Everything everyone says in the other reviews is 100% accurate -- about the host and about his home. Doug is an artist and this is an artist's home surrounded by an artist's gardens. Every detail counts. Wherever you happen to look Doug has considered the spirit of vision and provides something to reward your attention and perhaps open a door. A house rule is no shoes inside. I would say no socks as well. The immaculate smooth stone floor was a surprise pleasure for my bare feet. The only problem with this visit is that after listening to my music on his audiophile sound system I now have to seriously upgrade what I have at home.