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Mii amo

A Spiritual Spa in Arizona

By Nicki Hemby May 10, 2011

Mii amo (a Native American word meaning pass or move forward) is a destination spa at Enchantment Resort in Sedona, Arizona that seeks to honor guests in a nurturing and authentic environment. It is a gorgeous spa inspired by the rich wisdom and traditions of Native American people, complemented by the energy and beauty of Sedona.

Everyone has a personal vision of the ideal luxury vacation spa experience.  Should it be challenging or pampering?  Should you reconnect or retreat?  Should one honor local culture or reflect on the simplicity of nature?  Well, choose no more!  Mii amo’s various programs will allow you to develop a program to satisfy.  Here, your spa journey is uniquely your own. Your focus might be on improving your mental, spiritual or physical health, on reducing stress, regaining balance, or exploring the world around you as well as the world inside.

Mii amo’s spa casita guest rooms and suites are arranged in a cluster of casitas shaded by cottonwood trees. Designed around landscaped courtyards, some offer fireplaces, whirlpool, outdoor shower, private massage area and spa-amenity bathrooms with extra-deep soaking tubs.  With an array of packages to choose from, Mii amo may not offer average spa pricing, but it not your average spa.

And if you can’t bear to leave the kids, that’s okay too.  Mii amo is part of Enchantment Resort.  Each is an entity unto itself, with separate guest accommodations, restaurants and activities and guests at either have reciprocal charging and privileges and may partake in either resort.
 
Enchantment Resort is a family friendly destination on more than 70 acres in Sedona's scenic Boynton Canyon is a family friendly resort that offers plenty of activities and stylish accommodations.  You can indulge in the Native American culture including a Talking Circle, Walking the Ruins, Medicine Walks, Native American Drum and Flute as well as weekly documentaries.  And if culinary focus is your thing, Enchantment also offers Southwestern-inspired cooking demonstrations, wine tasting and tea explorations.  

Camp Coyote is Enchantment Resorts program designed to educate and entertain children ages 4-12. Trained counselors guide camp-goers in exciting activities that explore the region's culture and natural environment.  Highlights include nature walks, pottery, star gazing, obstacle courses and painting. Native American-influenced arts and crafts include sand painting, bead work, weaving dream catchers and designing arrowhead necklaces. There are also scavenger hunts and outdoor games.