Honor the Season with Purpose

The Winter Solstice is the shortest, darkest day of the year & the first day of winter. Winter solstice is an opportunity to look within yourself and focus on what you want and need for the next season to come.

Gather with us as we illuminate our iconic saguaro and welcome the holiday season in true desert style. Enjoy light bites, festive cheer, and a special visit from Santa beneath the desert sky.

In Ayurveda, the December solstice marks the beginning of Shishir Ritu, the coldest season. Learn how to balance rising Vata and Kapha energies through seasonal foods, daily routines, and grounding rituals.

Gather for a meaningful menorah lighting that honors tradition and connection. Accompanied by a thoughtfully curated seasonal bite from our culinary team, this nightly celebration offers a warm way to embrace the light of the season.

Join in the fun with a rousing game of bingo and snacks. Win Canyon Ranch prizes!

Experience the magic of meteors under our mountain silhouettes! Embark on a brief guided walk to a peaceful nature spot, where you'll recline on mats and watch shooting stars streak across the dark, pristine skies. A perfect celestial escape! Sign up required.

Tour and explore over 20 specialty gardens and a vibrant butterfly greenhouse at the award-winning Tucson Botanical Gardens ranked #4 Botanical Garden in the nation by USA Todays Readers Choice Awards for three years in a row.

A playful mindfulness activity that turns sweets into a sensory adventure - slow down, savor each bite, and enjoy the celebration with presence.

Gather for a meaningful menorah lighting that honors tradition and connection. Accompanied by a thoughtfully curated seasonal bite from our culinary team, this nightly celebration offers a warm way to embrace the light of the season.

Unleash your creativity in a quick, cheerful art session perfect for the holidays.

Feeling depleted, exhausted, or overwhelmed? Learn 10 simple, evidence-based practices for replenishing your mind and spirit so you can live from fullness, peace, and joy.

Acupressure has been practiced for thousands of years. By putting this knowledge to use, you can gain simple and effective tools for well-being that are literally at your fingertips.

Join us for a delightful session and create your own unique saguaro ornament. Using simple hand sewing techniques, along with sequins, beads, pom-poms, and tassels, you'll craft a special keepsake to cherish year-round.

Unleash your creativity in a quick, cheerful art session perfect for the holidays.

Sign up required. Discover the picturesque beauty of Sabino Canyon. Our experts will take you to a premier recreation location with canyon, mountain, and desert vistas.

Learn the peaceful Japanese art of paper folding, known as origami. This step-by-step practice requires precision, patience, and perseverance—with the understanding that perfect lines may not exist.

Calling all aspiring chocolatiers: Craft rich truffles and master the art of fruit dipping for a perfect glossy finish in this decadent, hands-on workshop. Be sure to save room to taste and enjoy the recipes you create during class.

Join fellow guests in an evening of music and fun as What The Dickens Carolers help Canyon Ranch get in the festive spirit!

First Come, First Served. Limit 30. Start your day with a 25-minute meditation that invites you to set your daily intention and connect with your breath.

First Come, First Served. Limit 30. Boost your cardio, bust stress, and embrace joy as you drum to the beat on a physioball in this high-energy, feel-good workout.

Inspired by the worlds longest-living cultures, this isn't a typical cooking class, its a shared experience of slowing down, tuning in, and nourishing both body and soul while reconnecting to the joy of eating well. Be sure to save room to taste and enjoy the recipes you create during class.

First Come, First Served. Limit 20. Experience the healing power of movement in a class that blends qi gong and yoga — two timeless practices designed to balance your mind, body, and spirit. Through gentle movements, breathwork, and meditation, you’ll cultivate more inner calm. This class welcomes all levels.

Cozy up for a festive Holiday Movie Night with classic films, treats, and cheerful seasonal vibes.