SEDONA, ARIZONA

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RED ROCKS & RELAX .

Lat. 34.871002 | Long. -111.760826

Yavapai & Coconino Counties

Despite the small town charm of Sedona, red rock country is surprisingly large. Over 1.8 million acres (7,300 square km) of national forest land encircle the community.  The locals call it “the most beautiful place on earth.”  

Crystal Vortex Sedona.

Eben + Ali Hartzenberg bring their love for crystals to life by sharing it with the world. When they started their journey, they felt like crystals had been boxed in as ‘hippie’, misunderstood and undervalued by the mainstream. There were no modern websites that demystified crystals, how they work, or how they could be incorporated into a modern-day lifestyle. So, they set out to change that.

What Is A Vortex In Sedona?

Nestled amidst the breathtaking landscapes of Arizona's red rock country, Sedona is a world renowned destination for both natural beauty and spiritual wonder. One of the most captivating aspects of this enchanting town is its energy vortex sites, which have drawn seekers of enlightenment and curious travelers alike. Sedona's vortexes are believed to be areas of concentrated spiritual and metaphysical energy that are conducive to healing, meditation, and self-awareness. People travel from all across the globe to experience the swirling energy centers that are said to emanate from the red rocks. While there are many vortexes in the Sedona area, five of them are particularly well-known:  Bell Rock Vortex | Cathedral Rock Vortex | Airport Mesa Vortex | Boynton Canyon Vortex | The Chapel of the Holy Cross Vortex | READ MORE

“Pretty” Sedona

Sedona /sɪˈdoʊnə/ is a city that straddles the county line between Coconino and Yavapai counties in the northern Verde Valley region of the U.S. state of Arizona. It is within the Coconino National Forest.

Sedona's main attraction is its array of red sandstone formations. The formations appear to glow in brilliant orange and red when illuminated by the rising or setting sun. The red rocks form a popular backdrop for many activities, ranging from spiritual pursuits to the hundreds of hiking and mountain biking trails. Sedona is also the home to the nationally recognized McDonald's with Turquoise Arches, instead of the traditional Golden Arches.

Sedona was named after Sedona Arabella Miller Schnebly, the wife of Theodore Carlton Schnebly, the city's first postmaster. She was celebrated for her hospitality and industriousness. Her mother, Amanda Miller, claimed to have made the name up because "it sounded pretty".

L’Auberge de Sedona.

Winter in Sedona

Sedona is a celebration of nature and culture, quiet wisdom and adventure. It fosters an intimate connection – to oneself and to each other – through meaningful experiences that enrich lives and renew spirits.

L’Auberge de Sedona, Condé Nast’s #1 Hotel in the Southwest and West, is at the center of it all, inspired by this wondrous place and its power to create change. Everything is done with intention, each amenity fine-tuned to create unforgettable moments. When you journey here, the possibilities are endless.

Redwall Distillery was founded in 2016 by Farshid Paydar and Ron Raimonde. Their friendship, shared love of whiskey, and passion for creating high-quality artisan spirits led them to create genuine true grain-to-glass small-batch premium products.

Since its inception, Redwall Distillery has been dedicated to producing high quality spirits using only the finest ingredients. All products are made at their Sedona distillery, ensuring complete control over the production process from start to finish.

At Redwall Distillery, they take pride in their American Single Malt Whiskey, and Sedona Small Batch Bourbon, which are carefully aged for an unparalleled taste experience. They have over eight thousand gallons in inventory, a testament to their commitment to quality and craftsmanship.

OPEN RANGE

Enjoy contemporary American cuisine and Cantina favorites in their relaxed environment with unbeatable red rock views.

SUPPORTING OUR LOCAL ARIZONA ECONOMY: Open Range is committed to fresh, organic, locally raised and grown ingredients to create food that fulfills your appetite and pleases your senses while promoting good health, sustaining their environment and supporting their local economy.

LOCATED IN THE HEART OF THE CITY: They are located on the second level of the Sinagua Plaza shopping center in uptown Sedona. Dine in their 'Open Range' inspired dining room or temperature controlled patio while enjoying spectacular views of the famous Sedona red rocks.

BRANDT BEEF: One family, one ranch, one breed. None of their products ever have any hormones and are as pure as possible. They believe in sustainability that makes an impact. It is their responsibility to ensure that both their environment and animals will be as healthy as possible for generations and those to come.

Vortex Collection

.Jewelry that's carefully crafted using the iconic red rock earth charged by the concentrated energies of two of Sedona’s most renowned vortexes: Cathedral Rock and Bell Rock. This collection not only encapsulates the enchanting aesthetics of Sedona but also serves as a wearable manifestation of the transformative energy found within these mystical energy vortexes, inviting wearers to carry a piece of Sedona's spiritual essence with them wherever they go.

Marina Turquoise and Bell Rock Charged Necklace

A MOUNTAIN BIKE MECCA.

Sedona offers over 300 miles of world class single track with some of the most unique and stunning terrain in the United States. “Sedona, we discovered, is possibly one of the finest riding destinations in the country.  A mountain bike Mecca.”

~ Outside Magazine ~

Hadley Rampton

Hadley Rampton’s paintings are an amalgamation of her love of composition, color, mark making and being present in the outdoors. “I’m energized by the challenges and beauty of nature, by the dynamics of light, atmosphere and temperature in the Rocky Mountains and in the deserts of the southwest” says Rampton. Her work rests somewhere between abstraction and realism. “It’s clear to see in [Rampton’s] work that her sense of being outside mixes with her thoughts and blends with her knowledge of formal color theory, paint application, as well as a feel for the abstract composition.” (Michele Corriel, Western Art & Architecture, 2015). In plein air painting, there is an immediacy that takes hold and guides the process. Rampton grasps hold of this energy but, especially in her larger pieces, combines it with a more contemplative studio approach, as she will work on the same piece over several days.

THE COWBOY CLUB.

VISIT THE COWBOY CLUB

The Cowboy Club (Formerly the Oak Creek Tavern) has been the social center of Sedona for over seventy years. The tavern originally opened in 1946 serving as the meeting place, pool hall, saloon and grocery store to locals and tourists alike. During the 1950s and 1960s, over fifty western movies were filmed in the area. When the day’s shooting was done, the wood walls echoed with the talk and laughter of Hollywood’s biggest stars. Legends like John Wayne, James Stewart, Donna Reed, Robert Mitchum, Burt Lancaster, Rock Hudson, Glen Ford and Joan Crawford were known to enjoy the warm fire and welcoming atmosphere. Even Elvis was said to frequent the tavern while filming 1968’s Stay Away Joe.

Synergy

Synergy is Sedona's only organic coffee & elixir bar. They serve a full selection of coffee & herbal drinks, raw, organic chocolate and wellness products. Their front of house features music, events, and a fully organic coffee and herbal elixir menu of vegan, and low glycemic drinks - hand-crafted, in-house.  Website.

2301 AZ-89A #106, Sedona, AZ 86336

928.325.4080

Synergy is an organic coffee house, elixir bar, Apothecary & production facility in Sedona, Arizona, founded on June 6, 2018. Home to Synergy Herbals Wellness Products, and Chocolita Chocolate. 

Their front of the house cafe serves a full menu of organic, vegan and low-glycemic coffee drinks, herbal elixirs, raw, vegan chocolate, and healthy small bites; and features over 40 local artisans. 

They are a certified "Silver Level Innovator" sustainable business, and winner of the 2019 Best Coffee Shop of Sedona award.

They care about your health and wellness! That is why they always source & serve ONLY the finest ingredients. They use 100% organic, vegan, cane-sugar free, and corn-syrup free ingredients, and they always choose local and fair-trade whenever possible.

ENCHANTMENT RESORT

The Canyon Is Calling

Surrounded on all sides by acres of pristine wilderness, Enchantment offers you the opportunity to connect to nature. Out among the red rocks. In between groves of pinyon and ponderosa pines. Under blue skies and blankets of stars. Here, time and its pressures melt away.

Hiking

Enchantment Resort is Sedona’s premier resort for mountain biking, hiking and outdoor adventure. Trail House serves as an epicenter for all outdoor adventures, offering guided tours, professional-grade equipment rentals, and a retail shop featuring premium accessories and outdoor adventure apparel.

Sedona: The most uniquely beautiful site on earth | by Tom Johnson

ZONIES GALLERIA

Sedona

Zonies Galleria in Sedona is a beautifully curated gallery filled with local and regional art. Featuring over 60 local artists, crafting pottery, paintings, jewelry, lamps, sculptures, wall decorations, photography, yard art, folk art and one-of-a-kind gifts.

MOONEY’S

Mooney's Irish Pub & Burger Bar is the best gathering spot in town and is consistently voted 'Best Bar' or 'Best Drinks' in Sedona.

It's where locals and tourists come to unwind after a long day or to simply kick back and hang-out.

Mooney's is the only late night spot where you can get food after 9:00pm. With their new kitchen, their Menu is great and the food is really good too. Way better than 'Bar' food. Their Naughty Burgers are the best in town, too.

They have live entertainment, Monday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Monday and Thursday nights are always Karaoke nights. Website.

Hillside Center

671 AZ-179, Sedona, AZ

928-282-2331

Go and enjoy a Naughty Burger, Fish & Chips, Shepherd's Pie, Bangers & Mash, Fish Taco's...  Open until 1:00, or 2:00 am every night.

Crystals for Vitality Bundle

A carefully curated selection of crystals known for their energetic and motivational properties. This bundle includes Carnelian, Citrine, and Bloodstone crystals, all of which are believed to give you an energy boost when your motivation is lacking.

The Real Deal.

A Sedona favorite and gathering place for decades, 89Agave Cantina is an outstanding Sedona Mexican restaurant with a fun, casual vibe, located in the heart of Uptown. Open for lunch and dinner, you’ll enjoy authentic Mexican cuisine, cooked simply, with the freshest of seasonal ingredients and served to you on our vibrant street-side patio or our Mexican art-inspired dining room.

ARTS & CRAFTS VILLAGE

Your unforgettable Sedona experience must include spending time at internationally renowned Tlaquepaque (pronounced T-la-keh-pah-keh), Sedona Arizona's Arts & Crafts Village, one of the best things to do in Sedona.

Nestled beneath the shade of the sycamores on the banks of beautiful Oak Creek in Sedona, Tlaquepaque is the most distinctive Sedona shopping experience to be found in the Southwest.

Authentically fashioned after a traditional Mexican village, Tlaquepaque, meaning the "best of everything," has been a Sedona landmark since the 1970s. Its "vine-covered" stucco walls, cobble-stoned walkways, and magnificent arched entryways give you the feeling that Tlaquepaque has been here for centuries.

Tasteful galleries and unique shops live in harmony with its lush natural environment where giant sycamore trees stand in testimony to the care taken in preserving the timeless beauty of the Tlaquepaque grounds. It would be hard to find more beautiful surroundings anywhere to create a shopping experience like no other.

Originally conceived as an artist community, Tlaquepaque is a perfect setting to witness gifted Sedona artisans absorbed in their work. It's not uncommon to venture upon a well-known sculptor working on his or her latest piece right in one of the Tlaquepaque galleries. With over 50 specialty shops and exclusive art galleries, shopping becomes a joyful revelation of fabulous art treasures and distinctive gifts around every corner.

Tlaquepaque is filled with spectacular "one-of-a-kind" art expressions in every medium from Western and eclectic bronze sculptures, functional and traditional ceramics, breathtaking blown glass creations, contemporary and Southwestern fine art paintings, weavings, decorative arts, architectural décor pieces, and stunning large format photography. Fine contemporary jewelry, designer casual wear in silks, and leathers, and unusual gift items all await the Tlaquepaque visitor.