Destination Spa Announces Five Mother/Daughter Weeks in 2007

Vacations Grow in Demand and Attract Esteemed Guest Presenters

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. October 14, 2008

AUSTIN, TX, February 27, 2007. As a leader in Mother/Daughter programming, Lake Austin Spa Resort announces five retreats for 2007, including appearances in May by Peggy Post, great granddaughter-in-law of Emily Post and spokesperson for the Emily Post Institute and in August by Rona Berg, author of Beauty: The New Basics, Fast Beauty and former beauty editor of The New York Times Magazine.

"Our Mother/Daughter Weeks have proved to be so popular among our guests, that we decided to add more weeks in 2007 with renown guest speakers and provide additional opportunities for mothers and daughters to spend valuable and much needed bonding time together," says Robbie Hudson, Director of Programming at the resort. "Our Mother/Daughter programs address the rich and complex bond between mother and daughter and explore the expectations and responsibilities that often weigh down this relationship, in the relaxed and non-threatening environment of our peaceful, lakeside resort."

The programs explore nutrition, self-esteem, body image, transforming rituals and of course, special topics presented by special guest speakers throughout the year. The resort was among the first spas to offer a significant savings for mothers and daughters. When the mother pays the private rate on a three-night or longer Refresher Package, the daughter stays with her for 50 percent off that rate. The package includes unlimited fitness classes and activities such as hiking, canoeing, Spinning(R), yoga, cooking classes, core conditioning and circuit weights, Pilates, Tai Chi, Nia and more. In addition, both mother and daughter receive three healthy gourmet meals daily, as well as a spa and fitness allowance which can be used in the resort's LakeHouse Spa, a 25,000-square-foot facility that is home to more than 100 unique and healing therapies. Guests may also take advantage of the outdoor pool and treatment cabanas, an open-air indoor Junior Olympic-length pool, and get a massage side by side in one of the indoor or outdoor treatment suites.

Below is an outline of the special weeks and programs available to overnight guests of the resort.

Core Program Offered Every Mother/Daughter Week:

."Body Image - Facts and Fiction" with licensed dietitian Terry Shaw who has been facilitating positive change in health styles at Lake Austin Spa Resort since 1990.

."Transforming Rituals" with creative presenter Liz Bila is a class that explores how rituals can deepen our connections to our values.

."The Mother/Daughter Diet Legacy" with dietitian Lora Edwards, a class that helps mothers pass on a healthy attitude of food and body image to their daughters.

."Yoga for Two: The Mother/Daughter Connection". In this class Anne Irving helps mothers and daughters explore the push and pull dynamic of their relationship. Participants are guided through a series of facilitated stretches designed to go a bit deeper than normal while feeling supported in restorative poses that nurture and balance.**

**This new class is available year-round as a 50-minute two-on-one session with Irving for $150.

2007 Special Guest Presenters

March 12th-18th and March 19-25th

Guiliano Hazan learned how to cook from his mother. His mother, Marcella Hazan, was made famous for her landmark book, The Classic Italian Cookbook. Giuliano inherited his mother's writing and cooking skills and will be a guest chef during the week.

Angela Shelf Medearis, the Kitchen Diva, is the author of more than 90 award-winning children's books and several cookbooks for adults, including The African American Kitchen. In her red-satin apron, Medearis will entertain divas of all ages in the kitchen.

May 7th - 13th

Special guest Peggy Post is the great-granddaughter-in-law of Emily Post and spokesperson and author for the Emily Post Institute. Post will present three workshops: "The Real Emily Post", "Your Professional Image" and "Relationships: Successful Communication". Through these sessions, Post will help mothers and daughters sharpen their image and learn how etiquette can build confidence and help achieve goals. Furthermore, Post will share valuable insights on the latest technology, written and verbal manners.

The Divine Divas, a musical group featuring local vocalist Barbara Calderaro will also perform.

July 30th - August 5th

Special guest celebrity makeup artist Michael Kier's relaxed self-taught methodology to makeup application has garnered him a unique style accredited to his talent. With 18 years of professional makeup experience, Kier has worked with Bobbi Brown, Chanel, and Lanc^ome and on numerous films, television and fashion shows and magazines. His innate ability to bring out the natural beauty of his subjects has made him a popular lecturer throughout the country.

August 6th - 12th

Special guest author Karen Koenig presents "Quit Fighting with Food" and "Feelings Not Food", two sessions where Koenig teaches how to improve one's relationship with food and maintain a healthy, comfortable weight, as well as how to live an enjoyable life by turning to and not away from one's emotions.

Rona Berg, author of Beauty: The New Basics and Fast Beauty will present "Beauty Tips for Teens: When to Save, When to Splurge" and "Stress and Beauty Burnout", focusing on how to get the

most bang for your buck with beauty products, as well as tips for self-care and nutrition under stress.