Amid the untamed beauty of Utah’s Colorado Plateau, Amangiri rests as a serene desert sanctuary where time slows, and nature takes centre stage. Spanning 360 hectares of untamed wilderness, the iconic resort and its intimate satellite, Camp Sarika, embody the duality of their ancient home: both tranquil retreats and gateways to boundless adventure.

Yet it’s the summer season that reveals the desert in its most vivid form. As the season unfolds and the sun’s arch reaches above the horizon, each day presents guests, from couples to families, with the freedom of choice—to embrace the uninterrupted tranquillity of the resort’s mesa-framed swimming pool or venture beyond into the vast surrounding landscapes, answering exploration’s call.

During the summer months, mornings at Amangiri begin in whisper-quiet stillness, the desert waking from its slumber, before dawn’s first light invites sunrise hikes along 20 kilometres of winding trails, yoga sessions atop towering mesas, and guided UTV or horseback tours that chase the sun’s golden rays. As the season extends, thrill-seekers turn to the glassy waters of Lake Powell, where full- or half-day private boat trips offer an array of refreshing experiences, including paddleboarding, kayaking and jet-skiing through the lake’s red rock canyons. To refuel, picnics can be arranged in secluded coves, taking advantage of the clifftop’s cooling shade.

Back at the resort, afternoons unfold at a different pace within the 2,323sq m Aman Spa. Here, outdoor treatments from mindfulness walks to floatation therapy rejuvenate and restore, harnessing the landscape’s healing energy to ground body, mind and spirit.

True to nature’s rhythm, long, languid days eventually give way to starry nights and the desert settles into its sacred stillness once again. When evening falls, family-style feasts are served under open skies and fireside storytelling and stargazing encourage connection. As guests share tales of the day gone by, the spirit of the American Southwest comes alive, and the majesty of the desert can be felt in all its grandeur.

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