If you find yourself in need of solace, healing, and silence, you may be happy to know that you do not have to go to Tassajara Zen Mountain Center inland from the Big Sur Coast. There is an option here in Eastmoreland that blends a desire for quiet with top-of-the-line MIele appliances, gorgeous tile, and the the music of water on rock, (add in Pendleton yoga mats and robes.)
Curtis, your host, spent years in the hotel industry, where he learned the art of making people feel comfortable and at ease when they travel...whether it's to explore Portland's dining and music scene or go for the reasons I went: for healing and silence. Everything you need in the small, but fabulous kitchen is there + surround sound television, and the thoughtfulness of perfect reading lights.
I visited IndigoBirch when Portland was in the middle of a heart wave. Curtis made it easy for me to unload my 'stuff' as I intended to Stay In; read and watch movies. How great to find a full Brita cold water tank in the fridge and plenty of space for me to fill the full-size refrigerator with everything from fresh berries in the morning, to salads in the evening. (I even brought my Breville cappuccino frother to guarantee a double cappuccino in the morning.)
I didn't go in the hot tub obviously, but the towels were yummy and the hot tub space itself was beautiful! I did leave feeling rested and relaxed—happy to refer anyone who asks for the next best thing to a Zen Monastery itself. Susan