaped Fiona’s wrath. The heart ache & devastation we see onTV every night is sad. However us here ini Atlantic Canada are resilient. We will carry on. God bless all the helpers for they are there in troubled times. Georgie Ann Wilkins

  October 04, 2022

• Mary Breakell said:

  We visited your lovely store and garden Monday 20 September. You were so helpful and friendly and the garden wonderful and colourful and relaxing. So sad to see all the damage you had to contend with. We have been thinking of you all .

  October 04, 2022

• Erin Cochrane said:

  Hi Bruce,
  Glad to hear all of you are ok first of all. Sad to see the destruction the hurricane left with all of you to clean up. The garden was one of my partner’s favourite stops when we swung by in 2019 (it was his first visit to the Preserve Co) Wishing all of you many blessings and stay safe.
  Erin

  September 30, 2022

• Barbara said:

  While on a cruise several years ago, I visited your store and gardens. It was so peaceful and I love your emails.
  I live in Florida and we just had a tremendous hurricane. I am praying for all who were in the paths of these storms. God be with us.

  September 30, 2022

• Jackie said:

  My prayers are with you all. Thank you for sharing your pictures. We know that God is our strength and is always with us!

  September 30, 2022

• Sue Larson said:

  We all know the strength of your community, the strength of your families, and the strength of your faith. Together you will succeed in rebuilding the damage from the storm. Our prayers are for you and your business, families, and community.
  All the way from Bayfield Ontario.

  September 30, 2022

• ROBYN L KENNEDY said:

  Hi everyone at preserve co. I’m so glad damage not so bad but must have been a scary time for all.
  Thank you for the photos, I do appreciate them.
  My preserve order arrived intact and very tasty.
  I will be back to visit again.

  September 30, 2022

• Anonymous said:

  So heartened to see that things are not as bad as I feared. Yes, there is lots of work to be done, but you are all a hardy bunch and I know you can do it. Loved seeing staff in the kitchen working to feed; touched my heart. Now I am waiting to hear from Bruce.

  Good luck to you cleaning up nature’s fury.

  September 30, 2022

• Kathleen Kovalick said:

  Thank you for sharing these photos. They help us to see how much work is ahead. Most importantly that you are all safe.

  Kathy

  September 30, 2022

• Anita Slobig said:

  Thank you so much for the update…I thought of PEI Preserves immediately when I heard about the storm’s projected path. I am so glad you’re all safe. Being a “desert rat” from Southern California, I have beautiful memories and photos of all the gorgeous greens and flowers…I’m sure it will all come back…I wish I could, but I’m there in spirit!!

  September 30, 2022

• Andrea Stavros said:

  The Fiona storm has passed, and thank heaven so much is still standing. I knew it would hit you hard, but was so hoping you’d all survive to rise again. The pictures of how hard it hit are telling, of course, but also reassuring in the big view.
  Thank you so for following up with all of us out here across the continent and world.
  Am so relieved that, while much restoration is underway, much remains intact.
  You remain in my heart and prayers and thoughts.
  Warmest regards! andrea

  September 30, 2022

• Lillian Paul said:

  Our thoughts and prayers are with all of the Islanders who are facing this mess to clean up Take care

  September 29, 2022

• Kathy said:

  Glad to see your place fared well! All the best in the cleanup! Lots of love from Shediac!

  September 29, 2022

• Jennifer said:

  Our church youth group from Winnipeg visited in 2016. I’m saddened by these photos, but thankful that it is not any worse. Has there been any fund set up to aid in the repairs?
  Thanks
  Jennifer

  September 29, 2022

• Lynn Closs said:

  So glad everyone is okay and that things are not as bad as they could have been. Thinking of all of our Maritime neighbours and wishing you all the very best!

  September 29, 2022

• althea said:

  thrilled to see and hear all as well as can be under the circumstances. thank you for the update. blessings to all.

  September 29, 2022

• DONNA BREAU said:

  Know that you are made out of good stuff;and you will carry on.
  Friends of mine around Shediac NB and relatives in NS are moving forward cautiously.
  2023 has to be BIGGER and BETTER.
  Wishing you and yours good wishes.Placing Christmas orders in November… things should be a bit more organized and cheerier; TTYL.

  September 29, 2022

• Joan MacKinnon said:

  We were so hoping to visit on our recent, Fiona shortened, trip to the Island. I’m so sorry to see the damage but glad everyone is safe. I hope you are able to get everything cleaned up and back running again. Best wishes for a great fall and winter.

  September 29, 2022

• shirley willmott said:

  Thank you for sharing pics. The damage to all of “The Island” is heart breaking.Recovery will take some time,but,no people are more commited to this ,I’m sure ,than as Islander.
  I will be back to visit October 20th.
  See you then………stay safe.

  Shirley

  September 29, 2022

• Peggy said:

  As a recent visitor from an east coast state (USA) familiar with hurricane destruction, I’ve been heartbroken for your island’s challenging losses. Thanks so much for sharing the pictures and best wishes for PEI recovery efforts.

  September 29, 2022

• Lynn said:

  Thank you for your note to assure us all that you are safe — battered a bit at the Preserve Company, but safe. We have all been looking with horror at photos of how the storm battered the island. May you all be blessed as you work together to repair the damage and watch everything grow back healthy again.
  peace
  Lynn

  September 29, 2022

• Wendy Summerfield said:

  Bless you all. I hope all homes and families are safe. You were one of our favourite stops on our last visit and your jams get delivered every Christmas. Sending all warm thoughts from Manitoba.

  September 29, 2022

• Steve & Diane Rynard said:

  Our hopes & prayers, for all Islanders.
  PEI has been like a second home, felt ‘home’ during our many visits.
  We will be thinking of you.
  Etobicoke, Ontario

  September 29, 2022

• Kathleen Watson said:

  The folks of PEI are very much in our hearts. We love your province’s beauty and the friendship of the people everywhere. We are thinking about the North Rustico, the Dunes and many other communities we so enjoy visiting as well. I know the strength of your residents will pull you through!

  September 29, 2022

• Georgina Thurgood said:

  So glad everyone is safe. Your area has been in my thoughts everyday. Visited PEI every time we were east, love your area and your preserve. Take care.

  September 29, 2022

• Jean Butcher said:

  Such a devastating storm that hit our little Province and did so much damage. Hope your able to pull through with help from your team as I am sure you will. I have learned from experience that we Islanders are made from “ Strong Stuff “ at least that is what I hear from my friends here in Ontario! Continue with your good work and nature will repair damage to the outdoors over time and quicker than you think right now. Remain Positive 🤗🤗❤️❤️

  September 29, 2022

• Karin said:

  As soon as I learned of the storm headed toward PEI, I was thinking of all of you. Wishing you a quick recovery!

  September 29, 2022

• Joyce Knight said:

  I took photos of The Gardenof Hope a few days before the storm and was concerned about the damage. Stay strong and stay safe.

  September 29, 2022

• Lyndal Joseph said:

  So glad it wasn’t worse. We were thinking of all of you and hoping for the best.

  September 29, 2022

• Larry Broad said:

  The Preserve Co. and the Garden of Hope are a must see stop every time we come to PEI.
  Thank you for taking care of this little piece of our planet.

  Larry and Rhonda Broad
  Fredericton, NB

  September 29, 2022

• Phylis Genovese said:

  Mother Nature sure has her way. Hope your team is all safe and will be back as you were very soon. Be well everyone. Regards, PG, from Rochester NY, USA.

  September 29, 2022

• Anna Cocuzzi said:

  Our thoughts & prayers are with you all during this difficult time. Anna

  September 29, 2022

• Sandra Robson said:

  Thinking of You, Take Care from Alberta

  September 29, 2022

• Carol said:

  From far far away, wishing you all a quick recovery for this favorite place on PEI.

  September 29, 2022