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Enjoy a Women’s Weekend of Wellness with Chicago's Step Up Women's Network

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About the Women’s Weekend of Wellness:

In parternship with Chicago's Step Up Women's Network and the Kohler Waters Spa, the Women's Weekend of Wellness will be held in Kohler, Wisconsin at Kohler's famous and historic American Club Resort and will include a healthy dose of yoga, inspiring speakers like Christine Arylo - a self-love expert for women, great food, and tips on how to incorporate healthy lifestyle habits. To kick off the weekend, guests are invited to a welcome reception featuring appetizers and wine parings. Later that evening, the a "SpaNight Delight" will be held at the five-star Kohler Waters Spa, sponsored by Skin Authority Skincare, and will offer guests exclusive access to the spa with its relaxation pool with waterfall, lounge areas, plunge pool, steam room and sauna, glass-enclosed rooftop deck with whirlpool, and 16-foot fireplace. A portion of the proceeds from the weekend will be donated to the Step Up Women's Network, a national non-profit membership organization dedicated to connecting and advancing women and girls by bridging communities of professional women and underserved teen girls through mentorship, networking and advancement.

When is the Women's Weekend of Wellness:

The Women's Weekend of Wellenss wil take place March 2 - 4, 2012 in Kohler, Wisconsin, located about two and a half hours north of Chicago. This annual consortium includes resentations from speakers, including: Christine Arylo, Inspirational Catalyst and Self-Love Expert for Women; Gina Marotta, Managing Director, Step Up Women’s Network of Chicago; and the always entertaining Duggan Sisters of Chicago, presenting their fight against cancer campaign, “Don’t Be A Boob.” (Tip: Hosting a breast cancer event? Check out the Pink Podium Project where AmpliVox Sound Systems will donate a Pink Podium to your event free of charge, including free shipping.)

What is the Cost of the Women's Weekend of Wellness:

A two-night Women’s Wellness Weekend package starts at $416 per person based on double occupancy and includes 25% off of all services at Kohler Waters Spa. Day package rates are also available for Saturday, March 4, 2012, for $199 per person and includes the breakfast and speaker, group yoga session, evening reception, dinner, and evening speaker. To make reservations, call 800-344-2838. Visit this Web page for a complete itinerary of the weekend's events.

Where Will the Women's Weekend of Wellness Be Held:

The Women's Weekend of Wellness will be held at the American Club Resort in Kohler, Wisconsin, located about two and a half hours north of Chicago and one hour north of Milwaukee. The American Club Resort is a 2012 Forbes Five-Star Recipient and the Midwest’s only AAA Five Diamond resort-hotel. The accoldates don't end there. The resort's spa, the Kohler Waters Spa, is the first and only Forbes Five-Star spa in Wisconsin and one of 30 spas worldwide to hold this distinction. The American Club Resort features 11 dining establishments from the Forbes Four-Star Immigrant Restaurant to traditional pub fare at the Horse & Plow, traditional Wisconsin dishes in the Wisconsin Room, and rustic Italian at Cucina. (Tip: A personal favorite of mine is having lunch, or brunch on the weekends, at Kohler's River Wildlife's Lodge located along the Sheboygan River. The lodge is a log cabin with a wood burning fireplace and some of the best food you will have in Kohler prepared fresh daily.

More About the Women's Weekend of Wellness:

“Our lives often become too fast-paced. The truth is there has always been 24 hours in a day and that isn’t going to change. It boils down to our choices,” explains Jean Kolb, Director of Wellness Businesses for Kohler Co. “Applying the brakes and slowing down gives us the opportunity to assess our surroundings to ensure we want to continue to move forward on the path we are on. Women’s Weekend of Wellness is a weekend dedicated to making these assessments and defining the speed with which we can live–and be our best selves.” The weekend escape includes a healthy dose of yoga, inspiring speakers, great food and focus on how to incorporate healthy lifestyle habits. To kick-off the weekend, guests are invited to a welcome reception, featuring appetizers and wine parings. Later that evening, the SpaNight Delight at the Five-Star Kohler Waters Spa, sponsored by Skin Authority Skincare, offers guests exclusive access to the Kohler Waters Spa with its relaxation pool

For More Information:

For more information on the Women's Weekend of Wellness, visit this Web page for a complete itinerary of the weekend's events. To make a reservation for the Women's Weekend of Wellness, including a room reservation call 800-344-2838.

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