Marie and the Jasmine Garden Studio are awesome! The Studio was everything as advertised and even exceeded our expectations. To start, the house is located about 50 feet back from the street so it is very quiet and felt secluded. Plus Peter has created a beautiful garden from local drought tolerant plants so that despite the severe city water restrictions, the garden is green with a variety of plants. The house looks like it was recently painted and second floor Studio is clean, has a kitchenette, and is very comfortable with plenty of natural light and there is even a deck outside. The bed is firm and the private bathroom is good size. It is an easy stroll to the beach a few blocks away and the central location is fabulous because it is close to everything.
Marie was an outstanding host who greeted us upon arrival, showed us the Studio, reviewed some points in the House Manual and made us feel at home. When we inquired about the morning meditation and yoga session, she enthusiastically invited us to join her. She told us that she has been meditating and practicing yoga for many years and in fact, she was able to provide us with several tips to improve our technique. Her morning ritual was an excellent way to start the day and we hope to continue this practice when we return home. Marie really made us feel that the whole experience at the Jasmine Garden was like a sanctuary from the hectic world that we live with every day. We can't wait to return!