Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Golf Resort, Spa & Marina

The Choptank River on Maryland’s Eastern shore provides a scenic setting for Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Golf Resort, Spa & Marina. Spanning 342 acres, the region’s first full-service, year-round resort boasts an 18-acre nature preserve as well as a generous 42,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor meeting space.

The design of the six-story property maximizes natural light and abundant water views. Groups choose from two ballrooms at 11,259 and 4,860 square feet, as well as five additional meeting rooms that divide into two or three sections each. The elegant, wood-paneled Brigantine Boardroom hosts executive meetings for up to 12. In all function areas, high-speed Internet access, state-of-the-art audiovisual equipment, and on-site technical assistance come standard.

Outdoors, the 5,000-square-foot Regatta Pavilion offers a charming venue for theme parties and alfresco breakfasts. Beach and poolside settings, as well as numerous patios, accommodate any size gathering for receptions or catered affairs. Not surprisingly, the resort’s six restaurants focus on seafood specialties, while the place for evening cocktails remains Michener’s Library—a spectacular lounge with a two-story glass wall, stone fireplaces, and an outdoor firepit.

To ensure after-hours fun, the Conference Service Department creates customized activity programs with team-building offerings, tournaments, and spouse and children’s events. Favorite diversions include player-friendly golf at the River Marsh Golf Club, fishing and sailing excursions launching from the 150-slip marina, and rejuvenating, marine-themed treatments at the Stillwater Spa. There are no packages available at this time.

Start	End	Rooms	Rate
10/04/08	10/11/08	150-200	$225 - Call Hotel
11/01/08	11/30/08	10-250	$165-$180
12/01/08	1/31/09	10-250	Call hotel for rates

Posted Jan 31, 2008 by jasonm
View RSS Feed Johns Hopkins doctors and Hyatt experts to lead events on healthy cooking, heart disease prevention, couples massage and more

CAMBRIDGE, Md. - (January 14, 2008) - Couples massage, healthy cooking, heart disease prevention and more ways to be your best...Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Golf Resort, Spa and Marina's Wellness Weekends are the healthy way to beat the winter blahs. The luxurious four-diamond resort, in partnership with doctors from Johns Hopkins Medicine, is sponsoring two Wellness Weekends during the months of February and March 2008. Specialists with the world-renowned Johns Hopkins Medicine and the Hyatt's own experts will lead the weekends, which focus on the themes of "How to be A Heart Healthy Woman" and "Couples Keeping Healthy."

"Our resort is home to an indoor pool, fitness facility, the Stillwater Spa and more, that demonstrate our strong commitment to health and wellness, and make our partnership with Johns Hopkins a natural fit," said Fred Findlen, general manager of the Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Resort. "Guests attending the weekends will have a great time and come away with valuable tips on how to increase everyday wellness."

Ideal for a girlfriends getaway, the "How to be a Heart Healthy Woman" Wellness Weekend kicks off on Saturday, February 9 at 10:00 a.m. with an interactive seminar led by Erin Michos, MD, a cardiologist from Johns Hopkins. Dr. Michos will provide easy tips on how to beat heart disease, along with diet and exercise advice. She'll also lead participants through a unique heart disease screening process, designed to ascertain current level of disease risk. During the lunch hour, Tony Breeze, executive chef of the Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay, will give a cooking demonstration on healthy cuisine. After the demo, guests will be invited to stay and enjoy the dishes during a special two-course lunch. For the final activity of the day, attendees can get moving with a primer on Pilates, a form of exercise designed to build a healthier mind, body and spirit, and other stress reducing activities that promote a strong heart.

The "Couples Keeping Healthy" Wellness Weekend features a program on Saturday, March 15 that demonstrates ways partners can encourage and keep each other going on a healthy path. Dominique Ashen, Ph.D., CRNP at the Johns Hopkins Ciccarone Center for the Prevention of Heart Disease, starts the day with an interactive discussion on healthy actions couples can take together such as exercising, eating well and other preventive measures. At 3:00 p.m. couples will learn how to help each other de-stress through fun, practical massage techniques during a special session at the Stillwater Spa. And from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m., couples will be invited to watch Chef Breeze cook up a wholesome supper and hear his tips on working together in the kitchen. Dishes demonstrated will be served at a dinner following the session at 7:00 p.m.

The Wellness Weekend package starts at $169 per night, based on double occupancy, and includes the cost of the seminars, with exception of meals. The February 9 lunch is $30 per person and the March 15 dinner is $50 per person and includes a glass of wine. Meal prices are exclusive of tax and gratuity. Non-hotel guests may attend the Saturday sessions at a cost of $25 per day, exclusive of meals. Reservations are recommended. For more information or to reserve the Wellness Weekend Package, please call (800) 869-9750 or visit www.chesapeakebay.hyatt.com and click on "News and Events." Posted Jan 31, 2008 by jasonm
View RSS Feed Four-diamond resort features flexible meeting space, fishing, crab feasts - even fireworks; golf and spa, too.

CAMBRIDGE, Md. - (November 27, 2007) - Whether traveling for business or for pleasure, groups find that the Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Golf Resort, Spa and Marina has it all. From golf to great meeting space - from spa treatments to sightseeing - from fishing to fireworks, the four-diamond Eastern Shore resort offers a wide array of exciting opportunities designed to provide convenience, entertainment and lasting memories. And this winter, the opportunities will become even more appealing with the "Chesapeake Winter Rewards" package which features an array of complimentary offers for those booking a winter meeting at the resort.

The Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Resort features 42,000 square feet of flexible indoor and outdoor meeting space, including the 11,259 square foot Chesapeake Ballroom and the 4,860 square foot Choptank Ballroom. The resort boasts 24 meeting and banquet rooms as well as a 5,000 square foot outdoor covered pavilion with fireplace which are perfect for catered events. Beaches, pool decks and a pier create unique outdoor gatherings on or by the water. Six restaurants and lounges offer a variety of dining options, including Eastern Shore specialties, as well as panoramic views of the river. A full business center is available at the resort as well as high-speed internet access in all meeting rooms and pre-function areas.

The resort's conference service department can create a program tailored to meet the needs of corporate groups including tournaments, spouse and children's events and special experiential offerings. In addition, those booking a meeting for January, February or March 2008 with the "Chesapeake Winter Rewards" package will find a number of additional selections to choose from to enhance their meeting planning experience. Options include one complimentary room for every 20 booked; a 10% rooms rebate on rooms revenue; a complimentary one-hour cider and s'mores or cocktail reception; and a complimentary teambuilding activity. Those who book in March will receive one extra concession.

"Groups find that the accommodations and activities offered here are unique in the region," said Fred Findlen, general manager of the Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Resort. "Regardless of what brings them to the resort, be it a business meeting or a family reunion, group members take away an experience they will remember for years to come."

Group activities abound at Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay, and guests are sure to find plenty to make their experience a memorable one. The Stillwater Spa, an 18,000 square-foot European spa with 13 treatment rooms, offers a complete range of Eastern Shore-inspired spa treatments and services, as well as an on-site, full-service hair and nail salon and retail shop. The River Marsh Marina, the focal point of the resort, is a 150-slip marina that offers sailing lessons, fishing excursions and kayak and canoe rentals as well as sunset dinner cruises and boat tours.

Groups that prefer a more competitive vacation experience can take part in a friendly game of golf at the River Marsh Golf Club, an 18-hole, par-71 championship golf course. Situated along the scenic Choptank River, the course provides four sets of tees and 65 bunkers that provide challenging play for every level of golfer. A practice range, green and teaching facility are also available. Group outing packages at the River Marsh Golf Club include greens and cart fees, use of the practice facility, a $10 per person merchandise credit for prizes, access to locker rooms, professional scoring, contest organization and a master account for all charges.

Specially-arranged activities for groups include fireworks; a behind-the-scenes tour and feast at J.M. Clayton Seafood Company, the world's oldest crab processing facility; as well as helicopter rides to, from and around the resort. Group teambuilding activities are popular as well. Favorites include the "Three Hour Tour" Cardboard Boat regatta, an event in which teams design and build a one-person powered corrugated cardboard boat capable of racing a designated course; and a nature walk through the resort's own Wildlife Refuge, the 18-acre Blue Heron Rookery, where groups can explore lush vegetation and animals indigenous to the Eastern Shore, such as the Great Blue Heron and American Bald Eagle.

Accommodations at the Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Resort consist of 400 luxurious guestrooms including 16 suites, with the VIP and deluxe suites that feature more than 1,200 square feet of space, in-room fireplaces along with spectacular water and golf course views. Each guestroom offers a private balcony with a water or resort view. Room amenities include two-line telephones with voice mail and data-ports which can accommodate laptops.


To book a meeting or group at the Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Resort, please call (410) 901-6325 or email saleschesa@hyatt.com. For general reservations and information, please call (800) 633-7313 or visit www.chesapeakebay.hyatt.com

About the Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Resort
The Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Golf Resort, Spa and Marina is the premier four-diamond resort of the Chesapeake Bay. The property is nestled on 342 magnificent acres along the Choptank River, and features 400 luxurious rooms and suites. Among other amenities are five superb formal and informal dining options, an 18-hole championship golf course, 150-slip marina, 18,000 square-foot Stillwater spa, multi-level indoor and outdoor swimming pools, fitness facility, and a children's recreation center.