GUEST STUDIOS
irteen 400-square foot guest studios with floor-
to-ceiling windows underscore the project's highly
considered design: clean in aesthetic and abundant
in material choice, natural elements, and artisan
details. Each studio features a white oak Kobe-
style bed made by local design firm, All ings
Dirt. Sleep experience is improved by lighting that
is designed around circadian rhythms, an organic
mattress from Suite Dreams, another woman-
owned company that supports small businesses
and organic cotton bedding from Coyuchi, an
eco-minded company that uses a plant-based
formula to eliminate the need for harsh chemicals.
e color scheme focuses on monochromatic
tones and incorporates a predominantly stone
and biscuit color palette. Guest studios are
equipped with a gas fireplace adjacent to a
tokonoma – a raised alcove that is a traditional
fixture in Japanese homes, as well as chairs
made with certified recycled wood.
Studio bathrooms are part of the multi-layered
Shou Sugi Ban House experience with either a
Hinoki ofuro (Japanese soaking tub), replicating a
rejuvenating and energizing hot spring experience,
or a modern air massage soaking tub. Bathroom
accessories are by Tina Frey, whose hand-craed
resin pieces store organic skincare products by
Kyoto-based brand, Kotoshina, as well as eight
exclusive soaps carefully craed by Shou Sugi
Ban House in collaboration with Southampton
Soap Company. Elegantly-sculpted and highly-
absorbent Morihata Lattice Linen towels are
provided along with Sasawashi slippers that
blend traditional Japanese paper and leaves of the
Kumazasa plant. Each studio has its own private
garden patio for meditation or massage.
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