We’ve created a space for you to experience our textiles first hand. The decor and furnishings of this unique home are filled with the results of our textile development work – beautiful natural wool-blended fabrics for bed sheets, towels, and bath mats. Our products are tested on the premises, and available for sale and custom orders in the ground floor studio / showroom.
The soft bed sheets are made from 90% wool, 10% silk. We heavily tested our sheets over the course of a year and the fabric gets better over many washes and looks ironed and fresh as the first time they were used.
Our model home features a combination of our contemporary and historical replica fabrics. The runner shown here is called Maple Leaf, an ingrain carpet design from the 1850’s. The Window Pane blanket hanging over the chair is an early American design, both woven by Thistle Hill Weavers, NY.
Shown here is a contemporary wool-silk, pink pillow using a modified herringbone, the couch is Angstadt pattern 99 from 18th century weavings of Jacob Angstadt, and the floor runner is a wool, Venetian inspired 100% wool runners are easy to keep clean and are durable for everyday heavy use. Fabrics woven at Thistle Hill Weavers, NY.
The towels are designed for functionality and longevity using time honored production techniques combined with modern wool-blended yarns. Very absorbent, fast drying, and maintain their beauty over many years, unlike traditional cotton towels. Woven by Thistle Hill Weavers, NY.
Enjoy the warmth of our wool blankets inspired by early American patterns, woven at Thistle Hill Weavers, NY. Blankets left to right, Patriot, Chief, and traditional Window Pane.
Our textiles are both functionally and esthetically beautiful and can be showcased in a variety of settings both modern and traditional. The runner shown here is called Maple Leaf, an ingrain carpet design from the 1850’s woven by Thistle Hill Weavers, NY.
What our guests say about us
Christi, Feb 2024
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This place is definitely worth all of the five star reviews! Very clean and comfortable, and on top of that tastefully designed. Wonderful hosts and a wonderful space, we hope to stay here again. Terrific Mexican food across the street too!
Steve, Jan 2024
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I had a very comfortable stay, the love that Jennifer and Andreas have put into the space is so apparent. I especially noticed the quality of the towels and sheets, which elevates the experience and adds value. Jennifer is a textile developer and they manufacture the textiles in the US. It’s very interesting to learn about their visionary, forward thinking work on wool based fabrics. The home is bordered by a beautiful permaculture garden. You can arrange to get a tour of the textile studio and the garden. The location is centrally located 20 minutes from San Francisco and 10 minutes to downtown Oakland. The home is in a small residential / business mixed zone close to shops, restaurants and a convenient market across the street. I was in the area visiting my son and the hosts helped us find great restaurants and local activities like sailing. This place is a great find!
Judith, Jan 2024
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This is the 3rd time we’ve stayed here, and it was better than I remembered it. The flat was exceptionally clean, well stocked, and comfortable. Easy parking and access to all parts of the Bay Area. Jennifer and Andreas are thoughtful, wonderful hosts. Highly recommend!
John, Dec 2023
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My family has stayed in quite a few places in Alameda and our stay here was like a 5 star hotel experience. We would highly recommend to anyone that is visiting Alameda! ❤️
Michelle, Dec 2023
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The host’s were very responsive, place was super clean, beautifully decorated and cozy as well. This place was perfect for my family, as well as my extended ones, great location, lots of amenities, and close to restaurants, coffee shops, etc. Thanks and will be back soon 😊
Mesa, Nov 2023
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The home was beautiful and very clean. Had all the amenities you needed. Parking is easy and the hosts are very kind and responsive! Any questions or issues we had were addressed immediately. Enjoyed our stay in Alameda 🙂
Monica, Aug 2023
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We had an absolutely beautiful and pleasant stay. Andreas and Jennifer, along with their co-host, were responsive, flexible and accommodating during every app and in-person interaction. House is well-maintained and all you need for a very comfortable stay. Unlike other properties where it seemed like the items for use are randomly purchased, it is the opposite here. Most of the items are things I would purchase to furnish my house, which made the property feel even cozier. Also, most of the textiles in the house are made by Jennifer! Towels take a bit to get used to but once you are accustomed to them, they are wonderful! We enjoyed sitting on the back deck in the morning with our coffee and evenings after dinner. Unfortunately, we did not get a chance to enjoy a tub soak but plan to do so should we return! Overall, this was a wonderful and unexpected gem of place that we are glad to have discovered!
Shannon, Jun 2023
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This was the platinum of AirBnB’s. We’ve stayed all over the US and this was by far one of the best experiences. The home was beautiful, well stocked and the hosts were unbelievably friendly and accommodating. It was hard to leave.
Judith, January 2023
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We returned for another great stay in Alameda! Amazing hosts! Jennifer recommended some fun local attractions that our children really enjoyed. Convenient and safe location. Beautiful garden. Thank you!
Chris, October 2022
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I've stayed at many Airbnbs over the years, and Jennifer and Andreas are possibly the best hosts I've ever had. They were exceptionally friendly and accommodating in every possible way.
The place is great, too! Clean and modern, with high ceilings, a spacious kitchen with everything you might need, and reliable WiFi. The gated parking is really nice to have, since street parking can be hard to come by, and it's nice to know your car is safe.
Rungano, August 2022
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Walked in as strangers who share common passions, walked out as friends...! Jennifer and Andreas are 2 very special amazing people with a well manicured and thought out space. Can’t say enough about how much we enjoyed our stay. Thank you for opening up not just your home but your garden and welcoming us into
your world. Judith, August 2022
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Everything about our stay was excellent. The home is the upper floor of a spacious, restored Victorian. Everything about the space is high quality: the materials, furniture, appliances, kitchen supplies, everything. Unsurprisingly, all the textiles (towels, linens, rugs, drapes) were exquisite. The kitchen opens to an expansive deck overlooking a huge garden, which had to be my favorite space on the property. Jennifer & Andreas have thoughtfully cultivated a beautiful garden of native plants bursting with flowers, fruits, and vegetables. It was an inspirational and restorative space, and my kids loved it!
As for the practicalities - communication was a breeze (Jennifer & Andreas are warm and welcoming) and location was amazing. We are Bay Area natives currently living overseas, and this stay helped me really discover Alameda, which is convenient to the City, East Bay, and Peninsula and very quirky-cool. Jennifer & Andreas’ vision for regenerative design is also truly inspirational. Jennifer generously spent time educating my family - it was wonderful for our children to see these elements of growth, restoration, and sustainability in action. I can’t thank the hosts enough for one of the best Airbnb stays we’ve ever had.
Tim, July 2022
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One of the best airbnb I have stayed at, and I have stayed with many. The house was very clean, service friendly and helpful, just the right balance of home stuff but not too much. A real joy. Thanks
Michelle, Dec 2023
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The host’s were very responsive, place was super clean, beautifully decorated and cozy as well. This place was perfect for my family, as well as my extended ones, great location, lots of amenities, and close to restaurants, coffee shops, etc. Thanks and will be back soon 😊
Jane, July 2022
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The most comfortable, well appointed Airbnb in Alameda. We were a party of 5 adults. We used all three sleeping rooms and found the accommodations, spacious, roomy and very quiet. The beds were comfortable and the linens exceptional quality. The kitchen has everything you will need for food prep. We used the outside deck frequently. The sustainable garden is lovely and if Jennifer or Andreas are around, they are happy to tell you about their vision. The home is close to downtown. Easy access to ferries and freeways. Off street parking is a huge plus in Alameda and was appreciated. Jennifer, Andreas and cohost, Brianna are readily available, gracious and welcoming. They made our stay very enjoyable.
Jorge, June 2022
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Thank you for a wonderful stay! We really enjoyed the our days in Alameda! Andreas and Jennifer are excellent hosts. Incredibly welcoming and knowledgeable about the area. The house is amazing and very well equipped, the garden is beautiful, and the textiles were fabulous. Best night’s sleep of your life. We will definitely be back!
Ramya, October 2021
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Lovely host. The house offers more space, comfort and utility than what we imagined from website. Our stay was wonderful. Our kids had more place to move around and play both inside and outside the house without disturbing anyone. It’s situated on main location with many food options nearby and very short driving distance (within a mile or two) to beach, shopping mall and restaurants. The best experience with host and the overall stay.
Maple, September 2021
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We loved our stay at this urban oasis! The space is exactly as advertised, clean, warm, and welcoming. We especially loved the deck area overlooking the garden and also the open concept kitchen, living room, and dining area. Jennifer and Andreas were great hosts and very accessible. They even offered the use of the claw foot tubs in the backyard for hot/cold soaks. Bonus points for the French doors in the dining area which provided a breezeway to the other side of the home where there were other big windows — great for air circulation especially during these covid times. We would definitely stay here again and very much look
forward to it!!
Damian, August 2021
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Best Airbnb experience I’ve had! Jennifer and Andreas are exceptional hosts. The home is spacious, remodeled, clean, and comfortable. Very quiet location on a really cool property. Gated private driveway is a huge perk! The yard and deck are great for relaxing. Unlike the majority of rental properties, there is nothing builder grade about this home. Everything is custom, new, and well-maintained. I hope to stay here whenever
I am in Alameda.
Sharell, June 2024
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Hosts were fantastic!! The home - the neighborhood - the warmth - the whole experience was great from start to finish. Highly recommended!