Mountain Meadows Lodge is environmentally sensitive. Here are some of the ways we try to be green:

• We recycle glass, cardboard, aluminum and other recyclable materials
• We recycle downed limbs and trees as firewood
• We’ve recently (July 2007) replaced a boiler to a modern fuel-efficient lower-carbon-footprint system, replacing a wasteful antiquated system. It supplies both heat and hot-water for the lodge. Biofuel is a component of the fuel mixture.
• We have an on-going project to replace many windows in the lodge and farmhouse. You’ll notice many new windows are already installed and more will be replaced as the budget allows
• Where possible, energy-efficient lighting is used throughout the lodge
• Wood is used in the wood-burning stove and fireplaces to supplement heat
• For many events we’ll utilize outdoor cooking equipment and natural fuels to cook
• Manure and other barn waste (from the on-site animals) is used on the lawns and gardens keeping the amount of manufactured fertilizers low
• The sheep are allowed to graze on the lawn much of the time to help trim and 'fertilize'
• Kitchen scraps are used to supplement the animal feed

• If you’re with us for a few nights and can re-use your towels, hang them up. If you need new towels, ask a staff-member or leave your used towels on the floor
• Understand that some lights in the game room and other common areas might be off when you visit. Turn on the lights when you need them
• The alarm clock in your room is in a dresser drawer, unplugged. If you need it, please feel free to plug it in and set it
• Turn off lights, fans, TV’s and turn the heat down when you leave for the day
• Unplug the TV and alarm clock when you check out
• Understand that as you walk about the property the lawns may show signs that the sheep have been out of the pasture grazing

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