Hey farmer farmer

Put away that D.D.T. now
Give me

Spots on my apples
But leave me the birds and the bees
Please!
Don’t it always seem to go
That you don’t know what you’ve got
Till it’s gone
They paved paradise
And put up a parking lot.

– Joni Mitchell

Man, even Joni Mitchell was thinking green!

A couple months ago, we asked our clients: “What do you do for mother earth as a business owner?”

The response was overwhelming and wonderful! We learned that many of our clients are very eco-conscious.

Salisbury House – Seattle, WA

• Soap and shampoo dispensers in showers save on packaging
• Food waste is composted
• Recycling facilities on property for guests to use.

Morgan Hill Retreat – Poulsbo, WA

• Use of fragrance-free and green cleaning products for cleaning the house
• Produce their own eggs
• Their farm is pesticide-free. All food waste goes to farm animals or into compost which is then used in the gardens

Justin Trails Resort – Sparta, WI

• A certified green business by Travel Green Wisconsin.
• Native species landscaping
• Recycling
• Food waste is composted

Ramsey Canyon Inn – Hereford, AZ

• All gray shower water is used to water the orchard
• Shampoo, conditioner and shower gel dispensers in the showers save on waste
• Use local organic ingredients for breakfast, afternoon pie, and coffee service

Solglimt – Duluth, MN

• Use of low energy and LED lights throughout inn
• Shampoo, conditioner and soap dispensers in showers to reduce waste
• Recycling program on property for guest use as well
• 100% cotton towels and sheets, reducing the use of petrochemicals
• Use Fair Trade coffee and tea
• 6″ thick wall insulation and 12-16″ thick attic insulation to reduce heating and cooling costs and energy expenditure
• Used recycled materials such as old sandstone street curbs and cobblestones in landscaping

Lookout Point Inn – Hot Springs, AR

• Insulation made with recycled newspaper particles
• Biodegradable detergents and cleansers are used
• Recycling baskets provided in all guest rooms
• Compact Florescent bulbs used throughout the inn
• Replanting to maintain topsoil and discourage erosion
• Linens no longer in use are given to staff or local charity