Kessler Canyon Celebrates Official Grand Opening of its
23,000 Acre Luxury Nature and Wildlife Ranch

Colorado's Kessler Canyon Ranch Offers Exquisite Accommodations,
Poseidon Spa, Grand Bohemian Gallery & More; Set Amongst Breathtaking Scenery

DEBEQUE, CO (November 3, 2008) The Kessler Collection is pleased to announce that its all-encompassing nature and wildlife retreat - Kessler Canyon - is now complete and fully open to the public  (www.kesslercanyon.com)! Surrounded by 23,000 pristine acres of the Colorado Rocky Mountains, Kessler Canyon is a first-class western Colorado wildlife retreat featuring modern amenities and warm hospitality.  Kessler Canyon wildlife and nature ranch is an outdoor lovers’ paradise ideal for experiencing a large variety of year-round activities including wing shooting, big game hunting, fishing, shooting sports, special occasions, and inspiring meetings.

 New Luxury Offerings Now Available
Offering a variety of luxury accommodations, the property provides for groups up to 12 in cozy mountain-top cabins nestled among the aspen trees. The new Orchard Lake Homestead and Guesthouse encompasses 15 private guest rooms each with beautiful mountain vistas and four-star amenities. Complete with a wrap-around front porch featuring an outdoor fireplace and nearby hot tub, the Homestead is a wonderful place to soak in the natural Colorado beauty.  Custom hand-made wood furnishings and nature-inspired décor complement modern technology, including wireless Internet access.

Richard C. Kessler, owner and founder of The Kessler Collection, says, “We are proud to offer this newest masterpiece to those who enjoy and appreciate the beauty of nature at its finest. We have worked hard to bring our signature luxury appointments to this stunning area with the finest attention to detail.”

Poseidon Spa
Kessler’s signature Poseidon Spa offers three soothing treatment rooms featuring a manicure and pedicure lounge, sauna and steam room. The spa is perfect for relaxing after a long day outdoors or during special occasions held at the property.

Weddings and Special Events
 In addition to culinary, art, and photo safari programs, Kessler Canyon offers a variety of wedding packages for a truly unique destination wedding experience.  Couples can create an all-inclusive wedding package that incorporates a stay for up to 30 guests, an outdoor mountain-top wedding ceremony, wedding reception, celebration or special elements that are all unique to Kessler Canyon.  Bachelor weekends are available that appeal to avid hunters and outdoorsmen seeking a departure from the traditional bachelor activities while still promoting bonding in an unforgettable resort atmosphere.

Inspiring Meetings and Executive Retreats
Kessler Canyon is an ideal executive retreat destination for those who want an upscale location to both play hard and work hard.  The solitude found at the retreat offers the perfect opportunity to relax and concentrate without the distractions of the outside world.  The Trophy Room located in the Orchard Lake Guesthouse is Kessler Canyon's primary event location and can be converted into an open-air conference facility with picturesque views of the surrounding landscape.  It has 2,000 square feet of meeting space that can accommodate up to 150 people in round formation and features state-of-the-art audio-visual capabilities, including Wi-Fi, a LCD projector and a screen.

The Orchard Lake Homestead has an executive boardroom which can accommodate up to 12 guests has a drop down screen, built in LCD and great views of the lake. The intimate Wine Room is a perfect venue for wine tastings or to host a special occasions. The Media room features 12 removable reclining seats, drop down screen and built in LCD, by removing the reclining seats this room can accommodate 40 guests classroom style.  A business center with computer, Internet, phone, and fax services is also available.  

Grand Bohemian Gallery
The Grand Bohemian Gallery, a Kessler Collection gallery, is one of the most eclectic and visually stimulating art galleries in the nation. Kessler displays original and rare pieces of artwork ranging from oil paintings, glass, wood, contemporary jewelry, bronze sculptures and unique gift items within the galleries as well as throughout his luxury hotels. Exclusive to the Grand Bohemian Galleries and with works found extensively throughout Kessler Canyon, are internationally-acclaimed artists Stefano Cecchini - famed Italian artist best known for his depictions of wildlife - and French artist Jean Claude Roy.

Reservations
For reservations or more information about this luxury retreat, please call: 866-548-3267 or visit: www.kesslercanyon.com.           

About The Kessler Collection
Richard C. Kessler's Luxury Hotel Collection includes the AAA Four-Diamond Beaver Creek Lodge in Beaver Creek, CO; the AAA Four-Diamond Casa Monica Hotel in St. Augustine, FL; the AAA Four-Diamond Celebration Hotel in Celebration, FL; the AAA Four-Diamond El Monte Sagrado Living Resort & Spa in Taos, NM; the AAA Four-Diamond Grand Bohemian Hotel in Orlando, FL;  the AAA Four-Diamond Mansion on Forsyth Park in Savannah, GA; and Columbia Place luxury condominiums in Savannah, GA.
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