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Sustainable Green Inn |
Sustainability,
the Community, and “Conscious” Tourism
"The
Stanford is a pioneer of sustainability among North American
inns." - Green Travel Guides
Sustainable is a state of mind. Being sustainable
does not simply mean driving a Prius or reusing bags. It is
"mindfulness." And as it is 'mindfulness' it has to
do with consciousness. Our industry is currently awash in green:
inns and hotels are engaged in what some call "Environmentally
Conscious Tourism,” which in many instances signifies
establishments that urge guests to hang towels to dry, provide
access to environmental treasures such as parks, and perhaps
purchase organic lettuces to be used in salads served at the
inn’s restaurant.
We believe the term should mean much more. We
look at every aspect of our endeavor with an eye on reducing
impacts on the environment and providing the healthiest context
possible for guests, diners, staff, and the surrounding community.
We work for social equity for our staff in order that they can
survive in a very expensive region.
Furthermore, we believe
that many visitors come to the Coast not only to experience
the rugged beauty, but also Mendocino, an archetypal North American
small town of which the Stanford Inn is an integral part. |
STANFORD INN ... THE ONLY EV CHARGING STATION ON THE NORTH COAST!
As of spring 2013, Stanford Inn guests may charge their EV's for no cost, while others would pay a $3.00 service charge. The charger is a 30 amp, 240 volt twin cord Schneider EV230pdr. It has twin SAE J1772 compatible charging plugs. All those wishing to charge their vehicles should contact the front desk between 8am and 10pm daily. The EV charging station is yet another example of the Stanford Inn by the Sea's commitment to sustainability and renewable energy. |
The Stanford Inn & Resort
on the Mendocino Coast
- Helps protect Big River from environmental degradation
- Maintains Mendocino Land Trust access to the bluffs overlooking
Mendocino Bay
- Offers one of the few vegan, vegan organic fine
dining experiences in North America
- Does not use herbicides or pesticides
- Converted all ten acres to sustainable and organic gardening
and landscaping in 1985
- Provides approximately 25% of the organic produce, herbs,
and fruit used at the Ravens' Restaurant and Mornings at
the Stanford Inn by the Sea - substantially reducing our
carbon "footprint"
- Composts all food and organic wastes which arerecycled
into our gardens, virtually eliminating the use of outside
fertilizers
- Provides kayaks, traditional canoes and locally designed
and constructed redwood canoes for low impact exploration
of Big River
- Provides mountain bikes to explore Mendocino’s trails
and backroads
- Developed energy conservation programs beginning in 1980
for heating, lighting, laundry
- Provides a nurturing work experience for students
- Sponsors community, arts, theatre, and athletic events
and programs
- Provides educational programs in gardening, cooking, composting
- Provides canoes and kayaks for local school programs at
no charge
- Provides a place for local artists to display and sell
their work
- Provides a place for the community and its non-profit
institutions to meet at no charge
- Uses all green cleaning supplies
- Uses diesel powered trucks fueled with locally produced
biodiesel made with reclaimed vegetable oils
- Encourages employees to respect their cultural traditions
- Provides English classes for staff
- Created maps of trails for visitors to help assure they
have a quality experience of the Coast while minimizing
their impact as well as a map of historic activities on
Big River estuary
- Recycles
- For information on sustainable lifestyles, events and
specials:
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