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/C O R R E C T I O N -- Relais & Chateaux/In the news release, Relais & Chateaux Announces New Members, issued 18- Nov-2008 by Relais & Chateaux over PR Newswire, we are advised by the company that the 10th paragraph should read: Hotel Fauchere,Pike County, Pennsylvania: Founded in 1852 and family
operated for 124 years, the Hotel Fauchere was meticulously restored and
reopened in 2006. The classic Italianate-style property has 16 rooms, all
with marble baths, two restaurants, a patisserie and an adjacent spa. The
public areas feature a collection of The complete, corrected release follows: Relais & Chateaux Announces New Members
- Baby Elephant Preserve, Helicopter and Treehouse Cottages Reflect Members'
Unique Character -
- Restaurateur Danny Meyer's Eleven Madison Park the Only Stand Alone U.S.
Restaurant Named -
VIENNA, Austria, Nov. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- Relais & Chateaux, a collection of the world's finest intimate hotels and gourmet restaurants, announced its newest worldwide members at its annual Congress today. A total of 31 new members were accepted into this prestigious organization, which now has 480 properties in 56 countries.* (Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20081118/NY47058 ) Relais & Chateaux reviewed 100 candidates around the world with a commitment to selecting only outstanding properties with truly unique character. Each new member represents the guiding principle of Relais & Chateaux: to create for guests moments of exceptional harmony and unforgettable celebrations of the senses. In the U.S., only one restaurant, Eleven Madison Park, and three resorts -- Winvian, The Inn of the Five Graces, and Hotel Fauchere, earned this exclusive distinction. Three outstanding chefs at Relais & Chateaux properties inNorth America were also named Grands Chefs Relais & Chateaux. For over half a century, discriminating travelers and gourmands worldwide have
come to expect the extraordinary from Relais & Chateaux. With the addition of
Camp Jabulani inSouth Africa, an astonishing self-sustaining camp that
protects elephants and houses a five-star property that harmoniously blends
with the African bush; and Winvian, a whimsical collection of accommodations
inConnecticut's "Our newest members offer truly unique and unforgettable experiences for our guests," said Jaume Tapies, international president of Relais & Chateaux. "We are delighted to welcome them into our family, where personal generosity and hospitality are a way of life." New U.S. Members Eleven "Just as it was for my father, becoming a member of Relais & Chateaux is a peak career moment for me," said Meyer. "It is an affirmation by the finest hospitality organization in the world of Eleven Madison Park's achievement, and I am incredibly proud of our team. As a young boy, I first learned what a soulful hospitality experience could feel like by staying at Relais & Chateaux properties. In fact, I still have the diary I kept during that time. I have imagined and hoped for this day for a long time, and I can't even begin to express how much this means to me." Winvian,Litchfield County, Connecticut: Set amidst 113 acres, Winvian was created to recharge and indulge. Fifteen different architects designed individual cottages that combine the whimsical with the traditional, the modern with the historical. Examples include: the Helicopter cottage, which features a fully restored 1968 Sikorsky HH36 Sea King Pelican helicopter and the Treehouse, a two-story cottage suspended among the trees ten meters off the ground that allows guests to sway with the breeze and touch the leaves. The Inn of the Five Graces,Santa Fe, New Mexico: The Orient and the Old
West meet at this hotel, whose name relates back to the Five Graces of Tibetan
culture celebrating the human senses. Originally known as Seret's 1001
Nights, the inn is a truly magical and fanciful transformation to another
world. The exteriors are traditional oldSanta Fe with intriguing
architectural details, including hand carved ceilings and columns from Tibet
and a Jain altarpiece. Hotel Fauchere,Pike County, Pennsylvania: Founded in 1852 and family
operated for 124 years, the Hotel Fauchere was meticulously restored and
reopened in 2006. The classic Italianate-style property has 16 rooms, all
with marble baths, two restaurants, a patisserie and an adjacent spa. The
public areas feature a collection of New Grands Chefs Relais & Chateaux North America
Three North American chefs at established Relais & Chateaux properties have
also just been named Grands Chefs Relais & Chateaux. They are: New Relais & Chateaux Guide
Faithful to the motto, "All Around the World, Unique in the World," Relais &
Chateaux has unveiled a redesigned Guide for 2009, which features a larger
format, customized pages for each property and a new column, "Unique in the
World," that highlights the truly unique character of each property.
Descriptions such as a truffle field with 600 oak trees, a helicopter cottage
and a beach reserved for children provide glimpses into the experiences that
travelers can enjoy. Prominent author "We all need ways to escape and seek out places that provide us with a way of seeing the world in a different way," said Kennedy. "When you arrive at a Relais & Chateaux hotel or restaurant, you arrive somewhere that isn't afraid to trumpet its uniqueness. The new Guide will allow readers to immediately identify each property's extraordinary qualities to draw inspiration for their next destination." *For a complete list of all new members, please contact About Relais & Chateaux: Relais & Chateaux is an exclusive collection of 480 of the finest charming hotels and gourmet restaurants in 56 countries. Established inFrance in 1974, the Association's mission is to spread its unique art de vivre across the globe by selecting outstanding properties with a truly unique character. Furthermore, Relais & Chateaux is also a family of hoteliers and Grands Chefs from all over the world who share a passion for and a personal commitment to ensuring their guests are privy to moments of exceptional harmony, an unforgettable celebration of the senses. From the vineyards in theNapa Valley to the beaches inBali, from the olive trees in Provence, to the lodges inSouth Africa, Relais & Chateaux offers all the stops on the finest route for discovering each special place and country.
Contact: Lori Gosset
lgosset@marstonpr.com
Helen Patrikis
hpatrikis@marstonpr.com
Robert Marston Marketing Communications, Inc.
212-371-2200
CONTACT: ------ Relais & Chateaux Announces New Members - Baby Elephant Preserve, Helicopter and Treehouse Cottages Reflect Members’ Unique Character - - Restaurateur Danny Meyer’s Eleven Madison Park the Only Stand Alone U.S. Restaurant Named - VIENNA, Austria, Nov. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- Relais & Chateaux, a collection of the world’s finest intimate hotels and gourmet restaurants, announced its newest worldwide members at its annual Congress today. A total of 31 new members were accepted into this prestigious organization, which now has 480 properties in 56 countries.* (Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20081118/NY47058 ) Relais & Chateaux reviewed 100 candidates around the world with a commitment to selecting only outstanding properties with truly unique character. Each new member represents the guiding principle of Relais & Chateaux: to create for guests moments of exceptional harmony and unforgettable celebrations of the senses. In the U.S., only one restaurant, Eleven For over half a century, discriminating travelers and gourmands worldwide have come to expect the extraordinary from Relais & Chateaux. With the addition of Camp Jabulani inSouth Africa, an astonishing self-sustaining camp that protects elephants and houses a five-star property that harmoniously blends with the African bush; and Winvian, a whimsical collection of accommodations in Connecticut’s “Our newest members offer truly unique and unforgettable experiences for our guests,” said Jaume Tapies, international president of Relais & Chateaux. “We are delighted to welcome them into our family, where personal generosity and hospitality are a way of life.” New U.S. Members Eleven “Just as it was for my father, becoming a member of Relais & Chateaux is a peak career moment for me,” said Meyer. “It is an affirmation by the finest hospitality organization in the world of Eleven Madison Park’s achievement, and I am incredibly proud of our team. As a young boy, I first learned what a soulful hospitality experience could feel like by staying at Relais & Chateaux properties. In fact, I still have the diary I kept during that time. I have imagined and hoped for this day for a long time, and I can’t even begin to express how much this means to me.” Winvian, Litchfield County, Connecticut: Set amidst 113 acres, Winvian was created to recharge and indulge. Fifteen different architects designed individual cottages that combine the whimsical with the traditional, the modern with the historical. Examples include: the Helicopter cottage, which features a fully restored 1968 Sikorsky HH36 Sea King Pelican helicopter and the Treehouse, a two-story cottage suspended among the trees ten meters off the ground that allows guests to sway with the breeze and touch the leaves. The Inn of the Five Graces, Santa Fe, New Mexico: The Orient and the Old West meet at this hotel, whose name relates back to the Five Graces of Tibetan culture celebrating the human senses. Originally known as Seret's 1001 Nights, the inn is a truly magical and fanciful transformation to another world. The exteriors are traditional oldSanta Fe with intriguing architectural details, including hand carved ceilings and columns from Tibet and a Jain altarpiece. Hotel Fauchere, Pike County, Pennsylvania: This property is a magnificent mansion that transports visitors back to a quieter era. Extraordinary exhibits include the famous “Bloody Lincoln Flag,” which is believed to have cushioned the dying president’s head after he was shot in 1865. Civil War and Native American artifacts, the Hiawatha stagecoach, vintage gowns and uniforms, photo albums and period letters, musical instruments and kitchenware are on display. New Grands Chefs Relais & Chateaux North America Three North American chefs at established Relais & Chateaux properties have also just been named Grands Chefs Relais & Chateaux. They are: New Relais & Chateaux Guide Faithful to the motto, “All Around the World, Unique in the World,” Relais & Chateaux has unveiled a redesigned Guide for 2009, which features a larger format, customized pages for each property and a new column, “Unique in the World,” that highlights the truly unique character of each property. Descriptions such as a truffle field with 600 oak trees, a helicopter cottage and a beach reserved for children provide glimpses into the experiences that travelers can enjoy. Prominent author “We all need ways to escape and seek out places that provide us with a way of seeing the world in a different way,” said Kennedy. “When you arrive at a Relais & Chateaux hotel or restaurant, you arrive somewhere that isn’t afraid to trumpet its uniqueness. The new Guide will allow readers to immediately identify each property’s extraordinary qualities to draw inspiration for their next destination.” *For a complete list of all new members, please contact About Relais & Chateaux: Relais & Chateaux is an exclusive collection of 480 of the finest charming hotels and gourmet restaurants in 56 countries. Established in France in 1974, the Association’s mission is to spread its unique art de vivre across the globe by selecting outstanding properties with a truly unique character. Furthermore, Relais & Chateaux is also a family of hoteliers and Grands Chefs from all over the world who share a passion for and a personal commitment to ensuring their guests are privy to moments of exceptional harmony, an unforgettable celebration of the senses. From the vineyards in the Napa Valley to the beaches inBali, from the olive trees in Provence, to the lodges in South Africa, Relais & Chateaux offers all the stops on the finest route for discovering each special place and country. Contact: Lori Gosset
lgosset@marstonpr.com
Helen Patrikis
hpatrikis@marstonpr.com
Robert Marston Marketing Communications, Inc.
212-371-2200
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