There are a number of noteworthy sustainability projects on Whidbey Island. Below are a few Spotlight Sponsors for the SHOP LOCAL Coupon Book that offer programs worth mentioning:
Goosefoot
Since 1999, Goosefoot has worked to maintain and enhance the rural character of our South Whidbey community while increasing its livability and its economic success. Through creative leadership and community partnerships, we are helping to build a thriving, socially vibrant rural environment.
Many South Whidbey residents know Goosefoot by the charming Bayview Corner Cash Store, which we restored and now operate, and from the many community events we sponsor. When we invest in a healthy environment, the South Whidbey Island beauty we appreciate each and every day can be preserved for generations to come. That's why, when Goosefoot restored the Cash Store, we salvaged and reused many of the original materials. It's why we decided to demonstrate environmentally friendly building practices in Bayview Corner's solar-powered composting toilet, the geo-grid parking areas, and the porous pavement lot.
Goosefoot is walking its talk as good stewards of our environment and we are intent on leaving South Whidbey in better shape than we found it.
In September 2009, The Goose Community Grocer opened as a one-of-a kind collaboration between Goosefoot and The Myers Group. A revolutionary store concept, this "community grocer" model is designed to meet the community's needs with great value, an emphasis on local producers, and a goal of supporting the community with store profits.
As we look to the future, Goosefoot's impact on our community will continue to grow. More and more of you will come to know us by new environmentally responsible, economically sustainable real estate projects that will allow us to serve our community and our mission even better.
Goosefoot: Bringing neighbors together to build a sense of place and community, to preserve rural traditions, to enhance local commerce, and to help create a healthy, sustainable future for South Whidbey Island.
Goosefoot