Comfort is our priority
– Soft, fluffy throws are found in every room - use them!
– Ditto for the squishy, velvety throw pillows
– Go ahead, take off your shoes and let your toes feel the incredibly softness of the rug in the hearth room ..mmmm!
– The furniture was chosen specifically for its “tush factor” - if it felt good to Linda, it was in! No stiff, formal chairs here
– “Huggable” stuffed animals and oversized pillows reside in the sunroom storage chest
For women of that “certain age”
-- A supply of reading glasses in all sizes and strengths
– Powerful personal fans (in lime green) in each bedroom
-- Everything is labeled (big letters) so you can find things easily (and put them back easily, too)
Communications
-- Free local and long distance phone service on phones throughout the house (but not international calls - sorry)
– Wireless Internet access throughout the house; a relay box boosts the signal upstairs
Traditional entertainment
– Flat screen TV has a built-in DVD player (no TV access) DVDs from the Spiritual Cinema Circle are available
-- Sound system in sunroom
-- iPod speakers in the massage room and sunroom
– CD player in the sunroom with a variety of soothing CDs
Bedrooms and sleeping
-- Extra long (80”) , double plush Serta mattresses
– Fluffy soft pillows (non-down for allergy protection) or medium firm pillows in the closet
– Waffle weave robes with velour collars are embroidered with “GardenSpirit” are for your use during your stay (order one for your personal use if you like)
– Slippers and more slippers - women’s only but in every size and color - find your favorite in one of the closets
-- Privacy curtains or screens for privacy in shared rooms
-- Dresser drawers are lined with lightly scented paper
-- Fresh flowers in each room (Linda’s retreats only)
In the bath
-- Crabtree and Evelyn hand lotion in every bathroom
-- Fresh ocean-scent bath gel in each tub/shower
-- Lightweight, powerful hairdryers in each vanity
-- Cushiony bath pillows in bathrooms with tubs
-- Curved shower rods give extra width while you shower
- Wall-mounted magnifying mirrors in the upstairs baths
-- Step-in shower is oversized with built-in seating (first floor)
--Extra large hot water heaters keep lots of hot water flowing in the morning
Just for fun
-- There are 10 beach towels in the upstairs linen closet
– There’s a hula hoop in the garage - wanna try?
– Go ahead- try on the floppy garden hats in the dining room; add a feather boa and white gloves for the ultimate dress up
– Ever played “Garden-opoly?” Give it a try - along with Ms. Potato Head, a sand finger labyrinth and Colorforms (all in the hearth room
Safety
-- Security system keeps the house safe
-- Outside code on garage door provides simple access to the house
If-you-must office supplies
– Inkjet color printer and scanner
-- Paper, pens, pencils and scissors
-- Wireless headset phone for conversations all the way to the art studio, the garden or the hammock
The necessities
--Sophisticated heat pump in the sunroom keeps temperature constant winter or summer
– Brand new HVAC keeps the rest of the house warm or cool
-- Full laundry facilities and additional lavatory sink are part of the ante room
When you crave privacy
--Privacy door in the living room for private conversations
-- Top down, bottom up shades offer privacy while allowing light into the room
-- Privacy curtain in massage room
Kitchen & cooking
-- Upgraded appliances in the kitchen
-- Dishwasher, over the stove microwave and deep stainless steel sinks make cooking easier
-- Reverse osmosis water filtration system ensures spring-pure water in the kitchen
-- Water softener takes out iron and calcium from well water
– Passionate Possibili-teas are available in the pantry
-- A second refrigerator and chest freezer in the garage is usable for overflow food
-- Extra comfy furniture in the treehouse
Soul solice
– Meditation pillows on request
– Colorful yoga mats (9) for your use
– Musical “instruments” are found in the sunroom, too
– Even the massage chair is covered in super-soft fabric
Healthy stuff
– Weight and exercise equipment in the garage
– Bicycles for your use
– Meditation paths for a private, yet exhilarating walk
Gardening
– Garden gloves and tools in the garage
-- Extra toothbrushes, toothpaste, shampoo, deodorant, etc. are in the first floor bathroom
Durham, NC 27712
(919) 309-9300
