The Spa At Cranwell Opens March 25, 2002

Berkshire Resort Offers Day Spa And Resort Spa Packages

Press Release: Cranwell
March 6, 2002
LENOX, MA -- Less than three hours by car from New York and Boston lies Cranwell Resort, Spa & Golf Club, an historic Gilded Age Mansion property (member of Historic Hotels of America). On March 25th, the Resort's new state-of-the-art Spa opens, with a dazzling complement of guest services and capabilities.

The new 35,000 square foot Spa at Cranwell is the largest, most comprehensive resort spa in the Northeast, making the Cranwell Resort, Spa & Golf Club the sort of destination resort often reserved for those willing to travel some distance to reach secluded places, where the guests receive the ultimate in professional spa care. The Spa at Cranwell brings an array of classic and creative professional treatments, world-class amenities and attention to the smallest of details close to home. Having traveled not so far to reach the 380-acre grounds of the Cranwell Resort, guests have more time for luxuriating in the distinctive surroundings, selecting from a complete menu of services designed to rejuvenate and restore. Surrounding the Resort and Spa are the Berkshire Hills and their acclaimed arts and historic venues, making the spa a uniquely attractive destination.

The Spa at Cranwell holds its own rewards, including single days at the spa as well as two-, three- and five-night-stay hotel packages. A day at the spa starts at $125 and includes a massage, fitness class and complete use of all the luxurious spa facilities. Therapies such as massage or facials range from $85 to $150. Spa Experiences start at $120. The Image Center offers manicures, pedicures, hair treatments and customized makeup; and The Fitness Center presents a variety of sports and yoga classes as well as guided hikes. Personal training sessions, including a Senior Session, are also available. Services designed especially for men, as well as family activities are specialties. The new Spa at Cranwell incorporates:

- A glass-enclosed atrium showcasing a 60-foot heated indoor pool, lounging patio and scenic views of the Berkshire Mountains.

- A comprehensive menu of massage, facial, body treatments, signature therapies -- 35 therapies and Experiences including wraps, aromatherapy, Swedish, stone, clay and Reflexology massage

- Meticulously-appointed Men's and Women's lounges, each with a fireplace, sauna, steam room, spacious whirlpool and locker area.

- The Image Center featuring natural cosmetics and the latest nail, hair and scalp treatments.

- The Spa Shop featuring imported Phytomer French products, along with wellness books and tapes and a full line of spa-related clothing and accessories.

- 5,000 sf. Fitness Center with a complete line of cardiovascular equipment, strength training equipment and specially designed aerobic and yoga room.

- Outdoor adventure fitness program offering a seasonal variety of activities led by experienced guides on nearby Berkshire trails.

- A Spa Cafe serving daily, healthy spa luncheon cuisine available just a few steps away from all the amenities and services of the Spa; guests need never leave the serenity of the Spa.

The Spa complements the rest of the Resort's world-class facilities. The Resort encompasses:

- 107 deluxe guest rooms

- 15,000 sq. ft. of distinctive meeting and banquet facilities, 
  awarded Meetings East's "Award of Excellence" by meeting planners 
  throughout the Northeast

- 18-hole championship golf course and Golf School

- 4 Har-Tru tennis courts

- 10 kilometers of cross-country skiing

- Mountain-view dining in three different venues

For information, including wedding, golf and executive retreat programs incorporating The Spa at Cranwell, contact Norma Probst, CMP, Director of Sales & Marketing, at 1-800-572-8938 or visit the website, www.cranwell.com. The Cranwell Resort & Golf Club is a member of Historic Hotels of America. The Resort and its championship golf course and Spa are located at 55 Lee Road in Lenox, Massachusetts.

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