Contact: Debra Manter, Director of Marketing & PR, La

Tourelle Resort & Spa

607-330-2851


East Meets West At La Tourelle Resort & Spa

With August Moon Spa Debut


4,500 Square-Foot Spa Fuses Asian Therapies

With Modern Western Knowledge & Technology




Ithaca, NY –October 20, 2005 – La Tourelle Resort & Spa,

located in the heart of the Finger Lakes region, announces

the grand opening of August Moon Spa, a fusion of East

meets West, on October 23. With the opening of August

Moon Spa, the addition of 19 guest rooms to the resort,

the opening of Le Petit Café and the opening of a new

Adventure Center, La Tourelle Resort & Spa is now the only

luxurious Resort & Spa in the Finger Lakes Region that

offers personalized spa treatments, culture and adventure

experiences; and a New York quality steakhouse all located

on the same beautiful property.


A thoughtful blending of traditional Asian therapies with

modern Western knowledge and technologies, the August Moon

Spa is a haven for the senses. The Asian touches are felt

from the moment guests enter the spa from the Asian-themed

décor at the entrance to the black slate tiles, maple wood

floors and shogi screens. Continuing the Eastern feel,

all guests will slip into a kimono before their treatment

and have the opportunity to relax in one of two

Tranquility Rooms boasting either a waterfall or

fireplace.


The August Moon Spa offers seven treatments rooms, half of

which feature private Jacuzzis, and boast amenities to

accommodate couples, hydrotherapy, aromatherapy, skin care

and a Vichy Shower. The August Moon Spa also has men and

women’s locker rooms each offering a steam room, a sauna,

showers and changing areas. A hair and nail salon,

fitness room and boutique are also located in the August

Moon Spa.


All treatments at the August Moon Spa feature high quality

products such as the popular Jurlique and B. Kamins lines

in addition to organic and locally produced ingredients

such as maple sugar and honey (from the renowned Finger

Lake wineries). Signature treatments include the Sushi

Wrap ($105 for 50-minutes), the Buttermilk Falls

Experience ($105 for 50-minutes), Five Elements “Aroma”

ssage ($100 for 50-minutes) and the Ying-Yang Facial ($95

for 50-minutes).


The new guestrooms at La Tourelle Resort & Spa will boast

a fireplace, Jacuzzi and balcony overlooking the

spectacular views of the surrounding countryside. The

resort’s new Le Petit Café will be located just off the

lobby and will feature a breakfast buffet and a light

healthy lunch and early dinner menu.


For further information call (607) 273-2734 or visit

www.augustmoonspa.com. For hotel information and

reservations visit www.latourelle.com or call

607-273-2734 or 1-800-765-1492. August Moon Spa is open

daily from

8 a.m. to 9 p.m.


Set on 70 acres of countryside only four miles south of

the city of Ithaca, La Tourelle Resort & Spa is a French-

styled inn featuring 54 guest rooms. All accommodations

include a plush feather bed; a cable television; a

refrigerator; high-speed Internet access; a iron and an

ironing board; a hairdryer; coffee maker, dual-lined

telephone; an AM/FM alarm clock radio; and a desk and

chair set with task lights. Located next to the hotel is

one of Ithaca’s best restaurants, John Thomas Steakhouse,

which specializes in prime ‘dry-aged’ beef and serves up

an array of fresh seafood. La Tourelle Resort & Spa

offers a ballroom that can accommodate up to 150 guests

and is ideal for banquets, meetings, retreats and special

occasions. The adjacent canopied flagstone patio is

perfect for outdoor functions. The Augusts Moon Spa

encompasses seven treatment rooms including one with a

Vichy shower full service salon and fitness center. The

recent renovation also included the addition of nineteen

lavish guest rooms featuring spectacular views of the

surrounding countryside. The Adventure Center at La

Tourelle arranges customized itineraries for guests who

seek to embark on Ithaca’s many adventures. La Tourelle

Resort & Spa is just a 3 ½ hour drive from NYC and 1 ½

hours from Scranton.


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