HAWLEY, PA – December 16, 2005 – Leslie Johnson has joined The Lodge at Woodloch, a premier destination spa set for a spring 2006 debut in the Lake Region of Northeast Pennsylvania, as spa director. Johnson, a professional with 25 years of experience in the health and wellness industry, is responsible for developing and overseeing spa, fitness and lifestyle offerings for this exclusive $35-million destination spa. Johnson brings a wealth of talent to the position, particularly in the launch, expansion and transformation of world class wellness facilities.

“We feel privileged to have Leslie on our team,” explained Ginny Michel Lopis, who founded The Lodge at Woodloch along with husband Dr. John Lopis. “Aside from her excellent operational expertise, Leslie embraces the overriding philosophy behind what we are creating at the spa – one of personal awakening and renewal.”

Prior to joining The Lodge at Woodloch, Johnson served on the executive committee of the internationally recognized #1 Destination Spa, Miraval, ‘Life in Balance’ in Tucson, Arizona. As part of the opening team she orchestrated development of Miraval’s food and beverage outlets in coordination with the executive chef, and served as program director for the creation and operation of all Miraval’s lifestyle programming, fitness activities and spa.

She has also served as general manager for The Tree of Life Rejuvenation Center in Patagonia, Arizona; spa director for Omni Tucson National Golf Resort and Spa, and headed spa and fitness operations at the Hilton El Conquistador, in Tucson.

Johnson is an active member of the International Spa Association, certified in iridology, and Touch for Health kinesiology. She has also been tapped by a number of massage therapy schools to lend her expertise in inspiring students’ individual connection with their unique talents. She co-authored ‘Soundshifting, the Art of Authentic Expression’, with sound healer, Tryshe Dhevney.

Opening spring 2006, The Lodge at Woodloch will be the finest full-service luxury destination spa in the Northeast, offering complete spa programs, treatments, outdoor adventure activities, golf, classes and packages in a pristine mountain retreat environment. Located on 75 wooded acres with a private lake in the Lake Region of Northeast Pennsylvania, The Lodge will provide an oasis for personal awakening and renewal just two hours outside of New York City. The exclusive property, which features 60 luxury accommodations, a 40,000-square-foot spa and more, is owned and operated by John and Ginny Lopis of JGL, Inc., internationally recognized spa design and operations experts.