Pinehurst Inn Bayfield, Wisconsin “doing well by doing good”…
Some background… Purchased Pinehurst in January,
1996 Ran with 5 or 6 room for 6 years Build Garden House in 2002-2003 – open to guests June, 2003
Sustainability “Caring for human capital (social) and natural capital (earth) as much as we traditionally have cared for financial capital will give social equity and environmental stewardship their rightful places.” - Ray C. Anderson, “Mid-Course Correction”
Social Equity + Economics + Environment = Harmony Doing Good = Doing Well
Pinehurst Inn at Pikes Creek, Bayfield, WI – main house built in 1885
Old Houses can imply: Lots of air leaks Old heating systems – lack of cooling systems Old electrical and water systems They also can provide: Incredible Character & history Craftsmanship Spiritual connects The challenge…maintain the character while addressing the energy issues affordably.
Tightening, Upgrading, Mechanicals
Pinehurst Inn Garden House – Completed in June 2003 Environmentally “Green” Building
Solar Storage Tanks
Solar Panels – providing primary heating source for Garden House domestic hot water.
Interior Trim – Using local sustainably harvested lumber
Aerobic Digester
Fiber Cement Siding on Garden House
Pinehurst Sustainability Efforts….more than architecture, remodeling, buildings….. Purchasing Food Selections Employee Practices & Policies Guest Communications Transportation
Environmentally Friendly paper & cleaning products
Local and organic food
Nancy & Steve Sandstrom Pinehurst Inn at Pikes Creek Bayfield, Wisconsin www.pinehurstinn.com For .pdf of Sustainable Operations Plan go to “INN SIGHTS” section – Sustainability link innkeeper@pinehurstinn.com