"What a mistake we made only staying 3 nights!….."
Gina and John,
Chicago

"Dear Jane….I have traveled far and wide and stayed in many places. Nowhere have I encountered the peace and energy that comes from your cottage, Nelson and New Zealand. I hope I can experience this again."
Felice Kincannon
Cambridge, Massachusetts, U.S.A

"Dear Jane,
What a wonderful introduction to the South Island. Your warmth and personality are infused throughout the cottage. To wake up to the sunshine colours inside and see them also outside makes you want to stay and stay and stay."

"Cant wait to get back and experience the outdoor dining at the table for 12 plus. This is the "Total Place"
Caroline and Charles Swindells
Portland, Oregon

"Jane - you are a remarkable lady, a talented artist, a gracious hostess. We loved our stay in your cottage surrounded by all the beautiful pottery and your paintings.
Our experience in Nelson was complete only because of our residence for 3 short nights was at '39 Russell'
Thank you"
Carole and Joe Sarnowski
Whitestone, Virginia

"We have spent the most enchanting weekend enveloped by the beauty and warmth of the cottage - your personality so reflected. Thanking you so much - until our next visit"
Barbara and Geoffrey Hochstein-Cox
Rotorua, New Zealand

" …we cooked our Italian feast while listening to the 'Big Night' sound track, enjoyed a Christmas brunch with Ella and Louis. Our stay here couldn't have been better - we can't wait to return"
honeymoon couple, Sante Barbara, CA

"Blue sky, green sea, vibrant colours, calm ambience gentle warm hospitality - Can I come again please?
Graham Higgs
Mt Manganui, NZ

"Jane - your company and ambience of the cottage, resulted in our becoming the guests who wouldn't leave… Thank you for providing probably the most memorable part of our New Zealand adventure. You are a special lady"
Fondly Lee and Adrianne Peterson
Hillsboro, Oregon

"Jane, you couldn't have been more kind or more generous. Our stay with you has been like being a part of your art.
Thank you, thank you for making a beautiful memory"
Fondly, Bill and Mary Lofgreen
Oregon, USA

"Jane we depart '39 Russell' with great reluctance!
Thank you for creating such an appealing and peaceful haven. We look forward to a return visit."
Trish and Hilary McLeod
Auckland, New Zealand

"We have had the most wonderful stay Jane, relaxed and amazingly calm and easy. It is a stylish and smart space, which we look forward to returning to each afternoon. We ate here every night as we didn't wish to leave the ambience. We will return."
Penny Hastings and Max Irvine
Sydney, Australia