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Massage Cave at ULUM Moab.

ULUM Moab Redefines Desert Wellness for the 2026 Season With Enhanced Offerings and the Debut of its Massage Cave

The premier outdoor hospitality brand expands its wellness offerings with immersive programming, elevated food and beverage, and a new partnership with Stakt

Denver, Colo. (February 24, 2025) – ULUM Moab, the safari-inspired luxury outdoor resort from Under Canvas and a MICHELIN Key hotel, unveils a new era of desert wellness with the debut of its massage cave, a secluded sanctuary space carved into a natural cave. Nestled amid the sweeping red rock landscapes of southern Utah, ULUM Moab invites travelers to slow down, reconnect, and restore through thoughtfully designed experiences rooted in nature, ritual, and intentional luxury.

Expanded Wellness Experiences at ULUM Moab

Building on the restorative foundation of the new and unique massage offering, ULUM Moab now has a suite of wellness offerings designed to support balance through movement, mindfulness, recovery, and nourishment—each intentionally woven into the rhythm of desert life and intended to provide guests with a holistic wellness experience.

  • Massage Cave: Carved organically by nature, this striking rock cave sanctuary offers an immersive experience grounded in elemental beauty. The stone-carved chamber maintains a naturally balanced ambient temperature year-round, creating an atmosphere of refined comfort within its tranquil, earth-embraced setting. Guests may enjoy Swedish, Deep Tissue, and Hot Stone therapies enhanced by luxurious Aesop massage oils, infused with botanical extracts and sophisticated aromas that deepen relaxation while nurturing the skin.
  • Mindful Movement: Through a new partnership with Stakt, guests enjoy complimentary access to functional mats and weights designed for stretching, strength, and recovery—available on the community yoga deck with sweeping views of Looking Glass Arch or in the privacy of Suite Tents.
  • Guided Practices: Sunrise and sunset yoga, sound baths, and meditation sessions are offered. June will feature guest instructor-in-residence Erika Polsinelli, founder of Evolve by Erika.
  • Contrast Therapy Dipping Pools: On-property hot and cold dipping pools invite recovery through heat and cold exposure, set against sweeping red rock views.
  • Evening Wind Down Ritual: Evening rituals now include a complimentary nightly wellness beverage available for guests.
  • Nourishment: An onsite restaurant, along with an espresso and smoothie bar, further extends the resort’s holistic approach to wellbeing, supporting vitality, balance, and recovery through thoughtfully composed, seasonally inspired breakfast and dinner menus. Rooted in intentional ingredients, the culinary program highlights antioxidants like prickly pear, fermented elements such as kimchi and black garlic, and anti-inflammatory staples including turmeric. Standout offerings include the indulgent yet restorative Adaptogenic Mushroom Mocha, while morning rituals feature antioxidant-rich beverages like the Red Rock Refresher and the anti-inflammatory Fresh Start with sage and ginger.

“Together, the massage cave and the expanded wellness offerings mark a new chapter for ULUM—deepening the resort’s commitment to immersive, nature-driven luxury and wellbeing,” said Matt Gaghen, chief executive officer of Under Canvas. “Through thoughtful design, intentional partnerships, and the transformative power of place, ULUM Moab invites travelers to experience stillness, connection, and renewal in the heart of the desert.”

Wellness Through Movement, Mindfulness and Recovery

The massage cave serves as the anchor for a full spectrum of wellness offerings designed to harmonize with the rhythms of the desert. Guests can restore body and mind in the intimate cave setting before moving into mindful movement practices or water-based recovery in temperature-controlled hot and cold dipping pools.

The Aesop partnership extends beyond the massage cave and into each guest’s private safari-style tent, where a curated collection of Aesop bath products invites moments of ritual and care throughout the stay. This seamless integration reinforces ULUM Moab’s holistic approach to wellness—where spa experiences and personal space are thoughtfully connected.

Guided yoga, sound bath, and meditation sessions are offered at sunrise and sunset, inviting guests to move, reflect, and reset as the desert light shifts. A select week in June will feature guest instructor-in-residence Erika Polsinelli, founder of Evolve by Erika, whose integrative approach brings added depth to ULUM Moab’s wellness programming. In partnership with Stakt, and Tana Wellness, the experiential wellness and brand partnerships agency founded by Sandra Tanasijevica, Erika will guide guests through sessions on a select week in June.

The ULUM Moab Experience

Set on 200 acres of breathtaking desert landscape, ULUM Moab is designed to harmonize with its surroundings. The resort features architecture that mirrors the desert’s natural contours, floor-to-ceiling windows framing Looking Glass Arch and Canyonlands National Park, and a lobby crafted from organic materials that flows seamlessly onto a terraced deck with yoga platforms, firepits, dipping pools, and panoramic views. Each 360-square-foot canvas Suite Tent blends comfort and sophistication, featuring king-size beds with Parachute linens, West Elm furnishings, private decks, ensuite bathrooms stocked with Aēsop products, and elevated design touches including Pendleton wool blankets and natural wood accents. Guests can enjoy gourmet dining, wellness programming, and curated outdoor adventures—from rafting and rock climbing to national park excursions—through ULUM’s dedicated experience team.

Reflecting the brand’s deep commitment to sustainability, ULUM Moab offers EV charging, is DarkSky certified, and adheres to dark sky principles in partnership with DarkSky International, its sole nonprofit beneficiary.

ULUM Moab is open for the 2026 season from March 26 to October 29. To learn more and book your stay at ULUM Moab, visit www.ulumresorts.com.

About ULUM

From the minds behind Under Canvas, ULUM elevates and amplifies outdoor hospitality and holds one MICHELIN key. Its upscale, all-Suite accommodations perfectly embrace their natural surroundings while featuring sophisticated comforts, allowing everyone to discover their outdoor self in comfort and style. ULUM opened its first location outside of Moab, Utah, in Spring 2023. For more information, please visit www.ulumresorts.com. 

About Under Canvas 

The leader in upscale, outdoor hospitality, Under Canvas is the ultimate outdoor destination experience. Its safari-style accommodations perfectly embrace their natural surroundings while featuring indoor luxuries, allowing guests to discover their outdoor self in comfort and style. Under Canvas operates 14 camp locations: North Yellowstone – Paradise Valley, West Yellowstone and Glacier in MT.; Moab, Zion, Lake Powell – Grand Staircase and Bryce Canyon in UT; Mount Rushmore in SD; Great Smoky Mountains in TN; Grand Canyon in AZ; Acadia in ME; Columbia River Gorge in WA; and new in 2026, White Mountains NH and Yosemite, CA. To grant further access to the nation’s most coveted national parks, Under Canvas expanded its footprint in the luxury outdoor hospitality space with the launch of ULUM, a bespoke resort brand that debuted its first location in Moab, Utah in spring of 2023. In 2025, Under Canvas introduced its Outdoor Collection- distinctive properties that offer nature-based stays and experiences, curated with place and purpose in mind. The Fields of Michigan in South Haven, MI, and Bar N Ranch in West Yellowstone, MT, are the first properties in the brand’s new collection. For more information, please visit www.undercanvas.com and www.ulumresorts.com.