Upcoming Events

Celebrate the arrival of summer at our Berkshires resort and spa with a vibrant solstice experience that aligns your body, mind, and spirit with the season’s abundant energy. Engage in outdoor yoga and meditation, seasonal rituals, fitness challenges, and metaphysical explorations.

Indulge in summer-inspired spa treatments, embrace nature’s abundance, and create your own flower crown in a joyful, hands-on workshop. Reconnect with yourself and the rhythms of the season in this energizing and transformative celebration.

Your all-inclusive stay at Canyon Ranch includes all meals, a daily schedule of wellness activities, access to select luxury amenities, and no hidden fees.

Monday, June 16

7 a.m. Shinrin
Experience the Japanese practice of taking in the forest atmosphere or "forest bathing." Join your guide on a slow, intentional walk into the woods to de-stress and reconnect with nature. Sign up: CR App or with a Wellness Guide, Ext. 55423. Limited Availability.

8 a.m. Outdoor Sun Salutations
Greet the sun in 25 minutes, linking 12 postures to stimulate heat in the body. An intermediate flow. In the event of inclement weather, this class will take place in the Yoga Studio.

9:30 a.m. Eco-Tour with Certified Field Naturalist
Explore the Berkshires with our Massachusetts Audubon certified Field Naturalist. Identify birds, animal tracking, wildflowers, mushrooms, trees, environmental interpretations, and aquatic life. Participants will walk up to 1.5 miles during the tour. Sign up: CR App or with a Wellness Guide, Ext. 55423. Limited Availability. ($)

10 a.m. Loving Kindness Meditation
A gentle yet powerful practice utilizing breath, guided meditation, and visualization to gently open and nurture the heart chakra, and it’s connected energy system.

Noon Lunch & Learn – Provencal Summer Flavors
Enjoy a three-course meal inspired by the sun-drenched flavors of Provence and watch our demo chef prepare a classic Provençal entrée made with fresh herbs, vegetables, and Mediterranean ingredients. First come, first serve.

1 p.m. The Sacred Path of the Labyrinth
Join a spiritual wellness provider for an introduction to the labyrinth as a powerful meditation tool. This takes place in an outdoor labyrinth, so please dress appropriately.

2 p.m. Sacral Chakra Hip Opening
Practice a Hip opening sequence while diving deeper into the sacral chakra.

5 p.m. Outdoor Meditation
Learn techniques to help reduce stress, increase mindfulness, calm your mind and help your body relax. In the event of inclement weather, this class will take place in the Yoga Studio.

7 p.m. 3 Worlds of Soul Experience
In Mystic and Shamanic practices, the soul can experience through three levels of consciousness. Explore these unique spaces in a Soul Journey and discover inner resources for personal growth. Sign Up: CR App or with a Wellness Guide, Ext. 55423. Limited Availability. ($)

Tuesday, June 17

7 a.m. Morning Walk
30 to 45-minute walk on relatively flat terrain that will accommodate all paces. Call walk hotline, Ext. 55567, for weather related cancellations.

8 a.m. Walking Meditation
Experience the calming practice of walking meditation as you move mindfully through the beautiful natural surroundings. Slow your pace, deepen your breath, and immerse yourself in the present moment.

10 a.m. Kayak: Semi-Private
Enjoy a kayak tour on one of our beautiful local lakes. Instruction included. Must be an able swimmer. Weather dependent. Sign up: CR App or with a Wellness Guide, Ext. 55423. Limited Availability. ($)

Noon Lunch & Learn – Summer Seafood Inspiration
Enjoy a three-course meal featuring the fresh flavors of summer and watch our demo chef prepare a seasonal seafood entrée. Learn techniques and tips for cooking light, flavorful seafood dishes at home. First come, first serve.

2 p.m. Bike Ride: Introduction to Mountain Biking
Learn the proper techniques of off-road mountain bike riding on dirt, grass and wood chipped trails. Must be an able rider. Sign up: CR App or with a Wellness Guide, Ext. 55423. Limited Availability.

3 p.m. Making the Non-Ordinary, Ordinary
Contemplative practices are ways of entering non-ordinary states of awareness. Practice can also transform the non-ordinary into the ordinary where awe, compassion, gratitude and generosity are experienced as continuous states of present moment awareness.

4 p.m. Herbs for Seasonal Wellness
A Chinese Medicine practitioner shares how healing foods, the five elements and related tips, and herbs can be used to maintain good health and balance through the current season. This presentation changes seasonally.

Wednesday, June 18

9 a.m. Spirituality & The Brain
Explore the active role of the brain in divine experience with spiritual wellness provider Dan Marko, and learn exercises for body, brain and spiritual health.

9 a.m. Canoe/Hike Combo
A perennial favorite! Our Outdoor Guides will lead you on a Level 2+ hike on the Appalachian Trail and a canoe trip on Goose Pond. Must be an able swimmer. Sign up: CR App or with a Wellness Guide, Ext. 55423.

11 a.m. Outdoor Boot Camp
Using our MoveStrong™ outdoor play area, mixed with strongman power equipment and cardio drills, test out your stamina and potential in a boot camp environment.

2 p.m. Contemplative Circle: 4 Directions & 5 Elements
Explore how to work with the symbol of the circle using embodied awareness, breath and yoga postures; learn how symbols are doorways to personal growth.

8 p.m. Yoga for a Good Night’s Sleep
Sleep patterns have evolved over tens of thousands of years. Scientific studies show it is an essential habit to living a vibrant life. Practice yoga techniques to help enhance this daily activity, essential to a healthy life.

Thursday, June 19

7 a.m. Stand-Up Paddleboard
Learn the basics of stand-up paddle boarding while soaking up the unique beauty of the Berkshires. Must be an able swimmer. Sign up: CR App or with a Wellness Guide, Ext. 55423. Limited Availability. ($)

8 a.m. Breathing: Power & Self-Care
Breath is an untapped and underestimated super power available to all of us. Guest expert, Laurie Carroll, considers this the heart of his practice and has shared his work at Oxford University in England and Columbia University in New York.

9 a.m. Hike: Level 2+ – Basin Pond
The trail leads you through a lacework of streams and a boulder-strewn natural amphitheater to a beaver pond and the site of two long-gone man-made dams. 4 miles. 902 ft. vertical rise. Sign up: CR App or with a Wellness Guide, Ext. 55423. Limited Availability.

10 a.m. Earthing & Sit Spot
In a screen-filled, indoor world, we've lost vital connections to earth and nature. Growing evidence shows that time in nature (bare feet on the ground) may be the most important health discovery. Join us to consciously reconnect at this unique event.

Noon Captain’s Table with Laurie Carroll & Dan Marko
Come and join Dan Marko and Laurie Carroll over a delicious Ranch meal to share thoughts and insights about anything on your mind. Having your stories heard can be a wonderful dimension to your time at Canyon Ranch.

2 p.m. Pausing in Place
The spaces we inhabit shape our experiences. Creative placemaking empowers communities to design environments that foster connection and renewal. Be inspired to create intentional spaces to pause, reflect and connect in your home, work and community.

7 p.m. Drumming Circle & Bellow’s Breath
Experience the power of drumming to connect with an ancient body and mind rhythm, combined with bellow’s breath (bhastrika pranayama) to clear the mind, energize the body, and relax the nervous system.

Friday, June 20

7 a.m. Morning Walk
30 to 45-minute walk on relatively flat terrain that will accommodate all paces. Call walk hotline, Ext. 55567, for weather related cancellations.

8 a.m. Outdoor Sun Salutations
Greet the sun in 25 minutes, linking 12 postures to stimulate heat in the body. An intermediate flow. In the event of inclement weather, this class will take place in the Yoga Studio.

9 a.m. Canoe/Hike Combo
A perennial favorite! Our Outdoor Guides will lead you on a Level 2+ hike on the Appalachian Trail and a canoe trip on Goose Pond. Must be an able swimmer. Sign up: CR App or with a Wellness Guide, Ext. 55423.

1 p.m. Beauty Basics for the Season
Join our stylist for suggestions on how to refresh your beauty rituals. Discuss colors, styles and tips that will inspire you and learn about applications and techniques that you will use each day.

2 p.m. Walk in the Woods Yoga
A yoga instructor leads an on-property walk through beautiful trails with yoga posture breaks. Learn to incorporate fresh air and open thoughts in your practice. In the event of inclement weather, this class will take place in the Yoga Studio.

5 p.m. Floating Sound Meditation Clinic
Floating meditation and sound healing on a BOGA FiTMAT® led by spiritual wellness and mind-body providers. Sign up: CR App or with a Wellness Guide, Ext. 55423. Inclement weather: Activity will be Restorative Aerial & Sound Clinic in the Yoga Studio. Limited Availability. ($)

7 p.m. Yoga Nidra: Yogic Sleep
Explore guided relaxation through the ancient practice of Yoga Nidra. A brief introduction followed by a guided relaxation practice. End your day replenished and ready for a good night's rest.

Saturday, June 21

8 a.m. Sacred 108 Sun Salutations
Embrace the seasonal shift with the sacred practice of 108 Sun Salutations. Join us as we unite body, mind, and universe, cultivating inner peace and mindfulness while welcoming the energy of summer with intention and renewal.

11 a.m. Yoga for Thriving with Chronic Disease
About 60% of Americans have at least one chronic disease. Laurie Carroll, living with chronic pancreatitis for 18 months, leads an interactive class to help you reclaim your body and manage trauma through gentle yoga and breathwork.

Noon Lunch & Learn – Summer Superfoods
Enjoy a nutritious three-course meal inspired by seasonal summer superfoods and watch our demo chef prepare a fresh, vibrant entrée. First come, first serve.

1 p.m. Hike: Level 2+ – Tyringham Cobble
Tyringham Valley provides rolling meadows, rocky outcroppings, and a storied history. Hike through the meadows and to the top for three distinct vistas. 2.5 miles. 528 ft. vertical rise. Sign up: CR App or with a Wellness Guide, Ext. 55423. Limited Availability.

5 p.m. Acrylic Painting
Art is for everyone! Artist Diane Firtell guides you in painting from still life, with acrylic paints and materials. Tap into your inner artist and allow yourself permission to be creative and free. Beginners welcome! Sign-up: Program Advising, Ext. 55423. Limited Availability. ($)

6:30 p.m. Summer Solstice Labyrinth Walk & Fire Ritual
Join us for a transformative Summer Solstice labyrinth walk and sacred fire ceremony. Reflect, release, and renew as we honor the longest day of the year with intention, connection, and the powerful energy of the solstice.

Sunday, June 22

8 a.m. Breathing: Power & Self-Care
Breath is an untapped and underestimated super power available to all of us. Guest expert, Laurie Carroll, considers this the heart of his practice and has shared his work at Oxford University in England and Columbia University in New York.

9 a.m. Photography Walk - Limit: 6
Smart phone, GoPro or DSLR - no camera is too large or small. Visit Berkshire vistas, meadows, waterways, and forest trails. Ask questions and get comfortable taking and editing pictures. Sign up: CR App or with a Wellness Guide, Ext. 55423. Limited Availability.

11 a.m. Closing Circle
Gather in a Closing Circle to honor the light within and around us. Join us as we reflect on the week’s experiences, share intentions, and celebrate the energy of this week with gratitude and connection.

Noon BOGA Fitmat® Fitness Clinic
Take your fitness to the next level and float it! Athletic, strength, and cardio exercises are taken to the water on your floating BOGA FiTMAT®. Sign up: CR App or with a Wellness Guide, Ext. 55423. Limited Availability. ($)

1:30 p.m. Kayak: Semi-Private
Enjoy a kayak tour on one of our beautiful local lakes. Instruction included. Must be an able swimmer. Weather dependent. Sign up: CR App or with a Wellness Guide, Ext. 55423. Limited Availability. ($)

2 p.m. Walk in the Woods Yoga
A yoga instructor leads an on-property walk through beautiful trails with yoga posture breaks. Learn to incorporate fresh air and open thoughts in your practice. In the event of inclement weather, this class will take place in the Yoga Studio.

5 p.m. Floating Sound Meditation Clinic
Floating meditation and sound healing on a BOGA FiTMAT® led by spiritual wellness and mind-body providers. Sign up: CR App or with a Wellness Guide, Ext. 55423. Inclement weather: Activity will be Restorative Aerial & Sound Clinic in the Yoga Studio. Limited Availability. ($)