Carefree Resort & Conference Center

My husband and I just returned from our first visit to Civana and we will definitely be going back! We loved absolutely everything! The food, the spa, the gorgeous grounds, and our beautiful room. Wish we had a whole week to try all of the classes and there is never a reason to leave the property. Cannot recommend this resort enough!

It has been the loudest wellness/spa resort I have experienced. It is quieter at resorts that do not market themselves as Civana does. Spa is full of girls enjoying their chat time with friends, all classes are full of giggling women, kept up by parties of girlfriends every night. This is THE place to come for a great social gathering, but it certainly is not a comparable spiritual retreat to Miraval or the like. It’s a less expensive version however, for those ready to dip their toe in a wellness retreat concept.

We loved staying here. The staff is incredibly gracious. The pool is beautiful and the scenery spectacular. The restaurant was delicious. 2 small but lovely features: the property smells great. Not sure how they do this but I dig it. Also- I loved the pour over coffee in the rooms. So much better than nasty pod coffee. We will be back. Edward Katz, Atlanta GA

Civana is a pretty spot but some of their spaces overlook the road and parking lot. Their Vichy shower was simply a body scrub and a regular shower, very misleading. Having visited multiple wellness retreats this one is my least favorite. There are so many add ons during the day like food and even some classes. And it notes that there is a cap of 2 classes per day even tho it did let me book more. 2 per day is not enough on a retreat. The spa, particularly co ed jacuzzi/sauna area, is loud and crowded. Nothing relaxing about it. Everyone is on their phone which is frowned upon at other wellness centers. Rancho La Puerta is still winning for me. It’s so immersive and including, everyone has their own casita and unlimited classes.

This my second visit to Civana. The owners of this resort are putting their resources into EXACTLY the right things; quality instructors and spa staff, creative classes and spa treatments, and fabulous food!!! Are the rooms simple? Yes. But they are clean and the beds are comfortable. AND we spent zero time in the room bc we were so busy either at a class, the spa or taking in the amazing Arizona sun by the pool. April is definitely a nice month to visit. Warm but not hot and beautiful grounds with unusual flora and fauna blooming. I’ve been to high end resorts such as Canyon Ranch and Six Senses. In my mind this resort has FAR better instructors, classes, spa treatments and food!!! I will be back for a third trip at some point even tho I live on the east coast. Any chance owners will open a site on the east coast?!!