I remember shaking Will's hand for the first time. What went through my mind in that instant was the memory of every note I'd been moved by in his music. The fingers that composed and performed The Bricklayer's Beautiful Daughter were gripping mine and welcoming me to Vermont. And I was supported in my desire to record my music in the most perfect environment possible.

The studio itself is warm, inviting, and hand made. Most of the wood that makes up the structure, and its finishing parts, was milled from trees grown on the property. Will and Corin Nelsen built the studio. It is beautiful.

On the second of my trips there I stayed in the dream garage, Will's guest house. As I awoke each morning I became aware of the greatness that has graced that space. Tuck Andress. Patty Cathcart. Michael Hedges stayed there many times.

I was nervous recording the first few days. How could I not be? Will and Corin are good at putting people at ease. They have an incredible system of working together to review mark each take. By 1:00 we had the first song finished and Corin's brilliant editing was complete. Will pulled out a felt pen and invited me to sign the studio door.