Gold Creek Getaway - Lovely Riverfront Dark Skies

Welcome to Gold Creek Getaway, Lanark Highlands premier EcoResort! Pool is open from May long weekend until the end of September and the hot tub and sauna are open year round. A breakdown of what is included can be found in the "Other things to note" section. The space My fabulous space is unique and special for a number of reasons, the most important being that Gold Creek Getaway is an Eco Resort. Everything I do to keep this place going is done in the greenest, cruelty/chemical free, most sustainable way possible. And I am constantly researching new and better ways of operating to improve our carbon footprint. Below are the things we do to keep it green:) - I use down alternative duvets and pillows with a few Bamboo pillows in the mix which are sustainable. - Speaking of Bamboo, most of the sheets we use here are ecofriendly bamboo sheets which are also sustainable. - I also provide Bamboo Qtips for my guests in the bathrooms, these Qtips are 100% biodegradable. - Lets talk about water, the house is set up with an amazing osmosis system which filters the water and it is delicious. No need to bring bottled water or bags of ice. There is a filtered faucet on the sink and the water and ice from the fridge are also filtered. This system is a great way to cut down plastic waste -The house’s air quality is also amazing. I have an allergen machine in the living room going all the time but there is also air purifying system throughout the house. - I don’t buy new things unless I absolutely have to.. I am a big fan of Kijiji and scouring Marketplace for free stuff. And if it's kinda broken I will fix and refurbish it so you would never know it was someone else’s cast-offs. - Any services or goods we need we source locally. And I have a few staff that live in the area so we have been able to give jobs to members of the community. - I do as much as possible to make sure we send the least amount of garbage to the landfill. Composting food waste is one great way.. All paper and cardboard is burned in the woodstove I use to heat my house. And I return all empties to the Beer store. - I use 100% Recycled Toilet Paper and have been in love with them for years. They Company donates 50% of their profits to help build toilets in places they are hard to come across. They also wrap each roll in paper so there is no plastic waste at all yaaassssss! - Along with our fantastic Toilet Paper every toilet at Gold Creek Getaway has a bidet that when used reduces Toilet Paper waste.. So we are getting that waste two ways:) - When I started this venture in July 2020 I wanted to show my commitment to being green and making green choices and I needed a car… And I bought a brand Nissan Leaf which is fully EV, so no gas.. So now you know that every errand done to keep the house going and this property fully operational is done in my EV and no gas is used… Thank you, you’re welcome:) There is also an EV charger in my garage down the street if guests needed to use it. - My cleaner and myself only use chemical free cleaning products and essential oils. All the cleaning products supplied to guests are environmentally friendly and cruelty free. - Animal conservation is very important to me and my neighbours. With that in mind we try to discourage the of electric water craft… But I have two canoes and 2 SUP boards for you to use. - All the wood and kindling for the campfires is sourced locally. - Metal straws can be found in the kitchen and at the pool bar. - All the soaps, shampoos, body wash, conditioner and dish soap are from Foodsmiths in Perth, I use reusable containers when purchasing these products and I refill smaller bottles at home. No new plastic waste is involved in providing guest with these amenities which are all organic and cruelty free. - In the summer you will see plants and flowers everywhere and yeah they look beautiful but we want to be able to give back to the local butterfly and bee communities as well.. If you have questions on these initiatives or your own ideas don’t hesitate to reach out. Thanks for taking the time to get to know how I run my place a bit better:) Guest access Entire property Other things to note Before you book I want you to know more about the top of the line amenities I provide so you know what I provide and why my prices are what they are:) 1) The water filtration system means you don't need to bring water bottles or ice as the fridge has filtered water and ice. The small faucet in the sink also is for filtered water. 2) I source local firewood and kindling for you which means you don't have to hunt down wood while you are just wanting to get there:) It is beautifully stacked and covered so it wont ever be too wet to burn. There is a fee of $10 for a load of wood, kindling and paper which can be paid by cash, etranfer or through the AirBNB app. 3) Shampoo, Conditioner, Body Wash, Hand Soap and Dish soap which I pick up in bulk reusable containers so no new plastic waste is made with this system and all their products are organic and cruelty free. 4) 100% Biodegradable Bamboo Qtips 5) TP - 100% Recycled and no plastic waste in their packaging. 6) I get my paper towels and tissue from another supplier but they are also 100% recycled. I also provide reusable/washable paper towels as an even more ecofriendly option. 7) All the pool and Hot tub maintenance is handled by me so I cover the cost of all the various pool and hot tub chemicals and trust me, there is a lot. 8) I also supply laundry detergent, dryer sheets, bleach, all the cleaning supplies you could need, candles, BBQ lighters, ice and flashlights. 9) Finally for your morning routine of Coffee or tea I supply everything and have a French Presses if a standard coffee maker isn't your thing. Sugar and honey are also available. 10) The kitchen is filled with spices and oils all of which I have purchased for guests. I hope this information gives you a bigger picture of what I am providing to guests and shows the high quality service you will receive