Environmentally Friendly Bed and Breakfast Travel
Maybe you're longing to "go green," but don't really where to start or perhaps you already are committed to environmental preservation. Either way, book a stay at an eco-friendly bed and breakfast. Many innkeepers incorporate green amenities, from offering organic foods to running completely on solar power. Many bed and breakfasts are located in the some of the world's best natural settings, next to protected parks or just steps away from the ocean. At these special places, we are ever reminded to care for the Earth, and you can rest easy knowing that your bed and breakfast experience helped preserve the planet a little.
Surrounded by more than 40 acres of wilderness, you will literally bask in the beauty of nature at Huckleberry Tent and Breakfast in Sandpoint, Idaho. You read it correctly, it's a tent. But these tents won't remind you of roughing it at scout camp. Think Ernest Hemingway or Theodore Roosevelt minus the big game hunting. The luxurious canvas tents have floors made of wooden planks and soft, comfortable beds. There is even a kitchen and wood stove. Each morning the innkeepers serve a hot breakfast, as well. You can pick wild berries, hike along nature trails or just relax and enjoy mountain views at your campsite. Lake Pend Oreille is nearby and offer swimming, boating and fishing.
The Arbor House, An Environmental Inn in Madison, Wisconsin, was drawn, built and maintained to sustain. The architects planned around the root system of surrounding trees and the contractors used non-toxic lumber cut from sustainable forests. Light shines on the solar-powered roof and through the recycled glass windows, while heat and cold stay out of the well-insulated walls. The beds are made with organic, unbleached cotton linens and washed with biodegradable cleaners. Here a return visit is considered recycling.
Organic, organic, organic. That is the theme at Mast Farm Inn in Banner Elk, North Carolina. The idyllic grounds serve as location for organic vegetable and flower gardens. Without using pesticides or chemical fertilizers, the innkeepers produce a bounty of vegetables, many of which fill the plates at the historic inn's award-winning restaurant.
Taking non-toxic to personal level, the Natural Bed & Breakfast Retreat in Tucson, Arizona keeps it simple for guests with allergies by banning smoking, pets, cologne and perfume. Natural sounds filter through indoor speakers while air purifiers clear out the allergens. Feng Shui principles guide the layout of the dcor and breakfasts are organic and made from whole grains.
Guests enjoy English country charm and green sensibilities at Melitta Station Inn & Spa in Santa Rose, California. This historic inn served as a 19th-century stagecoach stop and has been restored and decorated with antiques. Since 2006, it has run on solar power using a 6-kilowat solar array. The bed and breakfast also uses daylight pipes to reduce the amount of artificial lighting needed. Nearby hiking, biking and swimming will keep guests close to nature, and you can even take a tour of some of the Sonoma Valley's organic wineries.
Enjoying a green vacation was never easier than at these eco-friendly inns. Not only will your bed and breakfast stay be environmentally friendly, you can renew your appreciation for nature and be inspired to continue preserving our precious resources.
Surrounded by more than 40 acres of wilderness, you will literally bask in the beauty of nature at Huckleberry Tent and Breakfast in Sandpoint, Idaho. You read it correctly, it's a tent. But these tents won't remind you of roughing it at scout camp. Think Ernest Hemingway or Theodore Roosevelt minus the big game hunting. The luxurious canvas tents have floors made of wooden planks and soft, comfortable beds. There is even a kitchen and wood stove. Each morning the innkeepers serve a hot breakfast, as well. You can pick wild berries, hike along nature trails or just relax and enjoy mountain views at your campsite. Lake Pend Oreille is nearby and offer swimming, boating and fishing.
The Arbor House, An Environmental Inn in Madison, Wisconsin, was drawn, built and maintained to sustain. The architects planned around the root system of surrounding trees and the contractors used non-toxic lumber cut from sustainable forests. Light shines on the solar-powered roof and through the recycled glass windows, while heat and cold stay out of the well-insulated walls. The beds are made with organic, unbleached cotton linens and washed with biodegradable cleaners. Here a return visit is considered recycling.
Organic, organic, organic. That is the theme at Mast Farm Inn in Banner Elk, North Carolina. The idyllic grounds serve as location for organic vegetable and flower gardens. Without using pesticides or chemical fertilizers, the innkeepers produce a bounty of vegetables, many of which fill the plates at the historic inn's award-winning restaurant.
Taking non-toxic to personal level, the Natural Bed & Breakfast Retreat in Tucson, Arizona keeps it simple for guests with allergies by banning smoking, pets, cologne and perfume. Natural sounds filter through indoor speakers while air purifiers clear out the allergens. Feng Shui principles guide the layout of the dcor and breakfasts are organic and made from whole grains.
Guests enjoy English country charm and green sensibilities at Melitta Station Inn & Spa in Santa Rose, California. This historic inn served as a 19th-century stagecoach stop and has been restored and decorated with antiques. Since 2006, it has run on solar power using a 6-kilowat solar array. The bed and breakfast also uses daylight pipes to reduce the amount of artificial lighting needed. Nearby hiking, biking and swimming will keep guests close to nature, and you can even take a tour of some of the Sonoma Valley's organic wineries.
Enjoying a green vacation was never easier than at these eco-friendly inns. Not only will your bed and breakfast stay be environmentally friendly, you can renew your appreciation for nature and be inspired to continue preserving our precious resources.
About the Author:
Jane Leisteiner enjoys writing and likes traveling to B&Bs. For more details about Wisconsin bed and breakfast inns or Arizona bed and breakfasts, search the iLoveInns online guide.
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