French Lick Resort Draped In 500,000 Lights For Holidays

For Immediate Release
October 31, 2008

More than 500,000 Reasons to Visit French Lick Resort for the Holidays

Unique shopping opportunities, family entertainment and exciting hotel packages available throughout the season

FRENCH LICK, IN (October 31, 2008) – The holiday spirit is quicklydescending on French Lick Resort. Looking for a reason to visit theSouthern Indiana destination this season? How about 500,000 reasons!That’s right; a half a million twinkling lights will illuminate theturn-of-the century hotels and their beautiful grounds. Join us onSaturday, Nov. 22, for a special lighting ceremony. (Full detailsbelow.) In addition to the lights and beautiful holiday decorations,the resort is also offering a “sleigh full” of holiday of specialactivities. Whether you are looking for a unique place to do someshopping or a great getaway to celebrate the season with family andfriends, French Lick has the experience for you. Special Events HolidayArts & Crafts Fair Nov. 17-20 (6 p.m.-9 p.m.) Nov. 21-22 (10 a.m.-9p.m.) Join us for French Lick Resort's 1st Annual Holiday Arts andCrafts Fair in the Windsor Ballroom. Holiday shoppers can browse anarray of seasonal ornaments, wreaths, candles, one-of-a-kindcollectibles and many other assorted handmade arts and crafts, perfectfor gift giving or for decorating your homes and offices. Holiday TreeLighting Nov. 22 7 p.m. Experience a magical transformation of theFrench Lick Resort into a sparkling holiday wonderland with over500,000 holiday lights and seasonal decorations. Bring the entirefamily to view a wondrous seasonal tradition at the French Lick Springsand West Baden Springs Hotels. Although the resort offers manydifferent venues from which to take in the holiday lights, guests maywant to gather in the parking lot of the French Lick Springs Hotel orin the Atrium of the West Baden Springs Hotel for the lightingceremony. Afterwards, stroll the grounds and take in all the season hasto offer while choirs and carolers perform holiday classics. SantaClaus and Mrs. Claus Nov. 22-Dec. 21 2-6 p.m. Santa is getting an earlystart this year with special appearances at French Lick, beginningNovember 22. Come visit with Santa and get a souvenir photo for just$5, every Saturday and Sunday from 2-6 p.m., in the French Lick SpringsHotel lobby. Mrs. Claus will be sharing some of her favorite storiesevery Friday and Saturday evening at 7 p.m. on the Mezzanine level.Breakfast with Santa Sundays, Nov. 23-Dec. 21 8 a.m.-11 a.m. Lookingfor the ultimate holiday experience? Be one of the lucky children whoget to have breakfast with Santa. Held in the Grand Colonnade Buffet,this holiday tradition is great fun for the whole family. Randy TravisHoliday Concert Dec. 5 8 p.m. Come hear this legendaryGrammy-Award-Winning entertainer perform heartfelt renditions ofclassic songs of the season such as “There’s No Place Like Home for theHolidays”, “Oh Holy Night”, and “Let it Snow” and more. Tickets are$45-$65 and are available at the Hoosier Sugar Company, or by callingTicketforce at 877-840-0457 or visit frenchlick.com “It's a WonderfulLife” Dec. 18-Dec. 22 8 p.m. Come see one of the greatest stories ofthe season when it comes to life in the Windsor Ballroom. The secondannual holiday presentation of "It's A Wonderful Life" opens on Dec. 18at 8pm and runs thru Dec. 22. There is a special matinee performance onDec. 21 at 2 p.m. Now is the time to purchase your show tickets or ourspecial Grand Colonnade Buffet "Dinner & a Show" packages, whichare perfect for yourself or groups. The dinner packages are priced at$40 and show-only tickets are $20. Group discounts are available. Toorder tickets, visit The Hoosier Sugar Company or call TicketForce at877.840.0457 or online at www.frenchlick.com Thanksgiving Day FeastNov. 27 Let French Lick Resort prepare your Thanksgiving Day Feasts.Make plans now to visit us at The Grand Colonnade Buffet or atSinclair’s Restaurant for a feast of traditional and signature dishescelebrating the foods of this season. Holiday Dining Options In TheGrand Colonnade Buffet at French Lick Springs Hotel, sample traditionalfare such as honey glazed ham, roasted turkey, candied yams,cornbread stuffing, green bean casserole, assorted desserts and muchmore from 11am – 9pm. Prices are as follows: $25 for adults and $12.50for children (children under 4 are free.) Call now to make yourreservation – (812) 583-5929 Or join us in Sinclair’s Restaurant atWest Baden Springs Hotel for an amazing Thanksgiving Day spread offeredfrom 3pm – 9pm. The cornucopia of offerings will include regionalspecialties such as Orange County pumpkin and lobster bisque and a goatcheese sampler from Capriole Farms Greenville, Ind. Hearty main coursesentrées include carved Norman Rockwell Turkey with giblet gravy andcranberry relish; sliced pork loin with sorghum glaze; braised lambshanks with roasted roots and many more! Holiday specialties such asseared corn and lima bean succotash with caramelized shallots; sweetcarrot soufflé and whipped cauliflower gratin are also available. A rawbar will include: chilled oysters on the half shell; poached shrimpwith cilantro and lime cocktail sauce as well as fresh flaked crabsauce Louis. This amazing spreads is available for only $45 for adultsand $15 for children (children four and under are free.) Call now tomake your reservation – (812) 936-8012 The holidays are a great time torelax with family and friends. Consider taking advantage of our specialThanksgiving and New Year’s Eve packages available at both West Badenand French Lick. Hotel Packages West Baden and French Lick are bothoffering a special Thanksgiving package which includes an overnightstay for two adults and two children, a $100 dining credit, and afamily carriage ride to view all of the wonderful holiday lights anddecor. If weather prohibits the carriage ride, two games of bowling andone large pizza will be provided. West Baden Thanksgiving Package Price- $437* *Based on double occupancy. Credit card required at time ofbooking. Valid November 27, 2008 thru November 29, 2008 at West BadenSprings Hotel. Includes resort fees, taxes and gratuity. Subject toavailability. Additional restrictions may apply. French LickThanksgiving Package Price - $342* *Based on double occupancy. Creditcard required at time of booking. Valid November 27, 2008 thru November29, 2008 at French Lick Springs Hotel. Includes resort fees, taxes andgratuity. Subject to availability. Additional restrictions may apply.West Baden’s BIG New Year's Eve 2009 Package Celebrate under the beautyof the domed atrium at West Baden Springs Hotel. Enjoy a BIG threecourse meal with wine service and dance the night away to the BIG bandsounds of the Stardusters Orchestra. 2009 will arrive in spectacularstyle at West Baden’s BIG New Year’s Eve Party. You can join the funfor just $698. A special New Year's Day Brunch is available at 8 a.m.for an additional charge. NYE Package Features: · Overnight HotelAccommodations at West Baden Springs Hotel · New Year's Eve Party inthe Atrium from 7 p.m. – 2 a.m. · Cocktails from Cash Bar ·Three-Course Meal with Wine Service · Dancing to Live Music byStardusters Orchestra · Champagne Toast and Ball Drop at MidnightPackage Price - $698* *Based on double occupancy. Credit card requiredat time of booking. Balcony room and suite upgrades available. ValidDecember 31, 2008 at West Baden Springs Hotel. Includes resort fee, taxand gratuity. Not valid for groups or with any other offers. Subject toavailability. Additional restrictions may apply French Lick’s DivineDecadent New Year's Eve 2009 Package Eat your way into ′09 with anamazing dessert buffet then dance off all the calories with live musicfrom the Souled Out Band. A champagne toast and a ball drop at midnightround out this party to remember. All this and overnight accommodationsare available for just $349 at French Lick’s Divine Decadent New Year’sEve party. NYE Package Features: · Overnight Hotel Accommodations atFrench Lick Springs Hotel · New Year's Eve Party in the WindsorBallroom from 10 p.m. – 2 a.m. · Decadent Dessert Buffet · Dancing toLive Music by Souled Out Band · Champagne Toast and Ball Drop atMidnight Package Price - $349* *Based on double occupancy. Credit cardrequired at time of booking. Valid December 31, 2008 at French LickSprings Hotel. Includes resort fees, taxes and gratuity. Subject toavailability. Additional restrictions may apply. Special $129** roomrate option on December 30th **Valid December 30, 2008 at French LickSprings Hotel. Excludes resort fees and taxes. New Year’s Eve Packagemust be booked to receive this rate. Subject to availability.Additional restrictions may apply. For more information on all theholiday offerings, please visit www.frenchlick.com or call (888)936-9360. ### French Lick Resort is a $500 million historic restorationand casino development project that includes the West Baden SpringsHotel, French Lick Springs Hotel and the new French Lick Casino. Thispremier resort and casino destination features 689 guest rooms andsuites; a 42,000-square-foot, single-level casino; 45 holes of golf,including the fully restored 1917-designed Donald Ross Course at FrenchLick and the new, 18-hole Pete Dye Course at French Lick (opening2009); two full-service spas with a combined 36 treatment roomstotaling 42,000 square feet; meeting and event space totaling 115,000square feet and an array of dining and entertainment options.

Contact:

Dyan Welsh
Public Relations Manager - French Lick Resort
812.936.5926
dwelsh@frenchlick.com

Tessa Higgs
Public Relations Coordinator - French Lick Resort
812.936.5861
thiggs@frenchlick.com