PRIVATE ECO-LODGE

A VERY UNIQUE NATURE EXPERIENCE!

At Ravens-Way Wild Journeys – Vincent Pinto has been a passionate and dedicated Conservationists since the late 1980’s, committed to Environmental Education and Earth Stewardship in the majestic Sky Islands region of southeast Arizona. Vincent Pinto’s passion for over 45 years  has been focused on preserving the land and it’s natural resources, benefiting varied ecosystems, and conservation within our Sky Islands helping to conserve one of the world’s most vital natural habitats. Vincent’s knowledge and decades of field experience are reflected in every proactive action at Raven’s Nest Nature Sanctuary.

Our main impetus for creating Raven’s Nest Nature Sanctuary is to provide opportunities for you to explore Nature, while contributing to the protection of the environment and the health of ecosystems in the Sky Islands region. Always acting in harmony with Nature is one of our basic tenants.  Therefore, at Raven’s Nest Nature Sanctuary  we’ve designed every aspect to minimize impacts on the land and the wildlife that inhabit and visit our beautiful and secluded sanctuary.

Our every hands-on action at Raven’s Nest Nature Sanctuary for over 18 years  has been focused on preserving this gorgeous land and it’s natural resources, benefiting all it’s varied ecosystems, and employing local staff to benefit our local communities.  Realizing that without a healthy environment we are all in dire straits, we strive daily to make a positive difference in helping our planet.

   

OUR COMMITMENT TO THE ENVIRONMENT

We support retreats and workshops that are aligned with our deep respect for the land, it’s creatures and it’s many gifts. Thus, we love to share the energy of this gorgeous Nature Sanctuary with like-minded people, who value the opportunity to reconnect with Nature at every level! Therefore, we have created opportunities for groups and individuals to find and connect to their own, private contemplative spaces – surrounded by the powerful energy and beauty of Raven’s Nest Nature Sanctuary!

ECO-BATHROOMS AT RAVEN’S NEST NATURE SANCTUARY

At RWWJ one of our underlying philosophies is to promote Environmental Practices that will help lower our use of Power, Water, Fuel, and that minimizes the Waste we produce. This reduces our Ecological Footprint – the sum total of all of our actions – positive, neutral, or negative, on the environment.
One of our key goals at Raven’s Nest Nature Sanctuary is “ ZERO” WASTE : the recycling of all materials back into Nature or the marketplace in a manner that protects the Environment and the pristine Ecosystems around us.

At Raven’s Nest, we follow strict green guidelines to ensure that our guests are staying in a safe, non-toxic and resource-efficient accommodations as we strive for Ecological Sustainability. Here are some of our environmentally friendly practices:

• We only use natural, non-toxic cleaning agents and biodegradable laundry detergent 
• 100% cotton sheets, towels, and napkins are available instead of wasteful paper products 
• We promote towel and sheet re-use to reduce water consumption 
• All the Indoor & Outdoor Showers and Sinks are set up for Gray-water recycling, allowing the reuse of all bath and kitchen water for the surrounding trees & plants 
• We provide bulk organic and biodegradable soap and amenities instead of individual packages to reduce waste 
• Our state of the art stainless steel Incinerator Toilets are energy-efficient and the ashes serve as Compost for the trees
• All the fans at our Eco-Lodge are energy-efficient (no air-conditioning) 
• All the portable heaters at our Eco-Lodge are energy-efficient
• Solar & Energy-efficient lighting throughout Raven’s Nest
• Our cuisine includes organic, home-grown, and local food with wild seasonal treats 
• We Compost All food scraps 
• We REDUCE/REUSE/RECYCLE all glass, plastic, carton, aluminum, and paper 
• We only use non-disposable dishes and cloth napkins instead of wasteful paper & plastic disposableproducts 
• We substitute with Organic, Biodegradable, home-grown, hand-made, clean energy and local products 
• We have built the Eco-lodge with local artisans who have custom made solutions with local materials and traditions in support of our local community 
• Raven’s Nest Nature Sanctuary is a non-smoking, drug-free environment

CONSERVATION INITIATIVES AT RAVEN’S NEST

Some of our Conservation initiatives and highlights at Raven’s Nest Nature Sanctuary include:

• Ongoing Environmental Education and Nature Adventure Programs 
• 20,000 gallon active Rainwater Harvesting System 
• Passive Rainwater Harvesting earthen structures 
• Only Gray-Water Sinks and Showers at the Safari Tented Camp
  
• 7 Outdoor Gray-Water  Solar Showers at Main Camp
• 4 Indoor Gray- Water showers at Nighthawk Nook
• 10 Gray-Water Sinks at Main Camp
• Watershed Restoration & Stabilization 
• Organic Gardens 
• Organic Orchards – Peaches, Apricots, Pomegranates, Apples, Quinces, Plums,
  
• Sky Islands Habitat Restoration Initiative (SIHRI) 
• Adopt-a-Tree Program 
• Removal of Non-Native/Invasive species 
• Organic Dining 
• Passive Solar heating and landscaped shade at our home 
• Eco-crafts from local, natural material harvested  from our sustainable Nature Sanctuaries

When you stay at our Safari Tented Camp, rest assured that you are helping with these and other Conservation efforts here in the Sky Islands and beyond! For further details about our Nature Sanctuary, please visit: RAVEN’S NEST