Testimonials
Expatriate co-stars reside and rehearse
“I brought my “Expatriate” co-star Karla Mosley here to work on the detail-oriented all-vocal music of our two-woman show. We’re making a CD in a couple of weeks and needed to touch base, make pretty noise, document our process and have a lot of hard work fun. We were able to accomplish so much with the help of our photographer Vanessa Vargas and this cozy, bright, thoughtfully arranged, open space. Thank you. We all agree it was hard to leave this warm Northampton nook. The CD, “The Expatriate Amplification Project” will be that much more sweet for having passed through here. We’re blessed.”
Cheerfully,
L.M.
NYC
“Spending time in the loft of Joanna has been truly marvelous. It is one of the best places where we have stayed. The loft is surrounded by a garden with enormous trees that converts into something very special and is designed with great taste. Joanna is an enchanting and interesting person with whom we connected immediately. We’ve had the good fortune to enjoy her company and we hope that the friendship that we have initiated during these days will be maintained over time.”
Virginia, one of the most sought after architects in Spain, designer of one of the best 100 hotels in the world, according to a feature in a recent issue of Condé Nast Traveler.
Wedding week
“Thank you for everything. We had a wonderful week of our wedding, dancing, crafting and preparing. It was the perfect setting for our post-wedding brunch and everyone who attended remarked at how beautiful and unique this studio and the gardens are. The flowers you picked for our arrival and later for the brunch were beautiful and thoughtful. Thank you so much for all your help and giving these newlyweds a lovely place to call home during a very busy week.”
K&C
Connecticut
“Thank you so much for a wonderful stay and for opening this up for our wedding ceremony. The flowers were gorgeous and everything was the way we imagined it to be. Our guests were amazed at how cool this place is.”
J&S
“A great home base for exploring the area.”
“We loved the bright and comfortable studio- a great home base for exploring the area. Thanks so much!”
“Thank you for a lovely retreat. I found some inner peace with which to heal, space to learn, and the quiet to reconnect with self—all a great surprise!”
M.S.
New York
“The light and space with its spare aesthetic are both beautiful and peaceful. Our 2 1/2 year-old grandson loves it here. He runs and jumps with joy without worry of bumping into anything. We look forward to our next visit here.”
M.F.
Philadelphia, PA
Parents from Pennsylvania for Smith graduation
“The studio is much more beautiful than the photos.”
Mount Holyoke class reunion
“A beautiful space in which to reconnect, relax and rejuvenate — with such warm hospitality! Thank you for making our reunion so special. A wonderful place to feel completely comfortable with good friends. Great space, very peaceful. Perfect for our reunion. Thanks!”
I’m grateful for the lovely and peaceful space that provided me rest and beauty during my class reunion.
A frequent guest from Connecticut
“Thanks again for your incredible hospitality straight from the heart. Peace, love and blessings!”
Musicians on Tour/ Django Festival
“Really enjoyed playing music here and resting up for out continued road trip. Thank you for providing such a beautiful place with such a cool, artistic vibe.”
“This was such a lovely stopover for us and you were so gracious. Thank you and maybe we’ll see you again when we’re back this way.”
Smith Alum from Chicago
“A calm, peaceful retreat for me. Wish I would stay longer. Thank you.”
NYU Professor/couple
“Thank you for “holding the field.” Your studio was the perfect place to celebrate Steve’s birthday. We hope to come again.”
Musicians from the International Contemporary Ensemble
“The space was simply stunning. It’s too bad we could only spend one night here—so many wonderful poems, books and ideas are here. We would come back in a second! Many thanks for the lovely time.”
Buddhist teacher visiting from Los Angeles
“Very relaxing and peaceful with the beautiful golden sugar maple leaves sprinkling down to the ground and snow flurries.”
Further accolades
“Thank you very much. What a great space!”
“Another fabulous time!”
“What a wonderful mecca! I can’t imagine a more pleasant place to study for the bar. Thank you for the place, the conversation and the accommodation!”
“We had such a wonderful weekend here. This place is the perfect one for our anniversary. Thank you for the care and effort you put into making our stay. So delightful!”
“Thanks, Joanna. Hope to see you and the studio again soon. Beautiful to wake up to!”
“Thanks so much for the beautiful space!! Very relaxing and a perfect place to spend the night for my husband’s birthday.”
“This place helped make my night in one of my favorite towns absolutely perfect! Thanks!”
“Thank you so much for accommodating us at the last minute. We had a wonderful time and loved the space!”
