The quest for the fountain of youth and the key to ultimate health is as old as time, but after a trip to Canyon Ranch Tucson, I do believe I have found the pathway to wellness.
If you want to live your longest and healthiest life, then follow along as I share this magical place I would love to call home.
Canyon Ranch is an all-inclusive wellness getaway in the mystical Sonoran Desert. It’s built in the embrace of the healing Santa Catalina Mountains, and spans a newly remodeled luxurious spa and fitness center, multiple pools indoors and out, on-site restaurants and plenty of outdoor adventure. It is known around the world as a leader for wellness travel and retreats.
What is Canyon Ranch Tucson?
Highlights at the Arizona wellness resort includes an 80,000 square foot luxury spa and organic, healthy food prepared by world-famous chefs. Hike through the scenic desert, then recover with a massage. Guests have more than 35 different activities to choose between, from bike rides to yoga, fitness classes, and even creative arts. For a less structured experience, relax in the pool, stroll through the meditation garden or play tennis or pickleball.
Canyon Ranch levels up with not just a world-class spa and fitness center, but also metaphysical offerings, specialized teen and maternity services and luxurious amenities and accommodations.
What to Expect at Canyon Ranch
At Canyon Ranch, you are not part of a mega group or lumped into some kind of demographic survey. You are seen as an individual. Staff presents you with a personalized experience and skills that you can take home to apply to your own day-to-day life. Here at Canyon Ranch, I had what felt like unlimited time with health care professionals that allowed them to ascertain my exact needs to move forward with any issues or illnesses I had been experiencing.
My Canyon Ranch dietician set up a specific prescription for healthy eating for osteoporosis and weight loss. I receive menu plans from her daily and I stay on track using my Eat Love App that she programs for my own personal wellness pathway.
What are the Canyon Ranch Experience Pathways?
Every guest takes away something different from Canyon Ranch, depending on what they need and desire. Some people find more inner peace or a different approach to physical fitness. Others learn healthier eating habits or awaken motivation and drive within their inner spirit. The resort places you up-close with experts in fitness, nutrition, medicine, spirituality and more, so you can learn from the best.
This is more than a vacation. You will learn and grow here. Canyon Ranch’s tagline is not just empty words; it’s a promise that the resort fulfills for each guest - “Life Changes Here.”
At the heart of Canyon Ranch are the unique Experience Pathway Programs. It’s highly recommended that first-timers pick a pathway because it provides you assistance planning your activities so you can get the most out of your stay.
Pathways provide a focused intention for three, five and seven-night stays. No matter what path you choose, you will find more than you could ever imagine about your health and wellness at Canyon Ranch.
The Lifestyle Reset Pathway is for when it is time to step away from old ways. Your team of talented integrative wellness experts will guide you to a new path of greater
energy, purpose, and health. This pathway is designed to customize a foundation for lasting change in small, achievable steps.
This personalized program will help you set goals and remove barriers to healthy living and food choices, develop an exercise plan, and find more purpose in daily life.
The Personal Discovery Pathway allows you to customize your options. It is the perfect choice for first-timers or return guests.
With the Personal Discovery retreat, you can go as deep or as wide as you like - seek advice from physicians, therapists, exercise physiologists; guide your yoga, pilates, or meditation practice; rejuvenate with a massage or facial; choose ropes course, rock climbing, outdoor hiking, cooking, or spiritual adventures.
You will get tools to eat healthier, find purpose, or reduce stress.
Why do Guests Return to Canyon Ranch Tucson?
It’s no surprise so many guests return to Canyon Ranch. I met one group from Georgia that has been returning for nearly three decades and another woman, who has been coming for more than 20 years. Return guests say they come back since one feels like family at Canyon Ranch Tucson.
Staff always remembers everyone's names and any specifications they desire, especially in the cafe. Allergies and special dietary needs are not seen as a burden. The staff are some of the best I have encountered in the hospitality world.
As guests return year after year, they share it with friends and family, and the circle of Canyon Ranch fans continues to grow. I know it grew by two this year - myself and my daughter.
People who visit see the benefit of returning year after year, to track their own growth and keep it going. This is a community and feeling that I want to be a part of forever.