Best Of CitySearch Winners!

Thanks to all of you who voted for La Torretta Lake Resort & Spa. We won the "Best Of Houston Hotels" CitySearch online polls in the following categories!!!

- Best Luxury Hotel

- Best Romantic Hotel

- Best Hotel Pool

- Best Family Friendly Hotel

- Best Business Hotel

- Best Comfy Bed Hotel

Thanks to all who voted for us! We hope to have you out to the resort soon so we can show off all of our great amenities.

Best of CitySearch

There is one day left to vote for your favorite hotel (hopefully La Torretta Lake Resort & Spa) in different categories including:

- Best Luxury Hotel

- Best Comfy Bed Hotel

- Best Romantic Hotel

- Best Business Hotel

- Best Hotel Pool

- Best Family-Friendly Hotel

Vote Now on CitySearch!

Thank you,

The La Torretta Lake Resort Team

Guests Share Pics!

Hey everyone! I hope you are having a great weekend. It's gorgeous! I wanted to share a few pictures taken by a guest during Spring Break at La Torretta Lake Resort & Spa. Sometimes the guest pics capture the true essence of the resort better than our professional ones.

Send us your pictures to share: latorrettaresortspa@gmail.com

View of our Lazy River from a tower suite

Pool and hot tub

Our giant chess set from very high up!

Gorgeous Lake Conroe

We love those Lake Conroe sunsets

Chez Roux

And the Winner Is....

The winner of the 2010 Spring Break Contest is (drumroll please)...

Chelsey Hernandez!!!

Congrats to Chelsey! We hope you enjoy your stay at La Torretta Lake Resort & Spa in March!

Thank you to everyone who entered. We had so much fun reading your blog posts, Twitter mentions and seeing you on Facebook!

Chelsey: please email us your mailing address and phone number to latorrettaresortspa@gmail.com so we can get schedule your stay!

Everyone who entered: We will send you an email next week to get your details so we can send you a special offer for entering.

Thank you again for participating. Continue to follow the blog for our next contest and other resort updates.

Have a fun and safe Spring Break,
The Team at La Torretta Lake Resort & Spa

Book your stay at La Torretta now!

Spring Break is Almost Here...Contest Time!

Spring Break is almost here so we decided it was time to do a March Contest! We will be giving away a 2-night stay in one of our luxury Tower Suites to be used anytime in March. Your package will include free breakfast for 2 days, and your choice of golf for two or spa for two...or a mix-n-match!

Contest Details:

The contest ends Friday, March 12 at midnight. We will choose one winner at random and notify the winner on Saturday, March 13.

Here's how to enter:

Step One: Officially enter the contest by posting a comment with your name and email on this blog post. This will earn you 1 entry.

Step Two: Increase your chances of winning!

- Earn 1 entry for every @LaTorretta mention on Twitter...be sure to follow us HERE.

- Earn 1 entry for being a "Fan" on our NEW Facebook page (If you are already a Fan on the new page, you will automatically earn the extra entry as soon as you post a comment on this blog)

- Earn 3 entries by adding a link to this blog from your blog or website (just let us know through a blog comment)

-Earn 1 entry for every Facebook friend that you get to join our Facebook group. Just send us an email when they do!

Let the games begin! Email us at latorrettaresortspa@gmail.com if you have any questions!

You work hard and deserve a break! We have your spot waiting for you...

Good luck,

The Team at The La Torretta Lake Resort & Spa

Bass For Dinner at Chez Roux!

Master Chef and creator of our fine dining restaurant Chez Roux, Albert Roux had a successful fishing trip on Lake Conroe at La Torretta Lake Resort and Spa along with Garret Donovan and Bruno Valette. Makes me want to escape on the lake on a fishing excursion.

Is Reality TV Ruining Young Chefs?

Michelin-starred member and masterchef, Michel Roux Junior (father is Chez Roux's own Albert Roux), recently said in a Scotland publication that the overflow of reality television shows where would-be chefs compete is ruining the industry. Roux says that people need to remember that show hosts like Gordon Ramsey of Hell's Kitchen and Jamie Oliver of Naked Chef "sweated their nether regions off in the kitchen making their name first before they became celebrity chefs."

American viewers continue to tune in so only time will tell how this will effect the industry in the long run.

This point does make us thankful to have Albert Roux and Matthew Gray leading our team at Chez Roux!

Read the full article

What Golfers Are Saying About Us

"Plan an Unforgetable Texas Family Vacation"
Article from Blog.WinGolfer.com
February 19, 2010

Rodeo Cook-Off: Chez Roux Style

"Barbecue dish with a french twist," is what Cleverley Stone is saying about a dish by Chez Roux creator Albert Roux and executive chef Matthew Gray. 

Get the recipe for Cajun Braised Pork Cheeks with Cassoulet Baked Beans and watch the Fox News Segment 

Thanks Cleverley! 

Make your reservation today to dine at Chez Roux and make sure to cheer on Chez Roux at La Torretta Lake Resort at the annual Houston Rodeo BBQ Cookoff this week!

Check Us Out on Wild About Houston

Watch a video of La Torretta Lake Resort & Spa being featured on Houston's 55, "Wild About Houston"

Lazy Days at La Torretta Resort - Houston, TX, United States, 77041 - myHouston's 55 Video

Enjoy!

Taste of the Town

A few weeks ago, we participated in The Taste of the Town held at The Woodlands Waterway Marriott & Convention Center.  Over 70 local food and beverage vendors and restaurants were there to show off their stuff!  Hundreds were there, including myself, and were able to walk around tasting everything...it was heaven! 

We featured our fine dining restaurant, Chez Roux.  Our dessert was a major hit! 

The La Torretta Lake Resort Booth

TONS of people!

Our featured dessert, Lemon Creme, Hazelnut Biscuit & Raspberry Pate Fruit from Chez Roux

Chef Damien Rice

Members of the La Torretta Team: Angela, Patti, Christine & Jason

Did anyone of you get a chance to make it out to the event?  All of our Twitter and Facebook followers who mentioned our secret password that evening received a free bottle of wine!  Just another reason to follow us!

If you were there, what was your favorite dish?

And the winner is...

Amanda Hydock! 

Congratulations to Amanda for winning the Romance Package at La Torretta Lake Resort & Spa which includes a 2-night stay on Valentine's Weekend, breakfast for 2, champagne and chocolate covered strawberries!  Amanda- we will email you today with the details!

But wait...we are feeling the love today and want to do more!

Congratulations to Lori Doucet-Alexander and Jamila Boozer for having the most contest entries.  You both will receive your choice of a 50-minute Couples Massage OR Golf for Two! 

But wait...there's more!  Everyone who entered is a winner!  Everyone gets a La Torretta Lake Resort Special Offer just for entering.  

We will email everyone today about getting your gifts to you.  Thank you so much for participating in our first blog contest!  Check back often for updates and more contests from La Torretta Lake Resort & Spa. 

Happy Valentine's Day!

Contest Ends Tonight at Midnight!

Attention all La Torretta Lake Resort & Spa fans...you still have until midnight tonight to enter our Valentine's Day Contest and get your extra entries in via Twitter, Facebook, and your own websites/blogs.  The winner will be announced Saturday morning! 

CONTEST EXTRA: Get one extra entry if you link your friends to our new Facebook Fan Page! Just let us know via a blog comment if you do this!

Good luck,
La Torretta Lake Resort & Spa

Valentine's Day Contest

I can't think of a better way to celebrate Valentine's Day than going away to a romantic, lake-side Texas Resort with candle-lit gourmet dinners, strolls on a private sandy beach, beautiful sunset views, exciting nightlife and a warm and friendly staff to cater to your every whim!  If you haven't made your plans yet, it is not too late to book a quick weekend getaway at La Torretta Lake Resort & Spa.

Check out all of La Torretta's Valentine's Day Packages HERE!

Even better - we will kick off the month of romance with a Valentine's Day Contest.  One lucky winner will receive a fabulous La Torretta Lake Resort Romance Package which includes:
- 2 Night Stay (Feb. 12-13) in a luxury La Torretta Tower Suite with lake view
- Chilled champagne and chocolate covered strawberries upon arrival
- Breakfast for two

The contest ends Friday, February 5 at midnight. We will choose one winner at random for this package on February 6.

Here's how to enter:

Step One:  Officially enter the contest by posting a comment with your name and email on this blog post.  This will earn you 1 entry.

Step Two:  Increase your chances of winning!
- Earn 1 entry for every @LaTorretta mention on Twitter
- Earn 1 entry for being a "Fan" on our NEW Facebook page
(If you are already a Fan on the new page, you will automatically earn the extra entry as soon as you post a comment on this blog)
- Earn 3 entries by adding a link to this blog from your blog or website (just let us know through a blog comment)


Let the contest begin! Send an email to latorrettaresortspa@gmail.com if you have any questions!

Bridal Shots at La Torretta Lake Resort

Look at these amazing shots taken at La Torretta Lake Resort & Spa a few weeks ago!

Photography by Terry Thinnes of Inspired Works Photography located in Spring, Texas. Inspired Works is the preferred photographer of La Torretta Lake Resort.

The stunning gowns were provided by Viktoriya's Bridal in Kingwood, Texas. The gown designers are Colet Bridal of Italy and Viktoriya's private label. Owner, Viktoriya Flinchum is an expert in finding the dream dress for every bride. She designed the amazing head pieces the models are wearing and will customize a piece for you too. She can give you any style of veil and adorn it with embellishments including pearls, crystals, sequins, tiny seashells-the sky is the limit! Check out her website for great tips and to schedule your appointment!

La Torretta Lake Resort is an ideal place for your big day. They will take care of every detail for you and have every facility you would possibly need: ballrooms, fine dining, a spa, and a gorgeous backdrop!

To book a site visit call: 877.286.9590 or email weddings@latorrettalakeresort.com

Pick Your Pleasure...

No matter what you like to do, La Torretta Lake Resort & Spa can make it happen!

Round of golf?

Perhaps a dip in the pool?

Or a trip to the marina?

Maybe it's time for a massage at SpaTerre...

A nice dinner at Chez Roux, La Torretta's award-winning fine dining restaurant...

Finally, call it a night in a Tower Suite. Sweet Dreams from La Torretta!

Book your getaway today online. See you there!