Calling all innkeepers and those who are aspiring innkeepers…

It is not too late to join Rita and I in Monterey for the 2009 INNSPIRE CONFERENCE AND TRADE SHOW. As usual the Albert Shafsky House will be attending to network with other innkeepers, attend the trade show to seek out new goodies for the rooms and guests to enjoy put on by the State Bed and Breakfast Association. This year the 2009 InnSpire Conference and Trade Show will be in beautiful Monterey, California where the famous 17-Mile Drive meets 17 years of CABBI’s dedication to educating innkeepers.

The 2009 InnSpire Conference and Trade Show will take place February 1-3, 2009 at the Hyatt Regency Monterey Resort & Spa, located at One Old Golf Course Road, Monterey, CA 93940.

Innkeepers will share ideas with each other, aspiring innkeepers will get to find out if they have what it takes to make their dream a reality and all will have a great time at the trade show and getting to know one another better. We look forward to the CABBI conference all year!

Placerville’s Albert Shafsky House Bed And Breakfast Awarded the Prestigious Green Eco-Leaf Rating

For more information contact: Stephanie Carlson, Albert Shafsky House Bed and Breakfast 2942 Coloma Street, Placerville, CA 95667 530-642-2776 ***

Placerville’s Albert Shafsky House Bed And Breakfast Awarded the Prestigious Green Eco-Leaf Rating

Albert Shafsky House Bed And Breakfast has earned a 2 Green Eco-Leaf Rating this week by completing a 70 point comprehensive eco-audit survey administered by iStayGreen.org – the online social network of environmentally friendly travel.

Placerville, CA January 07, 2009 – Albert Shafsky House Bed And Breakfast becomes one of the 1st lodging properties in Placerville, CA to receive the Green Eco-Leaf Rating. Currently Albert Shafsky House Bed And Breakfast is first of the hotels in Placerville (http://www.istaygreen.org/getcityus.cfm/city/Placerville …) to complete the comprehensive environmental audit administered by iStayGreen.org. The property earned 2 Green Eco-Leafs, which is a “Good” rating.

All Green Eco-Leaf Rated properties are committed to environmentally friendly initiatives. Richard Varner, founder of iStayGreen.org states: “Simple changes helped Albert Shafsky House Bed And Breakfast earn their 2 Green Eco-Leaf Rating and become one of 1st lodging properties rated. It’s great to see they’re intent on insuring a more sustainable future in travel.”

To insure a more sustainable future some of the eco-initiatives put in-place at the property include: an on-site Green Team has been created – low energy lighting initiatives are in-place – energy efficient lighting is installed when replacing old lighting – sheets reuse option for multiple night stays – towels reuse option for multiple night stays – water conservation initiatives are in-place – recycle containers are located inside guestrooms – recycle containers are located around the property common areas – reusable food & beverage service is used in lieu of disposable service items – compostable disposable service items are utilized – environmentally friendly chemicals are used in cleaning – environmentally friendly detergents are used for laundry – the entire property is non-smoking – cotton bedding and towels (non-synthetic) are utilized – plus much more. The complete audit can be viewed at Albert Shafsky House Bed And Breakfast Environmental Self-Audit (http://www.istaygreen.org/ecoaudit.cfm/hid/11339376).

The lodging industry recognizes the need to create a sustainable future for travel. While the Albert Shafsky House Bed And Breakfast is one of 1st Placerville lodging properties to achieve the Green Eco-Leaf Rating, it is anticipated that many other properties in the area that are promoting eco-friendly initiatives also will seek to be rated. This eco-rating allows the public to know the specific environmental initiatives in place at a property, which enables the environmentally conscious traveler to make informed lodging decisions.

For additional information about Albert Shafsky House Bed And Breakfast contact them at 530-642-2776 or visit http://www.shafsky.com. To find out how a property can earn the Green Eco-Leaf Rating, contact Richard Varner at 602-864-5553 or visit http://www.iStayGreen.org.

About Albert Shafsky House Bed And Breakfast:
Take a step back in time as you explore the beautifully restored landmark property, The Albert Shafsky House. In the heart of California Gold Country, Historic Placerville, CA, this lovely Queen Ann Victorian Bed and Breakfast is the perfect setting for your El Dorado County escape.

Contact: Albert Shafsky House Bed And Breakfast
530-642-2776
Stay@shafsky.com

About iStayGreen.org:
With iStayGreen’s rapidly growing searchable directory of 100,000 lodging properties and over 3,000 already Green Eco-Leaf Rated, it’s easy for anyone to quickly locate and compare “Green” lodging worldwide. To earn a Green Eco-Leaf Rating, hotels must complete a thorough self-audit, and then are rated based on their eco-initiatives. The site also provides an effective way for hotel owners and operators to promote all of the good “Green” things they are doing. Visitors to the site can create their own profiles, add friends, recommend properties, upload photos, form groups, create and respond to forum threads, make reservations, and add comments and reviews to hotel profiles.

Contact: Richard Varner
602-864-5553
rvarner@istaygreen.org

Art and Wine Festival Jan. 24th

If you have never attended this wonderful event, here is your chance.  Taste more than 30 different wines from El Dorado County and get a chance to bid on original artwork that helps community members.  Book at the Albert Shafsky House for the event and we will comp your tickets (2 night min.) to the event a $50 value.  Stay either Friday-Saturday or Saturday-Sunday whatever works for you.  Limited to the first 3 couples that mention this special.

Innkeeping Conference in Monterey Super Bowl Weekend

Yes, it is that time of year when we put away the decorations at the Albert Shafsky House and think about heading to the California Bed and Breakfast (CABBI) which will be held in Monterey later this month…This year it happens to fall on Super Bowl weekend and we are so looking forward to wearing our favorite team jerseys to the event.  Go Niners!

This year the conference will be combining the aspiring innkeepers with the “old hands” (like us I suppose now).  Rita is going to be speaking this year about what it is like to live where you work, a topic we are intimately familiar with and I will we hosting a workshop on Blogs and Social Networking.

If you are interested in attending this great, informative, networking, trade show event, please click here.

FACTS:
17th Annual CABBI InnSpire Conference
Date: February 1-3, 2009
Where: Hyatt Regency Monterey
Website: www.innspireconference.com
Direct them here where they can register, look at the schedule & workshop descriptions, Hyatt info etc.
Or this link is right to the schedule and workshop descriptions:

http://www.innspireconference.com/conference-schedule.php