Best Eco Lodges Black Sheep inn in Ecuador benefits the local community

March 7, 2010

Black Sheep Inn is an international leader in all aspects of sustainable tourism; from eco-living design with composting toilets, roof water catchment systems, gray water filters, organic gardens, energy conservation, biodegradable cleaning products, bulk dispensers, complete recycling (i.e. zero waste), native tree nursery, building out of natural local renewable materials to extensive community participation/work; establishing a Public Library/Computer Learning Center, a village Recycling Center, giving away scholarships for continuing education, volunteer teaching in the local high school since 1997, sponsoring educational workshops, funding teacher salaries, supporting local clinic with computer, microscopes, medicines, water tank and volunteers and giving material aid to community groups.

Andres, Black Sheep Inn co-owner, just finished a 2 year plus service as President of the local water council. During his term he was able to establish a Water Office complete with a computer and improved accounting/invoicing and left the new water council with significant capitol for ongoing maintenance. Eight new laptops and 3 desk top computers were donated to the local Public Library/Computer Learning Center which Black Sheep Inn established.

Several workshops were sponsored throughout the year:

Soap making for local women’s group, community health and water, and family planning; additionally Black Sheep Inn hosted a luncheon planning session with local Major and elected officials.

Recently, Black Sheep Inn built a multi-function eco exercise/weight room that is constructed entirely of natural materials including: handmade/homemade sun dried adobe bricks, recycled glass bottles for windows, local non-native renewable beams and lumber (eucalyptus), locally made clay tile roof and all homemade gym equipment.

Other spa and healing features include: a wood-fired sauna and solar powered hot soaking pool, massage room and Yoga studio and deck.

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