Natural Choice Vacation

Amazing Grace B&B Amazing Grace B&B 607-539-1163, 229-8046, 227-8888 136 Hunt Hill Rd., Ithaca, NY 14850 Visit Website Year round, $110-$175 My farm is eco-friendly and people friendly. I grow as much food here as I can, my eggs are organic, farm fresh and the best. I use mostly organic local food products. I have a small farm with chickens, geese, and horses. All guests are encouraged to enjoy the animal. All compst goes to the animals & the manure feeds the gardens- gardens feed us( and the animals too) Also I tap my maple trees & am offering syrup and a “Sap Fest in Feb/March. I use low impact cleaning supplies. We have the largest white oak tree in Tompkins County on our property. We press cider in the Fall and use wild organic products like watercress, violets, and apple blossoms in food prep. Organic foods/products Use products locally produced/grown Garden/Farm tours Compost Recycling program for guests Nature Trails Other- biodynamic farming practices, I raise my own chickens,/eggs, veggies/fruit Directions: From Ithaca- Take Rt. 79E (State St./Green St.) up the hill- bear left on Mitchell St. (Rt. 366)- continue on Mitchell St. to stop light- Mitchell becomes Ellis Hollow, follow for 5-6 miles to stop sign, at the fork in the road bear right and take the second right onto Hunt Hill Rd. 7/10 of a mile on the left is Amazing Grace B&B.   Bullfrog Pond B&B Bullfrog Pond B&B 607-564-9461 207 Pine Way, Newfield, NY 14867 Visit Website 2 rooms, year round, $99-$199 When serving breakfast to my guests, I use mostly organic, whole grain & locally-grown/produced foods(eggs, milk, fruit, veggies, barly, oats/whole grain flour. Organic foods- Certified Use Products locally produced/grown Compost Other long-life bulbs, shower & faucet filters Directions: South from Ithaca via Rt. 13 to exit at Newfield sign- travel – ¼ mile on Main St., turn left on Hidden Pines Rd. & travel ¼ mile; turn right onto Pine Way Rd. to first house on the left.   Carriage House Bed & Breakfast Carriage House Bed & Breakfast 607-564-7239 2797 Elmira Rd., Newfield, NY 14867 Visit Website 4 rooms, April-Nov, $165-$195 We use organic fruits and veggies, as often as possible and local products when available. Organic foods/products Use products locally produced/grown Directions: 10 miles south of Ithaca on Rt. 13 (Elmira Rd.)   City Lights Bed & Breakfast & Antiques @ City Lights City Lights Bed & Breakfast & Antiques @ City Lights 607-227-3003 1319 Mecklenburg Rd., Ithaca, NY 14850 Visit Website 3 suites, 2 single rooms, year round, $100-$175 B&B --We always attempt to buy and serve high quality local goods whenever possible, including locally roasted coffees, local milks, breads, cheeses, yogurts, wines & beers (when appropriate) and of course fruits and vegetables. Our groceries come from GreenStar Cooperative Market, Wegmans and the Ithaca Farmer’s Market. We purchase locally for many reasons, one of which is to enrich the traveling experience of our guests with the wide array of excellent goods available. Antiques ---Our on-site wood crafting and antique shop produces handmade, traditional style home furnishings made from locally obtained woods, both aged and fresh. We also use recycled wood and recycled parts, integrating them in to some of our unique pieces including dinning tables, armoires, coffee tables, benches, and entertainment centers. We feature classic American style furniture in both traditional and modern designs. Visit us at www.antiquesatcitylights.com. Directions: Located 2 miles west of Ithaca, NY on State Rt. 79W. From Syracuse 81 south to 13 south to 79W From Binghamton 81 N to 79 west to Ithaca- 79 W 2miles.  Please refer to maps or GPS.   Dane Emerson House Dane Emerson House 607-564-7501 1642 West Danby Rd., Newfield, NY 14867 Visit Website 5 rooms, $150-$200 All energy efficient utilities for guests accommodations- on demand water heaters, energy purchased from renewable recourses. Inn on 55 acres with two protected trout streams, hiking trails and maintained by owners. Historically and architecturally significant 1906 barn in beautiful shape available to tour. 4 miles to Ithaca. Use products locally produced/grown Historic barn tour available Use of sustainable forms of energy Compost Recycling programs for guests Nature Trails Directions: Rt. 13 South out of Ithaca until it splits with Rt. 34/96 toward Spencer. Take 34/96 3 miles – Inn is on the right.   Foxglove Bed & Breakfast Foxglove Bed & Breakfast 607-844-9602 28 Main St., Freeville, NY 13068 Visit Website 4 rooms, year round, $69-$129 The Foxglove B&B is located in the small village of Freeville, NY.  Our property is backed by Fall Creek and the Genung Nature Trail. We are registered with the Nation Conservancy’s Genung Nature Trail. The B&B is registered with National Federations Backyard Wildlife Habitat program. And Suzanne is a Host Trainer for the organization. We have gardens and a 9 circuit spiral labyrinth for our guests to enjoy, fishing in  Fall Creek, walking the nature trails and bird watching are a few of the many outdoor activities available. Free to our B&B guest; labyrinth Building workshops, Herbal tea classes, starting a garden, and drying herbs for tea. We also offer Arbor Day tree planting events. Suzanne is a Master Gardener and Master Composter with the Cornell Cooperative Extension in Ithaca, NY Garden/Labyrinth Tours Compost Recycling program for guests Nature Trails   Frog Haven Women’s B&B Frog Haven Women’s B&B 607-272-3238 578 W. King Rd., Ithaca, 14850 Visit Website 2 rooms, year round, $80-$150 Frog Haven is registered as a Backyard Wildlife Habitat by the National Wildlife Federation. No pesticides are used and clearing is done with eco-friendly products. The breakfast consists of healthy multi grain breads, eggs laid by happy chickens, and different kinds of cheese, honey, butter etc. vegetarian unless otherwise requested. The Frogs at the Haven are healthy and therefore a sign of a healthy environment. Reiki energy healing treatments- complimentary, offered to guests.  Organic foods/products Use products locally produced/grown  Compost Recycling program for guests Directions From Downtown Ithaca follow signs to Ithaca College on 96B, driving south… pass Ithaca College, next traffic light is intersection 96B/King Rd. (Exxon and Sam Peters on the left). Turn right onto West King Rd.(same Rd. as Upper Buttermilk Falls State Park ) Frog Haven is 2.2 miles down on the right.   Frog’s Way B&B Frog’s Way B&B 607-275-0249 211 Rachel Carson Way, Ithaca, 14850 Visit Website 2 rooms, year round, $90-$600 Frog’s Way is a part of an internationally renowned experiment in sustainable living, Ecovillage at Ithaca. Village tours, meals, and events are readily available for guests. The B&B is housed in a “green” building of super-insulated solar design, with solar panels as an electricity source. Nearly all wood used in the construction is local, and almost all paints and finishes are non-toxic (no VOC’s), all cleaning and room supplies are nontoxic and low impact, sheets are organic cotton, and breakfast foods are organic and local—many handmade on-site. Also for sale is a range of skin-care and bath products. In each rooms is a selection of books on natural living, sustainability, and community, and the B&B has a library of books and periodicals about the wonders of the region. Natural arts or crafts Certified organic foods/products Printed brochure on recycled paper Use products locally produced/grown Organic bedding/linen Garden/farm tours Use of sustainable forms of energy Compost Recycling program for guests Nature trails Directions: Take Rt.79/Mecklenburg Rd. about 2 miles east and uphill from intersection of Rt. 79 and Rt. 13. After passing West Haven Rd. and City Lights B&B on left, go left on Rachel Carson Way.   Gothic Eves Gothic Eves 112 E. Main St. P.O. Box 95 Trumansburg, NY (607) 387 6033, (800) 387 7712 Visit Website Year-round, 8 rooms, $139-259 Gothic Eves has implemented many eco-friendly practices such as reducing laundry by 50% by asking guests to indicate if towels need to be replaced. All the B&B’s kitchen and garden waste is composted, and all paper, plastics, metal—including guest trash—is recycled; and waste is reduced whenever possible by buying things without packaging. The vegetables and flowers used in the kitchen and bedrooms are grown on the premises, and the cheeses, eggs, and maple syrup used for breakfast are local and organic. The spa products used contain only organic oils, and the hot tub is wood fired. Gothic Eves Bed and Breakfast’s basic operating procedure is: reduce, reuse, repair, then recycle. Organic foods/products Locally grown/produced products Sustainable energy Compost Recycling program for guests Other-wood fired hot tub Directions: Located between Cayuga and Seneca Lakes on Rte. 96, Main St. Trumansburg.   Grayhaven Motel Grayhaven Motel 607-272-6434 657 Elmira Road, Ithaca, 14850 Visit Website 16 rooms, April-November, $60-$168 Grayhaven Motel encourages in-room recycling, turning off lights and the TV when leaving the room. When guests stay multiple nights they may keep the same bed linen and towels, except by request, or if soiled. The motel uses new fluorescent-style bulbs in yard lights, overhangs, and upright guest lamps. Many food products are bought from Eddydale farm and local bakeries. Does not print brochure Use products locally grown/produced Recycling program for guests Nature trails nearby Reduces use of plastic containers Directions: Directly on NYS Rt. 13, 2 miles south of Wal-mart and the rest of City of Ithaca Commercial District   Inn on Columbia Inn on Columbia 607-272-0204 228 Columbia St., Ithaca, 14850 Visit Website 1 room, 2 suites, year round, $115-$275 Inn on Columbia has installed environmentally friendly occupancy-sensor lighting, on-demand hot water systems, and high-efficiency boilers. All menus are vegetarian with vegan and wheat-free options available upon request. Locally grown and produced products are used whenever possible, as well as homegrown flowers, vegetables, and herbs from the Inn gardens when in season. Cleaning products are all eco-friendly. Certified organic foods/products Printed brochure on recycled paper Use products locally grown/produced Recycling program for guests   John Joseph Inn and Elizabeth Restaurant John Joseph Inn and Elizabeth Restaurant 607-533-0097 813 Auburn Rd., Groton, 13073 Visit Website 6 rooms, year round, $195-$325 The John Joseph Inn and Elizabeth Restaurant is a full service luxury inn and restaurant on thirteen acres, minutes from Cayuga Lake. It is owned by two CIA alumni chefs, John and Elizabeth Hamilton, who manage the business, restaurant, inn, and farm all in environmentally-conscious practices. The restaurant utilizes food from local farms (organic whenever possible) and sustainable fish/agriculture including the farm’s own chicken eggs, ducks, and soon cattle and hogs. With an all-natural fifty tree apple orchard and berry patches, the business will expand beyond its already eighty-year-old fruit production to grow its own heirloom produce and varietals of vegetables. The inn uses 100% organic cotton linen, and all-natural cleaning products. The owners run the business with the environment in mind, and are constantly looking to improve. In the future they plan to be mostly self-sufficient, producing many of the products used on the property themselves. In addition, they hope to implement a wind energy program soon. From installing recycling and composting programs, to investing in better practices for the future, this is one of the leading eco-friendly inn and restaurants in New York State. Certified organic foods/products Locally grown/produced products Organic bedding/linen Garden/farm tours Compost Recycling program for guests Nature Trails Directions: From Ithaca follow Rt. 34 north to Lansing, take 813 on right-hand side. From Rt. 81 take exit 12 to Rt. 90. Follow to Rt. 34, take 34 south to 813 on the left-hand side. From the Thruway take Rt. 90 south to Kingferry, follow to Rt. 34 in Genoa, take 34 south to 813.   McLallen House Bed and Breakfast McLallen House Bed and Breakfast 30 McLallen St. Trumansburg, NY (607) 387 3897 Visit Website Year-round, 5 rooms, $100-145 The full breakfasts served are prepared with local, farm-fresh seasonal foods from Sweet Land CSA, and Trumansburg and Ithaca Farmer’s Markets. As a member of the Finger Lakes Culinary Bounty, the innkeepers are assisting with development of Agri-Tourism trails, and can personally offer guided farm tours for groups of 6-12, on-site tours of the perennial gardens. Compost and recycling programs are available for guests. Certified and not certified organic products Recycled paper Locally grown/produced products Garden/farm tours Compost Recycling program for guests Directions: Take Rte. 96 into the village of Trumansburg. From the north take left fork at Fire Hall (Old Main St.), or from south take right fork at RonDon’s (Old Main St.) and go straight up hill. B&B is on corner of McLallen, Bradley, and Old Main streets.   Meadow Court Inn Meadow Court Inn 529 S. Meadow St. Ithaca, NY (607) 273 3885 Visit Website Year-round, 75 rooms, $65-225 The Meadow Court Inn recycles as much as possible.   Pinecreek Campground Pinecreek Campground 28 Rockwell Rd. Newfield, NY (607) 273 1974 Visit Website May 1st-Oct. 15th, campsites, cottages, cabins, $28-95 Pinecreek Campground is a beautiful, natural and relaxing setting for tent campers, RV campers, vacationers, tourists and even locals who just want a serene few days away from home. There is a beautiful swimming pool, a fishing pond, and a certified trout stream running through a corner of the campground. Nearly all the firewood sold to the guests for campfires is harvested on the property, and the rest is bought locally. Eco-friendly cleaning supplies and paper products are used as much as possible. Locally grown/produced products Recycling program for guests Nature trails Directions Take Rte. 79 west from Ithaca about five miles to Enfield Center Rd. Turn left. Go four miles south to Pinecreek Campground sign at Hines Rd. Turn right for ¼ mile, then right on Rockwell Rd. Park on right.   Rogue’s Harbor Inn Rogue’s Harbor Inn 2079 East Shore Drive Lansing, NY (607) 533 3535 Visit Website Year-round, 7 rooms, $130-160 Hearty fare, strong spirits, and elegant lodging since 1830. The inn utilizes low water-usage appliances, compact fluorescent lighting, and recycle all paper, cardboard, glass and plastic. Only wines from New York State are served, as well as many NYS beers, produce, cheeses, meats, and bread. The inn uses only natural cleaning products in its rooms, and natural spa amenities (shampoo, conditioner, lotion), and toilet tissue made of 100% recycled paper. Certified and not certified organic products Recycled paper Locally grown/produced products Recycling program for guests Directions: From Ithaca take Rte. 13 N, exit at Stewart Park/Rte. 34, left off ramp to 34 N (East Shore Dr.), travel seven miles to center at the traffic light.   Small Graces B&B Small Graces B&B Cottage 56 Lathrop Road Candor, NY 13743 607-659-7719 www.smallgracescottage.blogspot.com   Stay @ Cay’s Stay @ Cay’s 1400 Spring St. Ext. Groton, NY Visit Website (607) 898 5557 Year-round (weekends only), 2 rooms, $75-125 Stay @ Cay’s is a beautiful bed and breakfast nestled in the woods between the door. Sit on the couch or at the kitchen window and enjoy watching the wide variety of birds and wildlife that visit the feeders. Organic foods/products Locally grown/produced products Compost Recycling program for guests Nature trails   The Federal House Bed & Breakfast The Federal House Bed & Breakfast 607-533-7362 175 Ludlowville  Rd., Lansing, NY 14882 Visit Website 4 rooms, year round, $129-$250 We are going “green” , getting “greener”. We compost, recycle all paper, glass, metal, cardboard, most plastic. We serve vegetarian breakfasts. We are members of GreenStar Cooperative Market and Organic Consumers Association. We continue to buy shares & support CSA. We purchased a share in the 2007 Thompson Farm & will in 2008. We use no products with phosphates\. We buy from local farms: Morrow Creek Farm, Grismore; Early Bird Farm, Ithaca Farmer’s Market; Take Your Pick Flowers. We offer organic tea in guest rooms, low flush toilets & showers and are replacing bulbs with contact florescents. Natural Arts & Crafts Organi foods/produce- certified Printed brochure on recycled paper Use products locally produced/grown Compost Recycling program for guests Nature Trails Directions: See directions on our website.   The Statler Hotel, Cornell University The Statler Hotel, Cornell University 607-257-2500, 1800-541-2501 130 Statler Dr., Ithaca, NY 14853 Visit Website 153 rooms, year round The Statler Hotel is the showcase for Cornell’s world-renowned School of Hotel Administration, and, for many visitors, the gateway to the university as a whole. Located on Cornell's Ivy League campus overlooking Cayuga Lake and the city of Ithaca - the heart of the scenic Finger Lakes region of New York State - this 153-room full-service property includes a conference center, three restaurants, and more than 14,000 square feet of meeting and banquet facilities. Taverna Banfi, our signature restaurant, offers an authentic Italian dining experience set in an original Tuscan Taverna complete with wine bar and regional Tuscan-inspired specialties. The Statler is taking an active role in environmental stewardship. For example, at The Statler we: Recycle cardboard, glass, tin, plastic containers, bulk metals and paper of all kinds. Collect for proper disposal - cooking greases, fluorescent & all mercury containing light bulbs, out dated chemicals, computer equipment, printer ink cartridges, refrigerants, lead acid, nickel cadmium, Lithium oxide and mercury batteries. Compost food waste to Farm Services - over 600 gallons of Food waste weekly. Collect and distribute used furniture and equipment to charities or other University departments for reuse. Upgraded our 20+ year old HVAC building management control system hardware and software. Installed infra red auto operating water valves in all public restrooms and sinks to conserve water. Recycle old table linens into cleaning rags and donates antiquated sheets, towels, and uniforms to charity. 100% of our “chilled water” comes from Cornell’s lake source cooling plant.  The Terrace Restaurant offers post-purchase compost and recycle collection center. Directions: The Statler Hotel is within 250 miles of all major routes in the Northeast.  Call for directions or go to our website.   Wild Goose Bed and Breakfast at EcoVillage Wild Goose Bed and Breakfast at EcoVillage 111 Rachel Carson Way Ithaca, NY (607) 272 0953 Visit Website Year-round, 3 rooms, $65-75 The Wild Goose B&B, right in the heart of EcoVillage at Ithaca, is with its unique location, eco-friendly by definition. It is surrounded by neighbors dedicated to sustainability, permaculture, organic farming (vegetable and berry farms). Organic vegan and vegetarian suppers are served four nights a week for a small fee of six dollars (reservations required). EcoVillage has large car-free zones where children can play or wonderful indoor play rooms, great in cold weather. The pond at EV offers ice skating and swimming seasonally (must be accompanied by adult), and seasonal cross country skiing or walking trails with spectacular views of the valley from the hill. EV has been featured in TIME Magazine, national and international publications, television documentaries, and NPR radio. Natural arts or crafts Organic foods/products Recycled paper Other—“Love Knows No Bounds” charitable group Directions Drive west on Rte. 79 out of Ithaca. Go up the hill 2 ½ miles. Pass “City Lights Antique Shop” on left at top of the hill. Next left at Rachel Carson Way. Look for mailboxes and rustic bus shelter on the corner.   William Henry Miller Inn William Henry Miller Inn 303 N. Aurora    St. Ithaca, NY (607) 256 4553 Visit Website Year-round, 9 rooms, $155-250 The William Henry Miller Inn is a nine room inn in the heart of downtown Ithaca. The innkeepers do their best to serve local products as well as organics. All papers excepting the Ithaca Journal are subscribed to online, and the Inn does not print a brochure to reduce paper use. The available magazines are reused and recycled. Organic foods/products Locally grown/produced products Recycling program for guests Directions Corner of Aurora and Buffalo Streets two blocks from the Ithaca Commons.