Monday, March 29, 2010

Coming Soon

Solar Power at Holly Hedge.
We are excited to announce that this April, we will be breaking
ground on our solar power project. Now, not only will the sun lift our spirits, but it will also help power your event.

Where does all the soap go?

Our inn keeper, Trish, and house keeper, Debbie, had noticed "our total waste of soap."
Each time a guest used a fresh bar......it had to be thrown away. While attending a Green Seminar, Trish was told about the non-profit organization Clean the World and their soap recycling program.
Now, we collect our used soaps & send them to the program. There, they are sterilized & reformed, then distributed to impoverished communities throughout the world. Simply providing soap to these communities helps prevent potentially fatal diseases.

Winter Renovations

Each winter, we use down time to tackle needed renovation projects
In keeping with our commitment to being green, we work to use sustainable products, practices and solutions.
This winter, three bathrooms were completely renovated. We used bamboo floors, a rapidly renewable resource & made a point of considering our paint options. We chose Mythic paint, supplied by Ethos - a local store that specializes in healthy paints & wall coverings; it is a non-toxic, ultra low odor, zero VOC paint.
We also painted some of the bedrooms... ...the living room... ... & the library with the Mythic paint. We're happy with the outcome and feel good knowing we have created a healthier environment for our guests.