PINEHURST INN CHOSEN AS A TOP TEN ECO-FRIENDLY INN BY BEDANDBREAKFAST.COM
Pinehurst Inn was selected as one of the top 10 eco-friendly inns by BedandBreakfast.com, which salutes inns and B&Bs that take sustainable tourism to new levels. Pinehurst Inn offers guests the ideal eco-escape, making Earth Day a daily event.
“We looked for inns and B&Bs that take being ‘environmentally friendly’ to the next degree,” explained Sandy Soule, Editor and Marketing Vice President of BedandBreakfast.com. “Each of the inns mentioned in BedandBreakfast.com’s top 10 eco-friendly inns list, including Pinehurst Inn went beyond offering optional towel programs and recycling. We’re proud of the efforts made by Pinehurst Inn to help their guests offset their carbon footprint with eco-friendly getaways,” finished Soule.
“We are delighted to have been included on BedandBreakfast.com’s distinctive list of eco-friendly inns,” stated Nancy Sandstrom, co-owner of Pinehurst Inn. “It is gratifying to be recognized for addressing environmental issues in a constructive and informative manner. We feel our comprehensive overall approach to how we conduct business contributed to our inclusion on the list – ranging from use of renewable energy to how we communicate our efforts to our guests.”
Listed alphabetically by state, here is BedandBreakfast.com’s list of the Top 10 Eco-Friendly Inns:
Arroyo Vista Inn, South Pasadena, CA
Historic Inns of Rockland: Berry Manor Inn, LimeRock Inn and Captain Lindsey House, Rockland, ME
Black Star Farms, Suttons Bay, MI
Big Mill Inn, Williamston, NC
Inn at Hickory Run, White Haven, PA
Kings Inn B&B, Summerville, SC
Inn at Weathersfield, Weathersfield, VT
Pinehurst Inn, Bayfield, WI
The Arbor Inn -- An Environmental Inn, Madison, WI
Cotton Tree Lodge, Toledo District, Belize
Just in time for Earth Day (April 22, 2008), Pinehurst Inn offers the following “green tip” used at the inn, and perfect for at-home use too: With gas prices rising, everyone is seeking ways to better manage transportation costs. If you can’t use a grease car like ours, revisit your choice of vehicle to one that gets better mileage. Then consider the following: drive smart (avoid quick stops and starts), drive less, keep your engine tuned, keep tires at appropriate inflation, carpool, or ride mass transit. Save money, minimize CO2 emissions and keep our air clean. These kinds of tips are provided regularly in the Pinehurst Inn e-newsletter and on their website.
Pinehurst Inn was recognized for its commitment to earth-friendly practices with the Environmental Stewardship Aware from the Lake Superior Binational Forum. Their practices range from driving a “grease car” that runs on used vegetable oil to the use of primarily locally grown and organic foods for their breakfasts, to a comprehensive ‘”green purchasing” program for all materials and supplies for the inn. In 2007, Pinehurst was the first inn in Wisconsin to be carbon neutral through purchase of “green tags” that offset CO2 emissions.
Call 877-499-7651 for more information on Pinehurst Inn or go to www.pinehurstinn.com for information, photos, virtual tours and more.
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