Carmel Forest Spa Resort - Facilities

Juice Fast

A dieting, rejuvenation and quality of life workshop supervised by Michal Amir.
Juice Fast - an ancient therapy recommended in many cultures for physical
and spiritual health. In the Juice Fast, we drink fresh fruit and vegetable
juices, hot vegetable soups, water and herbal teas. The Juice Fast is an
enjoyable experience. The fresh juices are rich in sugar, minerals and
vitamins that are absorbed directly into the blood stream and provide energy.
There is no feeling of hunger, rather a feeling of strength and lifting
of the spirit.
The workshop is an ideal vacation. Stress is released, a feeling of heaviness
makes way for a feeling of lightness and thoughts become clearer. The day is
split into a morning walk in the forest, movement lessons, Feldenkrais,
Tai Chi, Yoga, swimming, lectures and all the pampering offered by the
Carmel Forest Spa Resort.

Dates of workshop:
15-18/7/2007
26-29/8/2007
16-19/9/2007
21-24/10/2007
18-21/11/2007
23-26/12/2007

A special package
The three-night workshops take place on Sundays-Wednesdays.
The cost includes participation in the workshops and use
of the hotel's facilities.
1890 NIS per person in a double room (Carmel deluxe)
Limited number of places.
2715 NIS per single in a double room.



For reservations, contact Michal Amir:
Tel: 03 6820005
Email: michal-a@actcom.co.il

Diet and Nutrition Programs

Supervised by Shira Jiblik - Clinical Dietician
Consultations for regular hotel guests: at extra charge.
For hotel guests on a diet program: the consultations are
included in the total cost.
Club members: No charge for the Body Composition Tests.
A fee is charged for full consultations.

Personal Nutrition Consultation:
The Nutrition Consultation includes a Body Composition Test measuring the percentage
of fat, muscle mass and liquids in the body and builds a personalized menu according
to the results of the guest's test, state of health, daily schedule and personal
food preferences.
A fee is charged for the consultation.
Consultations may be arranged in advance via the Spa Department.

Body Composition Measurement:
A computerized test that is carried out with a device utilizing the principle
of electrical conductivity.
The test results show the comparative composition of the body's fatty tissue,
muscles and fluids.
Club members: no charge for the test.
Non-Club-members: a fee is charged for the test.
The test should be arranged in advance via the Spa Department.

Personalized Diet Program:
A personalized program during the guest's stay at the resort. Offers the experience
of a healthier lifestyle, combined with pampering and relaxation, a balanced diet
and physical activity.

The program includes:
· 2 private meetings with the resort dietician during which she measures body
composition, builds a personalized menu and provides recipes and suggestions for
continued weight loss. · A varied and gourmet low-calorie menu devised by the resort dietician and
chef is served in the resort restaurant.
· A lecture on nutrition and physical activity.
· A varied program of sports activities: aerobics sessions, body-toning, yoga,
Feldenkrais, water aerobics, walks in the forest, fitness room and more...
· A range of activities at the resort: workshops, lectures, guided visualization
and guest appearances.

Group Diet Workshop:
A 3 night/4 day Weight-Loss workshop that takes place in
a group framework. The workshop includes diet meals served to the guest's table,
constant personal guidance, lectures and suggestions for home. The workshop takes
place once a month.
A personalized menu can be suited to special dietary requirements and health problems.
Dishes from the personalized menu will be served in the resort restaurant.
The menu is personalized by the resort dietician before the guest's arrival.

"Three-Month Healthy Lifestyle" Program:
A three-month nutrition and fitness program. The program consists of 4 meetings
with the dietician and 4 meetings with a fitness trainer. The meetings are
held at the resort.
Additionally, there are 8 weekly "conferences" via telephone or e-mail for follow-up
and to receive support and counseling to encourage continued weight-loss.

Wireless Connection for Laptops

Wireless connection is available for laptops.
Further details may be obtained at Reception.

The Spa Complex

Spa opening hours: from 08:00 - 21:00
(except festival eves, times change accordingly)

Spa Manager - Tal Wall
Deputy Spa Manager - Andrei

The spa complex includes:
An outdoor pool - open in season.
A heated indoor pool - open all year from 07:30 - 21:00.
An authentic and ancient Turkish hamam specially imported from Turkey,
with hot and cold water. Designed to stimulate blood circulation.
Free use of the hamam for hotel guests. Treatments in the hamam
can be reserved in advance at tel: 04 8307888.
Separate shower facilities and lockers for men and women.
Each facility has its own wet and dry saunas and a dipping pool.
Free use of the spa facilities for all hotel guests.
A tea corner in the spa lobby (no charge).

It is recommended to reserve spa treatments in advance.

The Resort Restaurant

At the resort restaurant, you can enjoy an array of gourmet healthy foods,
served almost continuously throughout most of the day. The restaurant
offers an ever-changing menu for breakfast and brunch, a dairy lunch
and in the evening, a gourmet, a la carte meat meal, served by waiters.
Want to wake up gently, without having to go straight into breakfast?
Or, alternatively, enjoy your early morning coffee followed by a pampering
treatment and then return to the restaurant for one of those breakfasts
you've always dreamed about? Or maybe you're one of those "brunch" types,
who prefer to take their meal somewhere between morning and afternoon,
and only eating two rather than three meals?

At the Carmel Forest Spa Resort, we thought of you all when we decided
to answer your preferences and keep the restaurant open continually
from 07:30 - 15:00, reopening later in the evening for dinner.

You can enjoy a non-stop restaurant, where breakfast includes cereals,
a selection of salads, home-made breads and baked goods, fresh fruits,
dairy delicacies, cheeses and other morning goodies. If you fancy an
egg, then you'll be asked: "How do you like it?" and the order will
be served directly to your table, just as you requested. A la carte
for breakfast!

And if you decide to take your breakfast (or is it brunch?) at around
11:00, you can spoil yourselves with savory mini-pastries, quiches,
pancakes and more. And if it's shakshuka that you like, then we'll
serve it fresh to your table.

During the midday hours (12:30 -15:00), we will surprise you with
a mouthwatering array of dairy dishes: a salad bar, breads, antipasti,
pastas, soups and fish dishes, served to your table straight from
the kitchen.
You can enjoy the widest range of dairy dishes from morning through
the afternoon, eating when you fancy and without having to fit in
with the restaurant's opening hours. And, needless to say, with such
a wide choice, everyone can find his real culinary favorite.

And in the evening?
During dinner, we will serve you a range of salads, fish and meat
dishes, all individually plated. And, in the tradition of a true
gourmet restaurant, we offer a selection of mezze dishes to whet
your appetite and a fine wine list - all in all, a real
culinary experience!

Carmel Forest Goulash Soup

Serves 6
1 tablespoon oil
1 chopped onion
1 diced carrot
1 red pepper, cut into cubes
4 cloves of garlic
½ teaspoon kummel
1 kilo diced potatoes
2 tablespoons red paprika
salt and pepper to taste
200 grams smoked goose breast or cabanos


Preparation:
1. Heat the oil in a heavy saucepan and add the onion and carrot.
Saute till soft.
2. Add the meat and seal it (almost brown).
3. Add the garlic, kummel and a little salt.
4. Add 2 liters of water and bring to the boil. Place the lid on
the saucepan and simmer for one hour.
5. Add the red peppers and a little more water for another 30 minutes.
6. Add the potatoes, paprika and smoked meat and continue cooking until
the potatoes are soft.


Bon Appetit!

Amir Calfon
Chef
Carmel Forest Spa Resort

The Resort Shop

The resort shop is located on Floor 2, near the hair salon
and close to the Spa Reception Desk.

Shop Opening Hours
Sundays-Thursdays 09:00 - 21:00
Fridays 09:00 - 16:00
Saturdays 09:00 - 18:00

Products on sale in the shop
Carmel Forest clothing
Adidas sports clothing for men and women
Brazil Soul aerobics wear
Swimwear
Sports shoes
Bags
Wallets
Designer jewelry
Presents (candles, burners, incense, fairies, loofahs and more)
Carmel Forest goods such as the Chef's jam, honey, towels,
bathrobes, slippers and pillows)

Cosmetics
Carmel Forest products manufactured by Premier Dead Sea
Decleor Paris, Maria Galland Paris and Bulgari perfumes
Nature-based products, Soap & More

Presents for children, books, discs, DVS, notebooks,
magazines and newspapers.

This month's special offer at the shop

Cosmetics


Hygienic and health care products are also on sale in the shop

The Reading Room

The Reading Room is located on Floor 5 and is open all hours
for the benefit of the guests.
There are books, magazines and journals on varying subjects
to be found in the library.

The Games Room

The Games Room is open 24 hours a day and entrance is free.
The room includes bridge tables, a billiard table, target practice,
board games and various card games.

The Games Room is located on Floor 3.