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Item Description

Home Away from Home: Enjoy two nights of lodging for two at the Bentwood Inn, a luxury bed and breakfast nestled on 3 acres of Jackson Hole solitude, a couple of casts away from the Snake River and just down the road from the Jackson Hole Mountain Resort and the South Entrance to Grand Teton National Park.

Perfect Getaway: The package includes a multi-course served breakfast and afternoon wine & cheese. All Inn amenities are available to the lucky winner, including concierge service for dinner and activity reservations, use of the Inn mountain bikes, reading library, etc. The Bentwood Inn has received excellent traveler reviews on TripAdvisor.

Actively Making a Difference: Bentwood Inn is an active business member of 1% For The Tetons, Sustainable Travel International and The International Ecotourism Society.

This package has been generously donated by TIES business member Bentwood Inn.

Bentwood Inn on Ecotourism Explorer

Item Special Note

Availability & Blackout Dates: This package is valid until April 30th, 2011. Not valid from June 1st, 2010 to Sept 15th, 2010 or during major holidays.

Booking: Based on availability - Please call the Innkeepers to book. 

Meals & Drinks: Multi-course served breakfast included, no other meals. No beverage included except for the complimentary Afternoon Wine and Cheese.

Bentwood Inn's Green Practices

Sustainable Business Model: The Bentwood Inn is committed to operating in a sustainable manner - actively working to measure and reduce environmental impact in every area of operation including: water, energy, solid waste, landscaping and food preparation among others. At the Bentwood Inn, these green initiatives are an integral part of doing business, and all guests are invited to learn about the various sustainability efforts and share any suggestions during your stay.

Comprehensive Environmental Audit: The audit was conducted in May, 2008 in order to identify opportunities for energy and water conservation with a focus on green initiatives. The following actions have been implemented to date:

• CFL lighting installed in all public areas of the property.
• Composting of yard waste and non-recyclable cardboard initiated on-site.
• All operations are powered by 100% renewable energy purchased from Lower Valley Energy.
• 2,000 feet of round wire fencing removed from property to allow for obstacle free wildlife movement
• Recycling system in place for glass, aluminum and all JH allowable recyclables.
• Natural product amenities in all guest rooms (soaps, shampoos, salt scrub) in compostable bottles.
• Food purchases emphasize local and organic; supply lines with local vendors established.
• PBA-free, Bentwood branded water bottles are given as an amenity to our guests, eliminating plastic water bottle use.
• Timer for on-demand hot water supply has been installed, to reduce heat loss during off-peak hours.
• Carbon emissions calculated as a first step toward reducing and eventually offsetting CO2 emissions.
• Use of 100% biodegradable and 100% compostable garbage bags, reusable grocery and produce sacks.

Natural History Interpretation & Guest Education: Bentwood Inn is committed to providing the opportunity to learn about the incredible natural history of the region. Natural History Library established in annex to the Great Room, currently stocked with over 150 titles about the natural and cultural heritage of the region. In addition, the Inn has initiated a Weekly Natural History Lecture Series with a Teton Science School naturalist. The lecture generally follows a Bentwood Bistro dinner and is provided as an amenity to guests staying at the Inn.

If you need assistance with the purchase of this package or any other items on TIES ecoAuction, please contact ecoDestinations@ecotourism.org.

If you are the successful bidder, you will receive an email from TIES with the certificate confirming your purchase within 24 hours of the auction close. All TIES ecoAuction items are valid for one year (excluding the blackout dates noted in the item description) unless otherwise stated above. The winner will receive contact details of the trip provider(s) to make travel arrangements.

All proceeds raised from your purchase of this trip will go directly to The International Ecotourism Society (TIES) to support their numerous projects in support of responsible travel worldwide.