New Years Eve • 1:00PM – 2:00PM

Begin the new year in contemplative quiet. Stillness & Script is a guided journaling and meditation experience that invites guests to inhabit the clear space created by letting go of 2026. Within the tranquil energy of winter, you’ll be guided through reflection prompts and vision-scripting practices to align your intentions with the rhythm of the new year. Enter 2027 not with resolutions, but with resonance — a vision dreamt from stillness. 

New Years Eve • 2:30PM – 4:00PM

Join us for a hike to one of our most tranquil and scenic locations on property, Crater Canyon. In this serene sanctuary, we’ll pause to honor the year behind us—releasing what no longer serves us and opening our hearts to the blessings we wish to welcome in the year to come. Pocket journals will be provided to hold the insights and intentions that arise along the way. 

8:30AM – 10:00AM

Join us for a refreshing New Year’s Day adventure as we ring in the year atop Spring Mountain. This scenic 90-minute hike includes a playful climb through a natural rock passage and sweeping views of the lake and canyon below—an invigorating way to welcome new beginnings. With about 400 feet of elevation gain over 1.5 miles, it’s the perfect intermediate trek to celebrate the season and soak in the beauty of the Sonoran Desert. Please bring water and wear hiking shoes. 

12:30PM – 1:30PM 

Join us for a peaceful mala bracelet–making workshop designed to nurture mindfulness and intention. In this hands-on class, you’ll select meaningful beads, learn traditional mala symbolism, and string your bracelet with purpose. You’ll leave with a beautifully handcrafted bracelet and a simple practice to carry its mindful energy into your daily life. 

1:00PM – 2:00PM

Breathe out the old and ring in the new during Castle Hot Springs’ New Year’s Eve Breath and Sound Ritual — a deeply restorative experience that aligns body, mind, and spirit for the year ahead. This guided breath and sound journey supports the body’s natural rhythms of renewal by toning the vagus nerve and engaging the parasympathetic “rest and digest” system. Through vibration, intention, and breath, guests are invited to clear what no longer serves them and open space for clarity, peace, and inner vitality. Welcome 2027 with mindful presence and the resonance of stillness. 

Christmas Day • 2:30PM – 3:45PM

This soothing seasonal practice blends restorative postures with a warm, aromatic blend crafted to evoke comfort and calm. Soft stretches, gentle holds, and scented compressions melt tension from the body. A guided Yoga Nidra completes the experience, inviting deep rest, clarity, and a renewed sense of holiday ease. 

January 2 • 11:00AM – 1:00PM 

Witness majestic birds of prey in action as skilled falconers demonstrate their incredible partnership with these magnificent creatures. Learn about the history, techniques, and conservation efforts behind falconry while enjoying up-close encounters with hawks, falcons, and owls.