What to Expect at Enchantment Resort & Mii amo Spa:
Enchantment Resort and Mii amo (a Native American word for “journey”) Spa is a secluded 70-acre getaway surrounded by the spectacular red cliffs of Boynton Canyon in Sedona, Arizona. It is two hours north of Phoenix.
This romantic destination, voted “World’s Best Hotel 2005” by a leading travel magazine, unobtrusively melds with its serene environment. Both the main resort and spa contain rooms, suites, and casitas on the banks of a quiet stream. Staff is attentive, discreet, and personable.
Guest Rooms at Enchantment Resort & Mii amo Spa:
Southwestern-inspired luxury suites, casitas, and bedrooms at Enchantment Resort and Mii amo are decorated in rich earth tones. Every room has an outdoor deck overlooking majestic Boynton Canyon. Free high-speed Internet. Housekeeping arrives twice daily to tidy comfy beds and bathrooms that have a tile tub for two (and a view!). Robes, fine amenities, sandals, and a separate make-up area with magnifying mirrors make it a true refuge.
Dining at Enchantment Resort & Mii amo Spa:
Romantic Yavapai is one of three onsite restaurants. Try pan-seared sea bass with exotic mushrooms, tenderloin buffalo, and check out the extensive wine list. Tii Gavo, a casual eatery with an outdoor terrace facing those oh-so-red rocks, is more laid-back, but the cuisine dazzles with Southwest inclinations and Asian artistry. Mii amo café serves eclectic cuisine fused with Asian, Native American and Southwest flair. A juice bar provides energy drinks, smoothies, wine, and specialty drinks.
Weddings at Enchantment Resort & Mii amo Spa:
Oft-cited in “most romantic” surveys, Enchantment Resort & Mii amo Spa offer couples multiple spots to tie the knot in this picturesque valley. These include the Village Terrace, which holds 280 people for outdoor banquets and features views of Boynton Canyon; and Pow-Wow Pavillion, the resort's largest space. The latter can seat 420 guests and has a private, outdoor terrace. Experienced wedding planners can assist in details, menu selection, and reception packages.
Packages at Enchantment Resort & Mii amo Spa:
"Double Pleasure," a two-night package, includes casita accommodations, use of the spa, and one 90-minute spa treatment per person per day. "Suite Romance," a three-night package, includes a welcome gift in your suite, a candle-lit dinner for two in Yavapai with house wine or champagne, use of the spa, and one 90-minute spa treatment per person per day.
What Does Enchantment Resort & Mii amo Spa Look Like?:
Built to blend organically with the environment, Enchantment Resort & Mii amo Spa bring in natural light and water as recurring visual themes, and interior/exterior spaces blend harmoniously. During my visit, a freak snowstorm curtailed outdoor activities. But how can you blame Mother Nature? Besides, the snow-kissed cliffs offered a rare opportunity to enjoy another side of the mountain.
Spa Activities for Couples at Enchantment Resort & Mii amo Spa:
Twosomes can enjoy body treatments that have names such as the Partners Healing Touch massage, an Alchemy of Two treatment, Deeply De-Stressing massage, and Shiatsu in the serene and private couples' suite with mountain views. Given that Sedona is a magnet for New Agers, the Spa also offers several flaky treatments — Palm Reading for Empowerment, Aura-Soma Color Reading, Psychic Massage, Astrology, and Tarot Card Reading among them — in addition to its pampering ones.
Is Enchantment Resort & Mii amo Spa right for you?:
Accolades such as “top Arizona hotel” and “most romantic spa" are well-deserved, and it’s hard not to fall in love with this place. But be warned: Enchantment Resort & Mii amo Spa are not for the faint of wallet; prices are steep. But once you make the commitment, all costs are included so you don’t have to fret about extra charges when you have to, sigh, leave.
Where to Find More Information About Enchantment Resort & Mii amo Spa:
Enchantment Resort & Mii amo Spa
525 Boynton Canyon Road
Sedona, AZ 86336
800-826-4180
Hotel Web Site
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