Eco Friendly Resort: Relax in a Sustainable Paradise

Sustainability at Snug Harbor Resort Protecting Paradise for Future Generations

Our eco-conscious resort conserves resources with innovations like a reverse osmosis water system, LED lighting, reclaimed materials, and on-demand hot water. We source 100% of our water sustainably, recycle ground water for landscaping, and use an advanced septic system to protect the bay’s natural beauty. We have low night lighting throughout the property to protect the views of the night skis for guests & neighbors so the Milky Way Galaxy is on full display on clear nights. At Snug Harbor, preserving the environment is as important as creating an unforgettable guest experience.

Reverse osmosis system

This system supplies 100% of the water used at the resort. We are not using any of the island’s precious and limited ground water but we are actually adding water back into the aquifer.

This system supplies 100% of the water used at the resort. We are not using any of the island's precious and limited ground water but we are actually adding water back into the aquifer.

Lighting

Much of the lighting installed in the new renovation is LED, greatly reducing our energy consumption. In addition, all the new appliances which have replaced our old appliances are certified “Energy Smart.”

Natural Ground Water Collection

We collect the ground water that runs just below the soil, at the clay level, that was previously running directly into the bay. This water is collected year round in a 4500 gallon tank. This supplies water to our landscaping irrigation system which waters all the new landscaping that has been installed during our renovation.

On Demand Hot Water Heating Systems

All of our individual cabins and commercial spaces are supplied hot water by multiple “on demand” hot water heaters. These systems only heat water when there is a demand for the use of hot water. We estimate with traditional hot water tanks use throughout the resort we would have been holding over 700 gallons of water at 140 degrees year round. This results in substantial energy savings.

All of our individual cabins and commercial spaces are supplied hot water by multiple "on demand" hot water heaters. These systems only heat water when there is a demand for the use of hot water. We estimate with traditional hot water tanks use throughout the resort we would have been holding over 700 gallons of water at 140 degrees year round. This results in substantial energy savings.

Reclaimed Products

We use reclaimed products throughout the resort. Two examples are the cypress wood tree stump tables reclaimed from naturally fallen trees and treadle sewing machine bases that support all the dining tables in our cabins.

Septic Treatment System

In 2012 a highly advanced Advantex septic treatment system was installed at Snug Harbor. One of only three in the San Juan Islands at the time, this system treats our waste water to a level of cleanliness not previously obtainable.