Site Map
Page Breakdown
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| Home | front page, welcome to the site |
| Reservations | Book your stay at the Retreat Book the Facility Room Options Booking Policies What's Included Contact Us |
| About | history of the inn, and the owners -- Michelle and Andres Mission What makes Black Sheep Inn an ecological Resort? History of the inn Awards won by the inn for conservation & ecotourism In the News Articles about Black Sheep Inn Friends Links to friends and partners Ecotourism in Ecuador Links to Ecuadorian eco-friendly organizations Ecotourism Internationally Links to the wider world of ecotourism Black Sheep Around the World Other 'Black Sheep' operations |
| Ecological Conservation | The permaculture and conservation projects we maintain at the inn Concrete Goals What we're trying to accomplish Philosophy Where we're coming from Composting Toilets Our inn uses all dry composting toilets Solar Pump A solar water pumping solution for watering gardens Recycling Our systems for recycling at the inn Peramculture Organic gardens, water supply and conservation, education Tree Planting Reforesting with indigenous species |
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| Community Ecology | Promoting permaculture and recycling in the local community Education Raising awareness of the environment, training best practices Recycling Center Founding and running the local town's recycling program Iliniza Reserve Our efforts to help save the Iliniza Ecological Reserve What is Ecotourism? Towards a strong, useful definition of ecotourism |
| The Lodge | Our lodge, rooms, and services Features of all rooms Deluxe Room Private room with private bathroom and shower Standard Room Private room with shared bathroom and shower Bunkhouse Shared Dormitory, shared bathroom and shower Food, Services and Features Overview Vegetarian Cuisine Vegetarian breakfast, lunch and dinner are included Snacks Oatmeal cookies, brownies, bananna cake, cheese plate, more Beer, Wine, Soda A wide selection of wines, lots of pilsner beer Yoga Studio Bright open space for relaxation, with a huge deck Sauna and Hot Tub Wood-stove fueled sauna and soaking tub Gymnasium Free Weights and execrise bars Animals Lllamas, sheep, pigs, goats, rabbits. All friendly beasts Book Exchange and ecotourism, travel reference libraries Internet We have a satellite link Waterslide Of death Zipline A 100 meter cable suspended above the hillside Orientation Maps, directions and hiking advice Games Frisbee Golf, volleyball, board gamse, horseshoes Stars No light pollution means amazing night skies |
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| The Area | Highlights and sights to see in the Lake Quilotoa area Cotopaxi The world's highest active volcano Lake Quilotoa High altitude crater lake Ilinizas Twin Peaks Volcanoes north of Black Sheep Inn Rio Toachi Canyon Passes Lake Quilotoa and heads north Canyon Plateau Beautiful open expanse above the canyon Chinalo Workshop Local mission and furniture workshop Local Markets Several markets are close by the inn Cloud Forest Part of the Iliniza Ecological Reserve Paramó Cheese Factory In the high grasslands Local People Traditional culture and farming techniques Views from the Inn Sit on the deck and watch the world go by |
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| Getting Here | Options for bus or private car to get to the inn Geting a Ride Bus or private jeep Bus Schedule - getting here Bus Schedule - departing Private Transport Prices and recommendations In Your Own Vehicle Driving Directions based on driving from Quito, or from Latacunga Out of Quito via Guayasamin Tunnel Out of Quito via El Trebol cloverleaf Quilotoa Loop Northern Route Quilotoa Loop Southern Route Renting a Vehicle |
| Day Hikes | A wide variety of hikes to see the area Lake Quilotoa The famous crater lake itself Rio Toachi Canyon Options for up and down the river Canyon Plateau Fantastic views above the canyon Paramó & Cloud Forest High grasslands and high altitude rain forest Ridge Hike Short hike above & around the inn Guantualo Market Hike across the canyon |
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| Other Activities | What to do while you stay at the inn Horseback Riding Trips for novice or expert Mountain Biking Several routes to choose Local Markets Many markets are within driving distance Sauna & Hot Tub Wood-stove-fired system Zipline Fly on a steel cable above the hillside Waterslide Of death Yoga self-led, or just relax in the hammocks Frisbee Golf World's highest frisbee golf course Animals Friendly llamas, sheep, pigs, chickens |
| Opportunities | Opportunites to volunteer and help the community Community donations History -- past managers |
| Reservations | Book your stay at the inn Book the Facility Room Options Booking Policies What's Included Contact Us |
