Friday 8 February 2013

Environmental Improvements Approved by the Mayor

Winter Wonderland from the Honeymoon Suite
The changing seasons of Gualdo!

Not to be put off by the snow, we ventured on foot to the village to keep our appointment with the Mayor and the planning committee.

It turned out to be a very fruitful meeting and as they were so impressed with the improvements to Cancello Est, they listened carefully to our plans and gave us the go ahead on all our requests.

Loo with a view! 
Permission was grated to install solar panels on the roof for heating and electricity. This means we can heat the pool in winter which will be an added bonus for the guests.


Secondly, they gave full approval for  the grey water recycling system. This will give us a good environmental solution for garden plants and our toilet systems which will all run on collected rain water (and snow!).

In addition, permission was grated for  the south facing sun-deck (or sun-set deck). This will really enhance the pool area and provide a great place for guests to enjoy the magnificent views of the Sibillini National Park.

Gualdo Village Square in the Snow 
Next on the list is the beehives for our own honey (Miele di Cancello Est) and the Worm Farm. We can use food waste for the benefit of the plants and organic veggies.

Our Archtect, Piero, thinks that we will be the only Boutique Hotel in an historic centre of Marche, that is totally environmentally self-sufficient.  Lets wait and see and hope that other establishments follow suit and help us preserve this beautiful area for future generations.


Let it Snow, let it Snow, let it Snow

2 comments:

  1. you guys are just amazing.
    never thought that someone will create such a good example of sustainability combined with preserving the old structure and fantastic, luxury features in the middle of our little gualdo .
    bravo, now we can also try to push through on our ideas about solar panels.

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    1. Its all coming together nicely - at the moment we are running behind again due to the weather. As you can imagine we are impatient to get everything finished - when the weather clears let us know and we will show you around the "work in progress"

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