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2017 / Newsmaker Alert / Wellness
seekers can renew, reflect and reconnect in the beauty of the High Sierra
this fall while participating in Tenaya Lodge’s Yosemite Renewal Wellness
Retreats. The tranquil and rejuvenating weekend retreats are a joint
venture between Tenaya’s Double Silver LEED-certified Ascent Spa and Yosemite-based
Balanced Rock, a non-profit dedicated to inspiring health and well-being.
Participants are encouraged to focus on self-care and mindful reflection
while enjoying an inspiring itinerary that includes hiking, guided meditation
in Yosemite National Park, healthy eats, a live food demonstration, spa
treatments, September’s sunset yoga class led by Balanced
Rock and November’s paint and wine class hosted by a local artist.
The
three-day, two-night Yosemite Renewal Wellness Retreats start at $829 per
night, per couple. Guests can choose from two fall 2017 dates; Sept. 29-October
1, and Nov. 3-5. Each retreat session is limited to just 30 guests, creating
the perfect environment for an intimate personalized escape. Registration
is available online
or by calling 888-514-2167.
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“It’s
important to take a breather from everyday life and engage in experiences
that allow you to unwind and look inward,” said Stacy Duncan, Spa Manager.
“There’s no better place to do this than in the beautiful High Sierra with
its awe-inspiring natural landscape. What’s more, fall is the perfect time
to pause, reflect and prepare for the new year around the corner.”
The
three-day experience begins at the AAA Four Diamond Tenaya
Lodge at Yosemite, where participants enjoy newly renovated, mountain-luxe
lodge accommodations. The weekend schedule offers a blissful line-up of
activities including:
Spa
Treatments
Tenaya’s
10,000 sq. foot luxurious Ascent
Spa, offers a rejuvenating and relaxing experience. Retreat participants
can choose from any of Ascent’s 60-minute spa treatments including signature
renewals, massage therapies, facial and body therapies, and nail services
to indulge their mind, body and soul among the fresh aromas of the High
Sierra. The state-of-the-art gym, spacious saunas and steam rooms, and
Ascent gift shop offer guests more wellness options while they await their
spa treatments.
Guided
Hike, Meditation and Yoga
Participants
are in for a mindful experience with hiking, meditation, and yoga lead
by certified instructors at Balanced Rock.
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September
Retreat: Guests booking the September retreat will experience a day
of hiking and guided meditation in Yosemite National Park where the transformational
journey will take them among the sounds of roaring waterfalls, picturesque
Yosemite icons, and the fresh aromas of the surrounding forests. Sunset
yoga at Tenaya Lodge is also on the agenda of relaxation and will wind
down the retreat.
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November
Retreat: Guests booking the November retreat will also experience a
day of hiking and guided meditation, but among towering sequoia trees.
Yoga will be held at Tenaya Lodge not once, but twice for guests during
this retreat.
Fun
with Food Demos, Art, and More
Tasty
fun is in store for guests after a day of exploring Mother Nature. Tenaya’s
Executive Chef Fred Clabaugh will lead participants at both retreats through
an informative and fun session covering wellness, nutrition and a healthy
food demonstration. After a day of hiking and guided meditation in Yosemite
National Park and among the sequoias, participants will enjoy s’mores and
wine on the patio. For those booking the November retreat, they will also
have the opportunity to paint their very own masterpiece inspired by the
majestic Yosemite landscape during an entertaining paint and wine session
that includes all materials, step-by-step instruction from a professional
artist and complimentary wine.
For
more information and to register for the Yosemite Renewal Wellness Retreats
visit, www.TenayaLodge.com/spa/spa-retreats.
About
Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite
Tenaya
Lodge at Yosemite is an all-season resort framed by noble evergreen
forest and a rich range of Sierra recreation. The lodge, set adjacent to
Yosemite National Park’s South Gate at an elevation of 5,288 feet, offers
302 rooms, suites and mountain cottage accommodations. Tenaya Lodge offers
easy access to Yosemite’s iconic attractions and many guests savor the
alpine serenity of Ascent Spa at Tenaya Lodge. Resort dining options run
the table from casual to candlelit at Sierra, Jackalope’s, Timberloft and
Embers restaurants. For more information, visit www.TenayaLodge.com.
Ascent
Spa
Set
against the inspiring backdrop of Yosemite National Park and the Sierra
Nevada range, Ascent Spa at
Tenaya Lodge allows guests to reach elevated levels of relaxation and
rejuvenation. This luxurious Northern California spa creates bliss with
12 treatment rooms for massages, facials and body treatments, all of which
are intended to nourish, heal, relax and protect. It is the ideal retreat
after a day exploring the park, hiking the surrounding woods or skiing
snowy slopes. The 10,000 sq. foot, Double LEED-certified spa also offers
dry saunas, steam rooms and an enhanced wellness center. For more information,
visit www.TenayaLodge.com/spa.
Balanced
Rock
Balanced
Rock is a Yosemite-based non-profit that has been inspiring health and
wellbeing through programs and classes since 1999. Yosemite National Park
is a world-heritage site celebrated as one of the most sacred places on
earth. Recently recognized by Travel
+ Leisure as a top 10 female-focused travel company, Balanced Rock
is honored to offer backpacking journeys, weekend camping retreats, day-hikes,
workshops, and lodge-based programs that focus on inward reflection, coupled
with outward exploration of this incredible place. Compassionate, personable,
and expert staff share a rare and unique combination of local Yosemite
knowledge and passion for its natural history, with a spirited dedication
to contemplative practices including yoga, meditation, and the creative
arts. For more information, visit www.BalancedRock.org,
email info@balancedrock.org
or call 209-379-9453.
About
Delaware North’s Parks and Resorts Business
Delaware
North Parks and Resorts is a global leader in the hospitality industry,
operating lodging, food and beverage and retail services, recreational
activities, and educational programming at destinations throughout North
America and Australia. Delaware North operates in many of the United States’
iconic national and state parks, including Grand Canyon National Park,
Yellowstone National Park and Niagara Falls State Park, as well as at cultural
attractions such as Kennedy Space Center Visitors Complex. Its portfolio
also includes The AAA Four-Diamond Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite and several
luxury resorts in Australia, including Lizard Island, a highly acclaimed
resort on the Great Barrier Reef. To learn more about Delaware North’s
hospitality management expertise, visit www.DelawareNorth.com/parks-and-resorts-home.aspx.
About
Delaware North
Delaware
North is one of the largest privately-held hospitality and food service
companies in the world. Founded in 1915 and owned by the Jacobs family
for more than 100 years, Delaware North has global operations at high-profile
places such as sports and entertainment venues, national and state parks,
destination resorts and restaurants, airports, and regional casinos. Our
thousands of employee associates are dedicated to creating special experiences
one guest at a time in serving more than 500 million guests annually. Delaware
North has annual revenue of about $3 billion in the sports, travel hospitality,
restaurants and catering, parks, resorts, gaming, and specialty retail
industries. Learn more about Delaware North at www.DelawareNorth.com.
Media Contact:
Julie
Wright
(W)right On Communications,
Inc.
for Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite
760-419-4664
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