Released on = July 11, 2007, 2:04 am

Press Release Author = Golden Arrow Lakeside Resort

Industry = Entertainment

Press Release Summary = Golden Arrow is regions first hotel which was rated 3 leaves
by Audubon International in their Green Leaf Eco-rating Program for Hotels, and they
are constantly making efforts to become more earth friendly each year.

Press Release Body = Lake Placid, New York July 11, 2007 - As the regions first
hotel to be rated 3 leaves by Audubon International in their Green Leaf Eco-rating
Program for Hotels, The Golden Arrow Lakeside Resort strive to become more earth
friendly each year & become a role model for future green hotels in the New York
State lodging industry. Currently the following programs are in place in Golden
arrow Lakeside Resort to make ecological responsibility second nature to their
employees & bring environmental awareness to their guest.

Guest Rooms & Building Materials
As regular light bulbs burn out, Golden Arrow is replacing them with energy
efficient compact florescent light bulbs. They also purchase carpets from companies
that recycle old carpeting & are very conscious about the effect their industry is
having on the planet. The A/C & Heating units in the guest rooms are extremely
energy efficient models. On Allergen Free Floor, they chose Bamboo wood flooring
because Bamboo is a renewable resource. The showers & toilets are low-flow & do not
use as much water as standard ones.

Housekeeping & Back of the House
Golden Arrow uses earth friendly cleaning agents. All of their paper products
(tissue, toilet paper, and office paper) are made from recycled content. They
recycle as much as they can. Glass, cans, tin, paper etc. are all sorted & recycled.
They also encourage guests to recycle by placing separate bags for all recyclables
in each guest rooms as well as recycle bins near all of the vending machines.

Landscaping/Grounds
The white sand beach behind the hotel is beautiful. It also helps keep Mirror Lake
healthy. Made from crushed limestone, the sand helps counteract the effects of acid
rain on the lake - a big problem here in the Adirondacks. Birdfeeders on the grounds
help attract & maintain local bird population. In wintertime Golden Arrow use sodium
free, environmentally safe ice melter instead of salt on the driveways to keep the
driveways free of ice.

"We encourage our guests to travel, but to travel lightly on the earth. To reward
this kind of travel, we will give a \"Thank you for Being Kind to the Earth\" gift bag
to anyone arriving at the Golden Arrow by foot, by bicycle, or by hybrid vehicle."
says Jenn Holderied of Golden Arrow. She also says, "Just show us your mode of
transportation when you arrive and we will get your \"Thank You Bag\" ready for you."

About Golden Arrow: Golden Arrow Lakeside Resort is the first full service hotel in
Lake Placid, New York, to have all non-smoking guest rooms. They offer a fine place
to relax and enjoy lakeside sports while staying in deluxe accommodation. They are
honored with the prestigious "Three Green Leaves Award" by the Audubon Society\'s
Green Leaf Eco Rating Program for Hotels. It's even known for its pet friendly
lodging. Golden Arrow is the perfect place to plan a family vacation while being
close to nature.


Web Site = http://www.golden-arrow.com/

Contact Details = Golden Arrow Lakeside Resort
2559 Main Street
Lake Placid, NY 12946
E-MAIL: pr@golden-arrow.com
PHONE: (518) 523-3353