Carlisle Hosts Green Drinks Event

Carlisle is a "Green" company so it only makes sense that we'd host a "Green Drinks" event. The festivities took place February 21st in one of our newer Design Centers located in West Hollywood, CA (Avenues of Art and Design district). The event was a big success! People trickled in (as did the rain) around 7:30PM and several didn't leave until 11PM! People really enjoyed the size and scale of the place. Several small groups enjoyed the Carlisle DVD presentation near the sample room while others (like most parties) hung out in the kitchen.

The organic food and beverages were very popular and particularly enjoyed by several guests who were vegans. They remarked that the food choices showed a great deal of respect for their needs. Many people didn't realize how very "Green" Carlisle is - often asking "if we cut down old trees." (Click here to understood why we do indeed cut down old trees and why.)

The FSC certified antiques were a huge hit. Although many had seen recycled wood in the past, the quality of the milling and size of the boards were new and exciting for the visitors. I think the most impressive comments about the Antiques were our ability to provide a ‘chain of custody' history depicting how the original structure was used, where it was located, and its age. The Original Surface Barn siding on the walls in our Center also took people by surprise prompting these remarks:"Really looks great!" "I love the Gray side" and "I can't believe the floor in the other room is made from that wood!"

The Green Drinks organizers raved about the energy, size, and nature of our event and requested that we hold another one soon.

Posted on March 12, 2008 at 09:44 AM in Green Building • (0) Comments

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Don and Dale Carlisle

Stoddard, New Hampshire

Carlisle Wide Plank Floors