Culinary-focused hotel brand Appellation has announced a partnership with wellness expert Deepak Chopra to develop Ameyalli Park City by Appellation, an 80-room luxury hotel and wellness destination scheduled to open in 2026 in Midway, Utah.
Set on 78 acres surrounding geothermal springs used for nearly five millennia, the property will feature 28 natural hot springs and views of the Wasatch Mountains. Appellation, co-founded by Michelin-starred chef Charlie Palmer and hospitality executive Christopher Hunsberger, will manage and operate the resort.
The development will include an 80-key hotel, a Charlie Palmer restaurant and bar, a wellbeing center with spa facilities, a luxury pool and an additional farm-to-table restaurant. The property will also feature three types of private luxury residences and the Ameyalli Center of Excellence developed in partnership with Chopra.
Award-winning architecture firm Overland Partners designed the resort around a preserved granite dome. The design incorporates materials and textures selected to reflect the site's geology.
"Our name, Appellation, means 'to give a name to a place,' reflecting our commitment to infusing locally rooted experiences into every hotel we operate," said Charlie Palmer, co-founder and CEO of Appellation. "At Ameyalli, this will mean integrating the wellness philosophies of Deepak Chopra, while celebrating the bounty of Utah's mountain valleys and spotlighting local purveyors of Midway and the Park City region throughout the resort's culinary program."
The Wellbeing Center will offer programming based on Chopra's Seven Pillars of Wellbeing and will include a subterranean flooded hypostyle hall containing thermal pools at various temperatures. Utah developer Charles Heath conceived the project in collaboration with Chopra.
"Collaborating with Appellation aligns with my vision of creating spaces where wellbeing, consciousness and technology converge,” Chopra said. “By integrating best-in-class AI, holistic well-being practices and authentic culinary experiences, Ameyalli will offer guests a transformative journey toward self-discovery and renewal. Together with Appellation's support, we are crafting sanctuaries that embody the essence of connection, community and conscious living."
Ameyalli Park City by Appellation will open in 2026, blending geothermal healing and culinary excellence.
Credit: 2025 AppellationAppellation's programming will include more than 50 annual hands-on learning programs with community artisans through its Crafted at Appellation initiative. The resort will feature a 55-acre natural geological preserve and biodiverse garden to support on-site produce cultivation and partnerships with local producers.
"We are honored to be part of the Ameyalli vision," said Christopher Hunsberger, co-founder and chief operating officer of Appellation. "This partnership allows us to offer guests a new sanctuary built upon the intersection of Appellation's elevated and personalized hospitality and the transformative wellness programs of Ameyalli."
The property is located on the perimeter of Midway, 10 minutes from Deer Valley Ski Resort, 20 minutes from Park City and less than one hour from Salt Lake City and Provo airports.
Appellation has additional hotel openings planned in Healdsburg, Morgan Hill, Petaluma and Pacific Grove, California, along with the Appellation Lodi — Wine & Roses Resort and Spa.
Editor’s Note: This article was generated by AI, based on a press release distributed by Appellation. It was reviewed by a TravelAge West editor.
