Building Insulation
All internal and external walls insulated with eco friendly recycled glass fibre.
Beneath the brick cladding the building is enveloped in natural, replenished plywood.
Floors are insulated to keep rooms warm in winter and cool in summer.
Laminated window panes throughout (double glazing).
Thermal lined/black-out drapes are installed to all glazed areas.
Gardens and Grounds
No toxic sprays of any kind are used at the property.
Heritage fruit trees planted throughout the grounds provide fresh organic fruit for breakfasts and desserts.
Herb gardens provide fresh garnishing for meals.
Rain water is collected from the poolside conference facility's roof and stored separately for use on gardens, lawns and for the swimming pool.
Driveway surface is local sourced gravel.
Spa pool has an ozone device to purify the water.
Water
Rain water is captured from the Lodge's vast non-toxic colour steel roof and stored underground.
Water is filtrated using fine carbon filters then treated by ultra violet light.
Storage capacity assures an abundance of water is available for guests at all times.
Capacity provides four months supply with the Lodge running at full capacity.
The region has never gone without rain for longer than a month!
Heating/Cooling
Living areas have open fires fitted with heat exchangers that distribute warm air to adjoining rooms.
Dunnage (natural timber used as padding to protect freight during shipment) and returned from China is used as fuel
Guest rooms are installed with energy efficient reverse cycle heat-pumps.
Isolating water-heating systems enable unused rooms to be shut down when not in use.
Cleaning Materials
The use of cleaning materials is limited and only biodegradable and natural products are used.
Recycling/Waste Program
A comprehensive recycling/waste policy is in place and strictly adhered to.
Organic waste is composted on site and re-used in vegetable gardens.
Inorganic waste is recycled.
Sewerage System
An on site system is installed and provides for excess run-off to be used to fertilise the Lodge's native tree plantation.
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