Salamander Resort & Spa has been LEED® Certified, a designation established by the U.S. Green Building Council and verified by the Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI). LEED is the nation's preeminent program for the design, construction and operation of high performance green buildings. The 168-room luxury resort, which recently celebrated its first anniversary, achieved the LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification through a variety of sustainable initiatives, including placing nearly 200 of the property's 340 acres into a conservation easement, planting 2,000 trees and constructing cutting-edge water and wastewater facilities for the Town of Middleburg.

The resort also runs a green housekeeping program and features an innovative on-site Culinary Garden, which provides fresh herbs, fruits, and vegetables that are used for menus at two restaurants and for banqueting services.

"Since the inception of the development process, it has been our goal to achieve this certification," said Prem Devadas, president of Salamander Hotels & Resorts, which manages the resort. "Being acknowledged as a leader in sustainability is as important to us as being recognized for high guest service standards and our luxurious accommodations. It was important for us to blend the resort into the area's natural environment, and also create a true community gathering place for Middleburg residents."

By using less energy and water, LEED-certified buildings save money for families, businesses and taxpayers; reduce greenhouse gas emissions; and contribute to a healthier environment for residents, workers and the larger community. "Building operations are nearly 40% of the solution to the global climate change challenge," said Rick Fedrizzi, President, CEO & Founding Chair, U.S. Green Building Council. "While climate change is a global problem, innovative companies like Salamander Hotels & Resorts are addressing it through local solutions."

For more information, please visit www.SalamanderResort.com or telephone 866.938.7370.