Upcoming Events

Get the tools you need for your New Year Resolution to lose weight! Join us in the Berkshires for a three-night retreat offering a body-positive approach to weight loss.

In the age of semiglutides, we offer a path to sustainable weight loss results. Our team of world-class experts from a broad range of disciplines — like medicine, nutrition, fitness performance science, mental health, spiritual wellness, and more — will guide you through individualized insights and practical skills. Plus, enjoy feel-good fitness classes, refreshing spa services, insightful expert discussions, and fun group activities over five nights at our all-inclusive resort and spa.

Don’t miss this opportunity

To make the most of this event, we suggest you stay on a Sustainable Weight Loss Designed Experience to improve your metabolism and maintain your healthiest weight.

In addition to this event, you can enjoy all of the daily activities that Lenox, MA offers. Explore our sample schedule.

Jennifer Baker-Porazinski
MD, Physician
Dr. Baker-Porazinski helps guests define and achieve their health goals, while treating the whole person: mind, body, and spirit. This personalized approach to wellness and prevention may involve ordering and interpreting screening tests, coordinating care with other Canyon Ranch health experts, or any aspect of health a guest wants to explore.

Robbie Bogard
MA, LICSW, Mental Health & Welness Therapist
Robbie is a seasoned therapist of 30 years, with specialties in trauma recovery, women’s issues, stress management, mindfulness, and food relationships. She uses the latest research to help people better understand their patterns of behavior and create sustainable change.

Kevin Murray
ND, LAc, Naturopathic Doctor, Acupuncturist
With a background in naturopathic medicine, acupuncture, and education, Dr. Murray brings a holistic approach to developing personalized treatment plans for our guests.

Heather Giordano
MS, Senior Performance Scientist
Heather works one-on-one with our guests to develop strategic exercise plans that fit their lifestyles and help reduce the rate at which their bodies age. Heather draws upon her training in cardiovascular physiology, exercise physiology, and human nutrition to offer a comprehensive approach to healthy living. As a parent, she understands the time constraints of a busy lifestyle and takes this into account when developing personalized fitness programs for our guests. In her role with our Fitness & Movement team at Canyon Ranch in the Berkshires, Heather strives to help others enjoy physical activity and understand the many benefits of exercise. She specializes in women’s health issues and healthy aging.

Amber Letourneau
RD, BSN, Health & Performance Dietician
Amber provides nutrition education via one-on-one consultations, presentations, or workshops, and informal talks with guests.

Dan Marko
MA, Senior Spiritual Welness Provider
Dan helps guests explore how developing or deepening a spiritual practice can enhance their personal and professional relationships. He provides individual consultations, group lectures, and workshops.

Julien Ardouin
Executive Chef, Lenox
Chef Julien is dedicated to creating exquisite meals for our Lenox guests. His experience in Michelin-starred restaurants in Paris and as the executive chef at highend eateries helps him create luxurious meals with refined flavors and ingredients.

Rachel Portnoy
Demonstration Chef / Instructor
Chef Rachel leads cooking classes for our guests. Her specialties include bread baking, gluten-free and vegan baking, vegetarian and vegan cooking, low-glycemic meals, and international cuisines.

Kenly Brozman
BC HWC, ICF PCC, MSW, Health & Performance Coach
Kenly has a deep commitment to improving people’s health and well-being by sparking their curiosity about the possibilities of their potential. She is an open and caring coaching partner that engages alongside guests as they begin or continue their wellness journey.

Friday, January 3

8:30 a.m. Wake-Up Warm –Up Stretch
A 25-minute standing stretch class – a great morning starter! No shoes.

9:30 a.m.– 10:00 a.m. CR Vitality Tour
Tour our new collection of dedicated recovery spaces. Featuring equipment from our Health & Performance experts, each space aims to improve energy, recovery, regeneration, sleep, and overall vitality

10 a.m. Tubes & Loops
Experience a full body strength workout using the variable resistance of elastic fitness loops and tubing.

10 a.m. Coming Home To The Body
Restore your ability to be aware in the present moment and learn the process of the felt sense, a vital part of your being, and bring it into focus. Connect with your body’s wisdom, shift your body energy, and illuminate steps for change.

11 a,m, Mid-Morning Stretch
Designed for anyone to improve total body flexibility and awareness. No shoes.

11a.m. Exercise & Fitness: More Than Just The Scale
What else is going on in your body if you’re exercising, but not losing weight? A Performance Scientist shares the physiological changes that happen through exercise to promote health and longevity.

1 p.m. Afternoon Tai Chi
Enjoy a simple tai chi lesson on our woodland trails. Sign up: CR App or with a Wellness Guide, Ext. 55423.

1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. Sanctuary Series: Body as a Sanctuary $140
Create a healing and nurturing relationship with your body. Jo Ann Levitt, Healing Energy and Metaphysical Practitioner, will lead you through a self-care ritual and practices designed for grounding your energy field, balancing your body and restoring your spirit. Take home gift valued at $150

2 p.m. Basic Aerobic Circuit Weights
This class is designed for the beginner looking for a total body workout.

Saturday, January 4

7:30 a.m. On-Property Pole Hike/Nordic Walk
Join us for a brisk, energizing walk on woodland trails using poles for extra aerobic conditioning. Sign up: CR App or with a Wellness Guide, Ext. 55423.

9 a.m. Chinese Medicine for Weight Loss
Discover a new perspective on weight loss. Learn how herbs, healing foods and specialized acupuncture can help you feel healthy and shed excess weight at the same time.

10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. CR Vitality Tour
Tour our new collection of dedicated recovery spaces. Featuring equipment from our Health & Performance experts, each space aims to improve energy, recovery, regeneration, sleep, and overall vitality.

11 a.m. Empowered Weight Loss: Steps to Reach and Maintain
An integrative physician explores medical causes of weight gain and explains how to lose weight in a sustainable, healthy way from personal habits and lifestyle to tracking blood sugar.

12 p.m. Lunch & Learn: Mindful Eating
A mental health therapist leads you through the practice of mindful eating, while our demonstration chef prepares a delicious meal featuring gut-friendly fermented foods. With intention and appreciation, fully experience the pleasure of food.

1:30 p.m. Hike: Level 2 (2.5 hrs)
Varies each week. Please visit the Outdoor Sports Board for exact duration and additional details. Sign up: CR App or with a Wellness Guide, Ext. 55423.

2 p.m. Eating with Intention
In our multitasking world, food has become a secondary activity, no longer the focus of mealtimes. Join a nutritionist for a mindful experience to help create more satisfying eating practices.

3:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Camp Archery Workshop
Improve your archery skills at this semi-private archery session. Join us at our range, use a sight to fine-tune your shot. | Sign up: CR App or with a Wellness Guide, Ext. 55423

5 p.m. Stretch & Relax
A 25-minute stretch class on the floor.

Sunday, January 5

8 a.m. Pranayama Breathing
Every cell in our bodies needs oxygen to function properly. Join us in this engaged breathing practice that can decrease the effects of stress on the body and increase overall physical and mental wellbeing.

9:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. CR Vitality Tour
Tour our new collection of dedicated recovery spaces. Featuring equipment from our Health & Performance experts, each space aims to improve energy, recovery, regeneration, sleep, and overall vitality

10 a.m. Neuroscience of Addiction
Traumatized individuals are vulnerable to developing addictive behaviors in an effort to cope with painful experiences. Explore the neuroscience of addiction and its relationship to trauma and identify strategies for prevention and treatment.

11:30 a.m. Taking It Home With You
Come with your questions about health, well-being, and finding realistic ways to bring Canyon Ranch habits home with you.

5 p.m. Embodied Spirit
According to the Ayurveda (Vedic) tradition, our bodies are an expression of spiritual attributes; learn how to embrace your body and nourish your spiritual nature.