Spas in the News
Tenaya
Lodge at Yosemite Celebrates Opening of Ascent Spa
New
10,000-square-foot spa and wellness center features 12 treatment rooms for massages,
facials and body treatments as well as locally produced, hand-crafted and certified
organic products
FISH CAMP, Calif. (July 2, 2010) –Tenaya
Lodge at Yosemite today announced the opening of Ascent, the Spa at Tenaya
Lodge, an inviting spa and wellness center designed for maximum relaxation and
rejuvenation. Set against the backdrop of Yosemite National Park and the Sierra
Nevada mountains, the new spa draws inspiration from the beauty and tranquility
of the surrounding area while celebrating and preserving its natural resources.
Ascent,
the Spa at Tenaya Lodge, features 12 treatment rooms for massages, facials and
body treatments, all of which are intended to nourish, heal, relax and protect
– an ideal retreat after exploring Yosemite, hiking the woods or as a way
to slowly unwind. The 10,000-square-foot spa also offers dry saunas, steam rooms
and an enhanced wellness center featuring exercise & fitness rooms with instructor-led
classes.
“Ascent is a perfect complement to Tenaya Lodge’s
AAA Four-diamond rating and its classic mountain resort setting. We’ve embraced
our region in a unique and fitting way that lends itself to providing balance
and wellness for guests,” said Kate Riley, director of Ascent, the Spa at
Tenaya Lodge. “Everything we do and all of the services we offer serve a
specific reason and purpose, whether you’re looking for a quiet escape, revitalization
or invigoration.”
Among Ascent’s therapeutic massages
is a signature massage with a healing blend of indigenous botanical oils from
the Southern Sierra that include evening primrose, rosehip, sunflower and castor
oil, as well as a sports relief massage that incorporates a combination of muscle-specific
therapy and a moisturizing and healing body butter that reduces inflammation.
The Spa’s facial treatments utilize sustainably grown, hand-harvested and
USDA certified organic products in all services, and body treatments such as wraps
and scrubs, serve to sooth and refresh body and spirit.
The
Spa Boutique within Ascent offers a wide array of locally produced, hand-crafted
and certified organic products from industry leader- Kimberly Parry, of which,
a line developed exclusively for Ascent guests, as well as Benedetta, which uses
certified organic, biodynamic and sustainable ingredients, and Shea Terra Organics,
which has been developing fair trade, high quality healing products from African
ingredients for a decade.
“In addition to the scrutiny
we place on our products to have minimal impact on the environment, we place just
as much emphasis on our practices within the Ascent to keep to the same standards,”
says Riley. “From the yoga mats in use, which are non-latex mats guaranteed
to biodegrade in a landfill, to the outfits worn by all staff members, which are
organic and sustainably produced, it’s our responsibility to make sure our
guests feel taken care of in a way that preserves our beautiful setting.”
For
more information about Ascent, the Spa at Tenaya Lodge, including services and
vacation packages, please visit TenayaLodge.com/spa or call 888-514-2167 option
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About Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite
Tenaya Lodge is
nestled in the Sierra National Forest, just 2 miles from the south entrance of
Yosemite National Park. Tenaya Lodge offers easy access to Yosemite’s most
alluring attractions and all of the conveniences and services expected of an all-seasons
luxury resort property. For more information, visit www.TenayaLodge.com
About
Delaware North Companies Parks & Resorts
Delaware North Companies Parks
& Resorts is a subsidiary of Delaware North Companies, a leading hospitality
provider with significant experience in hotel, retail, food service, recreation
and transportation operations. The company’s portfolio includes historic
properties in North America, such as Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex; Yosemite,
Sequoia, Yellowstone and Grand Canyon national parks; Tenaya Lodge; Harrison Hot
Springs Resort & Spa; Niagara Falls State Park; Jones Beach; The Lodge at
Geneva-on-the-Lake; Holiday Inn West Yellowstone; Gideon Putnam Resort; and the
Queen Mary. To learn more about Delaware North Companies’ expertise in the
hospitality industry, visit www.experiencednc.com.
About
Delaware North Companies
Delaware North Companies is one of the world’s
leading hospitality and food service providers. Its family of companies includes
Delaware North Companies Parks & Resorts, Delaware North Companies Gaming
& Entertainment, Delaware North Companies Travel Hospitality Services, Delaware
North Companies Sportservice, Delaware North Companies International and Delaware
North Companies Boston, owner of TD Garden. Delaware North Companies is one of
the largest privately held companies in the United States with revenues exceeding
$2 billion annually and 50,000 associates serving half a billion customers in
the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand. For
more information, visit www.DelawareNorth.com.
