In addition to energy efficient compact flourescent lighting, we've added a Lopi Revere woodstove liner for more efficient heating without the use of fossil fuels and renovated the hallway and living room floor using FSC-certified sustainably harvested elm from the Sustainable Woods Cooperative. Also from the Sustainable Woods Cooperative, FSC-certified oak hardwood flooring was used in the kitchen of the Bed & Breakfast. Aspen 1" x various lengths and dimensional lumber along with weather-resistent Black Locust (for exterior trim) was utilized for the Strawbale Greenhouse at the B&B farmstead.

A 4-collector active solar hot water heating system (for domestic hot water) was added, facing southeast. The system provides more hot water for guests when they shower, indoors or outside. The system was designed by Phil and Judy Welty, former owners of Solar Use Now of Wisconsin.

To conserve resources and minimize impacts, recycling is encouraged and a bin provided in the kitchen for such purposes. A compost pile is adjacent to the garage for food scraps.