Fairbanks House teams with Tesla Motors

Submitted by Fairbanks House
Theresa Hamilton, Owner/ Innkeeper
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April 23, 2015 9:22 p.m.

Tesla Destination Charging now offered as new amenity for guests

Amelia Island, Florida – April 22, 2015, Earth Day – Fairbanks House Bed and Breakfast has teamed up with Tesla Motors to provide an increasingly desirable amenity; Tesla Destination Charging.

Bill and Theresa Hamilton, owners of Fairbanks House since 1997, have made continuous strides to convert their inn to a model of engagement of environmentally-friendly practices without sacrificing the upscale nature of their award-winning bed and breakfast. The addition of the Tesla and universal charging stations is another important component in the inn’s green initiatives.

While being the first on Amelia Island and in Northeast Florida, Fairbanks House joins a rapidly growing network of resorts in Tesla Destination Charging, including more than 160 other Select Registry properties throughout the U.S. This new program provides hotels, resorts, and restaurants around the world with charging equipment, and gives Tesla drivers the freedom to charge wherever they want to travel by replicating the charging convenience owners are accustomed to at home. (Fairbanks House has one 80A Tesla Wall Connector and one 40A universal connector; overnight guests charge for free.)

The Hamiltons’ efforts go well beyond the “reduce, reuse, recycle” habits implemented in their early years and now include reflective roofing, native landscape plants, recycled raised beds with organic herbs and vegetables for use at the inn, organic pest control, collection of room amenities for donation to Clean the World, and many other practices. Fairbanks House has achieved Trip Advisor’s top Platinum award in its Green Leaders program every year since the program’s inception in 2013. “The Tesla Destination Charging Program has allowed us to continue our commitment to the environment while offering the upscale guest amenities for which we are known. Our guests can now arrive in their electric vehicles, ride our complimentary bikes, eat from our organic gardens, and have a wonderful time while leaving a very small carbon footprint. That’s something in which we take a great deal of pride,” said Theresa Hamilton, who owns and operates Fairbanks House with her husband, Bill.

Tesla’s growing Supercharger network (now 400 stations along frequently-traveled highways) has inspired Model S owners to hit the road in increasing numbers. Owners can drive all day, charging for 30-40 minutes at Superchargers and then stop at night to stay at Fairbanks House, other quality-assured Select Registry properties, and other locations that have installed Tesla High Power Connectors. Tesla’s High Power Wall Connectors add 58 miles of range per hour, topping off Model S’s full 265 miles of range in just a few hours on a single charge.

Select Registry properties and other Tesla Destination Charging locations are hosted on Tesla’s interactive webpage and will soon be GPS located on Model S’ navigation through a free software update sent wirelessly to the car. In coming months, Tesla owners will be able to use the Model S 17” touch screen to easily plan trips and locate the property.

Photographs of the property and chargers are available upon request.

About Fairbanks House

Featured in The Best Romantic Escapes in Florida and awarded membership in Select Registry for eighteen consecutive years, Fairbanks House aims to please. This 8000 square foot 1885 Italianate villa is located in the historic district of Fernandina Beach, home of Amelia Island’s tours, attractions, shops and restaurants, and an easy bike ride to 13 miles of pristine beach. The mansion, three cottages and pool rest on an eco-friendly landscaped smoke-free acre featuring native plants and butterfly gardens.

Oversized rooms and suites – some with kitchens and multiple beds – are furnished with a blend of today’s comforts and yesterday’s beauty: king beds, flat panel televisions, coffee makers and antiques. Guest baths (all private ensuite) of this Amelia Island bed and breakfast offer showers and Jacuzzi or Victorian soaking tubs as well as earth-friendly amenities. Gourmet breakfasts and daily social hours with beverages and hot hors d’oeuvres can be enjoyed in our historic public rooms or piazzas by the garden where you’ll want to linger. Complimentary bikes, wifi, off-street parking, beach equipment, games and reading materials are always available but we are also at your service to make recommendations and reservations for a great Amelia Island experience. We’re happy to accommodate special diets – just ask.

Our Amelia Island bed and breakfast caters to adults and we’re known for our great packages including romance, holiday, elopement and ladies’ packages. Please visit our website www.fairbankshouse.com, or call us for our recommendations for your Amelia Island adventure.

About Tesla

Tesla Motors’ (NASDAQ: TSLA) goal is to accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable transport with a full range of increasingly affordable electric cars. California-based Tesla designs and manufactures electric vehicles, as well as EV powertrain components. Tesla has delivered more than 55,000 electric vehicles to customers worldwide.

About Select Registry
Select Registry is a portfolio of more than 300 quality-assured premier inns, bed and breakfasts, and small hotels throughout North America. Each property has passed an unannounced, rigorous, 200-point quality assurance inspection to earn and maintain its Select Registry membership, and to ensure it provides travelers with guaranteed quality, exceptional service, and an unforgettable lodging experience. Learn more at www.selectregistry.com