Greenstone Inn

Three for Two Special Extended Until Memorial Day Weekend!

2012-01-25T13:36:00.000-08:00

Off-season vacation opportunity. Three for Two!
Stay any two consecutive nights in any of the Viking's-Greenstone Inn accommodations: pay the regular posted rate and the third night is on us!

Due to popular request, this offer has been extended from now through May 23, weekends included, except for President's Day weekend (2/17-2/19). Phone 800-480-2477 and ask for the Special!

For more details visit www.vikingsoregoncoast.com

Three for Two - Seasonal Special

2011-10-05T12:55:00.000-07:00

Off season vacation opportunity. Three for Two! Seasonal Promotion
2011-2012 Fall-Winter Special. Stay any two consecutive nights in any of the Viking's-Greenstone Inn accommodations: pay the regular posted rate and the third night is on us!

This is our way to say Thank you! for a successful 2011 season. This offer is extended for the months of October, November, December, January, and February, weekends included. The only exceptions are Thanksgiving Weekend, 2011 and President's Day weekend, 2012.

Phone 800-480-2477 and ask for the Special!

www.Greenstone-Inn.com

Greenstone cited as Renewable Energy model for business

2011-04-07T12:17:00.000-07:00

Renewable energy will help Oregon win the future by Vicki Walker in OregonLive.com

New Greenstone Inn Video

2011-01-19T12:41:00.000-08:00

The GREEN in Greenstone Inn

2011-01-06T20:29:00.000-08:00

Extreme Weather & Climate Instability

2010-12-28T14:00:00.000-08:00

Interview with Dr. Paul Epstein of Harvard University’s Center for Health and the Global Environment:
From Snowstorms to Heat Waves, How Global Warming Causes Extreme Weather and Climate Instability

NOW Pet Friendly!

2010-12-10T22:37:00.003-08:00

Greenstone Inn now offers pet friendly suites for guests with small well-mannered pets.

Look for the pet-friendly icon:

Read new pet guidelines here.

Latest Greenstone Inn Viedos

2010-11-26T17:43:00.000-08:00

Storms In!

2010-11-21T16:09:00.001-08:00

Storm watching from Greenstone Inn #32.

Hermann Scheer "Man of the Green Century"

2010-10-15T10:34:00.000-07:00

Hermann Scheer, founder and president of the European Association for Renewable Energies (EUROSOLAR) and chairman of the World Council for Renewable Energy (WCRE) since 2001, has died. Reuters' story.
Scheer interview.

Going Green at the National Level

2010-10-08T14:20:00.000-07:00

White House to Go Solar only a year behind Greenstone!

On Our Green Green Way!

2010-09-09T15:05:00.001-07:00

Read about Greenstone in Sustainable Business Oregon:
Greenstone Inn closes first 'green' summer season

Can the White House Catch Up with Greenstone Inn?

2010-09-09T14:51:00.000-07:00

Is the "greening" of the White House going to include solar power on the roof? Read about

Lobbying for Solar Panels on the White House in USA Today's GreenHouse.

End of Summer

2010-08-22T17:07:00.000-07:00

Greenstone has enjoyed the company of many new guests and rave reviews. We are celebrating our first summer by offering an Indian Summer 2-for-1 special in the month of September. Stay one night (Sunday-Wednesday) at the posted summer rate and the next night is free! Sometimes our best weather comes after Labor Day. Enjoy this beautiful time of "Indian Summer" at the Greenstone Inn.

Another addition. We have a beautiful new fiber optic chandelier hanging in our entry way.

Landscaping award. The Newport Chamber honored Greenstone Inn and landscaper Holly with an award for business beautification in July.

Ken Hansen's Gallery. Artist Ken Hansen has opened his gallery across the street from Greenstone Inn.

From the Beach

2010-05-29T19:55:00.000-07:00

May 21. GO!

2010-05-23T12:15:00.000-07:00

One of many finishing touches.

Cleaning, maintenance and WiFi installation were still in progress when the first early arrivals checked in. So was the picture hanging. And the soft drink installers were still at work in the community room.
The boss burned late night oil installing the last of the TVs, delivered only this morning.
But now, the countdown is over. Greenstone Inn opened for business on May 21, 2010, as promised!

May 19...Ready, Set...

2010-05-23T11:57:00.000-07:00

Final elevator inspection (check!)
Fire protection inspection (check!)
WiFi installation (check!)
Has the DirectTV installer finished? What do you mean--we have to phone in the code for every television set?

The whole Newport Fire Department and volunteer team showed up to tour the Greenstone Inn.

Fire inspectors are impressed with the tankless water heaters.

Countdown - 5/18/10

2010-05-18T10:23:00.000-07:00

Opening May 21!
Final housekeeping flurry has full staff jumping.
Last minute checklists cope with missing/mal-fitting bedspreads, truckloads of construction debris, repairs dusting up ready-to-go rooms, etc.
When is that ice machine arriving? Hasn't the broken window been fixed?
What about the wall art?
Speaking of Greenstone art...in keeping with the keep-it-green spirit, much of the wall art is reclaimed from the old Viking's Motel, just as the wooden Viking's sign was re-painted for Greenstone Inn.
The hallways are being hung with works placed by local artists: a kind of Greenstone gallery.
Artist/photographer Ken Hansen is placing the displays.

2010-04-26T16:31:00.000-07:00

Finished - Beach View

2010-04-24T15:10:00.000-07:00

Construction Crew and Equipment Have Gone.

Furniture Alignment

2010-04-19T20:18:00.001-07:00

This afternoon Brendan Carmody, owner, rolled up his sleeves and helped with preliminary furniture assembly and placement.

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April 14

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High Tide...Looks Finished from the Beach!

April 4

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Southeast view

April 4: Interior Previews

2010-04-05T14:00:00.000-07:00

Third floor progress: we snapped some previews of the unfinished interior on this clear and blustery Easter Sunday.

Oh What a View!

High Above the Mighty Pacific

Every Unit Has a Gas Fireplace

Mar. 25

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North Face Shinglers in the Rain

March 22 - More Progress

2010-04-05T13:39:00.001-07:00

Latest View from the Beach

Finishing Up Front Shingles

Recycle: Sign of the Times

2010-03-15T11:29:00.000-07:00

We have a new sign. It's the old sign, re-signed.
Don't abuse. Reuse!
What a perfect symbol of our Earth-loving policy is our new Greenstone Inn sign. Yes, it was painted on the backside of our beautiful carved Viking's sign, grown worn and faded in its years of stormy coastal weather. When both signs are done, you won't be able to tell.. until you look at the back. We should never forget where we came from and how we got here. Good bye to the old Viking's, with a good and useful riddance! Thanks to Don Heist, our Maintenance Manager for the fine artwork!

Mar. 14

2010-03-15T11:25:00.000-07:00

South View

Shingles on our backside! Beach view.

Greenstone Opening Scheduled!

2010-03-10T17:05:00.000-08:00

Greenstone Inn has a scheduled opening date of May 21.
We will start taking reservations later this month.

Feb 22, 2010. Beach View of Progress

2010-03-03T12:23:00.000-08:00

Feb 19 - Driveway Shaping Up

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Stilted: Driveway Overhang Work

Pouring Driveway to Basement Parking

Feb 15 2010

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Coast Street Progress

Feb. 5 - Shingling

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Feb. 1

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Rooftop Refinements

Jan 31

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View of Greenstone Inn from Northwest

Solar Energy:

Plumbing for Energy Conservation:

Jan 30, 2010

2010-01-31T11:43:00.001-08:00

Solar Panel - North Wing

Solar panels on south-facing roofs are now operative and capable of "feeding the grid," that is, supplying electric power to PUD, the local electricity provider. Greenstone Inn models an essential component of grid decentralization which will lower the consumption of carbon-based fuel, stem global warming trends, and eventually eleminate national reliance on foreign oil. In time more business and residential customers will follow the lead, selling electricity made from the sun instead of buying the costly alternative.
Solar technology implementation by Solar Ki of Corvallis, Oregon.

Jan 25 2010

2010-01-31T11:40:00.000-08:00

"Green" Siding Goes On

South Face

Jan 14 2010

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Coast Street View

Happy 2010

2010-01-10T19:10:00.000-08:00

January 10. Latest pictures

Beachside View

Photovoltaic Panels on South Roof

Solar Power Center

Coast Street view:

West side progress:

Dec. 13

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Northwest View

Southwest View

Dec 7 View from the Beach

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Dec 4 - That Nye Beach "Feel" Emerges

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Nov 23 - Moving On

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West View

Beach View

Coast Street View

Nov 18 - Shaping Up!

2009-11-18T12:10:00.001-08:00

Nov 16 Storm Damage

2009-11-18T11:30:00.000-08:00

Nov 15 - A Careless Construction Moment?

Never underestimate the power of the Oregon Coast wind!

Damage to roof and porch gutters of the Viking's office building occurred when a full panel of wooden siding escaped and was blown onto the Viking's roof. When it crashed it sounded like an explosion. Minutes later the panel slid off clipping gutters on the way down. No one was injured.

Nov 12 Roof Arrival!

2009-11-18T10:16:00.001-08:00

Positioning a truss

Hoisting a Roof Frame

Roof Frames Awaiting Hoist

First Roof Element Raised

Nov. 12 - Third Floor Progress

2009-11-18T10:13:00.000-08:00

Nov 10 - Third Floor Construction

2009-11-18T10:11:00.000-08:00

Nov. 2 - Second Floor Shaping Up

2009-11-18T09:28:00.000-08:00

View From the Beach

Southwest View

View from the South

Oct 20 - Coast Street View

2009-10-20T11:22:00.000-07:00

Oct. 18 Front Entry Taking Shape

2009-10-20T11:20:00.000-07:00

Oct 16 Second Floor Progress

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Oct. 15 Second Story Takes Shape

2009-10-20T11:14:00.000-07:00

Oct. 12

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October 9

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Oct 7 - Gettin' It Done!

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Oct. 6

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Ocean side view.

Coast Street View

Oct 2. Placing Another Wall

2009-10-08T13:48:00.001-07:00

October 1

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Sept 29

2009-10-08T13:16:00.000-07:00

Sept. 28

2009-09-29T12:08:00.001-07:00

Framing First Floor Walls

Sept 25

2009-09-26T18:24:00.000-07:00

Ground Floor Sub Flooring Nears Completion

Sept 23

2009-09-26T18:06:00.000-07:00

Smoothing Concrete of Coast Street Entries

Sept 19

2009-09-26T17:56:00.000-07:00

Ground Floor Sub Flooring

Sept. 14

2009-09-26T17:48:00.000-07:00

First Floor Support Beams & Joists

Sept. 9

2009-09-26T17:43:00.000-07:00

Underground Parking Walls Shape Up

Sept. 8

2009-09-26T17:29:00.000-07:00

Surfacing the Underground Parking Phase 2

Sept. 3

2009-09-05T08:25:00.000-07:00

Parking Pad Reinforcement Phase 2
Second phase of parking reinforcement complete; now awaiting final cement.

Note: When complete, underground parking will have charging stations for electric vehicles of the 21st century.

Sept. 2. Surfacing Underground Parking - Phase 1

2009-09-02T21:29:00.000-07:00

Sept. 1.

2009-09-02T21:25:00.000-07:00

Reinforcement for underground parking.

Aug. 28 Greenstone Henge

2009-09-02T21:21:00.000-07:00

Aug. 24. Form Construction - Parking level

2009-09-02T21:07:00.000-07:00

Sidewalk Approval

Laying Underground Pipe

2009-08-18T21:28:00.001-07:00

Aug. 18

Subterranean plumbing. The Greenstone Inn will recover heat from hot waste water and use it for pre-heating fresh water.

Pumping Cement

2009-08-18T20:13:00.000-07:00

Aug. 5

Underground Parking Walls

2009-08-18T20:04:00.001-07:00

Aug. 5

Wooden forms for the underground parking walls take shape.

Elevator Shaft

2009-08-18T19:38:00.000-07:00

July 28

Digging a hole for the elevator shaft began early in the day and continued until sundown.

PutzMeister

2009-07-28T21:46:00.000-07:00

July 24
Pumping cement.

The sky-high cement pump delivers cement artfully to the foundation forms from a cement mixer, pausing only when a fresh batch is delivered.
A ground crew guides the cement pump nozzle to fill the foundation forms.
The pump operator works along side the ground crew, controlling cement flow remotely.

Preparing Rebar

2009-07-28T21:35:00.000-07:00

July 22
Welder cutting reenforcement bars.

Forms

2009-07-28T21:31:00.000-07:00

July 18
Foundation forms.

Excavation in Progress

2009-07-28T21:28:00.000-07:00

July 13.

Greenstone Inn Construction Slideshow

2009-07-18T13:25:00.000-07:00

Follow the construction of the Oregon Coast's first "green" motel!

Thanks to the Viking's Mainenance Manager Don Heist.

First Day's Excavation

2009-07-08T19:37:00.000-07:00

July 8

Beginning Excavation

2009-07-08T19:28:00.000-07:00

July 8.

The excavation is staked and digging begins.

Cottage Stairs

2009-07-08T19:12:00.000-07:00

July 7

The old cottage stairs are currently closed for maintenance.

Asphalt and foundation removal

2009-07-08T19:04:00.000-07:00

June 19.
Parking lot is removed.

Behind, cottage 7 and 8 foundation remains await removal.

In the background, Pacific Crest Condominiums. In the distance Sylvia Beach Hotel.

Planning Amidst the Ruins

2009-06-18T12:46:00.001-07:00

Planners and decision makers congregate over broken concrete remains from the cottages.
Architect Cindy Quade, General Conractor Neil Quade and owner Brendan Carmody discuss solar energy plans with Resource Consltant Terry F. Johnson of Cascade Pacific and repersentatives of viing contractors Abundant Solar and Solar Ki.

Skyline Change

2009-06-18T12:40:00.001-07:00

Viking's Cottages Site After Tear Down:

View from the Beach

Demolition Slideshow

2009-06-16T20:46:00.000-07:00

Open PicassaWeb slideshow.
Thanks to Viking's Maintance Manager Don Heist!

Chipper Shredder . Fargo, anyone?

2009-06-16T19:18:00.000-07:00

Monday, Jun 15-16

Metals. Glass. Drywall. Insulation. Composites. All sorted and hauled away.

Now the big job of removing broken wood piled up in heaps higher than a cottage and reeking vaguely of a seventy-year mildew accumulation.

The same backhoe crew that dismembered the cottages and so meticulously stacked the pieces in monstrous tidy piles, just as meticulously feed the ceaselessly grinding maw of a giant shredder. Clumps of broken boards and timbers slowly rotate, round and round, gradually vanishing into the metal digestive tract. A narrow conveyor reels wood chips up from the bottom and feeds them to a passive jumbo dump truck.

The air fills with aromatic dust, snaps with the sound of breaking timber, and shudders with a rumbling of gears and gnashing of metal jaws.

The cat has gone somewhere else.

With this final drastic and painful preparation complete, the wood remains are set for their trip to a crematorium and whatever recycled new life awaits them.

It was a two day operation. Now only the concrete ruins of stairs and foundations remain.

Removing the Last Cottage Building

2009-06-16T17:38:00.000-07:00

Wed. June 10

Deconstruction of the Cottages' Office

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Tue. June 9

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Monday.

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Monday. June 8.

After deomolition: Cottages 3,4,5,6,7, 8, 9 and 10

2009-06-11T15:08:00.000-07:00

June 8, Monday
Foundation after removal of cottages 3&4.

View a Slide Show of the Tear-Down

2009-06-09T08:53:00.000-07:00

VIEW SLIDESHOW

Thanks to Viking's Maintance Manager Don Heist.

2009-06-07T11:14:00.000-07:00

Saturday.
Scrap wood stacked for transport to wood chipping center after removal of cottages 3 & 4, and the tower (9 &10).

Scrap Metal awaiting transport to recycling center.

Tower Teardown in Progress

2009-06-07T11:09:00.000-07:00

Friday

View of tower second floor (#9) after removal of top floor (#10) and outside stairway.

3 and 4 Down

2009-06-07T10:51:00.000-07:00

Thursday.
Removal of Cottages 3 and 4 complete.

Take a last look at the Crow's Nest (old Hub tower); demolition about to begin.

Final Stages: Cottages 3 & 4

2009-06-04T16:27:00.000-07:00