Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite Hosts Third Annual Yosemite Wellness & Spa Retreat

Fish Camp, CA, December 1, 2015 (Newswire.com) - Holiday treats and fireside hibernation are all well and good, but for many, deliciously lazy winter habits start to lose their luster once the calendar flips from 2015 to 2016. Luckily, Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite makes resetting habits simple, luxurious and fun with its third annual Yosemite Wellness & Spa Retreat. From Jan. 15-18, 2016, attendees of this full-spectrum escape will have the opportunity to relax, refresh and set healthy intentions, all with the guidance of leading experts in the fitness, lifestyle and culinary space.

“This year’s retreat will draw upon many well-received aspects of our past two events, and will also introduce some new and fresh activities,” says Heidi Clark, spa director at Tenaya’s Ascent Spa. “Attendees will have the opportunity to experience our all-new service menu at Ascent, as well as their choice of hikes, educational sessions and an amazing whiskey pairing dinner our Sous Chef, Sheamus O’Rork, designed per guest request. We are also excited to welcome Every Day with Rachael Ray’s Abbie Kozolchyk as our keynote speaker!”

This year's retreat will draw upon many well-received aspects of our past two events, and will also introduce some new and fresh activities. Attendees will have the opportunity to experience our all-new service menu at Ascent, as well as their choice of hikes, educational sessions and an amazing whiskey pairing dinner our Sous Chef, Sheamus O'Rork, designed per guest request. We are also excited to welcome Every Day with Rachael Ray's Abbie Kozolchyk as our keynote speaker!

Heidi Clark, director, Ascent Spa

After arriving at leisure on Friday afternoon, guests can mix and mingle at a welcome reception, then tuck into bed to prepare for the weekend ahead. Beginning on Saturday morning, attendees will be treated to a comprehensive itinerary including yoga classes, educational workshops and workouts with fitness pros and sisters Alexandra Williams, MA and Kymberly Williams-Evans, MA of Fun and Fit, choice of nature hikes designed to address a variety of skill levels and plenty of quality time in the 10,000 square foot, Double Silver LEED-certified Ascent Spa. Abbie Kozolchyk, beauty and travel editor at Every Day with Rachael Ray and an expert at finding wellness wherever she roams, will serve as the event’s keynote speaker. 

Dinner will be an affair to remember on both nights of the retreat. Chef Sheamus will team up with seasoned spirits pros to lead guests through a highly requested whiskey pairing meal, featuring five delicious courses highlighting good-for-you ingredients, local flavors and, of course, a selection of high-end 10, 12 and 15-year whiskeys from all over the world. Attendees will also be a part of an interactive pasta making class, where participants will learn to make their own noodles while helping Chef Sheamus prep for an indulgent, handcrafted dinner. After toasting and eating their (healthy) fill on Sunday evening, guests will enjoy one more night of restful sleep and have the chance to take a breathtaking waterfall hike before a 2 p.m. checkout the following day.

Relaxation seekers can get the full retreat experience with a three-night retreat package, starting at just $349 per night for single occupancy and $449 per night for double occupancy.

Find out more about the Yosemite Wellness & Spa Retreat, outdoor escapes and wellness opportunities at TenayaLodge.com/WellnessSpaRetreats.

About Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite

Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite is an all-season resort framed by noble evergreen forest and a rich range of Sierra recreation.  The lodge, set adjacent to Yosemite National Park’s South Gate at an elevation of 5,288 feet, offers 302 rooms, suites and mountain cottage accommodations. Tenaya Lodge offers easy access to Yosemite’s iconic attractions and many guests savor the alpine serenity of Ascent Spa at Tenaya Lodge. Resort dining options run the table from casual to candlelit at Sierra, Jackalope’s, Timberloft and Embers restaurants. For more information, visit TenayaLodge.com.

About Ascent Spa at Tenaya Lodge

Set against the inspiring backdrop of Yosemite National Park and the Sierra Nevada range, Ascent Spa at Tenaya Lodge® allows guests to reach elevated levels of relaxation and rejuvenation. This luxurious Northern California spa creates bliss via 12 treatment rooms for massages, facials and body treatments, all of which are intended to nourish, heal, relax and protect. It is the ideal retreat after a day exploring the park, hiking the surrounding woods or skiing snowy slopes. The 10,000-square-foot spa also offers dry saunas, steam rooms and an enhanced wellness center. Ascent features an exclusive line of handcrafted Kimberly Parry Organics – one of the highest-rated certified organic skin care lines available – that offers a combination of natural, local sustainable herbal blends from the Yosemite region.  For more information, visit TenayaLodge.com/Spa.

About Delaware North
Delaware North is one of the largest and most admired, privately-held hospitality companies in the world. Founded and owned by the Jacobs family for nearly 100 years, it is a global leader in hospitality and food service with operations in the sports, travel hospitality, restaurants and catering, parks, resorts, gaming and specialty retail industries. Its portfolio includes high-profile venues ranging from sports stadiums, entertainment complexes, national parks, restaurants, airports, and some of the top regional casinos in the country. The company also owns a selection of award-winning destination resorts, as well as a series of premium restaurants and catering services that are leaders in the industry. Delaware North has annual revenue exceeding $3 billion with 60,000 employee associates serving half a billion guests in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, and Asia.