March 3, 2006 - Old Edwards Inn and Spa Announces Women's Wellness Retreat
SUNDAY, MAY 7TH THROUGH THURSDAY, MAY 11TH, 2006

HIGHLANDS , NC-The Old Edwards Inn and Spa is pleased to announce a very special Women’s Wellness Retreat Sunday, May 7th through Thursday, May 11th, 2006. Guests will experience five days of education and relaxation while focusing on de-stressing life , recommitting to a healthy lifestyle and learning about the latest in women’s health. This exclusive package also includes a pre-visit wellness consultation to customize each guest’s retreat experience allowing for specific desired results.

Daily schedules will include instructional and motivational talks with question and answer sessions, journaling classes, cardio fun-outs, yoga, Pilates and a cooking demonstration with Chef Nate Waugaman. Guests will enjoy gourmet wellness cuisine each day and indulge in daily spa and salon treatments. Focus will be on establishing an ideal daily routine, managing a healthy metabolism, weight regulation, positive self-image, personal health and wellness and stress reduction.

Featured speakers for the retreat include:

Jaynie Poteet Dominguez, “Ten Minutes To Strength”

As an unfit and overweight teenager, Mrs. Dominguez began working out and never stopped. She went on to win 4 national pageants, including Miss Georgia and Mrs. America Georgia. As a fitness instructor, personal trainer and featured speaker on radio and television, she has motivated audiences with her expertise and insights. At 41, Mrs. Dominguez maintains a passion for wellness and will share her personal journey, giving answers to challenges we all face in centering our lives and balancing health and home.

Henry Jacobs, D.C. “Functional Health and Personal Wellness”

As the director of Functional Health, a non-profit organization that promotes educating the public about personal wellness, Dr. Jacobs will share a holistic approach that enables one to integrate a model of health care into daily life and take responsibility for personal wellness. An expert in Kinesiology and Chinese Medicine, he will cover topics that include adrenal stress patterns, eating based on body type and hormonal balance.

Dr. Richard Olson, “Diet and You... Ask the Doctor”

Dr. Olson will review a variety of approaches to diet (including the “New Calcium Diet: Drop a Size in 3 Days”). He speaks from experience in dealing with everyday challenges of diet and consistency. As a speaker, Dr. Olson brings many years of experience in Internal and Family medicine from private practice, the Army Medical Corps, and 10 years as director of MAHEC Family Practice Residency Program in Asheville. He also served as Vice Chairman and Professor of the Department of Family Medicine at Chapel Hill.

Reserve space by May 1st. Contact reservations at 828-787-2610 for more information or visit the property online at www.oldedwardsinn.com

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.

The Old Edwards Inn and Spa is a AAA-Four Diamond award winner; a member of the National Trust Historic Hotels of America and a member of Boutique-the newest brand within Preferred Hotel Group. The property is a Recommended Hotel in Condé Nast Johansens 2005 and 2006 Recommended Hotels, Inns and Resorts Guide and was nominated for Most Excellent Inn 2006. Madison’s Restaurant and Wine Garden is a 2005 Wine Spectator Award of Excellence winner.

For more information, contact:
Elizabeth McDonald
McDonald Media
404-822-3788 or lizzie@mcdonald-media.com