Summer 2007 Newsletter - Westglow Spa

SUMMER NEWSLETTER 2007
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WESTGLOW RESORT & SPA | BLOWING ROCK, NORTH CAROLINA | 800.562.0807 | WWW.WESTGLOW.COM
A Word From the Owners on the
Wonders of Westglow.
After a mild winter, the flowers are beginning to peek
out into a lovely mountain spring at Westglow. As
we greet the new season, we have many events to
look forward to in the coming months and some
exciting news to share with you.
Over the winter months, we completed several projects to
enhance the Westglow property. Since so many of us travel to
this area in the summer time for the mild climate and
picturesque setting, we have worked to create some sublime
outdoor spaces in time for the summer season. Three new decks
constructed behind the Life Enrichment Center are a perfect
place to sunbathe or simply enjoy the breath-taking view and
fresh mountain air. Weather permitting, our morning and
afternoon yoga classes will be held on the new lower deck. Our
new walking trail, the Westglow Walk, is a 1/3 mile loop
around the property, beginning and ending at the
Gazebo with lovely vistas of the Westglow property all along
the way.
In the Manor House, the redecoration of the guest rooms is now
complete with the renovation of rooms 10/11, 12 and 16. We
have taken care to create each room as a gracious environment
to mirror the elegance of the main floor, while giving each
room its own distinctive charm. In addition to redecorating the
remaining guest rooms in the mansion, the entire Cedar Lodge
has undergone a face lift with new furniture, artwork, and decor.
We look forward to welcoming you into our lovely new guest
rooms this summer.
The superb dining at our restaurant, Rowland’s, is about to get
even better. Rowland’s proudly incorporates fresh organic
produce from the gardens of local growers to enhance your
dining experience, and now we are excited to be adding
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A Word From the Owners
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fresh produce and herbs from our own garden. Our landscapers and
chefs are in the process of adding two new gardens to the property that
will provide the freshest ingredients for the dishes on our menu. The
project includes a large vegetable garden across the street from the
main property and an extensive herb garden located at the edge of the
woods beside the front lawn. This summer we will take the dining
experience to the next level.
Westglow is involved in a number of events this spring and summer,
both locally and nationally. In addition to several corporate retreats,
bridal functions and parties, Westglow is a sponsor of the Appalachian
Summer Festival, featuring headliner Wynonna Judd. In addition to
our sponsorship, Westglow is hosting one of the festival events, an
evening of dinner and jazz with Lavay Smith and Her Red Hot Skillet
Lickers — an event that sold out after only a couple of weeks of
ticket sales. The demand for tickets was so great that we were
compelled to arrange a second show, which is already experiencing a
flood of new ticket sales. Westglow also had the opportunity to
sponsor an event on a national scale, the premier of the movie
Georgia Rule this May. Georgia Rule, starring Jane Fonda, Lindsay
Lohan and Felicity Huffman, is a tale of three generations of
women and the unbreakable bond they share as the rebellious
daughter/granddaughter spends a rehabilitative summer at her
grandmother’s home. The star-studded premier held in New York was
a benefit for the Women’s Media Center, an organization devoted to
making women visible and powerful in the media.
We are happy to announce that Westglow Resort & Spa has recently
been accepted into the Premier Hotel and Resorts Program by
Virtuoso, an exclusive network of elite travel specialists catering to
connoisseurs of fine travel worldwide. Westglow is one of a select few
spas to be honored with an endorsement by Virtuoso, and we are
looking forward to welcoming our Virtuoso clients as well as all of our
new and returning guests this summer.
As we continue to invest our love and work into Westglow, it
continues to grow and fill our lives with new joys and challenges.
Along with our staff, we take great pride in Westglow Resort & Spa,
and we would love nothing more than to share this remarkable
place with each of you.
In Good Health,
Bonnie & Jamie Schaefer
TRAVEL+ LEISURE
WORLD’S BEST AWARDS 2006
TOP 15 DESTINATION SPAS
1. Chiva-Som International Health Resort, 91.36
Hua Hin, Thailand
2. Grand Hyatt, Hong Kong 86.43
3. Mii amo, A Destination Spa at Enchantment, 85.98
Sedona, Arizona
4. Wilderness Adventure Spa at Spring Creek Ranch, 85.56
Jackson Hole, Wyoming
5. Canyon Ranch, Tucson, Arizona 85.21
6. Miraval, Life in Balance, Catalina, Arizona 84.96
7. Westglow Resort & Spa, Blowing Rock, North Carolina 83.46
8. Golden Door, Escondido, California 83.20
9. Maya Tulum Wellness Retreat & Spa, 83.04
Pueblo Tulum, Mexico
10. Rancho La Puerta, Tecate, Mexico 82.91
11. Hilton Head Health Institute, South Carolina 82.57
12. Lake Austin Spa Resort, Austin, Texas 82.48
13. Cooper Wellness Program, Dallas, Texas 82.05
14. Canyon Ranch, Lenox, Massachusetts 80.98
15. Body Holiday at LeSport, St. Lucia 80.61

Adventure Programs
NEW ADDITIONS IN FITNESS
Women’s Wellness Programs
SEMINARS AT WESTGLOW RESORT & SPA
Blowing Rock native Lana Steen,
grew up surrounded by the breathtaking
views of the Blue Ridge
Mountains. It is no wonder that
now she has a passion for the
outdoors and is a highly competitive
endurance athlete. She is an avid
believer in the beneficial effects
for the mind, body, and soul when
exercising outdoors. “Outdoor fitness is one of the most powerful and
unique concepts in exercise today. Nature is also one of the most
powerful contributors to our personal health, and we are fortunate that
Westglow is nestled in such a beautiful region of the country.” Some
of Lana’s hobbies include skiing, snowshoeing, mountain and
road biking, trail running and tennis. Lana is certified by the
American Fitness Professionals and Associates as a certified personal
trainer, group fitness instructor, and nutrition/wellness/weight
management consultant. She is also heart saver AED, and CPR &
First Aid certified.
Some new additions to our fitness program include the following:
Nature Trail Boot Camp
A one-hour intensive workout utilizing the Westglow Walk, lawn
and courtyard. Find that inner connection for a well-balanced,
motivational, inspirational, mental focus, stress free work out, right
outside the front door.
Trail Run
Lana will offer a guided trail run or endurance walk that utilizes the
back country trails of Grandfather Mountain which includes sections
of the Moses Cone Trail system. Other proposed trails include the
east side of Grandfather Mountain which includes sections of the
Tanawha Trail, the Daniel Boone Scout Trail, Cragway, and Nuwati
Trails. Specially designed to challenge the muscles and mind while
interacting with nature.
Mountain Biking
A full day expedition to the neighboring historic town of Todd where
guests will go for a guided bike ride through 15 miles of scenic woods
with views of the New River. Lunch will be provided.
Elite Hiking and Camping Trip
Take a camping trip and join us for a thirteen mile hike on the
Tanawha Trail along the Blue Ridge Parkway. A camp site will be
completely set-up for a night under the stars. Enjoy hors d’ oeuvres,
wine and dinner.
About the Nutritionist
Laura Benezra, MA, RD, LDN contributes to the field of dietetics by
helping individuals prevent chronic disease through the adoption of healthy
eating and lifestyle habits. She combines both conventional and alternative
health-care systems to provide a holistic and unique program for her clients.
Laura has provided her nutrition services for Westglow Spa since 1999.
In 1998 she graduated Cum Laude from Appalachian State University
(ASU), with a Bachelor of Science degree in Health Promotion. She
completed her Master’s degree in Nutrition from ASU in May of 2002. She
is currently the nutritionist for faculty and staff at Appalachian State
University. During her time at ASU she has been published in the
American Dietetic Journal and the International Journal of Sport
Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism. Through Laura’s nutrition practice,
she hopes to help individuals live happier and healthier lives.
Seminar Topics:
• Weight Management Tips and Tools
June 1st, June 30th & July 27th
• Stress Management Techniques That Will Energize Your Life
June 9th, July 7th & August 18th
• Organic Food Update
June 16th, July 14th & August 24th
• Supplement and Herbal Safety
June 23rd, July 21st & August 31st
Time: 11:00am
Weight Management Tips and Tools
Having a hard time losing and maintaining a healthy weight, or do you
just want to live a healthier life? Then come to this informational
seminar that will provide some useful tips on ways to lose and
maintain weight. Some of these tips you may not have been exposed to
before, so come and learn new ways you can lead a healthier life.
Stress Management Techniques That Will Energize Your Life
Do you experience anxiety, stress, fear, and/or worry in your daily life?
Do you often feel fatigued when you wake up in the morning? If so,
this is the seminar for you. Learn some simple techniques to decrease
the effects of stress in your daily life and achieve a more balanced state
of well-being. Practice these techniques on a regular basis and feel
renewed and energized as the effects of stress melt away.
Organic Food Update
Should you eat organic food? The choice is ultimately up to you, but
it may not be an easy decision since buying organic foods can be
expensive. This informational seminar will discuss the pros and cons of
buying and eating organic foods. Learn when it pays to buy organic
food products over conventional ones to reduce exposure to synthetic
pesticides, how to watch out for misleading food labels, and some tips
that can help you cut some of the cost if you choose to buy organic.
Supplement and Herb Safety
Taking over the counter supplements and herbs can be beneficial if you
know what you are doing. But, did you know that many supplements
could actually cause contraindications and health problems if they
are taken incorrectly? How do you know what is actually in your
supplement? Come to this seminar and find out. This seminar will
not provide information on how to diagnose or treat illnesses with
supplements and herbs, but will inform you of some precautions to
take before you start a supplemental regimen.

Spa Products
NEW AT THE LIFE ENRICHMENT CENTER
Gardens
A GREEN THUMB CAN ADD TO QUALITY
Westglow will have fully stocked shelves in the LEC this summer with
six new product lines.
Bliss, founded in 1996, in So-Ho New York, New York, soon became
world renown and developed a product line to match. The products
Westglow will be carrying are spa-at-home products which include
scrubs, soaps, and hand and foot treatments.
Decleor is a world-renowned French and Japanese line that focuses on
the holistic approach to beauty using the purest of essential oils. The
company has been around for over twenty years and in that time has
acquired remarkable knowledge of the plant realm.
Oprah Winfrey has a loyal following of people who acknowledge her
good tastes in books, movies and products. Decleor has been one of the
skincare lines featured on her “O list.”
Ceci Cella is a North Carolina based lip balm company using pure
ingredients, including all natural anti-oxidants and emollients,
designed to soothe, nourish and protect skin from exposure to
the elements.
Blinc, a mascara ideal for sensitive eyes, creates tiny water-resistant
tubes around the lashes that doesn’t run, smudge, clump, or flake. It’s
a miracle, and it’s also going to be available with all other make-up and
facial care products at the Life Enrichment Center.
Yonka is a premier French skin care collection, delivering the world’s
most therapeutic, yet indulgent products. A pioneer of esthetic
aromatherapy and phytotherapy. Yonka combines plant and marine
extracts as well as vitamins and fruit acids for naturally radiant beauty
at all ages.
Westglow is fortunate to have
talented chefs preparing three
gourmet meals daily. Travis Sparks,
the Executive Chef at Rowland’s is
skilled not only in the kitchen, but
also in the garden. Travis has had a
green thumb since he was just a boy.
Working with his grandfather,
Travis was able to pick up on the
subtleties of gardening. With this
knowledge he plans to spearhead the project of getting both an
Herb Garden and Vegetable Garden growing quality produce by
summertime. In the Herb Garden alongside the main front lawn,
everything from parsley, cilantro, thyme, dill and numerous varieties
of basil will be grown. Also on our property we have a vegetable
garden including zucchini, squash, carrots, peppers and radishes, along
with several greens such as kale, collards, chard and spinach, just to
name a few.
Travis says he has already been bringing vegetables and greens from his
home near Banner Elk for some time now. “With this garden at our
back door, the greens and vegetables won’t lose nutrients before they
are prepared. It really makes a difference when you’re preparing a meal
with ingredients that you helped produce. The quality of food and the
end product is so much better.”
R ECIPE:
Citrus & Local Honey Vinaigrette
Summertime is upon us, and it is time to clean the grill, check the
propane, or grab a bag of charcoal because grilling season is here.
Westglow has the perfect recipe to aid you in creating meals that
will make the whole neighborhood jealous. The Citrus & Local Honey
Vinaigrette accompanies any grilled and seasoned fish excellently.
1 cup Olive Oil
2 Tbsp. Local Honey
1/4 cup Lemon Juice, freshly squeezed
1 Tbsp. Fresh chopped Thyme
2 Cloves of garlic, minced
Salt and Pepper to taste
Add honey, lemon juice, thyme, and garlic to blender. Pour in olive
oil slowly to emulsify with other ingredients. Add salt and pepper
to taste. Season tilapia or snapper filets with salt and pepper, or other
favorite seasoning, and grill. When finished top with vinaigrette, serve
and enjoy.

Meet Christopher Knight
STYLIST
Summer Calendar of Events
FROM DINNER AND JAZZ TO WYNONNA
Westglow Resort & Spa is very
excited to introduce Christopher
Knight, a new addition to the
Westglow family. A native of
Savannah, Georgia, Christopher has
had 19 years of experience in the
salon and spa industry. Educated
at Aveda Institute of Minneapolis,
Minnesota, he has been trained
in all aspects of the salon. After
mastering haircutting trends,
coloring, client consultation and
even specialty classes in managing
and operations of a salon, he opened his own Aveda Concept Salon,
and worked there for ten years gaining experience and a loyal clientele.
Christopher enjoys the challenge that comes with each new client
he meets. “I am always open to new clients educating me on their
personal hair needs. I, in return, educate them on daily maintenance
and proper care of their hair.”
“As a small kid I was an artistic individual. My parents allowed me to
be creative which has helped shape me into the man I am today. I also
enjoy music, dance, theatre, and visual arts. I’ve been a music
enthusiast for 30 years, and that is a big part of my life. Being the best
you can be in everything you do is my personal mission statement.
Now, being a part of a salon and spa at a resort that was ranked 7th of
15 top destination spas in the world, I truly feel I am at home, and I
will strive to make Westglow #1.”
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• •• MEETINGS & EVENTS • ••
Westglow Resort & Spa now has the capacity to host
small meetings and events. Located in the Administration
Building is a state-of-the-art conference room with all
audio visual capabilities. The conference room houses
a large 12-person conference table with conferencing
speaker phone. At one end there is a picturesque view of
the mountains, and at the other a flat screen TV that can
connect to any laptop for Power Point presentations.
Also the Rowland’s staff will be happy to customize
any lunch menu for your group, as well as providing
refreshments before and during your meeting. Next time
you have a group that needs elegant meeting space with
superb customer service, remember Westglow Resort &
Spa. Call for more information and pricing.
DINNER AND JAZZ FEATURING LAVAY SMITH AND HER
RED HOT SKILLET LICKERS
An Appalachian Summer Festival and Westglow
Resort & Spa present an evening of fine dining
at Rowland’s, followed by an intimate evening of
jazz under the stars. The evening begins with
mansion tours, cocktails and hors d’oeuvres.
Afterwards, enjoy a tented sunset buffet dinner,
with dancing to the sultry sounds of the Queen
of Classic Jazz & Blues, Lavay Smith, and her
Red Hot Skillet Lickers.
The grounds of Westglow Resort & Spa are the perfect setting for an
elegant evening of dinner and dancing under the stars to a refreshing
new take on the great female jazz performers of our time.
Lavay Smith has become an internationally recognized Diva of Jazz
and Blues with a singing style influenced by Billie Holiday, Dinah
Washington, Bessie Smith, Little Esther Phillips and other legendary
greats. Her performances evoke a sensuous era of Jazz queen and sexy
pinups and add a modern feminist twist.
There will be two performances — Thursday, July 19th and Friday, July
20th. Call ASU at 828-262-4046 for information about tickets.
WYNONNA CONCERT AND OU TDOOR FIREWORKS
WITH PICNICKING AND DANCING
Westglow Resort & Spa is proud to announce that we are lead sponsors
of the Appalachian Summer Festival, and
co-sponsors with Blue Ridge Electric for
Wynonna Judd’s Headline Performance
Saturday, July 28th at Kidd Brewer Stadium.
Wynonna has accumulated the respect of
millions of fans who are drawn to her music and
her life story. This twenty-three year music veteran
has celebrated twenty #1 hits and a multitude
of gold and platinum records. This phenomenal music icon continues
to touch the heart and souls of many with her powerful, soulful
voice and presence.
OUR BEAUTIFUL CLAY TENNIS COURT IS NOW OPEN
We are offering a tennis clinic on
Tuesdays and Thursdays
at 5:30pm.

Experience superb dining in
our historic mansion.
STARTERS
FROM THE GARDEN
Sautéed Jumbo Lump
Crab Cake
Hawaiian Blue Spot Prawns
Seared Diver Scallops
and Foie Gras
Eggplant Napolean
Garden Vegetable Risotto
Gorgonzola Penne Pasta
ON THE LAND
SOUPS & SALADS
Grilled Filet Mignon of Beef
Soup du Jour
Rowland’s House Salad
Roasted Pear, Roquefort Salad
Garam Masala Grilled
Rack of Lamb
Rowland’s Prime Aged
New York Strip
Summer Heirloom
Tomato Salad
Rice Smoked Crispy Duck Breast
FROM THE SEA
Trio of Wild Tasmanian Salmon
DESSERTS
Sylvia’s Chocolate Molten
Lava Cake
Marinated Wild
Sea Bass
Crispy Seared Rainbow Trout
Mountain Berry Crisp
Kahlua Bananas Foster
Trio of House Made Sorbet
Assorted Cheese Plate
House Made Ice Cream
FINE WINES, CHAMPAGNES & COCKTAILS
OPEN NIGHTLY | RESERVATIONS SUGGESTED 828.295.4463
224 Westglow Circle
Blowing Rock, NC 28605
800.562.0807 | www.westglow.com
MEMBER PARTY
Westglow Members — Keep a look
out for your invitation for the member
party Sunday, August 5, 2007. Come
and enjoy good music, great food,
wonderful company!
SUMMER NEWSLETTER 2007