Amangiri Resort Engagement Session | Destination Engagements Inspiration
Amangiri Resorts | Canyon Point, Utah
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Jamie + Jin’s luxury engagement session at Amangiri Resorts in Utah
About Amangiri | Luxury Resort in Southern Utah
The Aman Resorts are something else. They truly feel out of this world, while simultaneously perfectly blending with their surroundings. There are 33 different destinations in 21 countries in the Aman Resort luxury hotel group, and each of them has its own unique vibe. The luxury resorts have a small number of rooms, typically less than 55 and often much fewer. They also have a very high staff to guest ratio, which keeps their service top of the line, even among other high-end resorts. Each resort has an individual name beginning with Aman, such as Amanpuri in Phuket, Thailand (the first Aman Resort), Amangani in Jackson Hole (a major bucket list destination for us as adventure wedding photographers!), Amanzoe in Greece, and so on. These resorts are designed with utmost attention to detail, each framing the natural setting surrounding it. They are well known for ample space, gorgeous architecture, and peaceful privacy for each guest. Aman Resorts feel much more like going to stay at the home of a close friend (one that’s an amazing host!) than a hotel. If you think deciding what Aman Resort to stay at is difficult, this article naming the 10 Most Fabulous In the World might help, and I can personally say I believe Amangiri, in Utah just north of the Arizona border near Page and Lake Powell, is one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever been.
Amangiri is nestled on 600 acres deep in the Utah desert and despite being just a half-hour from the small but well-known town of Page, Arizona, this resort might as well be on the moon. It feels so tranquil, so quiet, and with each room facing out into the desert, you could convince yourself you’re the only one out there as you watch the sunrise through the giant full-sized windows from your bed. The resort itself offers an incredible spa with a focus on wellness founded in healing traditions carried through Navajo culture using the four elements of earth, wind, fire, and water. In addition to the luxury spa, the food at Amangiri is provided throughout the day offering American Southwest cuisine made primarily from locally sources ingredients selected by their chef. The dining experience is extremely romantic, surrounded by floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the vast Utah desert. The property also offers multiple hot tubs and a beautiful pool (heated in the winter) that is literally built around a protruding sandstone fin off the mesa nearby.
And if you think the allure stops there — you’re forgetting that this blog is written by an adventure elopement photographer! Something unique about Amangiri is the vast amount of adventure experiences they offer both on-site (remember 600 acres of Utah desert!) and in the surrounding areas. Amangiri is located right in the Grand Circle and has easy access to Grand Canyon National Park, Bryce Canyon National Park, Zion National Park, Monument Valley, Lake Powell, Horseshoe Bend, and Antelope Canyon (just to name a few!). On the property, there are multiple hikes ranging from short and easy to long and challenging, activities like horseback riding, and even a few via feratas that take you through slot canyons, up cliff sides, and across gorgeous suspension bridges stretched between the sandstone mesas. If you’re interested in taking to the sky, Amangiri offers helicopter tours to the surrounding parks, hot air balloon rides, and even a helicopter landing for sunrise yoga on a mesa high above Lake Powell. Amangiri is also a great resort to stay at if you plan on a touring hike through Arizona’s famous Antelope Canyon or a hike out to Horseshoe Bend. I could stop there, but lastly, I’ll mention based on our personal experience something that really stands out about Amangiri (and I’m sure all Aman resorts) is how much the employees truly love their jobs. The ones we worked with were extremely passionate about what they were doing, which I think speaks so strongly about a company!
Engagement Session Location: Amangiri Resorts in Utah
Photographers: The Hearnes Adventure Photography
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The Hearnes Adventure Photography is run by Abbi and Callen Hearne, a husband & wife wedding photography team with an emphasis on adventure. Unless stated otherwise, all blog and social media posts are written from the perspective of Abbi! Our photography style is adventurous, full of stoke, and centered around telling a true story. We are nomadic wedding photographers living on the road, which allows us to photograph your adventures anywhere in the world. We especially love the sierra mountains in California, southwestern desert in Utah, and the glacial landscape of Alaska. We have updated passports and are willing to travel anywhere in the world.
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