The experience was UNFORGETTABLE. Not only is the studio espectacular--meticulously decorated down to the tiniest of details--but the hosts are also so welcoming. I quickly settled into rituals that involved tea on the rocking chairs in the morning and circling the pool to see which flowers had bloomed while I was sleeping. In the afternoon, the sun hit the pool and courtyard gloriosly, and we used the "house" bikes to terrorize the entire city. At night there was often a homey greeting from the dog and kitty, and the bed cradled us to sleep after a long day of adventures. If you get a chance to sit down and chat with Shelley, Tamarin and Steve, you should. They are gracious and well-lived people who have inspired me by example of their quality of life.