"Graylag Cabins is committed to continually evaluating our operations in order to employ more environmentally friendly methods of providing the best service to our guests. We believe that each initiative we pursue with the help of our guests, no matter how small, helps to preserve our beautiful state for future generations."
-The New Hampshire Sustainable Lodging & Restaurant Program

We were delighted to receive this citation honoring our commitment to conserving Graylag's natural setting. Here are some of the ways we work to be green while offering our warm welcome to our guests:

We practice composting and recycling.
Vacation areas typically generate large amounts of waste, and we're trying to cut the volume generated at Graylag. We ask that you sort your cabin's trash and compost, and place it in the marked bins in the shed located near the Birches Family Lodge. This practice significantly reduces the waste stream going to landfills.

And our cabins themselves are recycled! The three accommodations offered at Graylag Cabins are restored buildings from the original 1949 Camp Graylag.

We have the fresh look of a natural landscape.
You will find much natural beauty at Graylag, but our landscape is not "groomed," as a resort's would be. We have almost no lawn area, but there are lovingly tended gardens of native plants, as well as stands of wild blueberry and cranberry, and acres of forest with varied hardwoods and softwoods. The beach area has a section that is cleared for wading and swimming, while along the rest of the shore local water plants flourish in their natural state. In our woodlands, you will see some dead trees, both standing and fallen, which provide nutrients for the forest floor, and valuable habitats for a variety of wildlife. And at various points on the property, there are brush piles which provide nesting and cover for creatures including songbirds and cottontail rabbits.

We use all-natural products.
At Graylag, we provide you with the most earth-friendly products available. The shampoos, soaps, and lotions you will find in your cabin are all-natural or organic, as are the products we used to clean your cabin. Also, all paper goods you'll find in the cabin are made from 100% recycled paper.

We love most of our little insects.
In our woods there are many insects that provide the important service of pollinating the flowers of plants and trees. Unfortunately, some of those insects wish to provide the same service by biting humans! We manage mosquitoes and other insects naturally, by keeping the areas around the guest accommodations clear and dry. We also provide DEET-free insect repellant for your use, and you're welcome to bring your own.

We support local farmers.
We stock all of our cabins with goat's milk soap made on a nearby farm from the milk of a local herd of 20 goats. There are many opportunities to support and learn about our local farmers, by making a visit to one of the many farm stands, maple sugaring houses, or gardens in the area. And every Thursday during the growing season there is a farmer's market in Pittsfield - we would be happy to let you know more about this event.