Roger greeted us once we got to his and Josh’s home. He showed us the entrance to the studio, which is located in their beautifully curated backyard. The foliage in both front and backyards of their home is beautiful! It really captures the lush greenness of Portland on a smaller scale. Their home is about 12-15 minutes away by car from downtown Portland in a quiet neighborhood. There are a few local restaurants a few minutes away from their neighborhood that my boyfriend and I called “hidden gems” as they were delicious!
The studio itself is great as well, and very nicely put together! It was nice and cool when we walked in, with the perfect amount of space for the both of us. Roger showed us all the amenities (how to use the heater, how we can maximize the breeze via windows, and where the coffee/tea is located). He also had put together an informational piece that included a welcome letter with contact info, house rules, etc., recommended places to eat (with directions), how to set up the alarm clock. There were also info brochures for activities in the city and books on local hikes. It was so nice to be provided with even more information since it was our first time in Portland. I would definitely stay again the future!