GRANT THORNTON Accountants and Business Advisors September 27, 2005 U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Office of the Chief Accountant 100 F Street, NE Washington, DC 20549 Re: Bella Vista Capital, Inc. File No. 0-30507 Dear Sir or Madam: We have read Item 4.01 of Form 8-K/A Amendment No. 2 of Bella Vista Capital, Inc. dated September 9, 2005, and agree with the statements concerning our Firm contained therein. Very truly yours, /s/ GRANT THORNTON LLP Suite 1100 One California Street San Francisco, CA 94111 T 415.986.3900 F 415.986.3916 W www.grantthornton.com Grant Thornton LLP US Member of Grant Thornton International - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------