www.wlfdesert.org hors d’oeuvres and beverages at select locations, meet spa professionals, and learn about the healing benefits of the area’s world-famous mineral waters. Guests may enjoy the VIP Package, including coach transportation to all locations, a spa robe, an exciting swag bag, and a special VIP after-party at Azure Palm Resort & Spa. The selfguided tour includes a pass and map to explore at your leisure that day. All guests will meet at Cabot’s Pueblo Museum to either board the coach bus or receive the map and lanyard. All ticketed tour guests will have access to the Spa Tour Wellness Weekend, and the opportunity to enjoy the mineral springs via resort day passes and the immersive activities being offered. Events include mindfulness, yoga and meditation sessions, a juice cleanse seminar, a sound bath on land at Miracle Manor and a full moon floating sound bath at Azure Palm. Some activities are included with ticket purchase, and others are offered at promotional prices. “The Spa Tour was a regional favorite for many years, and we’re thrilled that the Miracle Hill Spa Association is bringing it back with even more ways for people to connect with our unique wellness culture,” said DHS Mayor Scott Matas. “Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a longtime fan, this event is your passport to the restorative magic of our mineral waters and spa traditions.” Miracle Hill is one of the few places in the world with both hot and cold mineral springs. The therapeutic benefits of the waters were first assessed in 1937, and the composition of essential minerals is among the best in the world. Immersing in the high concentration creates a hydrostatic pressure, calming and nourishing mind and body. Visit the website and plan your itinerary today. Purchase your Spa Tour ticket on the site, book activities with each venue, and enjoy a decadent weekend of exploration and wellness. We look forward to seeing you there! Miracle Hill Spa Tour & Wellness Weekend runs January 29-February 1. Spa Tour tickets range from $49-$179 with many weekend activities included, and others starting from $10. For schedule, tickets and more, visit www.MiracleHillSpas.com. This January, The American Express PGA Tournament returns, bringing us together for the love of golf and a rocking good time. With world-class pros and top-notch entertainment, the week-long event makes an impressive impact on our community. But the more profound impact is the tournament’s charitable contributions presented to local nonprofits at the end of each year. During the tournament’s 67-year history, over 100 local organizations have received $67 million to assist in their efforts to serve, support and grow. Their commitment continues year after year, with 15 local charities receiving $1.1 million in funds generated from the 2025 event. In selecting last year’s recipients, the tournament’s Impact Through Golf foundation focused on health and wellness, education, youth and family support, homelessness support, natural disaster relief and recovery and capital improvements. Beneficiaries included local Boys & Girls Clubs, Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Desert, CV Rescue Mission, CV Volunteers in Medicine, First Tee, Galilee Center, Pueblo Unido CDC, United Cerebral Palsy of Inland Empire, CV Boxing Club, Girlfriend Factor, Hunter Lopez Memorial Foundation, JFK/Ophelia Project and FIND Food Bank. Emergency funds were also given to the American Red Cross Southern California Region and the California Community Foundation in response to the devastating January wildfires. In December, the tournament also honored a local celebrity, Desert Sun golf columnist Larry Bohannan, who has attended the event since 1978. After 40 years of professional coverage, 2026 will be his final year as he retires from the job he loves. In appreciation, the tournament made him the eponym for The American Express® Larry Bohannan Media Center. “I have thoroughly enjoyed covering some of the greatest players in the world,” said Bohannan. “It’s been a lot of fun over the past 40 years, and I hope it’s another 40 years for the tournament,” especially since they have promised him a parking pass, he joked. It is widely anticipated that this year’s field of players will be elevated due to the cancellation of The Sentry in Maui, as players may choose to start their season with The American Express. Bands to entertain include Old Dominion on Friday and pop favorites OneRepublic on Saturday. Your participation makes these impactful contributions possible, so we hope to see you there! The American Express takes place January 19-25 at PGA WEST and La Quinta Country Club. Tickets start at $85, and American Express cardholders receive a 20% discount on select purchases at www.theamexgolf.com. www.DesertHealthNews.com January/February 2026 Desert Events The Valley's Leading Resource for Health and Wellness 21 Relaxing at The Good House Spa Tour Returns Continued from page 1 Tournament Honors Community Efforts Golf, giving and a grand gesture ensue By Lauren Del Sarto A nourishing meal at Azure Palm Resort & Spa Hope Springs architectural mystique Wellness classes at Miracle Manor Big Mission, Center, Inland Hunter and Larry Bohannan accepts the honor 2025 charitable contribution recipients
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