(Highlands, NC) Old Edwards Inn & Spa and Dale Stewart are teaming up to present Adaptive Mind: For Women on the Leading Edge September 27 – 29. Dale Stewart, Author of Survivability to be released in 2010, is a global consultant for 25 years, training government and corporate agencies how to survive in a fluctuating environment—global and corporate—by employing practices of critical and adaptive thinking. The Adaptive Mind workshop is the first out of a series that he will be providing for guests of the Old Edwards Inn and Spa this fall and winter.

Workshop Participants Will Learn:
• Principles and traits of an “Adaptive Leader”
• How to employ your Adaptive Mind to sharpen your competitive edge
• When to implement “process action teams” to devise the best solution in the quickest response time
• What free thinking can do for esprit de corps and how this can become a critical business asset
• How the Adaptive Thinker excels in life and business

Dale Stewart is known worldwide for his ability to plan, integrate, train professionals, and succeed at missions in some of the most hostile terrains and circumstances on earth. His work on six continents has given him firsthand experience of things most of us only see in the movies or on television. Dale, has been there, done it, and survived to tell tales and teach lessons learned. His presentations are full of energy, high content, and high impact. Clients and audiences appreciate his unique philosophy and common sense approach on difficult topics.

Additional Adaptive Mind Workshops in the 2010 Series:
Travel Security and Protecting your Property on the Road
November 15 – 17
Adaptive Leadership: Improving Decision Making Through Critical Thinking Support
December 6 - 8

Dale has written many articles on crisis leadership, survival, and dealing with fear during crisis. He has been interviewed on National News Programs, has been quoted in newspaper and magazine articles, and has written three books, including “Survivability” which will be published in 2010.

For more information call 828-787-2625 or visit www.oldedwardsinn.com/DaleStewart.

About Old Edwards Inn and Spa (www.oldedwardsinn.com)
• Condé Nast Traveler’s #1 Hotel Spa in North America for 2010 with the First Ever Perfect Score in the 20-Year History of the Reader’s Survey
• 2010 TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Award (top ten in the US)
• Condé Nast Johansen’s Most Excellent Inn in the US and Canada 2008
• Forbes Four-Star Rated for both the Resort and The Spa
• AAA Four-Diamond Rated
• Madison’s Restaurant and Wine Garden has won the Wine Spectator “Award of Excellence” every year since 2005 and the “Best Of” award since 2008.

The Old Edwards Inn and Spa welcomes visitors to North Carolina’s high country with its unique blend of relaxed luxury recognized worldwide. A spectacular outdoor heated mineral pool, world class spa, award-winning dining, and golf at the private Old Edwards Club are signature experiences at this full-service mountain resort. Guests are surrounded by the warmth and character of Old-Europe architecture and authentic period antiques. Many rooms, cottages and suites offer private patios or terraces—some with captivating rooftop views of Main Street and downtown Highlands. All of the luxury accommodations include champagne arrival, twice-daily housekeeping, two 24-hour business centers and two 24-hour Butler’s pantries with Dove Bars, fresh fruit and soft beverages. European bedding, fine Italian linens, plush robes & slippers, rainfall showers, heated-tile bathroom floors, in-room safes and Wi-Fi enhance the in-room experience. Old Edwards Inn and Spa also boasts a state-of-the art fitness center with wellness classes that include guided hikes into the scenic surrounding mountains known as “waterfall country.”

Guests enjoy onsite shopping at the Spa Boutique, Acorn’s Boutique or Acorn’s Annex featuring fine antiques and home accessories. Dining venues include Madison ’s Restaurant and Wine Garden serving innovative New South Cuisine, The Rib Shack and Sports Corner, the Spa Café and the Poolside Bar and Bistro. Special events and weddings take place at The Farm—a lushly landscaped Old Edwards property located one mile from downtown Highlands featuring The Barn, the Farmhouse with luxury lodging, Bridal Pavilion, Bridal Bridge over a scenic pond and outdoor events pavilion. The Old Edwards Executive Conference Center provides a catered corporate retreat venue.