STEEP HILL STUDIO
A SPACE FOR THOSE drawn to vintage design details, buildings that endure, seasonal garden rhythms and crafting a cottage life.
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Members get instant access to all design and building lessons, ON site SESSIONS, INTERIOR sources, workshops and guides!
Get everything for less than $2 a wk.
WHY JOIN THE STUDIO?
Bring the story of your home or cottage to life, with our guides and sources for enduring details that help to convey the unique charm and character of your space.
Understand the building decisions that matter, by joining us on site to learn about our approach to crafting a home that will stand the test of time. We help you make informed decisions that will lead to the best outcome for a healthy home or cottage.
Grow your gardening skills, as we transform a challenging Muskoka landscape into a bountiful wonderland, one step at a time. From perennial pollinator paradises, to ribbon-worthy blooms, to bountiful kitchen gardens.
Have your questions answered. We’ve encountered just about every possible design and building challenge over the last 10+ years of renovating, so we’ve got insights for whatever conundrum you’re facing. This is your chance to get tailored advice for your specific interior, building or garden projects.
WHAT FOLKS ARE SAYING ABOUT STEEP HILL STUDIO
"Wow, the things you have learned through experience…thank you for sharing!"
- Cam
"What a wonderful place you have and you are approaching it so thoughtfully. Enjoying all the wisdom you share."
- Mary
“You two are so talented!! Love seeing all the amazing things you're working on!”
- Esther
A WEEKLY RHYTHM
We share new work every week. One story, one lesson, one detail at a time.
Built like STEEP HILL cottage itselF, carefully and WITH INTENTION.
No ads or paid promotions, just our hard-earned design expertise, building insights and garden knowledge.
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Join once for full access to everything inside the library. Explore the archive at your own pace. New lessons and resources added weekly.
✺ Frequently asked questions ✺
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The Studio is a membership space where Dave and Lee share their design and building knowledge as they rebuild a vintage cottage in Muskoka, ON.
Content in The Studio is primarily offered in high-quality video format. You will also find an audio library, supplementary photos and written insights, along with detailed graphics and PDF downloads inside our guides and workshops.
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A membership to The Studio is an all-access pass to all the content we’ve shared up to the point you join and for the duration of your subscription. Workshops, guides, videos, Q&A sessions, audio lessons, if it’s in The Studio, it’s included.
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New content is added on a weekly basis (barring any unforeseen circumstances). You can expect four unique pieces of high quality, informative content every month!
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Yes! You can submit a question any time within The Studio or via the Q&A page. In our monthly Q&A sessions we answer member questions in depth. We’ve encountered just about every possible design and building challenge here at Steep Hill so we can help with whatever conundrum you’re facing. A membership is the most cost effective way to get thoughtful, personalized advice from an engineer, builder, designer and gardener all in one spot.
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The Studio is intended for engaged homeowners looking to enrich their understanding of design, building and gardening. This knowledge can be applied to projects you’re doing yourself or give you the confidence to get the best results when working with a contractor.
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Yes! You can Sample The Studio to get a sense of our content style, level of expertise and a taste of the topics we cover.
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Crafting a home or cottage with consideration takes time. It’s not something you can simply do in a weekend or even a month. With this in mind we feel that an annual subscription allows members to digest the full range of topics and lessons in The Studio without overwhelm.
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You can cancel your subscription at any time and you will retain access to The Studio until the end of your billing cycle. Feel free to rejoin any time. Otherwise, your subscription will auto-renew on an annual basis.
Join Dave for a mini masterclass on how we design, craft and assemble our cottage window trim.