HAWLEY, PA, June 15, 2006 – The Lodge at Woodloch, opened June 26, 2006, aims to capture the essence of renewal with “Awakening the Senses” facial and head-to-toe signature treatments. Topping off an exceptional menu of spa services, the “Awakening the Senses” treatments synergize sound, taste, touch, aroma and sight. Treatments are customized to the preferences of each individual and are designed to enhance wellbeing. The 40,000 square foot spa, nestled on 75 acres of pure, Pennsylvania mountain landscape, presents an innovative and indigenous selection of face and body treatments featuring Astara and Kerstin Florian products, MindBody fitness classes, Creative Discovery classes and salon services. 

Aromatherapy, chroma- or color therapy, healing sound, choreographed two disc stone massage and flavors blend with profoundly effective skin care. Designed to increase the skin’s capacity to function more efficiently, a gentle marine peel, age-defying complex serum and two nutrient rich masks restore the skin and promote moisture balance, tone and clarity. It is appropriate for all skin types. 

The polish, wrap and moisturizing massage induce the perfect mood with a multi-sensory body experience consisting of customized aromatherapy, chroma-therapy and healing sounds. An essential oil detoxification complex paves the way for a gentle full body White Oak scrub. Two customized rebalancing wraps of warm citrus and seaweed offer tranquil time with neck and head massage. Following, an application of antioxidant moisturizer provides relaxation and refreshment. A surprise gourmet treat to tantalize the palate completes the experience.  

The Lodge at Woodloch’s full range of treatments provides refreshing approaches on massage, reflexology, shiatsu, Thai massage, facials, body wraps and polishes, soaking baths and combination treatments for two. Offerings include The Lodge Facial and The Lodge Massage, White and Green Tea Facial, Lemongrass and Rosemary Facial, Native Sage Stone Massage, Natural Sage Gommage, Linden Flowers body treatment and the Lavendar Garden Dream, to name a few. Twenty-seven treatment rooms and suites are set just beyond private men’s and women’s spa retreats with complete grooming amenities, signature private shower and changing rooms, separate men’s and women’s saunas, steam rooms, whirlpools and screened porches with heated decks. Finally, guests may relax at the dramatic Aqua Garden, offering co-ed soaking pools with heated, hydro-massage WaterWalls.

Inspiring guests to exercise their bodies and minds, a wide variety of fitness classes include yoga, T’ai Chi, Pilates, kickboxing and more, while Creative Discovery programs revolutionize the destination spa experience with opportunities to explore photography, watercolor painting, cooking and art classes. Hiking, mountain biking, kayaking and nature walks are just a sampling of activities that take in the great outdoors. Set against a backdrop of stunning views, the guest experience extends far beyond the traditional treatment rooms, while gourmet spa cuisine provides organic, tasty nourishment.

With its debut in June 2006, The Lodge at Woodloch is the finest full-service luxury destination spa in the Northeast, offering complete spa programs, treatments, outdoor adventure activities, golf, classes and packages in a pristine mountain retreat environment. Located on 75 wooded acres with a private lake in the Lake Region of Northeast Pennsylvania, The Lodge provides an oasis for personal awakening and renewal just two hours outside of New York City. The exclusive property, which features 58 luxury accommodations, a 40,000-square-foot spa and more, is owned and operated by John and Ginny Lopis of JGL, Inc., internationally recognized spa design and operations experts. Additional information and reservations are available toll-free at 1-866-953-8500.