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Things to Do Around Sedona

Village Info Mgr — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 18:02:09 +0000

Here is a nice write-up from the Arizona Tourism Bureau giving an overview of things to do around Sedona.

Discover the ultimate beauty and wonder of this North Central Arizona town.

Sedona, Arizona. Nowhere else does nature yield such a balance of vitality and peace, of majesty and charm, of openness and mystery.

Nestled in a rugged canyon surrounded by 1.8 million acres of national forest, Sedona – located in North Central Arizona – is the host of many luxurious resorts and inns, unique shops, impressive art galleries and fine restaurants.

Sedona’s Natural Beauty

Sedona is home to beautiful Oak Creek Canyon, which provides one of America’s top 10 scenic drives.

The region is often referred to as Red Rock Country, where the red mountains are named after distinct objects, like Coffeepot, Bell Rock, Snoopy and Cathedral Rock.

Sedona’s natural beauty, historic sites, and metaphysical and spiritual hot spots have made it a favorite destination for travelers from around the world.

Dining and Adventure in Sedona

An outdoor wonderland for nature lovers, Sedona has a mild four-season climate, bright clear skies (and starlit nights), more than 100 trails for hiking and biking, land tours, world-class golf, and air adventures in planes, helicopters and balloons. This city is also home to more than 80 fine art galleries and boutiques.

Whether your cuisine of choice is French, Italian, Asian, Mexican, Southwestern or classic American, you’ll be sure to satisfy your cravings in Sedona. Try local culinary delights, including prickly-pear margaritas, tangy cactus fries and an old-fashioned Cowboy-style steak. Your experience will be enhanced with superb service, whether dining indoors, on the patio or creekside.

A Toast to Sedona and the Verde Valley

Want to see some renowned reds? Don’t just look to Sedona’s famous rock formations. Nearby Page Springs and the surrounding Verde Valley are developing a growing reputation for their reds, too – and rosés and whites.

Luckily for connoisseurs the water and soil of this region are prime for producing wine. Savvy grape growers who happened upon the area in the past couple of decades not only took notice; they took advantage of available, fertile acreage where they set about planting the seeds of their dreams.

Now, more than five vineyards and wineries have sprung up along the banks of Oak Creek and the Verde River.

The wine industry has not only been a dream-come-true for winery owners – many have won national and international vintner’s honors – but the local community has also been reaping the rewards with sustainable agricultural entities, increased tourism and the pride of knowing that many up-and-coming cabernets, zinfandels, sangioveses, syrahs, chardonnays, viogniers and sauvignon blancs are coming from our own Verde Valley.

Say “I Do” in Sedona

What pairs perfectly with wine? Romance.

Wine and romance both are based on the senses, and every “happily ever after” begins with a memorable wedding.

Not only does Red Rock Country provide a treasure trove of beautiful and sacred backdrops for tying the knot, the community itself offers a wealth of people who specialize in making fairytale weddings come true.

More than 100 wedding experts are committed to helping couples create the wedding of their dreams in Sedona and can tailor a wedding around virtually any budget.

Find everything you need from wedding planners and officiants, to renowned photographers and videographers, to florists and decorators, to DJs and musicians, to nationally acclaimed caterers and wedding-cake designers, to stunning attire and luxury transportation – all right in Sedona!

And the options are not limited to weddings. Sedona’s spectacular surroundings and services can also create a most memorable engagement, honeymoon, anniversary or milestone celebration.

Planning Your Trip

There are a number of ways to reach this exquisite destination, including flying into Phoenix and taking a short, 90-minute scenic drive on State Route 179, the first and only designated All American Road in Arizona. The nearly 10-mile stretch known as Red Rock Scenic Byway was recognized by the U.S. Department of Transportation as a “destination unto itself.”

Another option is to utilize Sedona’s scenic, full-service mountaintop airport.

Link to article

Finding Sedona (findingaz.wordpress.com)

Your Questions About Sedona Az Weather

Village Info Mgr — Sat, 27 Aug 2011 17:30:47 +0000

Maria asks…

Sedona, AZ trip this weekend, need help.?

Hi Friends,

We are planning to visit Sedona this Friday, how is the weather there, does it snow there? Any places you suggest we should see? Anything that can make me and my hubby have a lovely experience ? We are 2yrs married and love vacations like other couples lolz.

Village Info Mgr answers:

In my opinion, Sedona is one of the most beautiful places on the planet. It is winter so it will be cold at night (remember, the desert is cold when the sun goes down) but it usually warms up to mid 50′s or 60′s in the daytime.

A must do is the “pink jeep tour”. It is “touresty” but it will be an experience of a lifetime and you will get amazing photo ops!

Have a great time! Oh, and yes, sometimes it snows but they aren’t calling for any this weekend.

Betty asks…

what do you think?

Should I have an indoor, or outdoor wedding? It’s going to be in Sedona, AZ in March, average temperature is in the 60′s (F.). This town is sooo beautiful (if anyone has ever seen it,then you know) I want it to be outdoors, but I’m kind of scared… You never know with the weather. Especially in AZ. Help!!!!

Village Info Mgr answers:

What a great place for an outdoor wedding. I love Sedona. I can’t imagine a nicer place to marry outside. I’ve been out there in March, and sometimes it’s cold, but I’m sure your groom to be can warm you up, and the service won’t take that long. Have fun, and follow your dream. Congratulations.

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Richard asks…

Do trout bite in the rain? What time would it be a good time to fish rainbow trout on a rainy day?

I’m trying to catch rainbow trout, in some pond and river stream in Sedona AZ, they told me that those were stocked every now and then so I’m pretty sure they bite on cheese, power bait, worms and stuff like that. But I looked at the weather forecast for the day I’m going and it is going to be raining. So my question is do trout bite during the rain? What time would be a good time to fish trout on a rainy day? And I don’t precisely know at what time its going to be raining, or if it will rain all day.

Village Info Mgr answers:

I always go early in the morning up until around 10-11 then pack it in unless I’m doing good – usually about that time I will go hit a river or a stream – then come back at dusk….
Not sure I’d lean on the cheese as much as the corn scented powerbait….they’re usually fed a liver/cornmeal feed…

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Ken asks…

What is Flagstaff, AZ like?

I’ve been in Arizona my whole life, Pheonix, Sedona, Prescott, and wanted to try another city, so FLAGSTAFF came up, and I need opinions please!
Is there a big young crowd 20-25?
Is there good musical entertainment and arts?
Is there industry(manufacturing, etc) ?
Are prices and tax decent?
Are rental prices alright? are there many small houses for rent?
Any other opinions you would like to add feel free, don’t be shy or overly complimentary, tell me about the UP’s and DOWNS!

By the way, I already know about the weather and outdoor activities, please don’t post them. ty

Village Info Mgr answers:

> Is there a big young crowd 20-25?
You’ve lived in AZ your whole life and you’ve never heard of NAU? Flagstaff is a collage town full of young folk.

> Is there good musical entertainment and arts?
There are usually bands playing at a few places Downtown and Flagstaff occasionally gets touring acts, but not too many. The Monte Vista seems to be the most reliable for good live music, local or otherwise.
Per arts, the heavy tourism means a lot of cheesy “cowboy art” but there are some artists there doing good stuff.

> Is there industry(manufacturing, etc) ?
There are no jobs, no. If you’re not working in low-paying service (restaurants, hotels, etc.), made all the more low paying because of the large college student population, then you’ll be in government, medical or working for NAU.

> Are prices and tax decent?
It’s the same as the rest of Arizona, in general.

> Are rental prices alright? Are there many small houses for rent?
No. Rentals are very overpriced and tend to be in poor shape. There are small houses, but they’re not cheap. The further you get out of town, the better your luck will be with rentals, but you’ll have a much longer commute on your hands and won’t be close to the things that make Flagstaff a nice place. It’s a trade-off.

Flagstaff is one of those towns that people visit and say “We should move here” and many of them. The problem is that more people have moved there than the economy can really support with jobs, so that’s why it’s an issue. I’d love to move to Flagstaff, personally, but the few jobs available in my industry pay too little yet are still highly competitive.

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Thirty years today (graceandlife.wordpress.com)

Popular Accommodations in Sedona

Village Info Mgr — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 03:35:57 +0000

Pretty good article from ArticleSnatch.com mentions several hotels and motels in Sedona area. I thought I would make a list from it and try to add some photos later:

Choice Hotels International is the worldwide franchisor of Comfort Inn, Comfort Inn Camp Verde, Quality Inn Cottonwood, and Rodeway Inn and Suites Iris Garden in Sedona.
The Best Western International brand is in each of these hotels’ charm, referring to the Best Western Inn, Best Western Cottonwood Inn, and the Best Western Arroyo Roble Hotel & Creekside Villas in Sedona.
Diamond Resorts International, one of the largest vacation ownership companies in the world, offers the Sedona Summit Resort and the Ridge on Sedona Golf Resort to their Arizona patrons.
Hilton Worldwide’s trusted portfolio of hotel brands includes the Hilton Sedona Resort & Spa and the Hampton Inn Sedona. ( check out these Sedona vacation packages )
Tarsadia Hotels is enhancing its portfolio with full-service and all-suite hotels, which includes the Orchards Inn of Sedona and L’Auberge de Sedona.
The Bell Rock is easily recognizable by its stately shape and unusual red color, and located near the Bell Rock Inn.
The Radisson Poco Diablo Resort features breathtaking views and offers quality amenities, luxurious accommodations, and fine dining.
The Oak Creek Terrace Resort is cradled 4 miles from Sedona in Oak Creek Canyon between the beautiful red rock and tree covered canyon walls.
The Kokopelli Suites is conveniently located in West Sedona and is close to restaurants, shops, hiking trails, and Red Rock Crossing.

This list is by no means exhaustive. There are many more.

An excerpt from the article offers a brief description of the Sedona area:

“The beautiful Sedona, Arizona, located 110 miles north of Phoenix, is a well-known destination for those who want to have a look at the Verde River, the Coconino National Forest, and the Oak Creek Canyon. If you enjoy mountain biking, some Sedona hotels provide bikes that you can borrow or rent to explore the area’s several trails. For an isolated and amorous getaway, you and your beloved significant other will love the Sedona bed and breakfast choices in the area. Some Sedona hotels are smoke-free, which are offering cheap rates inspite of its excellent services. There are also popular resort hotels in Sedona which have golf courses, along with some of the best swimming pools in the state of Arizona. Some Sedona hotels are a bit more affordable to accommodate travelers who are on a tight budget.”

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Pioneer Living Along Oak Creek – Sedona

Village Info Mgr — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 22:43:40 +0000

Here is a good article on the type of housing Sedona pioneers lived in along Oak Creek. The living was primitive, but the enjoyment of the beauty along Oak Creek was enjoyed then as it is now.

To read the article here is the link …

Sedona Farmer’s Market – Season through May16th

Village Info Mgr — Sat, 17 Apr 2010 16:24:16 +0000

Did you know that Sedona has a community farmer’s market ?

Its the place to visit to shop for locally grown seasonal produce. Of course there are many types of fruits, vegetables and herbs offered. However, there are also plant starts for your own garden

Local artisans also participate to offer their handcrafted fine jewelry, body and bath products and much more…

You will find the market on Sundays from Noon to 4pm by the overlook of Sedona at the Sedona Airport. The market season ends on May 16th.

Today’s Politics and Yesterday’s Indians

Village Info Mgr — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 17:49:11 +0000

Here is a link to a blog discussing how yesterday’s hostile indians compare to today’s tea party folks fighting for their independence from big government.

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Also on the blog are a bunch of recent photos from the Sedona area.

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– Andrew Carnegie

Good Article About Sedona Area

Village Info Mgr — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 15:35:45 +0000

I enjoy reading what others write about their travels to Sedona and the Sedona area. This is good one I just recently found. The one error I found was mention of a Kohl’s in Sedona. There is no Kohl’s here. Nearest Kohl’s is in Flagstaff.

Sedona is a wonderful place for travelers to visit…

On the Road by RV

It’s that time of year when snowbirds are heading south to avoid cold weather. We’ve been welcoming back friends and acquaintances who either winter in the Verde Valley, or stop on their way to points further South.

Unfortunately, many snowbirds miss some of the many sightseeing opportunities on their way South in the fall and North in the spring because they are in too big of a hurry to enjoy the trip. That’s an unfortunate situation, because along each route headed to better weather you’ll find many beautiful spots that might not be so famous as Yellowstone or the Grand Canyon, but are nonetheless, wonderful spots to visit.

The Verde Valley is just one such spot, which doesn’t look all that special on a map. But here is located beautiful Sedona, with its green foliage set among towering red cliffs, and its unique Native American historic monuments and sites. And there is Montezuma’s Castle with its well-preserved cliff dwellings and a terrific visitor’s center and nice, peaceful, shady walk to the cliffs and back. Other Indian ruins are located in the Valley, including Montezuma’s Well and Tuzigoot, both entirely different experiences from Montezuma’s Castle.

Also located here is the old mining town of Jerome, which became a ghost town before reincarnating as a thriving artist’s colony. It has all the charm of a ghost town clinging to its mountainside location and an artists’ colony. You can tour an old gold mine, see the tailings of old copper mines, eat in gourmet restaurants or in those geared to regular people with huge appetites. And you can shop for jewelry created by artists, or for less expensive baubles created for the masses.

And there is even an Indian Casino located here in the valley, where many a traveler has either won big or walked away with empty pockets. It holds several restaurants, including a top-of-the-line eating establishment that will shrink your wallet in a hurry, but fill you up with food that is exceptional.

And there is old-town Cottonwood, which lets you experience a 1940’s type of Main Street with shops, galleries and restaurants with several choices of dining experiences. Also conveniently located in Cottonwood is a Super WalMart and a Penney’s, while Sedona holds other chain stores like Kohl’s. Both Cottonwood and Sedona host several fairs during the year, as do Camp Verde and Cornville.

The Verde Canyon Railroad in Clarkdale offers a nostalgic trip through a spectacular gorge where you can see American Bald Eagles feeding their young eaglets on a cliff just outside the train windows during the spring. In the autumn, fall colors decorate the gorge. Several tours offer special experiences, such as the Beer Festival, Starlight Tours, wine-tasting trips and the Santa Claus Express during December.

The Verde Valley isn’t just a stop on the way to somewhere else, but instead, a place to be experienced. There are riparian areas along the streams and the Verde River that rival the greenest spots in the U.S., and in Oak Creek above Sedona and along the other creeks and rivers, colors turn vibrant yellows and oranges in the fall, just like back east, only here, the sky is almost always a brilliant blue backdrop.

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“This article is reprinted from the blog, “Portable Writing Newsletter” by Kay Kennedy, http://portablewriting newsletter.blogspot.com. Kay is author of the book, “Portable Writing: the secret to living Your Dreams with 25 Projects to Fund Your Freedom. Author’s Website: http://www.kennedyk.com.”

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Strong Thunderstorm Hits Sedona

Village Info Mgr — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 02:43:21 +0000

A strong thunderstorm hit central Sedona today around 3PM.

Roads flooded up to 5 ft deep. Sedona fire Battalion Chief Dan Wills said 70 to 80 cars were carried down the flooded wash. Many of the cars were carried down a wash behind shopping development, Tlaquepaque.

The Sedona Village of Oak Creek ( Big Park area) was not part of the flooded area.

Some photos of from the flood are available on the ABC15.com web site.

Found this listing of free WiFi locations in Sedona

Village Info Mgr — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 02:29:24 +0000

Knowing where there is free WiFi available can be a big help while vacationing. Here is a list I found for Sedona locations:

Basha’s Grocery Store – 160 Coffee Pot Dr – 928 282 5351
The Wildflower Bread Company- The Shops at Pinon Pointe – Intersection of Highways 179 and 89A – (928) 204-2223
Sedona Coffee Roasters – 2155 W. Hwy. 89A, Suite 118 – (928) 282-0282
Sedona Public Library – ask for assistance for Mac access connection – 3250 White Bear Rd. – 928-282-7714
The Worm Book and Music Store – Factory Outlet Mall, Hwy 179/Jacks Canyon Rd **
Desert Flour – 6446 Highway 179 – (928) 284-4633 **
Safeway – Starbucks area inside – 2300 W Hwy 89a – 928 282 0118
Amara Creekside Resort – 310 N. Highway 89A – (928) 282.4828
Enchantment Resort lobby area – 525 Boynton Canyon Road – 928-282-2900
Red Rock Lodge – 901 N. Hwy 89A – 928-282-3591
Junipine Resort – 8351 N Hwy 89A
Matterhorn Motel – signal carries to nearby shops – 230 Apple Ave – (928)…
Kokopelli Suites – lobby and adjacent rooms – 3119 Hwy 89A Sedona – 928-20… **
Alma de Sedona Inn – 50 Hozoni Drive – 928-282-2737

** – Village locations

Also for the Village you can add:

Hilton Sedona Resort & Spa – which has free WiFi in their lobby area.

Blue Moon Cafe – I had a great burger there today and another person was using their free WiFi which I did not know they had. ( adjacent to ACE Hardware on 179)

Stay Connected !

Sedona Has a Dog Park in West Sedona

Village Info Mgr — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 03:44:52 +0000

Kasa and I, visited the Sedona dog park yesterday (8/20/09) to see if we could make new friends. It was lonely with no other visitor at 4:30PM while the temp outside was over 100 Degs. Still we had fun as we always do together.

Read about our visit on the Sedona Dog park tab

Kasa on the prowl -

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Things to Do Around Sedona

Sedona’s Natural Beauty

Dining and Adventure in Sedona

A Toast to Sedona and the Verde Valley

Say “I Do” in Sedona

Planning Your Trip

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