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HERSHEY, PA � October 12, 1999 - Hershey Entertainment and Resorts
Company unveiled details for the construction and development of a full-service
spa at The Hotel Hershey. The $7 million, 17,000 square foot spa
is being created by world-renowned designer TAG Galyean of The TAG Studio,
in a collaborative effort with Earl Swensson Associates (ESa), the architects
of record and interior designers. A Fall 2000 opening is planned.
General Manager Maarten van Wijk said, �With The Spa at The Hotel Hershey, indulgence will take on a whole new meaning. We have assembled a team who has developed some of the finest spas in the country to bring us to the next plateau in luxury hotels. You will not find a more unique experience at any other spa; we will truly change your point of view with The Spa at The Hotel Hershey.� Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Kim Schaller made note, "The Spa at The Hotel Hershey is yet another opportunity to bring a part of the rich history of Hershey into our operations. We were thrilled that this seasoned team was inspired by Mr. Hershey's mansion and Mrs. Hershey's cherished rose -- both of these elements significantly highlight what's unique about this exciting new project." By incorporating the history and spirit that is truly Hershey, TAG Galyean
and ESa have created a luxury spa with signature treatments and amenities
that will be unmatched by any other resort.
Lustig continued, �The estate home ambiance of High Point mansion, the home of Milton and Catharine Hershey, will be replicated with some of the mansion�s noted features and finishes, including stained glass windows, marble landings, hardwood floors, pecan paneling and arched palladian windows.� The Spa at The Hotel Hershey will encompass three floors, and will be located between the West Wing and the main building of the hotel. A brand-new fitness center will occupy the first floor of the facility; renovations to the existing indoor pool are planned as part of the new fitness center. The spa will contain a total of 11 massage rooms, four wet treatment rooms, four soaking tubs, two signature showers, two steam rooms, an inhalation room, two facial rooms, three pedicure, two manicure and two hair-styling stations. The two signature showers will provide one-of-a-kind relaxing Hershey hydro treatment. Of the four wet treatment rooms, one is a European hydrotherapy tub, and three will be used for a combination of signature body wraps, body polishes, and body scrubs. Two of the three combination rooms will contain Vichy showers. The third floor of the spa will also contain a �quiet room� where guests will relax after their treatments and be afforded peaceful views of the formal gardens of The Hotel Hershey, as well as the mountain ranges beyond. The TAG Studio, led by principal TAG Galyean, is recognized as the leader
in luxury resort spa concept development, having designed The Greenbrier
Spa in West Virginia, The Broadmoor Spa in Colorado Springs, Casa Palmera
Spa at Pebble Beach, and The La Quinta Spa in Palm Springs. The TAG
Studio limits its spa design to two worthy properties per year, where ownership
is committed to the authentic �feel good relaxing� goals established by
TAG Galyean. Since 1990, The TAG Studio has worked collaboratively
with Monica Tuma Brown as spa consultant. This relationship has allowed
The TAG Studio to extend its knowledge and creative insights into the relationships
of guest pleasure and proven spa therapeutics.
Galyean commented, �One of my driving principles is that the resorts I work with be exceptional properties, independently managed by nice people. When I came to Hershey, I was overwhelmed by the beauty of the land, the caliber of the people, and the matchless legacy left by Milton Hershey. We are creating an undeniable attraction to complement the existing resort.� Earl Swensson Associates, Inc. has been involved in the research and design of hospitality facilities across the country for 35 years. Some of the firm�s projects include collaborating on the master plan of The Broadmoor Hotel in Colorado Springs, and all four phases of construction at Opryland Hotel in Nashville, Tennessee. This is the second spa on which ESa has worked collaboratively with TAG Galyean; The Broadmoor Spa in Colorado Springs was the first. The Hotel Hershey is one of America�s landmark historic hotels.
Famous for its majestic Mediterranean architecture and décor, the
AAA Four-Diamond rated hotel offers several excellent dining options, including
the famous Circular Dining Room, as well as 72 holes of championship golf,
indoor and outdoor swimming pools, fitness and exercise facilities and
other recreational activities. For other information call 1-800-HERSHEY
or visit the destination�s website at www.HersheyPA.com.
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