Highlands, NC: Old Edwards Hospitality Group is pleased to announce Leaf-Looker packages available October 1 through November 15, 2005 at Old Edwards Inn and Spa, The Lodge at Old Edwards Inn and Old Creek Lodge. These treasured getaways will offer guests the opportunity to experience the magical change of seasons in the mountains of Highlands.

All three packages include a self-guided map highlighting the area’s striking vistas, cascading waterfalls and pristine mountain forests. A disposable camera is thoughtfully packed with every picnic lunch to ensure guests will never forget this special retreat.

At the Old Edwards Inn and Spa, the Leaf-Looker Package rate is $619, inclusive.
At the Lodge at Old Edwards Inn, the Leaf-Looker Package rate is $574, inclusive.
At Old Creek Lodge, the Leaf-Looker Package rate is $299-739, inclusive depending on room choice.
All three packages include:

• Two nights deluxe accommodations for two
• Champagne arrival
• Continental breakfast for two each morning in Madison’s*
• Gourmet picnic lunch for two
• Self-guided map of local trails and waterfalls
• An embroidered picnic blanket to keep
• A disposable camera for pictures of your adventures

Relaxing spa treatments may be added at The Spa at Old Edwards for an additional charge.
*For guests of Old Creek Lodge a gourmet continental breakfast will be served in the main lodge building each day.

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The Old Edwards Inn and Spa is located at 445 Main Street, Highlands, NC 28741, 828-526-8008 or 1-866-526-8008. The Old Edwards Hospitality Group, LLC, founded in 2003, includes the Old Edwards Inn and Spa, Madison’s Restaurant and Wine Garden, The Farm special events facility, Acorns retail shop, Miss Priss-Highlands, Miss Priss-Charlotte at Birkdale & Stonecrest; The Lodge at Old Edwards Inn, Old Creek Lodge, Rib Shack and The Laundry and Dry Cleaners at Old Edwards Inn.

Accolades and awards for the Old Edwards Inn and Spa include: AAA-Four Diamond award winner; member of the National Trust Historic Hotels of America and a Recommended Hotel in Condé Nast Johansens 2005 and 2006 Recommended Hotels, Inns and Resorts Guide. Madison’s Restaurant and Wine Garden is a 2005 Wine Spectator Award of Excellence winner.

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