Old Edwards Announces Women's Wellness Retreat

In Conjunction with the Cleveland Clinic - 9/10 to 9/14

. October 14, 2008

HIGHLANDS, NC, June 21, 2006. The Old Edwards Inn and Spa is pleased to announce a very special Women's Wellness Retreat in conjunction with the renowned Cleveland Clinic. The retreat will take place Sunday, September 10th through Thursday, September 14th, 2006. Full overnight packages (with meals) are available. There is also limited space for Day Registration or Wellness Lecture only tickets.

Guests will experience five days of education and relaxation while learning about the latest in women's health, recommitting to a healthy lifestyle, and working to establish the ideal daily routine. 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 and a cooking demonstration with Chef Nate Waugaman. Guests will enjoy gourmet wellness cuisine each day and indulge in daily spa and salon treatments on upgraded packages. Focus will be on managing a healthy metabolism, weight regulation, positive self-image, personal health and wellness and stress reduction.

Featured speakers for the retreat include:

--Ellen Mayer-Sabik M.D. is a staff cardiologist in The Cleveland Clinic Department of Cardiology with certifications from the American Board of Cardiology, National Board of Echocardiography and the American Board of Internal Medicine. She will discuss identifying the risk factor for heart disease and recognizing its symptoms in order to reduce the risks of coronary artery disease and heart attack. Mayer-Sabik holds a degree from Harvard University Medical School and has specialty training from The Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Massachusetts General Hospital, Beth Israel Hospital in Boston, and Cornell University in Ithaca, New York.

--Tanya Edwards M.D. is Medical Director of The Cleveland Clinic's Center for Integrative Medicine Clinical Practice. She will address Integrative Therapies for Women's Health including the four leading medical issues unique to women and how to integrate alternative therapies with traditional medical care to improve results. She holds a degree from the University of Michigan Medical School and has specialty training from University of Cincinnati Medical Center/University Hospital, Michigan State University and Case Western Reserve University.

Prices for the Women's Wellness Retreat start at $1599 per person inclusive of tax and gratuity. Accommodations include deluxe rooms, healthy cuisine, wellness lectures and fitness options. Upgraded accommodations, spa and treatments and mountain activity options are available for an additional charge.

Limited space is available for Single Day Registrations at $349 per person and Wellness Lecture tickets only at $20 per person.

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