Appellation, the culinary-first hotel brand by chef Charlie Palmer and luxury hospitality veteran Christopher Hunsberger, joins forces with wellness pioneer Deepak Chopra to create a transformative wellness destination community: AMEYALLI Park City by Appellation, set to open in 2026.
Built around a natural geothermal spring used by humans for nearly five millennia, AMEYALLI is located on 78 acres of landscape in the mountain town of Midway, Utah. With 28 natural hot springs and uninterrupted views of the snowcapped Wasatch Mountains. Appellation will manage and operate AMEYALLI Park City by Appellation, comprised of an 80-key hotel, a Charlie Palmer restaurant and bar, along with a Wellbeing Center complete with expansive spa, luxury pool, and additional farm-to-table restaurant. The surrounding wellness development will also feature the AMEYALLI Center of Excellence in partnership with Deepak Chopra, as well as three types of private luxury residences.
Appellation will integrate seamlessly with AMEYALLI’s carefully crafted aesthetic. Conceived by award-winning architecture firm Overland Partners, the resort’s design will honor and celebrate the land and its storied heritage. AMEYALLI Park City by Appellation is built around a preserved granite dome, the highest point of the community, where generations of local dwellers and visitors journeyed to connect with the land’s healing energy and breathtaking views. Design components, drawn from the geology of the site, will include a palette of materials and textures selected to provide an unmistakable sense of place and unity with its surroundings.
“Our name, Appellation, means ‘to give a name to a place,’ reflecting our commitment to infusing locally rooted experiences into every hotel we operate,” Charlie Palmer, co-founder and CEO of Appellation, said in a statement. “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.”
Envisioned by Utah developer Charles Heath, in collaboration with Chopra, AMEYALLI will be dedicated to fostering wellbeing, spiritual discovery and personal growth. The resort’s Wellbeing Center will host a range of wellness activities and programs, aligned with Dr. Chopra’s lifetime teachings and Seven Pillars of Wellbeing. Guests will enjoy multi-sensory treatments inspired by ancient healing traditions, innovative wellness techniques, and a holistic approach to health and longevity. Drawing from Chopra’s legacy teachings and wellness technology, the center will offer an array of programming, as well as a subterranean flooded hypostyle hall that contains thermal pools in a range of temperatures and qualities.
“Collaborating with Appellation aligns with my vision of creating spaces where wellbeing, consciousness, and technology converge. 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,” Chopra said. “Together with Appellation’s support, we are crafting sanctuaries that embody the essence of connection, community, and conscious living.”