"No smoking" Inn
Bulk dispensers for amenities (no small plastic bottles or wrappers)
Amenities - 100% natural, biodegradable,
Hot water - 125-130 degrees F (52-55 degrees C)
Bosch HE washer and dryer
Linens changed between guests or on request (towels on floor or in tub)
Laundry detergents - biodegradable, concentrated liquid
Microfiber towels and water for cleaning, rather than paper towels and chemicals
Recycling available for guest involvement
Glass dishes and glasses, no paper or styrofoam
Cloth napkins used instead of paper napkins.
Cloth Kitchen towels
Line dry clothes in summer when possible
Run dishwasher only when completely full, hand wash as much as possible.
Ceiling fans, reversible
Solar energy is lighting signage
Motion sensor for lights on guest walk way
Compact fluorescent lighting - thinner off-white vinyl-backed lampshades.
Dimmers on light switches.
Low flow toilet water
Provide reusable hot/cold beverage containers for guest use
Produce is local and fresh reducing transportation environmental impact.
Filtered drinking water provided upon request with breakfast, not wasted
Filtered water dispenser available for guests to refill their own water bottles.
Use of sugar bowls, pitchers for cream and small serving dishes for butter and jellies, not individually wrapped items.
Use a mulcher to create our own mulch from yard and garden clippings.
Organic compost
Appliances, such as TVs, radios and clocks, unplugged when not in use
Thermostats programmed and loweres to 64 degrees (cold seasons/24 hrs.) when rooms not in use. Open windows encouraged for summer cooling or programmed A/C at 78 degrees when requested.
Extra blankets - room can be kept colder on winter nights if guests prefer
Live potted plants keep air healthier
