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As part of the educational aspect of the stay, guests have the option of touring the farm to learn more about the farming principles and sustainability features of the property.

"The ceiling roses, clawfoot baths, and skirtings are ornate flourishes which recall the manors of a bygone era."

Oversize glass doors in the living room open to the expansive back terrace and frame views of the ocean. The sliders, windows, and table are all custom.

Floor Plan of Mission Modern by Butler Armsden Architects

A natural palette reflects a selection of sustainable materials, including responsibly-sourced hardwood floors and ceilings.

Once a dilapidated garage, this flexible garden studio in Seattle now serves as an all-weather hub for Ella Dillon, and her 10-year-old daughter, Isabelle. After moving into the Craftsman-style home in Seattle’s Ballard neighborhood in 2006, Ella was ready to expand into the garden studio—envisioning it as a place for Isabelle to do arts and crafts, for friends and family to gather—and as additional storage for games, gardening tools, and exercise equipment.

That’s how Milla Novo and her husband, Nigel Nowotarski, came to live in the top of what was once a chapel. As you step into their apartment, large arched windows hint at its ecclesiastical past, but the couple’s eye-catching textiles and artworks—set against pristine white walls—make the biggest impression.