Emerald Lodge quiet efficiency

I just updated what was the "Locust Lodge" to the "Emerald Lodge"! Now let's see if this name sticks or I change it to "Lime and Tequila Lodge", and.. still.. open to suggestions. I decided to paint one of the walls green, and upgraded a few other things that I am sure you will appreciate. There is a new memory foam mattress, flat screen TV, desk, table with four chairs, all sorts of new kitchen accoutraments, a gorgeous water color painting from a friend of mine, and lots of love.

I just updated what was the "Locust Lodge" to the "Emerald Lodge"! Now let's see if this name sticks or I change it to "Lime and Tequila Lodge", and.. still.. open to suggestions. I decided to paint one of the walls green, and upgraded a few other things that I am sure you will appreciate. There is a new memory foam mattress, flat screen TV, desk, table with four chairs, all sorts of new kitchen accoutrements, a gorgeous water color painting from a friend of mine, and lots of love.

We welcome fun and funky people, quiet meditative folks, workers, and people of all genres, however unique or mainstream. You can come unwind, work, or go on an inward journey. I live three blocks away and can offer suggestions for activities in the area.

In 2015 my home burned down, on this spot, in the Valley Fire, and the new house, which I built and you will be staying in, is energy efficient and lovely.

You are welcome to keep total privacy or ask for help with anything you need as you wish.

Amenities:

Privacy
Queen Size Bed
Extra tri-fold bed or two, if requested
portable crib, if requested
Hot water boiler
full size kitchen
High Speed internet
large flat screenTV
desk
Hot Shower
high efficiency A/C and heat
5 Min walk from everything in Middletown, (that tells you how big Middletown is!)
20 Min scenic drive to Calistoga (depending how you take those curves!)
10 Min. to the start of the Palisades trail or Robert Louis Stevenson trail at the top of Mt. St. Helena
10 minutes to Boggs Forest
great biking, hiking and SOAKING AT HARBIN HOT SPRINGS which is open again!!!!

Love and good energy

Private entrance

You will have full, private access to your living space and, if you are there for more than a few days, you may use the washer/dryer accessed in the breezeway.

I live 4 blocks away. I give you your privacy, but, am nearby if there are any issues.

Just three miles from Harbin Hot Springs, and right in Middletown!

You can walk around our friendly little town, have a HUGE breakfast with the locals at the Cowpoke Cafe, sit and chat at Mountain High Coffee just a block and a half away or walk to the Art Center.

The casino is two miles up the road with a full bar and restaurant, or more my speed, you can go hiking at the Palisades, Robert Louis Stevenson Park, Anderson Marsh or Cobb Mountain. Nearby is incredible wine, grass fed meat and hiking at Six Sigma Ranch.

Calistoga and the head of Napa Valley is just twenty minutes away. Their world class restaurants and wineries endlessly fascinate me.

Locally, we are a warm group that is especially bonded since we have worked to rebuild our town after the Valley Fire. Our new Hardesters Market now has a huge organics section, sushi, sandwiches, yogurt bar, hot bar, pre-made sauces and meals and much more.

Please note that I only allow well trained dogs that will be with you, or crated and quiet at all times. You MUST write to me and get approval from me if you plan to bring a pet. I have a weight limit of 45 pounds - total. That means, I may allow two small dogs, but rarely two bigger dogs. You will be asked to leave, immediately, if your dog is destroying any property, making noise, left alone, or unruly in any way. The neighbors are quite particular about dogs and will let me know if they hear or see a dog I did not let them know about.


If you are coming with friends who want a place close by, The Love Shack, The Well House, The Garden House and The Riverbed House are all three blocks away, and in the same area where I live. It works well to rent one of more of them if you have a larger group.

I have the highest speed wifi available in the area, (1GB), and I work from home so am quite speedy at keeping it up and running for my own family. The wifi works very well in the Riverbed house and guests are free to stream movies and work from "home" as long as you do not download large or illegal files. Because of our remote town, I cannot guarantee the wifi is always working. It is RARELY down, but, I do not want to disappoint anyone who is counting on wifi. There is good reception here for both Verizon and Att so you will always be able to use your phone as a hot spot if needed.