SUMMER AT THE LAKE, RITZ-CARLTON STYLE

FAMILIES WHO PLAY TOGETHER, STAY TOGETHER


GREENSBORO, Ga. -- Families enjoy each other this summer at The Ritz-Carlton Lodge, Reynolds Plantation, situated just 75 miles east of Atlanta on the shores of Lake Oconee. Armed with butterfly nets and mason jars to catch fireflies, and with the Ritz Kids Counselors of The Ritz-Carlton Lodge guiding the way, the "Summer at The Lake" package -- starting at $649* per evening for a family of four, March 16, 2008 - Nov. 22, 2008 -- provides suggestions for simple entertainment that encourages the whole family to enjoy summer the way it was meant to be spent -- outdoors and together.

"Families at The Lake"
Starting at $649* per evening, March 16, 2008 - Nov. 22, 2008

. Lakeview Accommodations   
. Scavenger Hunt
. Saturday Evening Campfire Entertainment
. Kayaking and Canoeing
. Picnic Lunch
. Star Gazing
. Fishing off the dock
. Butterfly and Firefly catching accessories
  
Decades ago, before television existed or pizza could be delivered to your front door, families cherished spending quality time with one another. Activities were simple and uncontrived. This type of interaction is what The Ritz-Carlton Lodge, Reynolds Plantation is all about. At The Lodge, the generation gap is bridged with the help of The Ritz Kids Counselors, who specialize in Lodge activities and creative ways to pass the time, from innocent games of tag by the lake to creating a circus in the sky by identifying clouds in the shapes of elephants, monkeys and lions. The Lodge encourages families to enjoy the simplicities of life. Entertainment takes form with land-inspired activities from dangling fishing rods off the dock in search of lively bass to playing tic-tac-toe with sticks and stones -- nature's version of the well-known game.

Families enjoy one old-fashioned, lakeside picnic lunch complete with blanket and woven basket filled with goodies. Gourmet items such as southern fried chicken satisfy the finicky tastes of children while sliced beef tenderloin meets the discerning demands of more sophisticated palates. A refreshing summer fruit salad is served as a sweet and healthy dessert. Once the sun goes down, families gather 'round The Lodge campfire to roast S'mores and reminisce about the new memories the day has provided. Guests enjoy live entertainment around the campfire after dark, whether it's music or a storyteller, families are encouraged to participate in contributing to the tune or by storytelling using their own imagination and creating unique stories to be retold upon arriving home.

The Ritz-Carlton Lodge, Reynolds Plantation, a AAA Five Diamond resort, provides guests legendary Ritz-Carlton service highlighted by gracious southern hospitality. The 251-room Lodge is secluded on the lazy shore of Lake Oconee with 99 holes of golf designed by the greatest architects of the game, award-winning Spa with southern-inspired service and exclusive Lodge adventures from fishing for large mouth bass to waterskiing or canoeing.

For information or room reservations, please call toll free (800) 241-3333, the resort directly at (706) 467-0600, a travel professional or visit the Web site at www.ritzcarlton.com.

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