interesting re the 2 saunas -
http://www.fogoislandinn.ca/fii/saunas-and-stargazing/ >
south-facing saunas get direct sunlight pouring into the cabinet with inland views of the rocks, churches and local guild. The sauna to the north has views of the sea
roofttop deck is a great way of taking in the landscape and stargazing.
Originally Posted by
robyng
only thing I can't understand is why the place doesn't have AC.
percentage-wise, "most" places dont. fogo island inn (and many other places) specifically mention enviroment >
Originally Posted by
Kagehitokiri
Originally Posted by C, Manager
You are quite right that we do not have a standard, recycled air conditioning system that is so environmentally unfriendly and unhealthy for humans. Instead, the Inn has a system that takes fresh air from the outside, cools it a bit if necessary and constantly circulates it throughout the building. Combined with windows that open onto the North Atlantic Ocean, we believe that our cooling system is more that up to the task of keeping our guests comfortable 99.99 per cent of the time. Given our location on the ocean and our moderate weather, there are very few extremely hot days in the summer. For those extremely hot days, we do have portable air conditioning units available should a guest feel the need for conventional cooling.
http://www.fogoislandinn.ca/fii/pres...the-landscape/
To help guide us in preserving and mending as much of the Inn’s natural surroundings as humanly possible, we hired two botanists familiar with the region...worked only inside the footprint of the building and driveway...took up mats of the natural vegetation that would have otherwise been destroyed. Similarly we salvaged any lichen-covered rock we could carry from the building site, and relayed them in rock beds on the rooftop...mend the edges of our building site
Originally Posted by
Kagehitokiri
Ecological and self-sustaining systems were subtly integrated from the beginning of the project, incorporating the latest technologies to reduce and conserve energy and water usage. It is a highly insulated steel frame building and the windows have the equivalent rating of triple pane glazing. Rainwater from the roof is collected into two cisterns in the basement, filtered, and used for the toilet water and also to be used as a heat sink. The solar thermal on the outbuilding panels provide hot water for in-floor heating, laundry and kitchen equipment...The building hits the land directly without impacting the adjacent rocks, lichens and berries.
Originally Posted by
Kagehitokiri
ECO‐FRIENDLY
The inn’s environmental impact has been carefully considered. Locally sourced, sustainable building materials where chosen whenever possible for everything from floors to furniture. Recycling and composting programs, rainwater catchment systems and renewable solar and wood-burning energy sources are in place throughout.
LOCAL RESTAURANTS
The island is tied to tradition, yet it’s the inventive twists on regional Newfoundland recipes that make Nicole’s Café (+1 709 658 3663) a destination for locals and visitors, alike. House specialties usually include something just netted in the nearby ocean, like chef Nicole’s updated take on salted cod with bright, fresh greens from local gardens.
Originally Posted by
ridefar
I believe that there is only one other place worth visiting to eat. Nicole's Cafe is a 5-10 minute walk from the Inn. We didn't eat there, but heard favourable reviews from a couple people at the Inn who did.
short walk, good to know.
Originally Posted by
Kagehitokiri
https://lazydaysnl.wordpress.com/tag/nicoles-cafe/ and >
http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserR..._Labrador.html
http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserR..._Labrador.html
http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserR..._Labrador.html
their 3 fogo island inn reviews >
http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserR...nd_Labrad.html
http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserR...nd_Labrad.html
http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserR...nd_Labrad.html