Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite

FISH CAMP, Calif. (May 1, 2012) – Thundering waterfalls, dazzling wildflowers, waxing daylight – prime time has arrived at Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite. Discovering your High Sierra happy place just got a lot easier.

Spring and summer means more time to get outside and play, and Tenaya Lodge is the best base camp for exploring Yosemite National Park and the High Sierra region. There‟s an experience for every interest, from mountain biking and rock climbing to sightseeing, spa treatments, auto touring and more. And at Tenaya Lodge, kicking back at the resort is always included (and better than ever with an expanded new outdoor pool area featuring a zero-entry pool, kid‟s wading pool and poolside cabanas with a new outdoor eatery, the Bearfoot Bar and Café).

Summer 2012 opens and closes with a pair of signature new Tenaya Lodge events: the inaugural Sierra Nevada Beer Fests, happening on Memorial Day and Labor Day weekends. Co-hosted with Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. (one of the nation‟s premier craft brewers), weekend events will be filled with mystery beer releases, food and beer restaurant pairings, cowboy cookout BBQ, pool BBQ, and live country music. Tenaya Lodge‟s Beer Fest Package is the best way to “tap” into the festivities, starting at $415/night for two nights and including two days of beer and culinary events, prizes and exclusive VIP logo merchandise for two adults.

Tenaya Lodge offers a pair of great packages that make it easy to explore Yosemite National Park. The popular Yosemite Park Pass Package includes accommodations and a seven-day park entrance pass, starting at $305/night. Tenaya‟s Discover Yosemite Tour Package starts at $529/night, including accommodations and a full-day guided sightseeing tour that showcases Yosemite‟s greatest hits and hidden wonders while you kick back in comfort.

There are fun and freewheeling paved bike trails in Yosemite Valley, to be sure, but for off-trail mountain bike rides ranging from easy to exerting, Tenaya Lodge‟s surrounding Sierra National Forest has more than 30 miles of service trails right outside Tenaya‟s front door to take you higher. One popular Tenaya Lodge bike destination is the hidden Nelder Grove of Giant Sequoias. The best way to go is with Tenaya Lodge‟s Mountain Biking Package starting at $275/night including two bikes, helmets, two box lunches, and an exclusive, locals-only map of trails.

Rocks are big in Yosemite (see: El Capitan), and Tenaya Lodge‟s On the Rocks Package gets guests into a private, full-day guided rock climbing experience for two – and a voucher for celebratory cocktails (rocks optional) at Jackalope‟s Bar & Grill at the end of the day. The On the Rocks Package is available starting at $419/night, including a full-day guided excursion with local rock stars Southern Yosemite Mountain Guides for two.

By midsummer, rocks of another kind appear over the horizon: fast-moving, very hot rocks, also known as meteors! For thousands of years, the Perseid meteor shower has produced a dazzling summer sky show. Tenaya Lodge offers front-row seats to optimize this astronomical event with the Perseid Meteor Shower Package starting from $399/night. It‟s a two-night stay (peak Perseid nights are Aug. 11 to 13), transportation up to Yosemite‟s Glacier Point (elev. 7,214 ft.), astronomer guides, night sky map, a Tenaya Lodge logo blanket and more.

A recent addition to the Tenaya resort realm, Ascent Spa at Tenaya Lodge is a Silver LEED-certified destination spa that specializes in restorative and rejuvenating treatments including massage, wraps and scrubs. Season-themed spa packages pair signature Ascent treatments with Tenaya Lodge accommodations. Starting at $255/night, the Blueberry Soy Spring Spa Package features a detoxifying wrap that sculpts skin with Eminence Organics Blueberry Soy Sugar scrub and soufflé. The cellulite-fighting treatment stimulates circulation and cell metabolism. The Summer Glow Spa Package includes an hour-long body treatment designed to exfoliate, hydrate and protect your skin for summer fun, with deluxe or cottage accommodations starting at $385/night.
Many Yosemite-bound travelers speed past gorgeous Golden State scenery in their rush to get to Yosemite Valley‟s iconic lookouts. Gearing down will reward savvy travelers along Mariposa County‟s historic back roads, studded with historic attractions, wildflowers, wineries, art galleries and roadside attractions like Yosemite Ziplines and Sierra Meadows Golf Club. And, Tenaya Lodge can arrange for its guests to rent fully-restored Model T Fords for touring Yosemite‟s golden roads in style.

Tenaya Lodge‟s Timberlines newsletter has more details and illustrated information on all the lodging packages featured above. To learn more, visit TenayaLodge.com/Timberlines. To book or learn more about specials and packages, go to TenayaLodge.com/Specials or call toll-free, (888) 514-2167.

About Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite
Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite is an all-season resort framed by noble evergreen forest and a rich range of Sierra recreation. The lodge, set adjacent to Yosemite National Park‟s South Gate at an elevation of 5,288 feet, offers 297 rooms, suites and mountain cottage accommodations. Tenaya Lodge offers easy access to Yosemite‟s iconic attractions and many guests savor the alpine serenity of the new Ascent Spa at Tenaya Lodge. Resort dining options run the table from casual to candlelit at Sierra, Jackalope‟s, Timberloft and Embers restaurants. For more information, visit the newly redesigned website, www.TenayaLodge.com.

About Delaware North Companies Parks & Resorts
Delaware North Companies Parks & Resorts is an industry leader providing Stewardship and Hospitality in Special Places (SM), with hotel, retail, food service, recreation and transportation operations at historic and scenic properties in North America and Australia. The company operates Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex and in Yellowstone, Grand Canyon, Sequoia and Yosemite national parks, including The Ahwahnee and other Yosemite lodges; Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite & the Cottages at Tenaya Lodge; Harrison Hot Springs Resort & Spa in British Columbia; Niagara Falls State Park; The Lodge at Geneva-on-the-Lake in Ohio; Gideon Putnam Resort in Saratoga; Holiday Inn West Yellowstone, Gray Wolf Inn & Suites and Yellowstone Park Hotel. The company also owns and operates five luxury resorts in Australia: Lizard Island Resort, Heron Island Resort, Wilson Island Resort, Kings Canyon Resort and El Questro Homestead and Wilderness Park To learn more about Delaware North Companies‟ hospitality management expertise, visit www.ExperienceDNC.com.

Profile
Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite is an all-season, AAA Four-Diamond resort framed by noble evergreen forest and a rich range of recreation. The lodge, set adjacent to Yosemite National Park’s South Gate at an elevation of 5,288 feet, offers 297 rooms, suites and mountain cottage accommodations.

Tenaya Lodge offers easy access to Yosemite’s iconic attractions, and many guests savor the alpine serenity of the new Ascent Spa at Tenaya Lodge. Resort dining options run the table from casual to candlelit at Sierra, Jackalope’s, Timberloft and Embers restaurants.
Tenaya Lodge is owned and operated by Delaware North Companies Parks & Resorts, Inc., a subsidiary of Buffalo, N.Y.-based Delaware North Companies, Inc. and a leading hospitality provider with significant experience in hotel, retail, food service, recreation and transportation operations.

Contact
Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite
1122 Highway 41
Fish Camp, CA 93623
(559) 683-6555
Toll-Free: (888) 514-2167

WWW
The all-new Tenaya Lodge website, TenayaLodge.com, is a dynamic resource. The Tenaya Lodge Itinerary Planner is a powerful new tool where visitors can engage a variety of dynamic filters to create, customize and print their Yosemite vacation plan. As well as a top site for Yosemite-area leisure travelers, the new TenayaLodge.com is an invaluable resource for meeting, wedding and group travel planners.

Executive Staff
Tom McCann, General Manager
Jonathan Farrington, Regional Director of Sales and Marketing
Sean Mangold, Food & Beverage Director
(Open), Director of Operations
Ron Burnheimer, Controller
Connie Beauregard, Director of Human Resources
Mike Mellana, Chief Engineer

Accommodations
Tenaya Lodge offers 297 guestrooms, suites and cottages within its main lodge building and the adjacent Cottages at Tenaya Lodge. Tenaya Lodge accommodations include deluxe rooms, extended double deluxe rooms, junior rooms, spa suites, deluxe suites, luxury suites and cottage rooms.

Meetings & Events
Tenaya Lodge’s dedicated sales and conference services staff, and more than 15,000 square feet of flexible conference facilities featuring 14 meeting rooms, multiple outdoor function areas and themed catering options, set the stage for successful meetings and events.

The just-completed expansion of Tenaya Lodge’s double Silver LEED Certified meeting and event space has upgraded what was an already impressive venue for groups, continuing education conferences, association meetings, corporate retreats, incentive trips, religious/faith based gatherings, family reunions, weddings and more.

Dining
Tenaya Lodge features five Yosemite dining options that pair California's culinary bounty with the artistry and expertise of Executive Chef Frederick Clabaugh CCC. Dining options range from casual to candlelit at Embers, Sierra Restaurant, Timberloft Pizzeria, Jackalope’s Bar & Grill and the Parkside Deli.

Ascent Spa
Set against the inspiring backdrop of Yosemite National Park and the Sierra Nevada range, Ascent Spa at Tenaya Lodge® is a new destination where guests can reach elevated levels of relaxation and rejuvenation.
Ascent features 12 treatment rooms for massages, facials and body treatments, all of which are created to nourish, heal, relax and protect. It is the ideal retreat after an extended day exploring the park, hiking the surrounding national forest terrain, or skiing snowy slopes. The 10,000-square-foot spa also offers dry saunas, steam rooms, relaxations rooms and an enhanced wellness center featuring cardio stations and strength training equipment.

Awards
Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite perennially earns the AAA’s prestigious Four-Diamond rating. It also holds a Platinum Choice Award earned from Smart Meetings magazine. The Lodge received Double Silver LEED certification in 2012 for environmental excellence.

Getting There
Located in the southern heart of the Sierra Nevada mountain range, two miles from the south entrance to Yosemite National Park on Highway 41, Tenaya Lodge is 55 miles north of Fresno Yosemite International Airport, three and a half hours from the greater San Francisco Bay Area and four and a half hours from the Los Angeles area.

FISH CAMP, Calf. (April 20, 2012) – Delaware North Companies Parks & Resorts has earned double Silver LEED certification at Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite, an all-season resort located just outside of Yosemite National Park in Fish Camp, Calif.
Both certifications follow a yearlong project that expanded Tenaya’s banquet, event and meeting spaces and office area, plus added a destination spa.
Delaware North, which owns and operates Tenaya, followed a process laid out by its environmental program, GreenPath, to ensure environmental stewardship and measurable green practices. The company worked with Layton Construction Company and architect Peter Grove of Collaborative Design Studio.

The Silver LEED-certified expansion brings Tenaya Lodge’s total indoor meeting area to 15,000 square feet of flexible, full-service conference space. This includes a 10,000-square-foot ballroom, 4,500 square feet of pre-function space and 14 meeting rooms. Taking full advantage of its national forest setting, Tenaya’s outdoor function space features the new 3,000-square-foot Signature Grand Terrace and a 3,000-square-foot outdoor pavilion.

The new Ascent Spa at Tenaya Lodge also earned Silver LEED certification. The 10,000-square-foot destination spa features 12 treatment rooms, men’s and women’s dry saunas and steam rooms, three relaxation rooms, and a wellness center with exercise and fitness rooms. The Ascent Spa boutique features lines with indigenous, local and organic products.

“We are extremely proud that both of our construction projects earned Silver LEED environmental certification,” said Tom McCann, general manager for Tenaya Lodge. “Our
banquet, event and meeting spaces are first-rate, and we couldn’t be happier with the outcome of the spa. Traditionally, spas are incredibly wasteful of water. So this is a significant achievement and speaks a lot about GreenPath and Delaware North’s dedication to environmental stewardship.”

Developed by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) in 2000, Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification provides independent, third-party verification that a building was designed and built using strategies aimed at achieving high performance. LEED focuses on key areas of human and environmental health: sustainable site development, water savings, energy efficiency, materials selection and indoor environmental quality.

LEED certification is based on a series of points earned through each action completed to LEED standards. One of the ways Delaware North earned points was using several LEED-accredited professionals on the design and construction teams for the spa and conference center, such as Senior Project Manager Mike Gilbert.
“It wasn’t possible to meet every point,” Gilbert said. “So when we couldn’t achieve a point, we lived up to the spirit of the point.”

Key elements of the project include:
Water efficiency: Based on similar buildings, the Tenaya Lodge spa and conference expansion reduced its water consumption by 40 percent. This was accomplished by using low-flow water closets, low-flow urinals and ultra-low-flow sink faucets.
Energy and atmosphere: The Tenaya Lodge spa reduced its air conditioning energy consumption 15 percent compared to a typical space. The Tenaya Lodge conference center addition is designed to reduce its total energy consumption 14 percent below the national standard. These facilities also use Energy Star equipment to minimize electricity consumption.

Indoor environmental quality:
Among the construction highlights are the use of non-VOC (volatile organic compounds) paints, and low-VOC carpet glue, sealants and caulking. None of the adhesives, sealants and paints used in the expansion emit harmful fumes. Extra effort was made to keep ducts closed while installing the heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system. This strategy kept the ducts clean and stopped the filter from recycling dirt and dust.

Materials and Resources:
Many of the materials used to construct the Tenaya Lodge spa and conference center contain recycled content. More than 20 percent of the materials in the building (based on material value) are recycled, reducing the environmental impacts of processing and manufacturing efforts. This includes the original office furniture. The majority of the wood used for the Tenaya Lodge spa and conference center was certified by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) and is formaldehyde-free. Wool carpet was used to provide a natural material. Locally-sourced materials were used as often as possible.
“One area where I think we made an outstanding effort was garbage,” Gilbert said. “We had an incredibly high diversion rate from the landfill.”

All of the construction waste and demolition debris was moved into a series of dumpsters in the hotel’s parking lot. All of the debris was sorted on site. About 89 percent of the debris was diverted from a landfill by recycling numerous dumpster loads of steel, concrete and carpet pad.

Innovation in Operation:
Delaware North’s GreenPath program contributed significantly to the silver LEED certifications by earning substantial points for innovation. “The U.S. Green Building Council found GreenPath unique enough and innovative enough to satisfy its highest requirements,” said Roy Olson, vice president of facilities project management for Delaware North Companies. “GreenPath’s environmental standards, attainable goals and quantifiable results prove that Delaware North takes the time to follow LEED standards not only during the construction phase, but long after certification is granted.”
Note: Photos of construction phase and completed project are available.

About Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite
Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite is an all-season resort framed by noble evergreen forest and a rich range of Sierra recreation. The lodge, set adjacent to Yosemite National Park’s South Gate at an elevation of 5,288 feet, offers 297 rooms, suites and mountain cottage accommodations. Tenaya Lodge offers easy access to Yosemite’s iconic attractions, and many guests savor the alpine serenity of the new Ascent Spa at Tenaya Lodge. Resort dining options run the table from casual to candlelit at Sierra, Jackalope’s, Timberloft and Embers restaurants. For more information, visit the newly redesigned website, www.TenayaLodge.com.

About Delaware North Companies Parks & Resorts
Delaware North Companies Parks & Resorts is an industry leader providing Stewardship and Hospitality in Special Places SM, with hotel, retail, food service, recreation and transportation operations at historic and scenic properties in North America and Australia. The company operates Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex and in Yellowstone, Grand Canyon, Sequoia and Yosemite national parks, including The Ahwahnee and other Yosemite lodges; Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite; Harrison Hot Springs Resort & Spa in British Columbia; Niagara Falls State Park; The Lodge at Geneva-on-the-Lake in Ohio; Gideon Putnam Resort in Saratoga; Holiday Inn West Yellowstone, Gray Wolf Inn & Suites and Yellowstone Park Hotel. The company also owns and operates five luxury resorts in Australia: Lizard Island Resort, Heron Island Resort, Wilson Island Resort, Kings Canyon Resort and El Questro Homestead and Wilderness Park. To learn more about Delaware North Companies’ hospitality management expertise, visit www.experiencednc.com.

About Delaware North Companies
Delaware North Companies is one of the largest and most admired privately held hospitality companies in the world. Founded and owned by the Jacobs family for nearly 100 years, it is a global leader in hospitality and food service. Its family of companies includes Delaware North Companies Parks & Resorts, Delaware North Companies Gaming & Entertainment, Delaware North Companies Travel Hospitality Services, Delaware North Companies Sportservice, Delaware North Companies International and Delaware North Companies Boston, owner of TD Garden. Delaware North Companies has revenue exceeding $2.6 billion annually and 55,000 associates serving half a billion customers in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand.

For more information, visit www.DelawareNorth.com.

Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite owes its name to legendary Chief Tenaya of the Southern Sierra Miwok or "Ahwahneechee" people ("Yosemite" is derived from the Ahwahneechee word for grizzly bear). From Yosemite history and lore, we know that Tenaya was raised among his mother's people, the Mono Lake Paiutes, in the early 19th century; his father was descended from Ahwahneechee chiefs who were among the first humans to live in the Yosemite Valley.

As a boy, Tenaya listened to tribal storytellers talk of the "deep and grassy valley" that his father was forced to leave when a frontier illness felled his people. He soon left Mono Lake and traveled the crests of the Sierra to discover his father's valley.

Finally encountering Yosemite Valley, the awestruck Tenaya explored every corner of it. The mountaineering skills learned from his family were put to good use in this dramatic alpine landscape. Tenaya's band thrived, and in time his children had children.

According to the legend and history of Yosemite, Tenaya was repeatedly drawn to Half Dome. One day, distracted by the ethereal beauty of Yosemite Valley, he nearly collided with a grizzly bear. Realizing that escape was impossible, he battled with the bear. Tenaya awoke in the dead grizzly's arms. Badly injured, he returned to his village as a hero -- inspiring stories, song, and eventually the name of a legendary mountain resort.

FISH CAMP, Calif. (July 2, 2010) –Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite today announced the opening of Ascent, the Spa at Tenaya Lodge, an inviting spa and wellness center designed for maximum relaxation and rejuvenation. Set against the backdrop of Yosemite National Park and the Sierra Nevada mountains, the new spa draws inspiration from the beauty and tranquility of the surrounding area while celebrating and preserving its natural resources.

Ascent, the Spa at Tenaya Lodge, features 12 treatment rooms for massages, facials and body treatments, all of which are intended to nourish, heal, relax and protect – an ideal retreat after exploring Yosemite, hiking the woods or as a way to slowly unwind. The 10,000-square-foot spa also offers dry saunas, steam rooms and an enhanced wellness center featuring exercise & fitness rooms with instructor-led classes.

“Ascent is a perfect complement to Tenaya Lodge’s AAA Four-diamond rating and its classic mountain resort setting. We’ve embraced our region in a unique and fitting way that lends itself to providing balance and wellness for guests,” said Kate Riley, director of Ascent, the Spa at Tenaya Lodge. “Everything we do and all of the services we offer serve a specific reason and purpose, whether you’re looking for a quiet escape, revitalization or invigoration.”

Among Ascent’s therapeutic massages is a signature massage with a healing blend of indigenous botanical oils from the Southern Sierra that include evening primrose, rosehip, sunflower and castor oil, as well as a sports relief massage that incorporates a combination of muscle-specific therapy and a moisturizing and healing body butter that reduces inflammation. The Spa’s facial treatments utilize sustainably grown, hand-harvested and USDA certified organic products in all services, and body treatments such as wraps and scrubs, serve to sooth and refresh body and spirit.

The Spa Boutique within Ascent offers a wide array of locally produced, hand-crafted and certified organic products from industry leader- Kimberly Parry, of which, a line developed exclusively for Ascent guests, as well as Benedetta, which uses certified organic, biodynamic and sustainable ingredients, and Shea Terra Organics, which has been developing fair trade, high quality healing products from African ingredients for a decade.

“In addition to the scrutiny we place on our products to have minimal impact on the environment, we place just as much emphasis on our practices within the Ascent to keep to the same standards,” says Riley. “From the yoga mats in use, which are non-latex mats guaranteed to biodegrade in a landfill, to the outfits worn by all staff members, which are organic and sustainably produced, it’s our responsibility to make sure our guests feel taken care of in a way that preserves our beautiful setting.”

For more information about Ascent, the Spa at Tenaya Lodge, including services and vacation packages, please visit TenayaLodge.com/spa or call 888-514-2167 option 3.
About Tenaya Lodge
Tenaya Lodge is nestled in the Sierra National Forest, just 2 miles from the south entrance of Yosemite National Park. Tenaya Lodge offers easy access to Yosemite’s most alluring attractions and all of the conveniences and services expected of an all-seasons luxury resort property. For more information, visit www.TenayaLodge.com

About Delaware North Companies Parks & Resorts
Delaware North Companies Parks & Resorts is a subsidiary of Delaware North Companies, a leading hospitality provider with significant experience in hotel, retail, food service, recreation and transportation operations. The company’s portfolio includes historic properties in North America, such as Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex; Yosemite, Sequoia, Yellowstone and Grand Canyon national parks; Tenaya Lodge; Harrison Hot Springs Resort & Spa; Niagara Falls State Park; Jones Beach; The Lodge at Geneva-on-the-Lake; Holiday Inn West Yellowstone; Gideon Putnam Resort; and the Queen Mary. To learn more about Delaware North Companies’ expertise in the hospitality industry, visit www.experiencednc.com.

About Delaware North Companies
Delaware North Companies is one of the world’s leading hospitality and food service providers. Its family of companies includes Delaware North Companies Parks & Resorts, Delaware North Companies Gaming & Entertainment, Delaware North Companies Travel Hospitality Services, Delaware North Companies Sportservice, Delaware North Companies International and Delaware North Companies Boston, owner of TD Garden. Delaware North Companies is one of the largest privately held companies in the United States with revenues exceeding $2 billion annually and 50,000 associates serving half a billion customers in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand. For more information, visit www.DelawareNorth.com.

BUFFALO, N.Y. (October 14, 2009) – Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite National Park plans to open an enhanced comprehensive meeting and event space in the Summer of 2010.

The expanded conference setting will include six new meeting rooms and 15,000 square feet of indoor meeting space, including a 10,000-square-foot ballroom. Pre-function space will increase to 4,500 square feet for exhibits and receptions. All of this is in addition to Tenaya Lodge’s several dining, outdoor and special-event facilities.

Unique to this new conference center will be the Signature Grand Terrace, which offers breathtaking vistas of Yosemite National Park and is perfect for outdoor receptions and dining. Groups will also be able to enjoy the 3,000-square-foot outdoor pavilion that can be left open or enclosed. The space is ideal for outdoor dining, special events and teambuilding activities.

“This new meeting and event space will take advantage of our incredible natural landscape and also offer guests a state-of-the-art meeting experience,” said Tom McCann, general manager. “There’s no doubt that this expansion project makes Tenaya Lodge an ideal place to host groups of all sizes for corporate meetings, social gatherings and special events.”

Tenaya Lodge’s tenured sales and conferences team also helps to ensure that meetings and events surpass guests’ expectations. This group can assist with everything from developing themes to handling regional transportation needs and meeting all technology requirements. Tenaya Lodge’s culinary staff caters all meetings at Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite and can help design sustainable menus that highlight local produce.

Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite is also working to enhance its spa and wellness offerings as it opens its new 10,000-square-foot Ascent Spa at Tenaya Lodge in conjunction with the new meeting and event space. The Ascent Spa at Tenaya Lodge will feature 12 treatments rooms for massages, manicures, pedicures, yoga and wet-body treatments. The entire spa will feature award-winning and environmentally friendly Éminence Organic
Spa products. Guests will also be able to exercise in a new fitness facility that includes free weights, Nautilus machines and cardio equipment. A wall of waterfalls will welcome guests to the Ascent Spa at Tenaya Lodge and help them relax the moment they enter.

These expansion efforts come on the heels of Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite’s acquisition of the Apple Tree Inn earlier this year. That acquisition bolstered the resort’s accommodations. On the culinary side, Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite has opened two new restaurants in 2009: the upscale Embers Restaurant and casual-dining Timberloft Pizzeria.

“These expansion projects -- Ascent Spa at Tenaya Lodge, our new conference space and the acquisition of Apple Tree Inn -- make Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite one of California’s premier resorts,” said McCann.

About Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite
Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite is nestled in the Sierra National Forest, just 2 miles from the south entrance of Yosemite National Park. Tenaya Lodge offers easy access to Yosemite’s most alluring attractions and all of the conveniences and services expected of a luxury resort property. For more information, visit www.TenayaLodge.com.

About Delaware North Companies Parks & Resorts
Delaware North Companies Parks & Resorts is a subsidiary of Delaware North Companies, a leading hospitality provider with significant experience in hotel, retail, food service, recreation and transportation operations. The company’s portfolio includes historic properties in North America, such as Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex; Yosemite, Sequoia, Yellowstone and Grand Canyon national parks; Tenaya Lodge; Harrison Hot Springs Resort & Spa; Niagara Falls State Park; Jones Beach; The Lodge at Geneva-on-the-Lake; Holiday Inn West Yellowstone; Gideon Putnam Resort; and the Queen Mary. To learn more about Delaware North Companies’ expertise in the hospitality industry, visit www.experiencednc.com.

About Delaware North Companies
Delaware North Companies is one of the world’s leading hospitality and food service providers. Its family of companies includes Delaware North Companies Parks & Resorts, Delaware North Companies Gaming & Entertainment, Delaware North Companies Travel Hospitality Services, Delaware North Companies Sportservice, Delaware North Companies International and Delaware North Companies Boston, owner of TD Garden. Delaware North Companies is one of the largest privately held companies in the United States with revenues exceeding $2 billion annually and 50,000 associates serving half a billion customers in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand. For more information, visit www.DelawareNorth.com.

BUFFALO, N.Y. (July 17, 2009) – Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite has opened the newly built Embers Restaurant, offering an intimate, elegant upscale dining experience for hotel guests and local residents alike.

Offering some of the freshest regional cuisine and an unrivaled atmosphere both indoors and out, it’s no surprise that dining at Tenaya Lodge is at the top of traveler’s lists. From relaxed, family-friendly options to upscale, private experiences, guests find a wide range of cuisine to choose from at Tenaya’s five dining venues.

The new restaurant prides itself on creating local, sustainable California cuisine to perfection. Current menu items feature many of summer’s finest ingredients including an exotic fruit gazpacho with wild berry, passion fruit, melon and chile seco, rattlesnake salad and braised range buffalo short ribs, with a hint of mole cabernet and root vegetables.

Tenaya Lodge Executive Chef Frederick Clabaugh CCC, and his legendary culinary team created the menu to offer both classic and innovative dishes that change with each season. Guests are not to miss the exciting entertainment of Ember’s signature “blue flaming coffees” and “the chocolate experience.”

“Our team at Tenaya Lodge has worked incredibly hard to make Embers Restaurant an incredible experience for those who come here to dine,” said Clabaugh. “Our menu will always be impeccable and the dining experience is truly unique. It’s exciting to be part of this new restaurant.”

Brand new and built for Embers, the new restaurant space features a double-sided stone fireplace, elegant high-back crimson chairs and personal tableside service. With the professional, high service staff catering to their every need, guests are sure to feel pampered during their visit.
Clabaugh and his staff will also feature several local wine selections from California’s finest wine growing regions including Sonoma, Napa and Mendocino counties.

For more information, including a sample menu and hours please visit www.TenayaLodge.com.

About Tenaya Lodge
Tenaya Lodge is nestled in the Sierra National Forest, just two miles from the south entrance of Yosemite National Park. Tenaya Lodge offers easy access to Yosemite’s most alluring attractions and all of the conveniences and services expected of a luxury resort property. For more information www.TenayaLodge.com

About Delaware North Companies Parks & Resorts
Delaware North Companies Parks & Resorts is a subsidiary of Delaware North Companies, a leading hospitality provider with significant experience in hotel, retail, food service, recreation and transportation operations. The company’s portfolio includes historic properties in North America, such as Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex; Yosemite, Sequoia, Yellowstone and Grand Canyon national parks; Asilomar State Beach and Conference Grounds; Tenaya Lodge; Harrison Hot Springs Resort & Spa; Niagara Falls State Park; Jones Beach; The Lodge at Geneva-on-the-Lake; Holiday Inn West Yellowstone; and Gideon Putnam Resort. To learn more about Delaware North Companies’ expertise in the hospitality industry, visit www.experiencednc.com.

About Delaware North Companies
Delaware North Companies is one of the world’s leading hospitality and food service providers. Its family of companies includes Delaware North Companies Parks & Resorts, Delaware North Companies Gaming & Entertainment, Delaware North Companies Travel Hospitality Services, Delaware North Companies Sportservice, Delaware North Companies International and Delaware North Companies Boston, owner of TD Banknorth Garden. Delaware North Companies is one of the largest privately held companies in the United States with revenues exceeding $2 billion annually and 50,000 associates serving half a billion customers in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand. For more information, visit www.DelawareNorth.com.