My 9-year-old daughter and I enjoyed staying in the Mud Hut for 2 nights. My daughter enjoyed exploring the grounds, especially watching the chickens and picking raspberries. I enjoyed sleeping and waking up in the Mud Hut; much like camping (but a lot warmer and drier!) I felt more connected to the earth and relaxed. I also enjoyed the absence of an electric hum. (An electric connection was offered but we elected to sleep "off the grid" for our two nights.)

I arrived stressed from a lot of running around, coming off of one 800-mile road trip and about to embark on a camping trip with my daughter's class at the Oregon Coast, which I shopped and packed for while residing at the Mud Hut. The Mud Hut was a nice place to prepare to go camping: it extended our adventure.

A need (actually more of an embarrassing question of the host) came up; Ivy handled it gracefully and implemented a practical solution in a straightforward, non-blaming manner. I appreciated that. Ivy offered the opportunity to hang out and chat over tea; I regret that at that moment I chose I to decline and that my stay was short. I would have enjoyed hearing more about the ways that Ivy shares the Mud Hut and the land around it with the community. I am glad we got to share in this offering. Beautiful, inspiring space.