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Millcroft Inn & Spa Dining Fundraiser for Haiti Relief
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON February 24, 2010 – In response to the devastation caused by the recent earthquake in Haiti, Vintage Hotels is determined to make a difference in the rebuilding of the country. The Niagara-on-the-Lake based hotel company announces a major fundraising event being held Wednesday, March 10th, 2010 in all 5 of its restaurants across Niagara-on-the-Lake, Caledon and Toronto, Ontario.
Vintage Hotels has committed to donating 100% of proceeds from this fundraising event to Habitat for Humanity Canada where the funds will be allocated to relief efforts in Haiti. All March 10th dinner sales from five restaurants will be donated. This fundraiser forges the bond between Vintage corporate, their clientele, and the community. Together, they are expected to contribute more than $10,000-$15,000 to Habitat for Humanity Canada.
“The Vintage Hotels fundraiser is unique in that it allows patrons the ultimate feel-good dining experience,” comments Vintage Hotels CEO Bob Jackson. “For one very important day, guests will enjoy four-diamond cuisine knowing that 100% of what they spend will go towards a very worthy cause. I think we all share a responsibility in supporting community whether it be in our backyard or in another country.” All monies raised will be used to support Habitat for Humanity Canada’s relief efforts in Haiti.
Charity-minded foodies throughout Southern Ontario can participate in the event at the following Vintage Hotels restaurants:
· Escabeche at Prince of Wales, 6 Picton St., Niagara-on-the-Lake (1-888-669-5566)
· Tiara at Queen’s Landing, 155 Byron St., Niagara-on-the-Lake (1-888-669-5566)
· Cannery at Pillar and Post, 48 John St. W., Niagara-on-the-Lake (1-888-669-5566)
· Millcroft Inn & Spa, 55 John St., Village of Alton in Caledon (1-800-383-3976)
· Crush Wine Bar, 455 King St. W., Toronto (416-977-1234)
Reservations are recommended, and can be made by calling the restaurant of choice. Guests who wish to made additional monetary donations to the Haiti Relief Effort through Habitat for Humanity Canada can do so at each restaurant, or online at www.habitat.ca.
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY CANADA
Habitat for Humanity Canada is a national, non-profit, faith-based organization working for a world where everyone has a safe and decent place to live. The mission of the organization is to mobilize volunteers and community partners in building affordable housing and promoting homeownership as a means to breaking the cycle of poverty. Habitat for Humanity Canada was founded in 1985, consists of over 50,000 volunteers and 73 affiliate organizations from coast to coast, and is a member of Habitat for Humanity International which spans 93 countries, has built over 300,000 homes, and is now building a new home every 10 minutes.
Damage from the January 12 earthquake in Haiti added yet another dimension to the already-crushing humanitarian crisis and poverty conditions faced by the Western hemisphere’s poorest country. Because of the great need, Habitat for Humanity is planning a multi-faceted response to help low-income families get into decent, secure housing as soon as possible. Given the scale of homes damaged and destroyed, a multi-year plan is in place for which funding assistance is needed in order to provide relief, rehabilitation and reconstruction. For more information visit www.habitat.ca.
VINTAGE HOTELS
Vintage Hotels is a collection of CAA/AAA four-diamond hotels. Prince of Wales, Queen’s Landing and Pillar and Post in Niagara-on-the-Lake offer 374 guestrooms, 35,000 square feet of meeting space, three four-diamond restaurants, and two spas. 100 Fountain Spa and Secret Garden Spa are consistently ranked top spas by Spas of America. Vintage Hotels also owns the 24-guestroom Moffat Inn in Niagara-on-the-Lake. In 2008, the Vintage collection grew to include the Millcroft Inn & Spa located in the rolling hills of Alton-Caledon, 45 minutes northwest of Toronto. The Millcroft offers 52 guestrooms, 4,700 sq. ft. of meeting space, a four-diamond restaurant, and the renowned Millcroft Spa, Centre for Well-Being.
Offering classic style with modern sensibility, the hotel properties share a stellar reputation for delivering exceptional experiences in a unique destination. The elegant and refined Prince of Wales and the classic yet charming Pillar and Post were tops in Ontario on the Condé Nast Traveler Gold List 2006, with Prince of Wales repeating in the No. 2 spot in 2007 and in 2009 named Best Hotel in Ontario on Travel + Leisure Magazine’s List of 500 World’s Best Hotels. Queen’s Landing, voted number one Hotel in Ontario in the Condé Nast Readers’ Choice Awards 2009, sets the stage for everything from high-level corporate gatherings to romantic getaways in a Georgian-style waterfront mansion. The Millcroft Inn & Spa earned the Fodor’s Choice Award of Distinction in 2008 and placed 2nd in Ontario’s Finest Inns & Spas 2008 WOW awards as Top Spa, Destination & Dinner Experience. Vintage Hotels is a proud partner of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada. For more information: www.vintage-hotels.com.
MEDIA CONTACTS:
Dianne Turner, Marketing and PR Specialist
Vintage Hotels
(905) 468-1362 ext. 8464
d.turner@vintage-hotels.com
April Brunet, VP of Sales and Marketing
Vintage Hotels
(905) 468-1362 ext. 8349
a.brunet@vintage-hotels.com
Spas of America Selects Millcroft Inn & Spa as 700th Spa
Spas of America, a healthy living and travel website showcasing the best Spa & Wellness travel experiences, launched its 700th spa listing and first Historic spa experience: The Millcroft Inn & Spa, Alton-Caledon, Ontario, Canada.
“Spas of America is pleased to welcome the Millcroft Inn & Spa,” says Spas of America president Craig Oliver. “Situated less than an hour from Canada’s largest city and two hours from New York State, the Millcroft is a premier spa destination offering the charm and romance of the past, complemented by four-diamond comfort and first-class service.“
A historic gem dating back to the 1880s, the Millcroft was originally built as a textile mill. Today guests can stay and dine in the same building, where they’ll enjoy stunning views of the millpond and nearby Shaw’s Creek Falls. A definitive country retreat, the Millcroft is part of a small community known for its thriving art scene, love for horses and many outdoor activities.
One signature spa treatment at the Millcroft Spa is the Raindrop Therapy with Native Indian Hot Rock Massage. This unique therapy developed by the American Lakota Indians is designed to align energy centers, release blockages and bring the body into balance. Nine essential oils are strategically applied and worked into the back muscles, followed by a full-body massage. More details about the Millcroft Inn & Spa can be viewed at its platinum member listing: http://www.spasofamerica.com/spas/millcroft_inn.
Paul MacIntyre, GM of the Pillar and Post, another fine heritage property, oversees all Vintage Hotels spas, including its newest one at the Millcroft Inn. MacIntyre says, “We’re very proud to have our spa chosen for this milestone. We look forward to the Millcroft Inn & Spa being showcased to Spas of America’s targeted Spa & Wellness consumers from around the world.” Vintage Hotels also operates two other boutique spa properties in Southern Ontario, 100 Fountain Spa at Pillar and Post and the Secret Garden Spa, Prince of Wales Hotel. (Both spas ranked in Spas of America’s Top 30 Spas of 2008 based on consumer traffic to the Spas of America website.)
SPAS OF AMERICA
Launched in 2005, Spas of America is the fastest-growing spa travel website, showcasing over 700 of the best resort, hotel and destination spas around the world. Spas of America supports the growth of Spa & Wellness travel by providing consumers with a beautiful, clean, easy-to-use online experience. The website empowers customers to search for spas by map, name, keyword, experience or geographic region. Find Spas of America online at http://www.spasofamerica.com/ and on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/spasofamerica.
VINTAGE HOTELS
Vintage Hotels is a collection of CAA/AAA four-diamond hotels. Prince of Wales, Queen’s Landing and Pillar and Post in Niagara-on-the-Lake offer 374 guestrooms, 35,000 square feet of meeting space, three four-diamond restaurants, and two spas. 100 Fountain Spa and Secret Garden Spa are consistently ranked top spas by Spas of America, while offering a wide selection of services to soothe body and soul. The newest addition to the Vintage collection is an oasis of tranquility in Toronto's backyard. The Millcroft Inn & Spa, located in the rolling hills of Alton-Caledon, offers 52 guestrooms, 4,700 sq. ft. of meeting space, a four-diamond restaurant, and the renowned Millcroft Spa, Centre for Well-Being, home to Ontario's first and only medically developed and supervised Naturopathic Detox getaway - recently voted Canada's best by Travel to Wellness Canada.
Offering classic style with modern sensibility, the hotel properties share a stellar reputation for delivering exceptional experiences in a unique destination. The elegant and refined Prince of Wales and the classic yet charming Pillar and Post were tops in Ontario on the Condé Nast Traveler Gold List 2006, with Prince of Wales repeating in the No. 2 spot in 2007 and most recently named Best Hotel in Ontario on Travel + Leisure Magazine’s 2009 List of 500 World’s Best Hotels. Queen’s Landing, voted number one Hotel in Ontario in the Condé Nast Readers’ Choice Awards 2009, sets the stage for everything from high-level corporate gatherings to romantic getaways in a Georgian-style waterfront mansion. The Millcroft Inn & Spa earned the Fodor’s Choice Award of Distinction in 2008 and placed 2nd in Ontario’s Finest Inns & Spas 2008 WOW awards as Top Spa, Destination & Dinner Experience. Vintage Hotels is a proud partner of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada. For more information: http://www.vintage-hotels.com/.
For more information, please contact:
Craig Oliver President Spas of America
craig@spasofamerica.com
888.688.7727
http://www.spasofamerica.com/
April Brunet
VP Sales & Marketing
Vintage Hotels
a.brunet@vintage-hotels.com
888.669.5566
http://www.vintage-hotels.com/
Millcroft Inn & Spa Named Accommodation of the Year
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Alton, ON June 29, 2009 – The newest addition to the Vintage Hotels group, The Millcroft Inn & Spa, has been awarded Accommodation of the Year for 2009. The Hills of Headwaters Tourism Association, which made the announcement at its Annual General Meeting on June 17, 2009 where it celebrated tourism excellence in businesses and individuals.
Winners for the local awards were chosen based on a set of criteria which set them above the competition. The Millcroft Inn & Spa was selected as Accommodation of the Year in recognition of its notable contribution to the tourism industry in the Hills of Headwaters region. The Millcroft avidly promotes the surrounding region at tradeshows as well as consistently referring its guests to explore local activities and businesses. The Millcroft was also chosen for this award based on excellence in branding and marketing, superior service, professionalism and leadership in the hospitality sector.
Jill Sproule, Innkeeper of The Millcroft Inn & Spa, proudly accepted the award. “We are so honoured to be named Accommodation of the Year for 2009. The Millcroft has been an avid supporter of the community for over 20 years. The Hills of Headwaters region clearly has so much to offer our guests. We are pleased to be recognized as an integral part of the community, and we’re here to stay.”
The Millcroft Inn & Spa is a member of Ontario’s Finest Inns & Spas, which has recognized the hotel’s premier dining and spa facilities with its WOW awards in 2008. Additional honours bestowed on The Millcroft include Fodor’s Choice Award of Distinction for 2008, Best Spa for Romance and Best Detox Programs for 2008 by Travel to Wellness Canada, and CAA/AAA’s Four Diamond Award for 14 consecutive years for dining and for 21 consecutive years for accommodations.
VINTAGE HOTELS
Vintage Hotels is a collection of CAA/AAA four-diamond hotels. Prince of Wales, Queen’s Landing and Pillar and Post in Niagara-on-the-Lake offer 374 guestrooms, 35,000 square feet of meeting space, three four-diamond restaurants, and two spas. 100 Fountain Spa and Secret Garden Spa are consistently ranked top spas by Spas of America, while offering a wide selection of services to soothe body and soul. The newest addition to the Vintage collection is an oasis of tranquility in Toronto's backyard. The Millcroft Inn & Spa, located in the rolling hills of Alton-Caledon, offers 52 guestrooms, 4,700 sq. ft. of meeting space, a four-diamond restaurant, and the renowned Millcroft Spa, Centre for Well-Being, home to Ontario's first and only medically developed and supervised Naturopathic Detox getaway - recently voted Canada's best by Travel to Wellness Canada.
Offering classic style with modern sensibility, the hotel properties share a stellar reputation for delivering exceptional experiences in a unique destination. The elegant and refined Prince of Wales and the classic yet charming Pillar and Post were tops in Ontario on the Condé Nast Traveler Gold List 2006, with Prince of Wales repeating in the No. 2 spot in 2007 and proudly earning a coveted spot on Travel + Leisure Magazine’s 2008 List of Top 100 Hotels in North America. The Georgian splendour of Queen’s Landing sets the stage for everything from high-level corporate gatherings to romantic getaways. The Millcroft Inn & Spa was selected as Fodor’s Choice in 2008 and placed 2nd in Ontario’s Finest Inns & Spas 2008 WOW awards as Top Spa, Destination & Dinner Experience. Vintage Hotels is a proud partner of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada. For more information: http://www.vintage-hotels.com/.
MEDIA CONTACTS:
Dianne Turner, Marketing and PR Specialist
Vintage Hotels
(905) 468-1362 ext. 8464
d.turner@vintage-hotels.com
April Brunet, VP of Marketing
Vintage Hotels
(905) 468-1362 ext. 8349
a.brunet@vintage-hotels.com
The Millcroft Spa, Centre for Well-Being Voted Top Detox Spa in Canada
VILLAGE OF ALTON – CALEDON – The Hills of Headwaters region is renowned as a destination for those seeking beautiful scenery, fine dining, championship golf, and historic charm. Now, for the first time, it can also boast that it is home to the top Spa Detox program in Canada.
In January, 2008, The Millcroft Inn & Spa took a large step toward its goal to position itself as a wellness destination when it launched a Four-Day Naturopathic Detox Getaway. This package was developed via a partnership between The Millcroft Inn & Spa and Orangeville-based Dr. Wendy Davis, N.D. of Harmony Health Naturopathic Clinic. It's purpose is to help people who are motivated to take control of their health by providing an assessment of their current state of wellness – which is determined by Dr. Davis – and then educating them on how to make short-term and long-term improvements to their well being.
The getaway includes private pre and post-program consultations with Dr. Davis (to assess current health status and measure improvement throughout the program), a customized itinerary of detoxifying spa treatments and activities – based on one's particular health status, a daily menu of detoxifying gourmet meals and snacks, and four (4) restful nights of accommodation. The meals and the Spa treatments are specially selected to 'kick-start' the body's natural toxin-ridding abilities, while relaxing the body and mind – thereby lowering stress levels.
 Guests who participate in this program also receive a personalized binder that includes a daily itinerary, a list of benefits of various spa treatments, recipes and other information to help guide him/her down the path to better health after the program is complete.
Due to the fact that this program was developed with and is supervised by a medical professional (and that it is customized to individual needs, includes detoxifying gourmet cuisine and places a strong emphasis on educating participants on how to improve their health) it is the first and only detox program of its kind in Ontario – and one of a select few available in Canada.
On April 10, 2008 Anne Dimon, an internationally respected travel journalist and founder of e-magazine: Travel to Wellness, announced her 2008 list of Best Spas in Canada. The list covers 24 separate categories and The Millcroft Inn & Spa was voted tops in the "Best Detox Program" category (a new category for 2008), and received an honourable mention in the "Best for Romance" category.
Also, on Thursday, March 27, 2008 The Millcroft Inn & Spa was issued the prestigious AAA/CAA Four Diamond Award for the 20th consecutive year for lodgings, and the 13th consecutive year for dining – a feat largely unmatched throughout North America.
Aside from its celebrated Spa, cuisine and accommodations, the Millcroft Inn & Spa also boasts a conference centre and is a popular destination for weddings and golf getaways year round.
To inquire about the Four Day Naturopathic Detox Getaway various services and amenities offered by The Millcroft Inn & Spa, please call 1-800-383-3976 Toll Free or (519) 941-8111, or email millcroft@millcroft.com. Information is also available online at http://www.millcroft.com/.
The Millcroft launches Ontario's first and only Naturopathic Detox Getaway
Medically-supervised detox getaways are now available in Ontario, courtesy of The Millcroft Inn & Spa in the Village of Alton – Caledon and Harmony Health Naturopathic Clinic in Orangeville.
The Millcroft Four-Day Naturopathic Detox Getaway, which was developed via a partnership between The Millcroft Inn & Spa and Orangeville-based Dr. Wendy Davis, N.D. of Harmony Health Naturopathic Clinic, is the first and only detox program of its kind in Ontario - and one of a small few in Canada.
This getaway and program is intended specifically for people who are motivated to take control of their well being, and who are interested in learning how to live a healthier lifestyle. The programming includes tried and tested tactics that facilitate the body's natural ability to rid itself of environmental and chemical toxins – which are the leading causes of the majority of modern-day ailments.
The Millcroft Four-Day Naturopathic Detox Getaway effectively marries the features for which The Millcroft Inn & Spa is renowned ( i.e. beautiful and serene settings, award-winning 'Four Diamond' gourmet cuisine, and The Millcroft Spa, Centre for Well-Being's industry-leading facilities and quality of service), to the expert application of Naturopathic assessment and treatment techniques by Dr. Wendy Davis. This combination of resources makes it a powerfully effective, yet relaxing, enjoyable and educational wellness-boosting experience that cannot be found elsewhere.
The detox programming included in this getaway is ideal for people fighting aliments such as allergies, skin disorders, arthritis, cardiovascular disease and obesity. Also, anyone who has undergone long-term chemical therapies, such as Chemotherapy, can benefit greatly from this program.
Those who choose to experience this unique wellness getaway will receive the following:
- a customised four-day Naturopathic wellness program including: detoxifying physical activities, spa treatments and a sumptuous "Gourmet Detox Menu" of meals designed to treat your palate while promoting detoxification
- four nights of accommodation (Sunday arrival, Thursday departure ONLY)
- a one-on-one consultation with Dr. Wendy Davis, N.D. to review health history forms and preview the program of activities and treatments being prescribed
- a private follow-up consultation with Dr. Davis at the end of the program
- and a binder of educational and instructional information (including recipes for detoxifying meals) to help one continue down the road to wellness after the program is complete
Once an assessment of one's particular health history and current state of health is complete, Dr. Davis determines the programming one is to receive throughout his/her stay. During the initial and follow-up consultations a small sequence of non-invasive tests are completed to measure changes to one's state of well-being resulting from the detox program and to help guide nutritional and lifestyle recommendations for each participant to follow after the program is complete.
Pricing for this special getaway starts from $550 per person, per day (plus taxes and gratuities). To ensure participants receive only the highest level of service and personal attention during this getaway experience, availability will be limited to a maximum of four (4) participants per week.
For more information on the Millcroft Four-Day Naturopathic Detox Getaway visit the Rates & Great Escapes page at http://www.millcroft.com/.
This offering is an evolutionary step-up from the Two-Day, Three-Day and Four-Day 'Lite Detox' Getaways that have been available at The Millcroft since 2005. It is also the latest in a series of recently introduced innovations developed and offered by The Millcroft, which include; body scrubs and wraps featuring numerous organic products such as strawberry, lavender, mandarin orange, pumpkin and coconut, and Canada's first and only Beer-based spa treatments.
The Millcroft has long been a hub of economic activity for the region in which it resides. In 1978 The Millcroft received the National Heritage award of Honour for Heritage Preservation from Heritage Canada.
In March of 2008, The Millcroft was issued the prestigious AAA/CAA Four Diamond Award for the 20th consecutive year for lodgings, and the 13th consecutive year for dining – a feat largely unmatched throughout North America – making it one of only a handful of establishments in Ontario to be recognized for the quality of both its accommodations and dining facilities and services at this level.
The Millcroft is also a member of Ontario's Finest Inns and Spas – an independent association dedicated to developing and promoting the finest Inns and destination Spas on Ontario. During the summer of 2007 The Millcroft was assessed in a random Ontario's Finest Inns & Spas Quality Assurance review for the level of service and quality of the amenities offered and received scores of 91% for the Inn and 95% for the Spa.
The Millcroft Inn & Spa also boasts a Conference Centre, featuring high-speed wireless Internet access, photocopy and fax services, and is a popular destination for weddings and golf getaways year round. The state-of-the-art 9,000 square foot full-service Millcroft Spa, Centre for Well-Being features 17 separate treatment areas and boasts a broad spectrum of services and treatment options ranging from manicures and pedicures to body wraps and beer treatments. It also offers the largest selection of Hydrotherapy treatments in Ontario.
For more information on the many services and amenities offered by The Millcroft Inn & Spa, please visit http://www.millcroft.com/, email millcroft@millcroft.com or call 1-800-383-3976 Toll Free or (519) 941-8111.
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