Our Conscious Eye On
- Harmon Guest House

Conscious Hotel

Location

Healdsburg, USA

Nearest train station

The Healdsburg Station

Architecture

David Baker Architects

The Originals

Circe Sher & Paolo Petrone

Green Certification

LEED

Set in Healdsburg, California, Harmon Guest House prides itself on being a steward of its surrounding land and community. David Baker Architects used natural, durable materials—such as reclaimed redwood sun-shading—to create the hotel’s signature “modern organic” atmosphere. The roof features a highly reflective surface that reduces the amount of heat that the building emits as well as solar thermal panels that are used to heat water. Despite the small footprint, 43% of the site has been allocated to outdoor spaces. Nearly half of this land has been landscaped with a variety of native plant species that help restore the neighboring Foss Creek riverbed. Guests are invited to use the fleet of bicycles to explore local wineries, restaurants, and nature. The hotel’s Elevated Talks series provides a forum for locals and visitors to gather and discuss such topics as art, architecture, and design.

“We use a green lens to govern our choices, from construction and materials to state-of-the-art environmental technology, operational practices, and dining offerings. Our approach to sustainability makes us more resilient to economic and environmental challenges.”

Circe Sher, one of the Originals behind Harmon Guest House

Harmon Guest House

Conscious Hotel Principles

Architecture

Harmon Guest House is a LEED Gold Certified construction with FSC certified wood, slats for sun-shading, natural lighting, a garden courtyard, and more.

Waste

Recycling is offered the rooms. Sustainable, often reclaimed materials were used during construction. Low-flow fixtures cut water use by up to 35%.

Energy

The hotel uses solar power, LED lights, and key card-activated lighting, heat, and cooling. Shade slats cover exterior to keep the building cool in the summer months.

Water

Water bars on each floor provide purified flat and sparkling water with refillable glass bottles. There are water-saving fixtures and features throughout the property.

Products & Produce

The hotel sources produce from surrounding farms weekly. Blankets, concrete countertops and tubs, custom tiles, and more have been locally sourced.

Culture

Harmon Guest House often hosts events open to the public, such as poetry readings, town meetings, and California Indian basket weaving demonstrations.

Recreation

The hotel offers a fleet of bicycles to explore the surrounding town and nature. Cycling excursions, local wine tastings, ecological river trips, and more are on offer.

Accessibility

In addition to offering bikes to guests, there is hyper-efficient stackable parking. Guests can walk to the downtown area to explore wineries, galleries, and restaurants.