Chelsea Green distributes Earth Friendly Inns books distributed by Earth Friendly Inns and Environmental Travel Northeast by Dennis Dahlin published by WPM, Incorporated Free-range travelers interested in personal and plantetary health now have a guide to environmentally oriented accommodations from Maine to Maryland. These inns share a commitment to conservation, recycling, environmental programs, and other earth-friendly endeavors. Each chapter also includes information about recreation, healthy dining, natural foods, and farmers' markets in various regions. Poetry, recipes, and quotations are sprinkled throughout the guide, and the author's sketches and maps add to the book's appeal. A cozy cottage nestles among organic, aromatic herb gardens near the Chesapeake Bay.
Guests play ice croquet at a quirky cross-country ski lodge renovated with recycled materials.
Bathroom tiles are fashioned from smashed windshields, and carpet is fabricated from recycled plastic bottles. Families learn about ecology and sustainable agriculture at a country estate on the shores of Lake Champlain. Abundant Web site addresses are gateways for inn reservations and more information about environmental organizations, natural history, and recreation in each region.