Stay in the lap of eco luxury at this cozy studio in Dean’s Marsh! The studio is beautifully constructed and full of interesting details and personal touches that make it both comfortable and intriguing. The combination of a wood stove and the straw bale walls make the studio gloriously warm in winter (when we stayed), with plenty of straw bale house books on hand for those curious about the ingenuity of the house’s construction. We easily cooked up meals in the tidy kitchen and found the composting toilet to be no different from a regular one, for all intents and purposes. There were beautiful and kind touches throughout, including eggs from the chooks, a wide variety of games for all ages, a well stocked local guidebook, art by Veronica on the walls, and a comforting array of CD’s for our listening pleasure. Veronica and Rob were knowledgeable and warm hosts who directed us to a host of sights in Deans Marsh, Lorne, and Forrest (and beyond!). And of course, morning stick time with Gus was wonderful, though Gus’ idea of ‘stick’ is loose and can include limp pieces of bark and twigs, so be ready to find a bigger one for him. We will most definitely be coming back and encourage all to come visit.