Amangiri Rack brochure 2010 - Miguel Guedes de Sousa

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Amangiri, ‘peaceful mountain’, is located in Utah in the southwest United States. The region is also known as the Four Corners where thestates of Utah, Arizona, New Mexico and Colorado meet. Situated on 243 hectares (600 acres), the resort is tucked into a protected valley withsweeping views of the area’s dramatic landscape. Designed to complementits surroundings, Amangiri features natural hues and materials, providing a spacious, yet intimate setting from which to experience this starklybeautiful region year round.

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The resort is built around the main swimmingpool which embraces a natural rock escarpment.The pool’s lounging terrace features king-sizeddaybeds, some of which appear to float on thewater, and pairs of sun-loungers.

An outdoor hot tub sits adjacent to the CampfirePavilion, warmed by a fire during winter.

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At the centre of theresort is the Pavilion,with dramatic views ofrock formations and theswimming pool to oneside, and panoramicviews of the surroundingplateaus to the other.Within the Pavilion arethe Living Room, Library,Gallery, Dining Room,Private Dining Room and Wine Cellar.

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The Living Room (right) is located in three spaciousalcoves, each divided into two cosy seating areas.Situated on an elevated plinth in the centre of thePavilion is the Library (below), featuring comfy sofaspunctuated by shelves of books and magazines.Located beyond the Pavilion, the Desert Lounge(above) is an open air living room ideal for enjoying the sunset or the star-filled night sky.

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Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, the Dining Room (left) opens onto an outdoor dining terrace overlooking theswimming pool. Within the Dining Room is the walk-in WineCellar (above) with floor-to-ceiling walnut cabinets housing a unique selection of wines, as well as a cigar humidor. Adjacent is the felt-clad Private Dining Room (below) that seats up to ten guests.

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A focal point of the Dining Room is the open kitchen with its wood-fired oven imparting a unique flavour and rustic authenticity to Amangiri’s cuisine. The menu changes frequently, driven by locally-sourced seasonal produce. Service is informed and attentive and overall the ambience is that of a private residence.

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Two accommodation wings leadfrom the Pavilion into the desert: 16 suites are located within theDesert Wing and another 18 suites,together with the Aman Spa, arelocated within the Mesa Wing.

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Mesa View Suites (left) enjoy uninterrupted views of the surroundings.

Each Pool Suite (above) features a private plungepool and a private sky terrace accessed via a flight of stairs. The sky terrace offers a daybed that is idealfor daytime lounging or night-time star gazing.

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Every suite enjoys a spaciousliving area which opens onto a desert lounge with spectacularviews. An adjacent dressingroom extends the full length of the suite, to one end of which is a spacious bathroomand to the other, a separatetoilet. Bathrooms feature twin rain showers and a comfortable soaking tub withuninterrupted views of thesurrounding landscape.

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The Girijaala Suite boastspanoramic views and alarge desert lounge. Stairs lead up from theentry courtyard to a skylounge offering twodaybeds. A terrace withsun-loungers and built-inlounge seating around adining table surrounds theexpansive swimming pool.The interior follows thelayout of the suites with a spacious bathing area.

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Entry to the Amangiri Suite is through a private courtyardwhich extends around the suite to a tranquil swimming pooland terrace with two daybeds, four sun-loungers and a diningarea. The interior of the Amangiri Suite follows the flow of thesuites with a spacious bathing area containing twin showersand a deep soaking tub. Rising from the entry courtyard aresteps that lead to the sky terrace. This features a large daybedfor lounging during the day or star gazing in the evenings.

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The Aman Spa at Amangiri is a 2,322-square metre (25,000-square feet) destination unto itself, providing a serene setting for relaxation and rejuvenation.

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The Aman Spa opens into a reception area (below left) which leads to a series of pavilions.

A key feature of the spa is the Water Pavilion featuring an outdoor heated step pool (right) and an intimate lounge.Guests can also soak inprivacy in a number ofJacuzzis (above left).

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A sculpted steam room (left ) and spacious sauna (above right ) provide more opportunities for guests to relax, while the Floatation Pavilion (below right) offers meditative floatation treatment combined with colour therapy.

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Five candlelit treatmentrooms (one double and four single) eachfeature a dressing room,treatment area, steamshower and bathroom. The couple’s room(below) offers open-air views of the surrounding mesas.

The spa menu has been created to reflect elements of the Navajoculture and healing traditions with particular attention to the fourelements of life – earth, wind, fire and water. There is a range of facials, massage and body treatments offered, as well as Thai and hot stone therapies.

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The Fitness Centre (above left) on the upper level of the Aman Spa is fully equipped with a widerange of cardio, strength-training and free-weight exercise equipment. The Beauty Salon (above right)offers manicures and pedicures while the Yoga Pavilion (below) provides individual and group yogasessions in a light-filled setting. Two outdoor treatment terraces (right) are located at one end of alarge reflection pool.

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There is an endlessvariety of ways to enjoythe dramatic landscapeand beauty surroundingAmangiri.

Home for centuries to thenative Navajo and Hopitribes, guests can explorethe region with expertarchaeologists, geologistsand naturalists on guidedhikes or horseback rides.Other options includecustomised rock climbing,via ferrata (fixed climbingroutes) and canyoneering,as well as recreational biking and private visits to slot canyons. Scenic hot air balloon, helicopter and fixed wing flights offer a spectacular aerialperspective of the region’scanyons, peaks and mesas.

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Amangiri is in the centre of the Grand Circle, surrounded by such iconic attractions as the Grand Canyon, ColoradoRiver, Monument Valley, GrandStaircase – Escalante and Bryceand Zion National Parks. Boatingday trips on Lake Powell allowguests to swim, kayak and fish the turquoise waters of this immense lake.

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The Four Corners region has a geographic diversity that is unrivalled, resulting in scenery as captivatingas it is majestic. Amangiri lies at its heart.

Back Cover: Across the valley from Amangiri lies a cave, inhabited by Navajo in ancient times and the site where Ulrike Arnold recently created the unique art pieces decorating the walls of the resort, from the very earth of the region.

1 Kayenta Road, Canyon Point, Utah 84741-285, USATel: (1) 435 675 3999 USA Toll-free: (1) 877 695 3999

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