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Amangiri

April 6, 2015  //  Travel

Hi everyone! I hope you had an amazing weekend and are feeling refreshed and ready to take on a new week! I spent last week on vacation in southern Utah near the AZ border for what was one of the most magical experiences of my life! I have about 42 million pictures in this post, so I’ll keep the text light, but here’s a bit of info on where I was and what we did…

LOCATION

Amangiri, which means “peaceful mountain”, is a resort in Canyon Point, UT that is tucked into a protected valley that is pretty remote and surrounded by stratified rock. It’s not the easiest place to get to, but so worth it when you do! The design uses natural materials and textures that really play off the landscape and give such a minimal, zen vibe. It’s extremely intimate and private which I love because you can really unwind and there’s not tons of people around and it is the last thing from “touristy”.

ACTIVITIES

We hiked everyday for a couple hours and did a different trail each day. They were unbelievably beautiful and we got to pretty high altitudes where you look down and think “we climbed all of that?!” but it doesn’t feel that way when you’re doing it because the trails are so well marked and the rock is generally pretty smooth. There were a few parts where we had to use a rope because it was so vertical and that was scary if you looked down, but overall the hikes were my favorite daily activity of the trip! We did this first thing in the morning and it couldn’t have set a better tone for the day. We also had a Navajo guide take us through the Slot Canyons which were unbelievable! You can see lots of photos of those below, but they’re basically super narrow canyons formed by water rushing through rock. They get their orangey color from mineral and iron deposits, and when you walk through you see the most amazing natural light peek through that reflects off the rock in the most amazing ways! It’s truly breathtaking!

The spa offers yoga and pilates, so we did a couple styles of yoga that incorporated very deep stretches and long holds which felt soooo good in my body. We also had a few massages that were incredible and the massage rooms were pretty big with their own bathrooms and showers. I meditated on our deck every morning and we jacuzzi’d at sunset which was so serene. We spent lots of time by the pool and I soaked up some major rays which felt amazing!

FOOD

All of the food was incredibly good and I didn’t have one thing I didn’t love! For breakfast I either had smoked salmon with poached eggs and avocado or an omelet. For lunch I had fish tacos with what was essentially 4lbs of guacamole and this delicious salsa verde they make or tuna tartare. For dinner, I enjoyed more meat than usual because they get their meats locally from Utah farmers and they were beautiful, grass-fed cuts. When I travel, I like to enjoy what is freshest and most special for that place. I had bison, rib eye, salmon, sashimi, shrimp, and sea bass. It was all so delicious and they have 5 preparations styles you can choose from for any meat or seafood. I went with “simple” which is salt, pepper, and olive oil. I know, you’re blown away by my decision. I also had their artichokes to start every night because they were soooo good!

Now, I leave you with an album, so enjoy and feel free to ask any questions in the comments section below! I’ll be getting back to your comments on the last post shortly – my internet was terrible in this magical place and that was actually quite good for me… 🙂

3431Swimsuit: Nasty Gal (no longer available), but I love this similar one!

2  4 5 6Dress: Nightcap // Shoes: L’Agence (no longer available), but I love these too // Bag: Gucci

7 8 9 1038 copyBikini Top: Lisa Lozano // Bottoms: Lisa Lozano

11 12 13Romper: Faithfull // Shoes: Vince

1525 16 17 18 19  22 024 26 27 29 30 31 32 33  35Dress: Indah // Shoes: Aquazzura (no longer available)

36 Bikini top: Lolli Swim // Bikini Bottom: Mikoh 3941 4240X

 

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  • Liz Stark

    Everything about your trip screams revitalization, relaxation, beauty, peace, and well-deserved indulgence. Truly breathtaking location and such a wonderful experience, for sure! Wow!

  • jill

    Wow, what an amazing trip. The Amangari looks to be quite a magical place. I am so inspired by you – to see what you have accomplished and the happiness you have achieved keeps me believing that it is possible to make dreams come true!

    I love the gold bracelets you have on. Would you mind sharing the link, please?

  • Kat Motl Meeker

    What a gorgeous inspiring location! Definitely have to add that to my travel list 🙂 it looks like the kind of place that is really rejuvenating for your soul. Where is your little swim cover up from? So cute!
    And of course, I love your romper 😉 I bet you are super excited for your book officially coming out tomorrow! Can’t wait to read it! XO

  • Jessie Icuss

    My husband is taking me there for my 40th birthday weekend. I can’t wait and any recommendations for how I should pack would be greatly appreciated. We will be going over Mothers Day weekend. Great blog! I just discovered it while look up Amangiri on Instagram.

  • Honestly Fitness

    I love love love this post!! I have always wanted to stay in Amangiri, definitely on my bucket list. I am moving to Salt lake City in June and I am so excited for my husband and I to explore Utah and it’s incredible canyons.
    Also, your body is smoking!! Would love for you to do a post on workouts (because you said you changed it up recently, right?).
    Alice x

  • Tyler Johnson

    I really enjoyed this post Annie! Your pictures are absolutely gorgeous and you have inspired me to take a trip to Utah. What brand are your tan flip flops from pictured above?

  • blawnde

    I’m so glad, thank you for reading! They’re TKees: http://rstyle.me/n/u7zq6u66 X

  • blawnde

    Thank you!!! I’ll do a workout post! X

  • blawnde

    Definitely pack tennis shoes (hiking shoes would be even better), bathing suits, workout clothes, and a dinner outfit! During the day, I wore loungey pool clothes or workout clothes because we were doing some outdoor activity, but at night the restaurant is a bit fancier and it’s the only place to eat within a hundred mile radius so you will be eating there everyday 🙂 You will also need a couple light sweatshirts because the weather can get chilly at night and on hikes when the wind picks up or you’re behind the mountain in the shade. X

  • blawnde

    The cover up is like 5 years old and it’s LSpace! Thank you so much for the kind words about the book!! I am pumped!!! XO

  • blawnde

    Thank you!! That is so nice of you to say! The bracelets may be found here: http://rstyle.me/n/i3b76u66

    X

  • blawnde

    It was incredible!! You would loooooooove – all Type A people should be forced to come! 🙂 XO

  • Tyler Johnson

    Thank you Annie! I also purchased your book today! I am so excited to read it 🙂

    Congrats on your books release and have a great day!

  • blawnde

    woooo!!! thanks for the love!!! Can’t wait to hear whatcha think! X

  • bananasandbellinis

    Well, adding this place to my travel bucket list! Amazing pictures – this place sounds like Heaven – also – love all the black bikinis!

  • Zoe Dodds

    Wow the resort and the canyons look amazing!! xx

  • Heather Blankinship

    This is one of the most magical places on earth! I absolutely LOVE Amangiri! I was lucky enough to conceptualize and open the Spa at Amangiri, how did you like the treatments? 😉 I worked with a local Navajo therapist and incorporated their healing traditions and local elements into the Spa. My work was blessed by “The Big Man” who was a tribal leader Medicine man out on the Navajo reservation…I was the first white woman to be in his hogan (medicine tent) and go through a ceremony with him. It was quite the experience! I haven’t been back for years, it’s definitely time to go for a visit! Xo

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