Civana Resort and Spa, Carefree Arizona takes ‘Best New Spa’ at NEWH Arizona’s annual awards ceremony

We are happy to announce that Civana Resort and Spa has been recognized as Arizona’s best new spa by NEWH Arizona. The unique wellness destination is located in Carefree Arizona, North of Scottsdale in the Sonoran Desert.

Centered around a rich heritage of sustainability and a holistic menu of distinct, fully customized treatments, the two-story, 22,000 square-foot spa offers travelers a progressive journey toward wellness that is grounded in principles of flexibility, attainability, and innovation.

One of the largest destination wellness retreats in the country, the state-of-the-art spa facility features 28 treatment areas including one Watsu® therapy pool, two couple’s treatment rooms, three wet treatment rooms including a Vichy shower, five facial rooms, and 13 massage rooms. There is also a communal area of hydrotherapy immersions, the Aqua Vitality Circuit, that includes a European-designed Kneipp hot/cold wading pool, a Tepidarium therapeutic soaking pool, a cold deluge shower, and a five-climate KLAFS SANARIUM®-the only one in the continental U.S.

When considering the interior design concept for the spa, we took the approach of creating a harmonious ‘modern desert’ design which sought to both respect the existing building while providing an environment which is appropriate for the intended use. The monochromatic but textural color palette provides a visual sense of calm with subtle accents of soft color. The introduction of Native American elements speaks to a sense of place but without being thematic.