The house is entered through a foyer filled with shelves of touring information and guidebooks. It takes a few minutes to absorb the richness of the large living area, which is done in deep burgundy and filled with old chairs and comfortable couches, fringed lampshades, a baby grand piano, books and artwork everywhere. It sounds chaotic, but it's actually well-ordered. On closer examination you'll find plenty of choices for a spot to call your own. In the distance are views of the Three Sisters mountains.
Breakfast is served in the solarium on white lawn tables.
As you eat you'll be looking over the heated pool, lawns and ponds. During summer breakfast moves out to the covered seating area surrounding the pool. Breakfast might be a beautifully arranged plate with frittata, sausage and fresh fruit accompanied by a nice espresso. All the uniquely decorated standard rooms have claw-foot tubs with separate showers. The barrier-free Lattice Room, which was occupied when we visited, is on the ground floor.