Bein' Green at Your Home Away From Home
The Claiborne House is Certified Green
No we don't have solar heating panels, but we are doing our best as a business to nurture what we do have, to conserve what is already here for future generations.
Visit our Green Page on our website here.
The American Society of Travel Agents offers the following eco-friendly travel tips:
- Respect the frailty of the Earth. Leave only footprints; take only pictures.
- To make your travels more meaningful, educate yourself about the geography, customs, manners, and cultures of the region you visit.
- Do not buy products made from endangered plants or animals.
- Always follow designated trails.
- Learn about and support conservation-oriented programs and organizations working to preserve the environment.
- Whenever possible, walk, hike or paddle.
- Patronize those members of the travel industry who advance energy and environmental conservation; water and air quality; recycling; safe management of waste and toxic materials; noise abatement; community involvement; are dedicated to strong principles of conservation.
The Claiborne House is Franklin County's Only Certified Green Historic Bed & Breakfast Inn.
Visit Virginia Green Travel for a complete list of Virginia Green certified lodging properties, restaurants, attractions and more. The site also has convenient links to Virginia state parks, outdoor adventure programs, the Virginia Birding and Wildlife Trail, eco- friendly events, green getaways and travel tips. Or call 1-800-VISITVA to request a free Virginia is for Lovers - Live Passionately travel guide.Travelers who are passionate about preserving and protecting the environment are checking into Virginia Green.
VIRGINIA IS FOR GREEN LOVERS
Life is too short for bad coffee... Shellie @ The Claiborne House Bed and Breakfast in Rocky Mount Virginia http://www.claibornehouse.net
