Ellen is a fabulous and friendly host. Team her up with husband Ken and you have a talented and delightful couple with whom my wife and I quickly became good friends. We were looking for a quiet, romantic, artistic setting for a 3-week stay where we could relax and create art at the same time and Ellen's place fit the bill perfectly. The amenities provided were everything we needed and we especially loved the orange, lemon and pomegranate trees right outside our door. I would not hesitate to recommend a stay at Ellen's Romantic Retreat!