Your Sedona Visit
Many people come to Sedona for spiritual renewal and rejuvenation. It's one of the most beautiful and spiritual places on earth. Because there are businesses that want to get you in a helicopter or jeep or sell you a timeshare, you'll hear a lot about that. But you might not hear about the best things about Sedona - because they are free - like taking yourself out on a hike or to the stupa or stargazing. There isn't much of a buzz for getting out on the land to enjoy nature. That is precisely what you could do to make the most of this place (if you are able to).
We also encourage you to make learning to meditate a priority on your trip. It's a souvenir that can change your life. Contact us and we'll help you make it happen.
Along with meditation, here are some things to do and places to stay:
Seeing & Experiencing the Red Rocks
Take yourself out on a hike - suggestions here
Walk around the Buddhist Stupa - a sweet, peaceful experience
Sedona Private Guides Hiking & Vortex Tours
Take a guided hike with one of the professionals. Meet Dennis Andres “Mr. Sedona” Owner, author of Sedona, The Essential Guide and What is a Vortex? (928) 204-2201
Water Tubing & Kayaks
(928) 204-6440 Sedona Adventure Tours - kayaking and tubing through Oak Creek and Verde River - FUN!
Hot Air Balloon Information
Evening Sky Tours - Discover Sedona's night sky - see what everyone is talking about.
(866) 701-0398, (928)203-0006
Verde Valley Cyclist Coalition - take a bike! OR visit this link for Sedona bike trail information.
Getting to & around Sedona
Unfortunately, there is no public transportation to Sedona. Most people fly into Phoenix, however there is an airport in Flagstaff that offers limited service. Phoenix is about a two hour drive, whereas Flagstaff is closer to 45 minutes. You can get a shuttle to and from the Phoenix Airport or rent a car.
Sedona Phoenix Shuttle: Call 928-282-2066 for reservations.
Ace Express: Call 1-800-336-2239 for reservations.
Red Rock Limo Service: 928-282-0175
Sedona Resort Transportation 866-495-2600
Get around while in Sedona by calling Going My Way shuttle: 928-451-6186
If you are driving, there is a lot of construction on the road to Sedona, take an alternative route to get here. Save time and enjoy yourself! Click here for directions.
Restaurants in Sedona
Here are some casual restaurants we recommend in Sedona:
And in the Village, south of Sedona:
And fancier restaurants we enjoy:
In the Village of Oak Creek, south of Sedona:
The Fork in the Road or Cucina Rustica are both great. Both on the same side as the Hilton, near each other.
If you are in the city of Sedona check out:
Rene’s – in Tlaquepaque pretty pricey though. Elegant - lunch on the patio, dinner inside.
Dahl & DiLuca Italian food in West Sedona, you’ll need reservations - romantic with piano music – everyone loves it!
Shugrue’s is good too – lunch or early dinner, eat on the deck for a great view of the Red Rocks, located in the Hillside Shops.
And Sedona Rouge’s restaurant, Reds, it has a great lounge with live music - good food and wine in West Sedona.
For Breakfast, treat yourself to the best breakfast at L'Auberge by the creek or Sunday Brunch at Yavapai Restaurant in the red rocks at Enchantment Resort.
Entertainment & Shopping
Live Performances:
Sedona Creative Life Center - Check their schedule of events
Studio Live - a Great Place to Catch Live and Local Music Performances
Lounges with entertainment:
The Oak Creek Brewing Company - local beer and great entertainment - visit the one on Yavapai
Gypsy Lounge - In Ken's Creekside
Shopping:
Golden Word Books & Music - local bookseller - get the CD Meditate here!
Peace Place of Sedona - a great shop for healing tools & crystals in Uptown
New Frontier's Natural Food Market
Sedona Farmer's Market - locally grown, pesticide free produce Friday mornings at the Airport.
Tlaquepaque - the Spanish Marketplace, a fun place to walk around
More:
Sedona Arts Center
Sedona Film Lovers - for Independent film in Sedona
Sedona Weather
Sedona's Chamber of Commerce
Sedona Dog & Cat
Body Work & Healing in Sedona
Many people come here for body work and healing, there are some great people in town. Here's who we recommend:
Authentic Ayurveda
Get the luxurious abhyanga and shirodhara with Avani!
On Hwy 179 in the Village of Oak Creek, owner, Avani (928) 284-1114
Stillpoint Massage
Experience Joy or Cynthia's work, voted the best in Sedona! (928) 310-0830
New Day Spa
Get the sugar body scrub.....
1449 W Highway 89A # 1, Sedona, AZ 86336 (928) 282-7502
Hot Stone Massage with Jean Neasley: (928) 204-1099 jeanandrich@npgcable.com
Therapeutic Massage with Kimberly Lewis (928) 204-1563
Reiki Treatments at Peace Place
Crystal Bowl Vibrational Healing with Guy Matthews
Excellent Facials by Patricia Wheat, owner of About Face (928) 203-4076
Vedic Astrology Reading - with Dennis Harness
Kristel, a professional psychic of Sedona
(610) 618-9982
Lymphatic Massage with Judy Taylor at Complexions in Sedona (310) 266-7406
Yoga Centers in Sedona
Devi Yoga - take a class with Soni!
Seven Centers Yoga - A slice of heaven
Where to Stay
These hotels and bed & breakfasts are listed based on the relative distance from the where most of the classes and retreats with Sedona Meditation Training Co. are held in Sedona. They are located from about 1 mile to about 8 miles away. Due to fluctuations in Sedona's economy and the different tourist seasons, the prices below are subject to change.
$ Under 100
$$ 100-150
$$$ 150-200
$$$$ 200+
Hotels
$$ Kings Ransom Hotel
771 Highway 179, Sedona (928) 282-7151
$$$ Radisson Poco Diablo
Highway 179, Sedona (888) 201-1718 (928) 282-7333
$$ Best Western Inn
1200 W Highway 89A, Sedona (928) 282-3072
$$$ Amara Creekside Resort
89A Uptown Sedona 866-455-6610
$$$$ L’Auberge by the Creek
89A Uptown Sedona & L’Auberge Land, 800-905-5745
$$ Sky Ranch Lodge
W Airport Rd, Sedona, (928) 282-6400
$ Baby Quail Inn
50 Willow Way, Sedona (928) 282-2835
$$ Hampton Inn, Sedona
1800 West Hwy 89A, Sedona (928) 282-4700
$$$$ Sedona Rouge
2250 West Hwy 89A , Sedona, (928) 203-4111
$$$$ Enchantment Resort
Off Dry Creek Road, Sedona
Bed & Breakfasts
$$$ The Inn at Oak Creek
Highway 179, near Tlaquepaque, (800) 499-7896
$$$ El Portal
Near Tlaquepaque, off of 179, 95 Portal Lane, Sedona (800) 313-0017
$$$ The Lodge at Sedona
125 Kallof Place, Sedona 800-619-4467
$$$$ Garland’s Lodge open March – November,
Cabins include excellent dinners and breakfasts (928) 282-3343
$$$ The Briar Patch Inn
3190 N. Highway 89A (up Oak Creek Canyon) Sedona, 888-809-3030
$$ Annabel Inn - a very special B & B in Cottonwood
611 N 7th Street; Cottonwood (928) 649-3038
Visit the Sedona Bed & Breakfasts website
Sedona Central Reservation Service some great specials to be found: 1-800-445-4128
Check out other hotels here.
Retreat Centers near Sedona
If you are looking for a real getaway to do some personal growth work, we suggest you look into these retreat centers:
For those wanting freedom from addictions: The Sanctuary of Sedona
For a personal, private retreat: Your Heart's Home
For mind/body health purification: Grace Grove Retreat Center
Want to move to Sedona?
Once people come to Sedona, they often feel as if it is where they would like to live. It's happened to two retreat participants recently. I work with a wonderful, experienced and dynamic exclusive buyer broker that I recommend to all my friends. Lauren Wilkins is the president of the Sedona Buyers Agency. You can visit her website here. Email her or call her at 928-301-4692.
Would you like to be included on this list? Contact us.
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