East Meets West At La Tourelle Resort & Spa With August Moon Spa Debut
4,500 Square-Foot Spa Fuses Asian Therapies With Modern Western Knowledge & Technology

Ithaca, NY –October 25, 2005 – La Tourelle Resort & Spa, located in the heart of the Finger Lakes region, announced the grand opening of August Moon Spa, a fusion of East meets West, on Sunday, October 23, 2005. To accompany the new spa, the resort unveiled 19 additional guestrooms and debuted a new dining venue, Le Petit Café. The latest additions to the property inspired the new name, La Tourelle Resort & Spa.

A thoughtful blending of traditional Asian therapies with modern Western knowledge and technologies, the August Moon Spa is a haven for the senses. The themed touches are felt from the moment guests enter the spa from the Asian-inspired décor at the entrance to the black slate tiles, maple wood floors and shogi screens. Continuing the Eastern feel, all guests will slip into a kimono before their treatment and have the opportunity to relax in one of two Tranquility Rooms boasting either a waterfall or fireplace.

The August Moon Spa offers seven treatments rooms, half of which feature private Jacuzzis, and boast amenities to accommodate couples, hydrotherapy, aromatherapy, skin care and a Vichy Shower. The August Moon Spa also has men and women’s locker rooms each offering a steam room, a sauna, showers and changing areas. A hair and nail salon and fitness room are also located in the August Moon Spa.

All treatments at the August Moon Spa feature high quality products such as the popular Jurlique and B. Kamins lines in addition to organic and locally produced ingredients such as maple sugar and honey (from the renowned Finger Lake wineries). Signature treatments include the Sushi Wrap ($105 for 50-minutes), the Buttermilk Falls Experience ($105 for 50-minutes), Five Elements “Aroma” ssage ($100 for 50-minutes) and the Ying-Yang Facial ($95 for 50-minutes).

The new guestrooms at La Tourelle Resort & Spa will boast a fireplace, Jacuzzi and balcony overlooking the spectacular views of the surrounding countryside. The resort’s new Le Petit Café will be located just off the lobby and will feature a breakfast buffet and a light healthy lunch and early dinner menu. With the debut of August Moon Spa, the addition of 19 guest rooms and unveiling the resort’s adventure center, La Tourelle Resort & Spa is now the only luxury resort & spa in the Finger Lakes region to offer personalized spa treatments; cultural and adventure experiences; and a New York City quality steakhouse all located on property.

For further information call (607) 256-2SPA or visit www.augustmoonspa.com. For hotel information and reservations visit www.latourelle.com or call 607-273-2734 or 1-800-765-1492. August Moon Spa is open daily from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Set on 70 acres of countryside only four miles south of the city of Ithaca, La Tourelle Resort & Spa is a French-styled inn featuring 54 guest rooms. All accommodations include a plush feather bed; a cable television; a refrigerator; high-speed Internet access; a hairdryer; coffee maker, dual-lined telephone; a desk and chair set with task lights and other added amenities. Located next to the hotel is one of Ithaca’s best restaurants, John Thomas Steakhouse, which specializes in prime ‘dry-aged’ beef and serves up an array of fresh seafood. La Tourelle Resort & Spa offers a ballroom that can accommodate up to 150 guests and is ideal for banquets, meetings, retreats and special occasions. The adjacent canopied flagstone patio is perfect for outdoor functions. The new August Moon Spa encompasses seven treatment rooms including one with a Vichy shower full service salon and fitness center. The recent renovation also included the addition of nineteen lavish guest rooms featuring spectacular views of the surrounding countryside. The Adventure Center at La Tourelle arranges customized itineraries for guests who seek to embark on Ithaca’s many adventures. La Tourelle Resort and Spa, just a 3 1/2 hour drive from NYC, is now the only luxurious Resort & Spa in the Finger Lakes region that offers personalized spa treatments; cultural and adventure experiences; and a New York City quality steakhouse all located on the same beautiful property