Arriving early? Tucson's high desert setting puts an incredible range of day trips within reach:

• Biosphere 2 — Tour the famous 3-acre sealed research campus north of Tucson, where scientists once studied Earth's ecosystems in miniature. ~45 min from the resort.
• Tombstone — Step into the Old West at the site of the O.K. Corral, about 1.5 hours southeast of Tucson. Can be paired with a stop at Kartchner Caverns or the wine country around Sonoita.
• Kartchner Caverns State Park — One of the most pristine "live" caves in the world, with guided tours through spectacular limestone formations. ~1 hour from the resort.
• Mission San Xavier del Bac — A stunning 18th-century Spanish colonial mission just south of Tucson, known for its white adobe façade and ornate interior. ~30 min.
• Saguaro National Park — Hike among the largest cacti in the U.S. across two districts flanking the city. ~30–40 min.
• Titan Missile Museum — Tour a decommissioned Cold War-era ICBM launch site, the only one of its kind open to the public. ~45 min.
• Pima Air & Space Museum — One of the largest privately owned aerospace museums in the world, with nearly 400 aircraft on display. ~30 min.
• Colossal Cave Mountain Park — A dry cave with guided tours plus a historic ranch and trails. ~30 min.
• Kitt Peak National Observatory — A daytime tour of one of the world's premier astronomical research sites, about an hour southwest of Tucson.

6:30 - 8:30 PM  Included for Attendees & Social Guests

Kick off the week with cocktails and hors d'oeuvres under the stars in the resort's Historic Courtyard, framed by original 1929 adobe architecture and blooming desert gardens. A relaxed, welcoming start to reconnect with old friends and meet new colleagues.

8:30 - 9:30 AM     Registered Social Guests Only

Start the morning with a gentle desert-view yoga session — no experience necessary.

All levels welcome; mats provided.

10:30 - 11:30 AM     Registered Social Guests Only

Discover the story behind Hacienda del Sol on a guided walk through the property — from its origins as a 1929 girls' boarding school to its guest ranch heyday hosting the likes of Katharine Hepburn and John Wayne. See original architectural details, curated local artwork, and the botanical gardens along the way.

Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum & Reception

1:30 - 6:30 PM   Included for Attendees & Social Guests

Board the bus for the short ride to the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, part zoo, part botanical garden, part art gallery — widely considered one of the finest institutions of its kind in the world. Explore at your own pace among native wildlife, desert plant life, and walking trails, then join us for a sunset reception overlooking the cacti in Saguaro National Park before returning to the resort by bus. 

8:30 - 9:30 AM   Registered Social Guests

Wu-style Tai Chi Chuan is a martial art founded by Wu Chian Chuan in the late 1800s. Like all types of Tai Chi Chuan, Wu-style focuses not on external power, but on internal strength, generated from calm, balance, and mindfulness. Valerie Boss has a black belt in Wu style and has studied at the Lost Track Kungfu and Tai Chi School in Atlanta for 30 years.  She will lead participants in typical taichi warm up and breathing exercises, and introduce them to a few of the postures characteristic of Wu style. Movements will be slow and not vigorous, with plenty of stretching afterwards. Participants should bring drinking water. Comfortable shirts and pants or shorts (not skirts) are recommended. 

10:30 - 11:30 AM   Registered Social Guests

Meet trained birds of prey up close and learn the ancient art of falconry from an expert handler, set against the Sonoran Desert backdrop.

12:30 - 5:00 PM    TBD $pp     Min. 15ppl

One of Tucson's most beloved natural areas, Sabino Canyon offers shaded trails, seasonal streams, and dramatic desert scenery at the base of the Santa Catalina Mountains. We'll provide coach transportation to the canyon; from there, hikers can set out on their own trails while non-hikers can ride the canyon's narrated tram.

Estimated cost: ~$75 per person (box lunch, canyon admission & RT transportation — final pricing to follow once confirmed with our local transportation provider.

TBD    Optional

Unwind with a guided sound bowl healing session at the resort — a deeply relaxing close to a full day of activity.

See resort spa/wellness offerings for details.

5:30 - 9:30 PM   Included for Attendees & Social Guests

Our closing celebration brings the week full circle. Join us for dinner under the open desert sky, followed by a private stargazing session with a professional astronomer and telescopes trained on the heavens above the Santa Catalina Mountains — one of the clearest, darkest skies in the country. A memorable send-off to a memorable week!