June 22, 2006- Douglas Woock Named Assitant Restarant Manager for Madison's Restaurant and Wine Garden

HIGHLANDS, NC- The Old Edwards Hospitality Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Douglas Woock to the position of Assistant Restaurant Manager for Madison’s Restaurant and Wine Garden--the resort’s flagship fine dining restaurant.

Woock brings a strong management background to his new position. Prior to joining the Old Edwards team, Woock was General Manager at Millstone Inn for seven years. In his role there, he was instrumental in transitioning the small Bed & Breakfast property into its current full-service, upscale Country Inn status. As well as hiring, training and supervising staff and providing resources for a variety of guest needs, Woock was also responsible for menu and food service development and advancement. During his tenure at Millstone, the property was selected for inclusion in several notable associations including Select Registry and Conde Nast Johansens.

Using his strong guest service skills and knowledge of the hospitality industry in his role as Assistant Restaurant Manager, Woock will support all facets of daily operations for Madison’s Restaurant and the Wine Garden. Working directly with co-Manager Ashley Brinkley, Manager Russell Pacheco and Executive Chef Nate Waugaman, this classically trained culinary team will continue to present Highlands’ finest dining with creative menus, the freshest local and regional ingredients and the very best flavors.

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