BEST CERTIFIED BUSINESSEs

Bentwood Inn

Our iconic log lodge exemplifies the spirit of Jackson Hole with exceptional service, the highest attention to detail, and meaningful sustainability.

The Bentwood Inn is an award-winning log lodge, committed to sustainable tourism leadership through action and impact that also delivers a wonderful guest experience.

ECONOMIC: The Bentwood Inn is a founding member of 1% for the Tetons and is proud to support innovative conservation efforts in the greater Tetons region.

ENVIRONMENTAL: The Bentwood Inn is committed to operating in a sustainable manner, actively working to measure and reduce our environmental impact in every area of operation, including water, energy, solid waste, landscaping and food preparation. In the past year we have consciously planted a diverse mix of over 300 trees on the property, added a lot of willow for moose, and taken down obstructive fencing to encourage wildlife passage.

307-739-1411 + bentwoodinn.com/sustainable-lodging

Elk Refuge Inn

We pride ourselves that our decision making includes the measure of creating positive impact for our team, the community and the environment.

Ideally positioned directly across the National Elk Refuge, our hotel immerses our guests in a true Jackson experience whether that’s within the comforts of our rooms, the incredible views from our rooms or the warm hospitality of our team.

ECONOMIC: We have clearly experienced the unintended economic benefits of subscribing to SBL (formerly RRR), particularly Reduce. Being environmentally sustainable is not conflicting to being profitable, it is exactly the opposite. By reducing waste, consumption and energy, we reduce costs and therefore increase profit.

COMMUNITY: The Bentwood Inn emphasizes local and organic food and is proud to support Vertical Harvest, Cosmic Apple, Snake River Roasters, Jackson Hole Buffalo and Slow Food in the Tetons among many others.

ENVIRONMENTAL: It’s imperative to recognize and implement sustainable practices to ensure we are caring for our beautiful community. We purchase green power, only use LED lights and energy saving measures are strictly adhered to. We have decreased water consumption significantly by having low flow water fixtures and toilets, and decreased dumpster service by 50%. Our efforts are shared with our guests and they are engaged in the process.

COMMUNITY: Adding sustainability to the business priorities often sounds overwhelming but it is super important to us. We have put in the hard work to show its doable not only for us but so that more businesses in the community can see that it is achievable and equally want to contribute. We were the first BEST certified business in Teton County and continue to lead with sustainability initiatives so that other businesses are inspired to join us.