Laundry Sustainability Efforts

Shadowcliff created a policy to only purchase ENERGY STAR appliances, such as washing machines and dryers. An ENERGY STAR washing machine consumes 25% less energy and 33% less water while ENERGY STAR dryers use 20% less energy than conventional machines.  (citation: https://www.energystar.gov/products/appliances/clothes_dryers)  When guests arrive at Shadowcliff, they each receive a linen bundle including sheets,

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Kitchen Sustainability Efforts

Shadowcliff prides itself on providing great food service. Chefs at Shadowcliff come from a variety of backgrounds and experiences. Due to these backgrounds, Shadowcliff has created  guidelines for the kitchen to ensure outstanding food preparation and service consistent with our sustainability values. The Compassionate Kitchen (written by Judith)  is a set of guidelines on Shadowcliff’s food

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“Tomato Tar”

Mary Silwance, Shadowcliff board member, wrote this beautiful poem (posted to her blog entitled Tonic Wild).     Mary’s Blog Introduction:  I have been an English teacher, stay-at -home mom, farmhand, and environmental educator. I write poetry and essays and garden and try to allow the world to break my heart enough so I can

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