L�Auberge de Sedona Aims to Connect with Sedona Residents
L�Auberge de Sedona Aims to Connect with Sedona Residents
L�Auberge de Sedona Aims to Connect with Sedona Residents
Sedona, AZ � September 2006 � L�Auberge de Sedona is pleased to announce the appointment of a new, local management team since the property�s purchase in January 2006 by Tarsadia Hotels. General Manager Joe Mottershead, Executive Chef Jonathan Gelman, Director of Sales and Marketing Bill Allison and Hotel Manager Robert Friedl have all made Sedona their home and hope to make L�Auberge a wonderful place for visitors and local residents to experience.

�Sedona is a really special and close-knit community,� said Joe Mottershead. �We are looking forward to involving L�Auberge (www.lauberge.com) in local events and supporting the tourism of this wonderful environment that surrounds us. Our families are happy to be here and we hope the Sedona community welcomes our new efforts on behalf of L�Auberge de Sedona.�
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Residents familiar with the intimate creek side retreat are accustomed to the level of quality service and luxury accommodations at the property. L�Auberge Restaurant, under the guidance of Jonathan Gelman, seeks to become a local favorite for gourmet dining and special occasions. �There is a new tasting menu that changes daily,� said Gelman. �We are creating a dining destination with warm service and romantic outdoor seating so guests can truly enjoy the unique creek side setting.�

Purchased in January 2006 by Newport Beach, Calif. based Tarsadia Hotels, L�Auberge de Sedona hopes to enhance its recognition in central Arizona as a relaxing retreat that is ideal for romance. �Our clientele and staff have a great appreciation for how unique this property and its natural surroundings are,� said Robert Friedl. �We hope everyone in Sedona has the chance to come here and experience it for themselves.�

�L�Auberge de Sedona is a beautiful place to visit,� added Bill Allison. �Our vision for the future is to make it a welcome and preferred place for Sedona, Flagstaff and Phoenix area residents. The new management team�s goal is to establish L�Auberge�s reputation through hospitable service and support of local community events. We want everyone to know L�Auberge is a great place to work as well as a special place to stay, relax, dine and experience Sedona.�

About L�Auberge de Sedona
L�Auberge de Sedona is an intimate creek side retreat surrounded by the stunning red rocks of central Arizona. The property�s 11 acres of lush forest grounds offer 56 king bed accommodations; including 19 guest rooms and two junior suites in the European style Inn, 31 private Cottages and four rooms in the expansive Creek House. The Four Diamond L�Auberge Restaurant features the culinary artistry of Executive Chef Jonathan Gelman with breakfast, lunch and dinner services along with a popular Sunday brunch on the banks of Oak Creek. L�Auberge de Sedona�s exclusive, new spa opens mid-September 2006. Guests of L�Auberge are treated nightly to the property�s signature �magic hour� complimentary cocktail service in the living room of the Inn. For more information, please visit www.lauberge.com.

Media Contact:
Keely Baribeau
Novom Marketing, Inc.
(323) 882-8333
 
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Placement Dates: 09/08/06 � 11/08/06
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