The Abbey Resort Celebrates 50th Anniversary with The Completion of a $50 Million Renovation

FONTANA, WI - In honor of its 50th anniversary, The Abbey Resort & AVANI Spa is completing a multi-phase, $50 million renovation giving the resort a completely fresh look to ensure it remains an ideal destination for meetings for the next fifty years. The final phase of the renovation will be be completed in May 2013 and focuses on the ballrooms, meeting spaces and spa, as well as a complete update to the exterior of the resort.

The iconic resort, located on the shores of Lake Geneva, is working with lead designers from BSB Design, Inc., Lowell Management Services, Inc. and Whitespace Interiors, LLC to create a refreshed look inside and out. The refurbishments will complement the already exceptional resort experience.

“With 40,000 square feet of flexible indoor/outdoor meeting space, The Abbey Resort has been welcoming groups for 50 years,” said David Lindelow, General Manager of The Abbey Resort and AVANI Spa. “The resort’s renovation gives the entire property a more contemporary look and feel allowing us to continue the tradition of stellar service, outstanding facilities and a prime lakefront location for meetings and events for many years to come.”

The meeting space renovations include updates to the Harbor Ballroom as well as the adjacent Wisconsin Ballroom, pre-function areas and Geneva meeting rooms. Improvements include new carpeting, wall treatments, window coverings and interior furnishings. Additional interior renovations include refreshing the woman’s tranquility area in the 35,000 square-foot AVANI Spa.

The Abbey’s exterior renovations will update major outdoor focal points, making the resort more aesthetically pleasing. Elements of the Abbey A-Frame will be added at varying scales throughout the resort, including at significant entrances such as the Waterfront Restaurant, the AVANI Spa and the harbor side entrance. This will enhance spaces meeting planners use for outside events such as cocktail parties, dinner and team building activities.

Earlier phases of the renovation included all new electronics and soft goods for guest rooms and new furnishings for the guest rooms and lobby, as well as a complete renovation of the AVANI Spa. The final phase of renovations will give the entire property a contemporary, refreshed look.

Following the completion of the renovations in May 2013, the resort will host a 50th Anniversary celebration to mark this occasion. Throughout 2013, The Abbey is planning a host of activities to commemorate this milestone.

About The Abbey Resort & AVANI Spa

Located just 80 miles from downtown Chicago and 50 miles from Milwaukee, The Abbey Resort & AVANI Spa is a treasured icon and the only full-service resort on the shores of Lake Geneva. The resort is celebrating its 50th Anniversary in 2013 and is completing a multi-phase, $50 million dollar renovation. The final phases focuses on the exterior, meeting space and common areas. The resort boasts a breathtaking setting on 90 acres of beautifully manicured grounds, award-winning dining and banquet facilities, nearby championship golf courses and a wide range of outdoor activities. This only scratches the surface of all the activities and offerings that The Abbey Resort provides. With impeccable customer service, the team at The Abbey Resort consistently meets the needs and expectations of both guests and meeting planners. The resort offers 334 luxury guest rooms including 13 suites and the meeting center features 40,000 square feet of flexible indoor/outdoor meeting space. The 35,000 square-foot AVANI Spa enhances the resort experience with innovative spa treatments and modern luxuries. In 2013, The Abbey received a Travel Green Wisconsin certification recognizing its environmentally friendly business practices.

The Abbey Resort & AVANI Spa is managed and operated by Hostmark Hospitality Group of Schaumburg, Ill. For more information or reservations, visit www.theabbeyresort.com, join Abbey Resort & AVANI Spa on Facebook www.facebook.com/abbeyresort or follow @AbbeyResort on Twitter www.Twitter.com/abbeyresort.