ENCHANTMENT RESORT AND MII AMO SPA IN SEDONA

CELEBRATE SUMMER SOLSTICE JUNE 18 - 24, 2009

SEDONA, Ariz. - June 1, 2009 - During the Summer Solstice, the sun's energy is at its highest point in the sky, heralding the start of a new season. Native American culture believes this to be an optimum time to reflect on the seeds planted in the earth and in our souls. It has historically been a time of rejuvenation for many cultures. Enchantment Resort and Mii amo celebrate the Summer Solstice as a time of cleansing, renewal, love and growth.

Enchantment Resort and Mii amo will honor Summer Solstice this year from June 18-24, complete with events ranging from drumming to traditional dance performances and special dinner gatherings. Teachings include vision quests, medicine/healing, spirituality, stargazing, archeology, and music and dance all led by the resort's Native American Program Director RJ Joseph and Native American elders, musicians, dancers and leaders from the surrounding communities. Loretta Barrett Oden, Native American chef and host of PBS's Emmy-award winning culinary series Seasoned with Spirit, will also partake in the festivities offering cooking demonstrations featuring Native American cuisine.

Highlights include:

Friday, June 19
SOLSTICE ORIENTATION
At the Enchantment Resort Tipi, 10 a.m.

NATIVE AMERICAN TEACHINGS LECTURE
At the Enchantment Resort Tipi, 2 p.m.
Tipi, 2 - 3 pm

Saturday, June 20
MEDICINE WALK
Throughout Boynton Canyon, 2 p.m.

STARWALK
Throughout Boynton Canyon, 8 p.m.

Sunday, June 21
APACHE SOLSTICE BLESSING
At the Enchantment Resort Tipi, 11 a.m.

SOLSTICE OBSERVANCE
Mii amo Crystal Grotto, noon

Monday, June 22
NATIVE AMERICAN FLUTE & DRUM
At the Enchantment Resort Tipi, 2 p.m.

NATIVE AMERICAN COOKING DEMO
Loretta Barrett Oden - Potawatomi
At the Mii amo Café, 3 p.m.

DOCUMENTARY
Loretta Barrett Oden - Potawatomi
Mii amo Library, 5 p.m.

Tuesday, June 23
APACHE CRYSTAL LECTURE
At the Enchantment Resort Tipi, 10 a.m.

TALKING CIRCLE
RJ Joseph in Mii amo's Crystal Grotto, 6 p.m.

Wednesday, June 24
APACHE SOLSTICE BLESSING
At the Enchantment Resort Tipi, 10 a.m.

Surrounded by the towering red rock walls of Northern Arizona's Boynton Canyon, Enchantment Resort combines the rugged grandeur of the Southwest landscape with equal parts luxury and Native American culture. The resort is designed to take advantage of the breathtaking scenery with private, one-story adobe accommodations and panoramic views of rock formations and pine forests. A centrally located clubhouse contains two restaurants, a gift shop and concierge desk. A rooftop deck provides an ideal vantage point for the millions of stars in Arizona's clear night sky.

Enchantment Resort is located approximately two hours north of Phoenix in the towering red rocks of Sedona. A member of The Leading Hotels of the World, Enchantment offers 220 guest accommodations and guests enjoy hiking, tennis, swimming, outdoor whirlpool spa, mountain bike rentals, par-three golf course and putting green, championship croquet, bocce ball and ping pong. Mii amo, a destination spa at Enchantment named for a Yuman word for "passage" or "journey," promotes healing through mind, body and spiritual therapies, and provides spa services to Enchantment guests that range from massage and body treatments to Native American treatments and spiritual exploration. For reservations, please call 1-800-826-4180, or visit www.enchantmentresort.com.

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