Mii amo

Character and identity

Set deep in Boynton Canyon, against the red rock walls and adjacent to Kachina Woman, this 23-room terra-cotta retreat is the wellness mothership of the American Southwest. A two-year, $40 million overhaul by original architect Dana Tang has expanded the property without breaking its meditative spell: low-slung casitas with kiva fireplaces and heated floors, a sunken living room, a juice bar, and a light-filled two-story movement studio. Hummingbird, helmed by chef Beau Widener, anchors the dining, while the spa runs the full register from sports massage to astrology readings, sound resonance and Crystal Grotto rituals. Service is quietly omnipresent, with nightly turndown gifts and a Journey concierge custom-building itineraries.

Who's it for

Bottom line

The spa programme, not the rooms or the food, is the reason to come, and it now runs deeper and longer than almost anywhere comparable in the country. Book a three- or four-night all-inclusive Journey rather than a room-only stay to access the dedicated Journey wing, plunge pool and consultations; a Casita King with a canyon-facing patio is the sweet spot on price.