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Special Experiences

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Special Experiences

At La Tourelle Resort & Spa expect adventure that's personalized for your interests. Enjoy fine wine, theatre, the arts, hiking, cycling, horseback riding, tennis, golf, boating, fishing, ice skating and skiing. Let our Adventure Center Concierge design an adventure you'll never forget. Here are some Special Experiences that we're currently offering.

PLEASE NOTE: Pricing for Packages and Specials are with advance booking only.


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Wine & Waterfall WEEKEND
June 26-27; July 3-25; September 4-12, 2009
Starting at $662 per couple

Plan a custom tour with Experience! The Finger Lakes and spend half a day on the Cayuga Wine Trail wining and dining, tasting and touring. Then take an afternoon hike around Ithaca’s breathtaking waterfalls and gorges and head back to La Tourelle Resort before dusk for a relaxing couples massage at our very own August Moon Spa. In the evening walk over to John Thomas Steakhouse and unwind with dinner for two (you receive a $130 credit), and luxuriate with a hearty breakfast the next morning at Simply Red Bistro at La Tourelle.

One-night weekend package prices start at $662 per couple. Two-night weekend package prices start at $864 per couple. Stay a third night (Thursday or Sunday) for only an extra $75. This weekend value package is available during the following dates: June 26 – 27; July 3 – 25; and, September 4 – 12. Please note that taxes on room and gratuities at August Moon Spa, Simply Red Bistro, and Experience! Finger Lakes are not included.


Summer Getaway
June 1 - July 31, 2009
Starting at $255 per couple

One night in a King Bedded room with breakfast for two at Simply Red Bistro and $100 credits to the August Moon Spa starting at $255 and going to $354, taxes additional.

Relax and recharge during the summer months in the Finger Lakes Wine Region. Enjoy King room accommodations for an overnight stay, a delicious and hardy breakfast from Simply Red Bistro for two, and a $100 voucher to the peaceful August Moon Spa for the treatment of your choice. For that extra special getaway stay in our Fireplace King Bedded rooms with hardwood floor, balcony, bathtub Jacuzzi and a gas fireplace.

Pricing details:
Weekday (1 night stay) King - $255 / Fireplace King - $333 | Weekend (1 night stay) King - $307 / Fireplace King - $354


WEEKDAY Wine Extravaganza
May 1 - September 30, 2009
Starting at $402 per couple

This is La Tourelle Resort & Spa's best value package when you stay with us Sunday through Thursday nights! Consider this: start your adventure with an early check-in (11:00 a.m.), enjoy lunch at Simply Red Bistro at La Tourelle or Simply Red Bistro at Sheldrake Point Vineyard on the Cayuga Wine Trail, explore the wineries along the wine trail solo or with a friend, and then greet the evening hours with a Porterhouse steak for two at John Thomas Steakhouse. Come morning wake up and savor exceptional coffee with a versatile breakfast at Simply Red Bistro at La Tourelle, and then end your adventure with a relaxing couples massage at our August Moon Spa.

One-night weekday package prices start at $402 per couple. A two-night weekday package price starts at $549 per couple. Add a third weekday night for only $75. This package is available from May 1 – September 30, 2009. Some blackout dates apply. Please note that taxes on room and gratuities at August Moon Spa and Simply Red Bistro are not included.


Parents-to-Be Baby Moon Package
May 1 - September 30, 2009
Starting at $707

Capture your pregnancy with a professional photography session, and take advantage of some quiet time before the new arrival with La Tourelle’s Baby Moon Package. Start your day with a classic breakfast for two at Simply Red Bistro, then mothers-to-be relax at August Moon Spa for an entire day with a 50-minute Motherhood Massage, a 50-minute Oxygen Therapy Facial, and a 50-minute Love-Your-Lower-Body Foot Massage and Pedicure. Following your spa experience you will receive a two-hour professional photography session with maternity photographer Damaris. The photo shoot can include both parents or may be for the expecting mom alone. The photo shoot can happen on–site, outdoors, or in a photo studio. End the day with dinner for two at John Thomas Steakhouse ($130 meal credit) and get a sound night’s sleep on our pillow-top-mattress King beds, or in a King room with fireplace.

One-night weekday package prices start at $707. One-night weekend package prices start at $747. This package is available from May 1 – September 30, 2009. Some blackout dates apply. Please note that taxes on room and gratuities at August Moon Spa, Simply Red Bistro, and Damaris Photography are not included. To learn more about Damaris, visit her website at www.damarisphotography.com, or call her directly at 607.227.0205.


Epicurean Excursions with Abby Nash
August 3-7; October 26-30, 2009
$2,000

Epicurean Excursions with Abby NashOn this 5-day, 4-night luxury excursion you will experience exclusive access to the best wineries and restaurants of the Finger Lakes, lovely scenery and luxury accommodations at La Tourelle Resort and Spa. Tours are limited to 10.

Host Abby Nash will lead you through guided tastings at the top wineries. You will feast on meals specially prepared by the finest area chefs. For our dinners, Abby will match Finger Lakes wines with their counterparts from elsewhere in the world. Three of the chefs will conduct private cooking demonstrations.

EXPERIENCE THE FINGER LAKES Tour Company will chauffeur us in our private van as we visit wineries and restaurants on Keuka, Seneca and Cayuga Lakes. Cost for this tour includes 4 night’s accommodations, 4 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 3 cooking demonstrations, travel, 3 wine pairing dinners, and special tours and tasting at wineries from three of the Finger Lakes. Price is $2000 per person. Visit www.abbynash.com for more information.


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