This Valentine's Day, we encourage you to rethink the way you celebrate. Executive Chef Sedro Cawaling has passed along one of his favorite recipes Sweetheart Chocolate Dipped Organic Strawberries just in time to stop by your local Farmer's Market and make your loved ones a decadent, organic treat.

At the San Ramon Valley Conference Center, we are doing business with our green foot forward. Tourism is estimated to account for 5% of man-made waste (1.75 billion tons annually). As one of only four conference centers or hotels in Contra Costa County to earn the Bay Area Green Business Certification, we are doing our best to reduce this number by continually implementing new green initiatives to reduce our carbon footprint. Sustainability is an integral part of our values-driven business at the San Ramon Valley Conference Center.

A newly formed on-site corporate social responsibility team will cultivate new ways for our property to operate sustainably and increase involvement in our community. Have a suggestion? Feel free to Contact us. For a comprehensive list of our green practices click here.
You might be asking yourself "How can I go green?"
It's easier than it seems! Below you will find a few tips on how to reduce your impact.
If your commute is 30 miles or more round-trip, carpooling can save you an average of $1200 a year! To find a carpool in your area click here. Frequent your local Famer's Market, not only will your body appreciate the fresh produce, your local farmers will appreciate the boost. Instead of buying a bottle of water try bringing a reusable canteen. This can be applied to your hot beverages and mugs, too.