Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center soon will begin construction on Relâche (pronounced: rә-'lŏsh), the luxurious, innovative fitness center and spa scheduled to open next year. Boasting posh accommodations and unsurpassed service, Relâche, the new spa at Gaylord Opryland, will compliment the epic beauty of the propertys world-famous atriums.

Though the spa name is a French derivative of a word meaning relax the ambience is southern hospitality. Whether to work off the stresses of the day, or for pure pampering Relâche is designed to meet your needs. Integrating the unique personality of the Gaylord Opryland Resort with the finest spa and fitness club amenities, guests will delight in an array of services and unsurpassed attention to detail. The spa offers a relaxing sanctuary for hotel guests enhanced by the tropical beauty of Gaylord Oprylands gardens.

For more than 27 years this legendary property has been a preferred destination for highly productive and successful meetings, said Arthur Keith, senior vice president and general manager of the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center. We believe that with Relâche Gaylord Opryland will become an oasis for travelers whether theyre seeking a retreat or rejuvenation.

Gaylord Oprylands storied history includes the development over the years of numerous entertaining environments designed to meet and exceed the desires of hotel guests. In fact, recent research indicates that: · Eight of ten meeting attendees say they look forward to their meetings as a break from their day-to-day jobs; · 69 percent say they like to combine business and leisure travel; · 44 percent like to bring a family member along. These results show that there are multiple layers of decision influencers in a site selection process for meetings or leisure travel. The results of these studies also clearly indicated that a world-class spa was desired at the Nashville property, so Relâche is underway.

With tranquility a stated objective, guests of Relâche will enjoy blissful pampering at the opulent 27,000-square-foot European-inspired spa featuring an indoor-outdoor pool, 12 private treatment rooms, and a state-of-the-art fitness center. The sumptuous, full-service beauty salon features haircuts and styling, manicures, pedicures, waxing, and makeup application. The spa offers innovative equipment featuring more than 30 separate stations for cardio, circuit and weight training. The experienced, highly trained staff will offer personalized advice and guidance for guests of all fitness levels.

Therapies are aimed toward mind-body union. Guests can relax and enjoy complimentary frozen fruits, cold towels, spritzers, and chilled water while awaiting treatments. Gaylord Oprylands signature restaurants will feature spa cuisine for guests seeking the total balance experience. Relâche is sure to be a haven of restoration for anyone who enters.

A Relâche spa is currently open at the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center on Lake Grapevine, in the Dallas-Ft. Worth area, the newest property in the Gaylord Hotels brand.

The architect on record for the project is Ohlson Lavoie Collabarative (OLC). This firm has specialized for more than 20 years in architecture, interior design, and aquatics design and is based in Denver, Colo. Other current projects include Lakeshore Athletic Club-Flatiron in Broomfield, Colorado, Saint Francis Health and Wellness Center in Cape Girardeau, Missouri and the MVP Sportsplex in Isleworth, Florida. For more information on OLC, please contact them at 303.294.9244 or visit www.olcdesigns.com.

About Gaylord Opryland Nashville Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center the largest non-gaming hotel facility in the world is known for providing superior products and services to the meetings and convention industry. Winner of numerous prestigious awards including the coveted Gold Key Elite Award in 2003 & 2004, Gaylord Opryland Nashville is the flagship property of the Gaylord Hotels brand owned by Gaylord Entertainment (NYSE: GET), a leading hospitality and entertainment company based in Nashville, Tenn. For more information, visit www.gaylordentertainment.com or www.gaylordopryland.com.

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