The pod is inside the Church, and offers a unique experience in accommodation. The pod bedroom is a mezzanine floor that lifts you into another realm. You will be, if not closer to God, then at least close to the vaulted baltic pine ceiling. From the Pod bedroom, you can see out of the church windows across to the majestic Huon River.

The pod was designed by Giles Newstead and built by Keven McMullen with the input and approval of the Tasmanian Heritage Council. It provides a distinctly modern answer to the question of how to adapt heritage buildings for living and working in the 21st Century. The pod has featured in articles by the Heritage Council and other publications.

There is double futon bed, shelves, and enough space for a suitcase or two. Underneath the bedroom is a custom made bathroom which showcases tasmanian timbers ( myrtle and blackwood) in bespoke cabinets. The bathroom has a generous sized bath, and separate shower. The toilet is separate from the bathroom, and also contains a washbasin. Both rooms are given privacy by the imaginative use of matt finished polycarbonate light boxes which illuminate the spaces in a soft colourful glow, as the photographs show.

Outside the bathroom, there is a kitchenette with a fridge, microwave, toaster and tea and coffee making facilities.

The vestry is a separate room on the ground floor between the church and church hall, which contains a queen size bed and TV. There are french doors which open out onto a patio area, and another door into the church which gives easy access to the pod and its facilities. There are comfortable leather armchairs, a large wood fired heater, and tables and chairs in the church.

The vestry is part of the heritage listed church structure, and provides a quiet ambience with pleasant views to the hills behind the church. It may be booked independently, or in conjunction with the pod. Together they give room for up to four guests in two separate bedrooms.

The accommodation does not try to emulate a bed and breakfast facility, but if required, we can provide continental breakfasts. Cooked breakfasts can be found at the Franklin Gallery Cafe just 20 metres down the road. There are several places to eat lunches and dinners within walking distance of your accommodation, including two pubs.

Residencies

The church as a working studio with self contained accommodation is ideally suited to artist in residence programs. Charles Zuber is currently planning an artist in residency program in conjunction with Griffith University. We would welcome proposals from other institutions, artists and designers for a residency program.

If you are interested in discussing possibilities for a residency, please contact us though our home page details to discuss the proposal further.

We believe that the location of our studio would particularly suit artists interested in environmental issues, the politics of the environment, and the (ab)uses of timber.