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Reconnect + Reinvigorate at CIVANA Wellness Resort & Spa

A Personalized Wellness Experience Leads to Change, Growth and Discovery

Article by Susan Lanier-Graham

Photography by CIVANA Wellness Resort & Spa

Originally published in North Peoria Lifestyle

Drive east from North Peoria, across the scenic Carefree Highway toward Cave Creek, and in about 30 minutes you'll arrive at one of the most peaceful oases in the Valley. CIVANA Wellness Resort & Spa (CIVANACarefree.com) sits on 20 acres of pristine Sonoran Desert. You can create a personalized spa and wellness escape that helps you relax, rejuvenate, and face life's challenges. 

The CIVANA Resort

CIVANA is a AAA Four-Diamond destination wellness resort that opened in Carefree just a couple of years ago. You get the classic vibe of mid-century modern when you visit CIVANA. The completely refurbished resort keeps everything—from the spa to the dining room to the guest suites—clean, simple, and elegant. And the sunset views from anywhere on property are magnificent!

It has been named a top wellness retreat by USA Today, US News & World Report, Condé Nast Traveler, and Travel + Leisure. 

CIVANA Wellness

CIVANA is ideal for a spa retreat—whether for a few days or one day—with its world-class spa, comfortable rooms and expansive dining patios. CIVANA can customize a day or longer for you based on what you want to focus on during your stay. You can choose from Total Wellbeing, Yoga & Mindfulness, Outdoor Adventure, and Personal Growth & Discovery.

You might spend a day getting a massage or body treatment, completing the Aqua Therapy circuit, doing yoga at sunrise, or meditating in the labyrinth overlooking the desert. The next day could be journaling, hiking, and reflexology. An assortment of classes includes activities that might give you time to reflect (like Desert Bathing or a Daily Intention Ceremony) or you might choose to kick up the cardio with a mountain bike ride, desert hike, or outside Cardio HIIT workout. 

Stay at CIVANA

Choose from a variety of rooms and suites at CIVANA. All include 100% cotton bamboo blend linens, access to the wellness facilities and hiking/biking trails, and a private patio or balcony. There are dining options that feature seasonal offerings. 

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MOVEMENT

CIVANA offers more than a dozen complimentary movement and fitness classes every day. You can take a class, or simply set out hiking or biking on one of the trails. For a unique movement experience, how about aerial yoga?

SPA

CIVANA's spa is a tranquil oasis with 22 treatment rooms over two floors. Once you've checked in for your pre-arranged treatment, you can spend all day at the spa. Perhaps you might want to begin with a facial. The Essential Marine Oxygen Facial or Sonoran Sea Facial help hydrate your skin in the dry Sonoran air. You can choose a massage or one of the body treatments. The Revive to Thrive uses various Ayurvedic techniques to take you on a journey into deep relaxation. You can also use the Aqua Vitality circuit, 25-meter outdoor pool, sundeck, and relaxation room. 

NOURISHMENT

Whether you stay on property or simply go for the day, be sure to nourish yourself with the help of Executive Chef Scott Winegard. The seasonal food includes local farm-fresh produce, regional meats, and herbs grown on property. Seed is a casual breakfast and lunch café while Terras is ideal for dinner, with dining indoors or on the patio where you can reflect on your wellness journey.

DISCOVERY

Discovery is a huge part of the CIVANA experience. Whether it's sitting in the sauna, relaxing on the patio watching the sunset over the mountains while sipping a glass of wine, soaking in the hot tub, or drifting away during a massage, you will discover that wellness begins within your soul. As CIVANA explains, "At the core of how we understand wellness is the commitment to provide paths of change, growth, and discovery." 

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