Our stay at Doug's artistic oasis exceeded all expectations. We were grateful for and charmed by his extensive outreach and we took advantage of many of his suggestions for exploring the nearby retail and restaurant scene. We were also careful to follow his instructions about using the home's unique electronics, stereo and kitchen appliances. What a treat and inspiration to be surrounded by such a carefully curated collection of art, art books, literature, photography, sculpture, furniture, spiritual iconography and music. As cooks, we appreciated the well-stocked cabinet of condiments and essentials. The home's Japanese/Buddhist/rustic/high-end design is one-of-a-kind and features wonderful lighting, very comfortable furniture and a serenity in its simplicity. The outdoor space envelopes the home and is grounding and gorgeous. Both of us have lived in remote, self-designed settings so we were right at home with the home's creative quirkiness. We really liked how Doug designed many different spaces under one roof and we found it helpful to use the second bedroom/TV room as our dressing room.
We used public transportation to get to and from the Minneapolis Convention Center; the bus stop is conveniently located just down the street.
Our stay at Doug's house truly felt like a retreat. We will make every effort to repeat the experience. Thank you, Doug!