SAMPLE THE STUDIO
View a selection of posts, videos and resources from inside The Studio.
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FIRESIDE CHATS
Listen to an episode of our Fireside Chats, an informal audio series where we answer member questions each month, share our design philosophy, building challenges and project insights.
LATEST EPISODE: Why the Design and Planning Phase Is The Most Valuable Part of Any Project.
In this episode Dave and Lee discuss:
1. Why Planning Is the Hidden High-Value Stage
2. How Long It Really Takes
3. The Three Stages of Design and Planning
4. Where Most Budgets Go Sideways
5. How to Build Design Confidence
Don’t leave your project to chance, listen now (press > to start the episode above).
DESIGN
Inspiration for vintage design
See how we’re designing the cottage through palette ideas and crafting timeless details for cottages with soul.
ON SITE
Advice for building better
Join us on site to learn about our approach to crafting a home that will stand the test of time.
GARDEN
NOTES FROM A NORTHERN GARDEN
Observations from our Muskoka garden, plus recipes, planting guides, and seasonal rhythms.
What we offer here isn’t about quick DIYs or how to flip a home, it’s a body of work, a collection of real decisions, quiet lessons, and lived-in patterns from a cottage that’s being built to endure.
If you’re drawn to craft, to designing with intention of trends, to building a home or cottage that stands the test of time, you’re in the right place.
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✺ 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.
This includes: Over 26 videos, the Home Style Workshop, design detail guides, Q&A sessions and more. 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.
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