Cross the stream and follow the pathway over one of two bridges that lead you to the doorway of Seido-en. Envelope yourself in the quiet of the forest where deer peer through windows and are not afraid.
Seido-en is comfortable with many spacious windows that flood the great room with natural light inviting the forest. The house features a spacious sleeping loft with 6" pure latex over 3" tempur pedic mattresses. Enjoy selected bedroom reading. View the stars through the solar opening skylight with screen above the bed or 3 foot round window at one end of the loft. The fully updated kitchen is well appointed and stocked with all the basics you might have on hand at home. Small espresso pot, French Press, blender and rice maker are just a few. Eat at the counter or low table.

For your comfort there is a propane fireplace and water heated slate floors. In summer the floors can be comfortably cool when the weather is hot. A small library, six speaker sound system and leather Lazy-boy recliners invite you to rest and read. Bathe in the sunken tub with round window view past bamboo into the forest.

There are two patios. One is next to the House. There is patio set, umbrella, chaise and bar stools under cover for rainy days. Down stone steps to the other a larger kidney shaded patio which has patio set, chaise, outdoor shower, cabana and hot tub for your pleasure.

For the contemplative, walk the meditation garden trail and sit in quiet by the stone basin with bamboo water flute.

A 4 minute drive will take you to Stowel Lake Farm for produce , eggs and their home grown and home made fare. From there a short distance up the same road is famous Salt Spring Island Cheese company. On the way to Ganges is Barb's roadside artisan baked goods stand and other farm stands. There are fresh water lakes for swimming and fishing within 5 minutes. For fresh food and liquor there is the Salt Spring Mercantile at Fulford Harbour 7 minutes away.