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Renee Martin, President
           Martin Media
           845.987.1665 / NY
          rmartin@martinmediapro.com



THE WHITEFACE LODGE INTRODUCES NEW SPA MENU AND CELEBRATES WITH “SPA CREDIT” PACKAGE

New treatments embrace essence of the Adirondacks—from abundance of outdoor activities
to local ingredients such as apples, maple and juniper

LAKE PLACID, NY (February 9, 2011) – The Whiteface Lodge, Lake Placid, is pleased to introduce a new spa menu for its elegant and expansive onsite 5,800-square-foot spa.

The Spa retained several of its signature treatments, such as the “Whiteface Peak Facial” and the “Maple Butter Body Wrap”, and added an exciting new array of facial, body, reflexology and massage treatments that are in sync with Adirondack related activities, such as hiking, skiing, snow shoeing, swimming and other year-round recreational fun. Several new treatments feature the revitalizing and healing properties found in apples – such pectin and other antioxidants – which are often used as skin toners and/or to balance skin PH levels.

In celebration of the new menu, the Lodge is offering a new “Spa Credit” package which provides a $150 credit toward any spa treatment to guests who book a minimum two-night stay at the Lodge between February 27, 2011 through March 31, 2011. The spa package is available seven days per week. (Limit one Spa Credit Package per booking. Certain blackout dates might apply. Not valid on previously booked reservations.)

The Lodge’s guests will enjoy experiencing several of the newest services such as the “Apple Cider Masque & Massage,” and the “Four Handed Massage,” – the latter features two massage therapists “working in perfect unison to reduce stress, increase circulation and reduce water retention.” For women seeking advanced hair care services, the Spa now offers a new Keratin Express Smoothing System, which produces silky and more manageable hair for up to six weeks.

The Lodge’s Spa enthusiasts will also be delighted to learn that a new, top-tier skincare line, Naturopathica – recognized by ECOCERT, an international organization that certifies organic products -- is now available. Naturopathica was featured on “Oprah” as one of “her favorite things.” Founded on the premise of “A Better Beauty,” Naturopathica is used in all of the Spa’s facials and visitors have an opportunity to purchase one or more products onsite from its full retail line.

“One of the key objectives in enhancing and updating our spa menu was to offer a well-rounded selection of massages, facials and reflexology treatments in additional to a sophisticated selection of salon services,” said Jamie Costa, Spa Director, The Whiteface Lodge. “We’re excited for guests of the Lodge, as well as bridal parties and local Lake Placid residents, to experience our new menu and to make our Spa an enjoyable and luxurious destination.”

Featured on the new menu are also treatments that can be offered in-room and others tailored for couples, kids and men so an entire family can enjoy and embrace the Lodge’s spa. More specifically, the new Spa menu is divided into the following categories, which underscore how the new services are tailored to be in tune with the surrounding Adirondack area:

  • Signature Treatments
  • Granite Mountain Body Treatments
  • Traditional Lodge Massages
  • Couple’s Retreat
  • Suggested Massage Enhancements
  • Adirondack Forest Facials
  • Services that Complement a Facial or Treatment
  • Nail Treatments
  • Waxing Services
  • Hair Salon Services
  • Kid’s Services
  • Day Spa Packages

Bridal parties, groups of friends and corporate groups will be pleased to know that the Spa would be delighted to tailor a morning, afternoon or full-day session of treatments and salon services according to interests, needs and concerns—from a facial, massage and/or body treatment to a hair styling session followed by a manicure and pedicure—all developed by trained professionals and delivered with superb service.

The Whiteface Lodge is managed by Gemstone Hotels & Resorts, a full-service hotel management and asset management company specializing in luxury and upscale urban hotels and complex resorts. Additionally, the Lodge is a member of The Leading Hotels of the World. For information, please call 1-800-903-4045, visit www.TheWhitefaceLodge.com, follow us on Twitter @TheWFL or become a fan on Facebook. To schedule an interview with Phil Anderson, General Manager, The Whiteface Lodge, please contact Renee Martin, Martin Media, at 845.987.1665.

About The Whiteface Lodge

Located in the woodland setting of the High Peaks region of Lake Placid, New York, The Whiteface Lodge is the only all-suite property in the Adirondacks, offering 94 guest accommodations.  The Lodge also offers a value-added experience unparalleled in the region, providing guests with access to a wide range of complimentary amenities, services and activities, including a sumptuous breakfast each morning in Kanu, the property's main dining area; a creative kids program called Kamp Kanu; an onsite heated swimming pool; fishing in a stocked catch and release pond, with all equipment provided; basketball, tennis and paddle tennis courts; sophisticated fitness center; three-season ice skating rink; family game room with a two-lane bowling alley; nightly gratis s'mores campfire; and a 54-seat movie theater. Additionally, during the summer, Lodge guests receive complimentary access to the property's private lakefront "Canoe Club," where kayaks, canoes, and paddleboats are all gratis.

The Whiteface Lodge is a member of The Leading Hotels of the World. For information, please call 1-800-903-4045 or visit www.thewhitefacelodge.com.

Awards & Accolades

2011
  • Livestrong.com (The Lance Armstrong Foundation) – Names The Whiteface Lodge as one of the "Top 10 Ski Lodges in the US."
  • Travel+Leisure's "Top 500 Best Hotels in the World" - Ranked first in the Northeastern US and New England areas, and listed within the top 30 hotels and resorts overall in the continental US

2010
  • Travel+Leisure’s World’s Best Awards – RankedNo. 14 in “Top 50 Resorts in the US & Canada.” Positioned the Lodge as the #1 Ranked Resort in the Northeast.
  • Conde Nast Traveler – Ranked No. 95 on Top Resort Spas for "The Top 240 Spas in North America, Hawaii, Central America and the Caribbean"
  • Wine Spectator Magazine – 2010 award of Excellence(4 years in a row)
  • Travel + Leisure, T+L 500, "Best Hotel by Region – US"
  • TripAdvisor.com, Ranked No. 3 on list of Top 10 American Spa Hotels
  • About.com – Top Ski Resorts & Lodging
  • AAA Four Diamond Rating
  • Sherman's Travel – “Editor's Pick”

2009
  • Travel+Leisure featured the Resort as one of the 13 "Best Winter Lodges" in the U.S. and Canada
  • Ranked #52 in Conde Nast Traveler's Reader's Choice Awards: "Mainland U.S. Large Resorts"
  • Travel + Leisure's World's Best Awards: The Whiteface Lodge ranked #22 in the category "US & Canada: Top 50 Hotels and Resorts"
  • "Stay List," National Geographic Traveler
  • "Top 10: Spa Destinations," TripAdvisor.com
  • Award of Excellence, Wine Spectator Magazine
  • AAA Four Diamond Rating

2008
  • "Top 50 Ski Hotels in North America," Conde Nast Traveler
  • Award of Excellence, Wine Spectator Magazine
  • "Best Spas in North America and the Caribbean," Conde Nast Traveler
  • "World's Top Hotels, Resorts and Spas," Zagat's Guide
  • "Top Five Vacation Destinations," Town & Country Magazine (as reported on NBC's Today Show)
  • "Recommended Hotels, Inns, Resorts & Spas - The Americas, Atlantic, Caribbean & Pacific," Conde Nast Johansen's Luxury Hotel Guide
  • AAA Four Diamond Rating

2007
  • "Hot List: The Year's 130 Top New Hotels," Conde Nast Traveler
  • "Best of the Best" Annual Issue, Robb Report
  • Inducted into The Leading Hotels of the World
  • Named a Virtuoso Preferred Property
  • AAA Four Diamond Rating

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