Great Causes
 Sedona Oak Creek Unified School District The ability to get a world-class education is one of the most important parts of a child’s life. Each day the team at Sedona Oak Creek Unified School District strives to ensure children receive great educations. |
| Sedona Red Rock Trail Fund Since 2014, The Sedona Red Rock Trail Fund has raised more than $1.5 million to sustain trails in Red Rock Country. |
| Humane Society of Sedona Nonprofit Humane Society of Sedona seeks to help improve the lives of pets in Sedona and find homes for adoptable animals. |
| Verde Valley Caregivers Coalition Volunteers with the Verde Valley Caregivers Coalition provide transportation and programs to support adults in need of assistance. |
| Friends of the Verde River The Friends of the Verde River collaborates to create a healthy Verde River. |
People You’d Like to Know
 Elaine Marolakos Edelson Elaine Marolakos Edelson is insightful and a true master of her craft. Her monthly astrology readings are often the most viewed social media posts for Sedona Monthly on Twitter and Facebook. Elaine has over 33 years of experience and has coached clients ranging from Wall Street financiers to entertainers. |
| Tom Pitts Founding president and chairman of the board of the Verde Valley Wine Consortium, Tom Pitts is a wine expert, author, business consultant and grant writer. |
| Camilla Ross President of the Emerson Theater Collaborative, Camilla Ross brings plays and other works of art to the Village of Oak Creek’s Sedona Arts Academy. “I believe theater should always be a venue for social change,” she says. |
| Curt Walters Award-winning artist and Sedona resident Curt Walters is renowned for his paintings of the Grand Canyon. |
| Ted Grussing Sedona resident and photographer Ted Grussing ventures out nearly daily to capture Sedona and the surrounding area’s natural beauty. |
Fun Festivals
 Dia de Los Muertos Every time we run a story on Dia de los Muertos, it consistently resonates with the readership. It’s a long-standing community favorite, and something you don’t want to miss. Held at Tlaquepaque Arts & Shopping Village, Dia de los Muertos celebrates the Mexican tradition that honors friends and family who have passed on. The celebration culminates with a full day of music, food and fire dancing. Everyone is encouraged to place personal memorabilia on the beautiful altars. There are fun activities for kids and face painting artists working in motifs. Costumes are strongly encouraged! Editor’s note: The 2021 Dia de los Muertos festival has been canceled. Visit tlaq.com for more information. |
| Grand Canyon Celebration of Art Plein air painters gather on the South Rim to create works of art that are sold to benefit future programming at the Grand Canyon. |
| Piano on the Rocks Piano on the Rocks explores the interconnection between solo piano literature, storytelling and literature via live performances. |
| Pickin’ in the Pines Pickin’ in the Pines is an award-winning bluegrass and acoustic music festival held in Flagstaff. |
| Sedona Arts Festival The Sedona Arts Festival features more than 125 artists working in a variety of mediums and supports arts education in the Sedona area. |
Hotel Renovations & New Hotels We Can’t Wait to See
 Ambiente, A Landscape Hotel Set to welcome its first guests in December of 2021, Ambiente will be the first landscape hotel – a hotel that seeks to blend into the surrounding natural environment – to open in North America. Local family developer Two Sister Bosses has designed luxurious Atriums or rooms (pictured above) that offer expansive views of Sedona’s iconic red rocks. |
| Amara Resort & Spa Uptown Sedona’s Amara Resort & Spa completed a multimillion dollar renovation in the fall of 2021 that has a “’tree lodge’ aesthetic throughout the property,” according to a press release from the hotel. |
| Enchantment Resort’s Mii Amo Spa Enchantment Resort’s iconic and notable Mii Amo spa is undergoing a renovation and slated to reopen in the spring of 2022. |
| The Wilde Resort & Spa, Formerly the Sedona Rouge Formerly the Sedona Rouge, The Wilde Resort & Spa debuted in October of 2021 with a refreshed look. |
Iconic Sedona Hikes
| Read more about Sedona’s iconic hiking trails here. |
Where to Find Contemporary Art
| Rumi Tree Art Gallery An international gallery of contemporary fine art located in West Sedona. |
| Goldenstein Gallery Located at L’Auberge de Sedona, Goldenstein Gallery represents more than 50 artists who work in a variety of mediums. |
| Visions Fine Art Gallery A two-level gallery featuring a mix of national and international art located in The Shops at Pinon Pointe. |
| Sedona Artist Market West Sedona’s Sedona Artist Market features artwork from over 100 artists. |
Home Furnishings
 Bella Fine GoodsBella Fine Goods sells distinct home furnishings, fine art and special gifts that would make any dwelling feel more elegant. The exclusive Bella Fine Goods Furniture line comes in a variety of home design styles including luxury lodge, classic traditional and contemporary elegant. |
| The Artist’s Kitchen Find a variety of kitchen accessories, cookware, tabletop, linens, dinnerware, glassware and kitchen gifts at The Artist’s Kitchen. |
| Azadi Fine Rugs A high-end rug retailer that’s owned by one of the oldest rug weaving families in the world. |
| Blackmarr’s Furniture Since 1985, Sedona’s Blackmarr’s Furniture has sold affordable and elegant furniture. |
| Habitat A lifestyle store for clothing, furniture and interior design that’s owned by Interior Designer CC Gilmore. |
| Sedona Digs Furniture Sedona Digs Furniture offers furniture and unique accessories at great prices. |
| The Wood Joint Founded in 1974, The Wood Joint has provided Sedona and the surrounding Verde Valley with distinctive cabinetry designs. |
Pampered Pets
| Golden Bone Pet Products Golden Bone Pet Products sells eco-friendly, socially conscience and healthy goods for dogs and cats. |
| BowWow Pet Boutique Located in Tlaquepaque North, BowWow Pet Boutique sells high-quality designer pet apparel, toys, collars, leashes and supplements. |
| Feathers & Fur Pet Supply and Grooming The Village of Oak Creek’s Feathers & Fur Pet Supply and Grooming offers holistic, nutritional food, bird supplements, dogs and cats. This shop also offers boarding and grooming. |
| Oak Creek Small Animal Clinic Oak Creek Small Animal Clinic provides veterinary care including preventative treatments, quality of life therapy, wellness programs and surgical services. |
| Bell Rock Veterinary Clinic Bell Rock Veterinary Clinic provides a variety of veterinary services including early detection, disease treatment, medical care and surgery. |
Home Contractors/Service Providers
| Goettl’s High Desert Mechanical Goettl’s High Desert Mechanical provides furnace, heat pump and air conditioning services to the local area. |
| Stone House of Tubac Stone House of Tubac provides decoraite custom finishes for every surface including countertops, custom flooring and external concrete. |
| JT Home Watch JT Home Watch & Handyman Service offers a complete home watch and maintenance service. |
| Lawler Construction After more than a decade of experience in construction, Jim and Cindy Lawler started Lawler Construction in 1985. The Cottonwood company specializes in building fine residential custom homes and commercial projects. |
| Home Watch Sedona Home Watch Sedona watches owners’ homes while they’re away. |
Home Design
 KT Tamm Inc. Founder, principal and interior designer KT Tamm of KT Tamm Inc. has more than 30 years of expertise designing both commercial and residential spaces. She focuses on luxury remodels, high-end new residential construction, retail spaces and commercial facilities. Her career mantra: “When something is well designed, it makes you feel good.” |
| Sustainable Sedona Sustainable Sedona offers full service residential architecture and interior design. The company’s specialties include sustainable dwellings, remodels, additions and custom home design. |
Real Estate Powerhouses
| Roy Grimm Roy Grimm, Ph.D., is a luxury property specialist and has been in the real estate industry since 1997. |
| Magdalena Romanska Magdalena Romanska is a realtor with Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International who is in the top five percent of agents with Russ Lyon. |
| Eileen Talebi Eileen Talebi is a realtor with Berkshire Hathaway and is a former advertising executive. |
| 72 Sold By using Scottsdale-based real estate consulting firm 72 Sold, homeowners can sell their properties in 72 hours using an auction-like process. |
Fabulous Flowers
 Mountain High Flowers Find a variety of floral arrangements for special occasions, gifts and weddings at family-owned and operated Mountain High Flowers. Mountain High offers high-style floral arrangements, gift baskets and greeting cards. |
| Jazz Bouquet Floral Since 2008, Jazz Bouquet Floral has provided custom floral designs and same-day delivery. |
| Bliss Extraordinary Floral Master florists bring a combined more than 40 years of expertise when designing custom bouquets. |
Where to Take Art Classes
| Sedona Arts Center The Sedona Arts Center offers a variety of art classes ranging from ceramics to iPhoneography for novice and professional artists alike. |
| The Melting Point At West Sedona’s The Melting Point, students can learn how to create paperweights and bowls and learn other glass blowing skills if they take a class here. |
Best Places to Spend the Day
 Tlaquepaque Arts & Shopping Village Modeled after a traditional Mexican village, Tlaquepaque Arts & Shopping Village has been an iconic Sedona destination since it opened in the 1970s. Locals and visitors alike can easily spend an entire day wandering in and out of the many shops, restaurants and upscale art galleries located in Tlaquepaque. |
| Crescent Moon Ranch Also called Red Rock Crossing, Crescent Moon Ranch beckons with Oak Creek’s flowing waters, expansive grounds and iconic views of Sedona’s signature red rocks. |
| Posse Grounds Park The 79-acre Posse Grounds Park features a dog park, bike skills park, tennis, softball, volleyball and basketball courts along with red rock vistas. |
| Old Town Cottonwood Old Town Cottonwood is home to plenty of stellar restaurants and top-notch tasting rooms that make it easy to spend an entire day just on Main Street. |
| Jerome Old Town Cottonwood is home to plenty of stellar restaurants and top-notch tasting rooms that make it easy to spend an entire day just on Main Street. |
Best Places to Drink Wine
 Merkin Vineyards Light-filled and contemporary Merkin Vineyards Tasting Room & Osteria in Cottonwood serves a menu that highlights Arizona-grown wine and food. Discover Merkin’s own red, white and roses. Don’t leave here without trying the signature pink Merkin Mac & Cheese made with prickly pear infused pasta. |
| Winery 1912 Enjoy Spanish and Iberian varietals grown at Dragoon Mountain Vineyard along with red rock views at Uptown Sedona’s Winery 1912. |
| Sedona Winefest Sedona Winefest attendees can taste a wide variety of Arizona wine from all over the state, enjoy live music and check out goods from vendors at scenic Posse Grounds Parks. |
| Wine Tours of Sedona Every tour given by Wine Tours of Sedona is private, customized. Wine Tours of Sedona also visits many local businesses and goes to nearly all of the wineries in Northern Arizona. |
Lively Bar Scenes
| Steakhouse 89 Diners can enjoy wine, cocktails and steaks at this modern, casual steakhouse. |
| Mesa Grill Located on Airport Mesa, Chef Mercer Mohr’s offers modern American fare in a setting that comes complete with breathtaking red rock views. |
| Juniper Bar & Grille Located on Airport Mesa, Chef Mercer Mohr’s offers modern American fare in a setting that comes complete with breathtaking red rock views. |
| Merkin Vineyards Osteria Sip on reds, wine and roses that are predominately of the Italian and Spanish varietals in a well-light modern bar at the Cottonwood location of Merkin Vineyards Osteria. |
| Spirit Room The Hotel Connor’s street level and laid-back Spirit Room where patrons can often hear live tunes. |
| The State Bar Old Cottonwood’s The State Bar exclusively carries Arizona beer and wine that’s served in a lively setting. |
| Strada at Pizzeria Bocce Old Cottonwood’s The State Bar exclusively carries Arizona beer and wine that’s served in a lively setting. |
Best Places to Enjoy a Craft Beer
 Belfry Housed in a church built in 1928, the Belfry Wood-Fired Grill & Brewery in Cottonwood still seeks to be a gathering place. Diners can find 16 craft beers on tap alongside an extensive food menu featuring wood-fired entrees like Baby Back Ribs and Tuscan Brick Chicken. |
| Smelter Town Brewery Clarkdale’s Smelter Town Brewery serves a variety of craft brews and small bites in a setting that comes complete with an outdoor patio with sweeping Verde Valley views. |
| Oak Creek Brewery and Grill Discover house-brewed beers and hearty fare like gourmet burgers and pizzas at the two-story Oak Creek Brewery and Grill. |
| THAT Brewery Cottonwood’s THAT Brewery (get it?) offers creative craft brews—like THAT Strawberry Blonde—in an informal taproom. |
Beautiful Jewelry
| Wayne B. Light Wayne B. Light designs elegant jewelry from his Sedona shop that he’s owned since 1988. He’s renowned for his “Inspired Cross Collection.” |
| Renee Taylor Jewelry Find a variety of dynamic jewelry from designers including Fusion, Hearts on Fire, Alex Sepkus and Creative Copper. |
| Native Jewelry of Sedona Discover authentic Native American jewelry from various Southwest tribes. |
Adventure All Day
 A Day in the West Jeep Tours Family-owned A Day in the West Jeep Tours offers a variety of private and guided tours throughout Sedona. Specific tour options include the Red Rock Highlights, the Sacred Wheel vortex tour and Jeep Tour and Wine Tasting that takes guests to Alcantara Vineyard. |
| Skydive Phoenix Sky dive from a drop zone located in Maricopa and take in views of metro Phoenix. |
| Sedona CanAm ATV Rentals Rent a variety of ATV vehicles and see Sedona from areas that only be accessed via off-road vehicles. |
| Sedona Offroad Adventures Off-road tours that will take guests to a variety of rugged destinations throughout Sedona. |
| Sedona Fly Fishing Adventures Spend time on Oak Creek learning how to fly fish from pro fishermen. |
| Pink Jeep Tours Distinctive Pink jeeps give guests off-road tours of a variety of locations in Sedona and the Grand Canyon. |
Fascinating Museums/Cultural Places
 Sedona Heritage Museum Located on the homestead of the Jordan Family, the Sedona Heritage Museum seeks to celebrate and preserve Sedona’s rich history. Visitors can learn more about the city’s roots and enjoy a variety of stellar programming. |
| Verde Valley Archaeology Center Learn more about the early history of the Verde Valley and see artifacts from those times at the Verde Valley Archaeology Center, which is slated to open a new museum in November of 2021. |
| Verde Valley Sinfonietta The Verde Valley Sinfonietta brings a variety of classical music concerts to the Sedona Performing Arts Center. |
| Emerson Theater Collaborative The Emerson Theater Collaborative brings theatrical performances in a variety of genres. |
| Tuzigoot National Monument Tuzigoot National Monument features a 110-room village constructed about 1,000 years. |
| Arizona Opera See a variety of both classical and more modern operas at Arizona Opera located in central Phoenix. |
Best Romantic Night Out
 Cress on Oak Creek Dining at Cress on Oak Creek at L’Auberge de Sedona is one of the most remarkable dining experiences to be had in Sedona. The setting is downright dreamy. If you dine al freso, Oak Creek babbles beside you as you sit underneath sycamore trees as real candles flicker on the table. Diners enjoy custom and outstanding tasting menus that rotate regularly. |
| Mariposa Latin Inspired Grill Chef Lisa Dahl’s Mariposa Latin Inspired Grill beckons with Latin-inspired fare and stunning red rock views in a great location. |
| Rene Restaurant at Tlaquepaque Walk a red carpet and then feast on fine French fare at Rene Restaurant at Tlaquepaque Arts & Shopping Village. |
| Dahl & Di Luca Ristorante Italiano Another of Chef Lisa Dahl’s properties, Dahl & Di Luca Ristorante Italiano serves tasty Italian entrees in a charming, quaint setting in the Village of Oak Creek. |
| The Hudson Enjoy seasonal American food and red rock views in a stunning, contemporary setting at The Hudson. |
Restaurants We Can’t Wait To Try
| The Clinkscale The latest offering from restaurateurs the Jurisins, The Clinkscale in Jerome serves mostly modern American food with French flair like the Brioche French Toast in a modern, yet historical setting. |
| Katsubo Omakase From the folks behind Jay Bird’s, Shorebird Restaurant and Mole’ Sedona, Katsubo Bar is a whiskey and sushi bar slated to arrive in Sedona in the spring of 2022. |
| Rascal Notable Sedona Chef Mercer Mohr is slated to open his own restaurant at the recently revamped The Wilde Resort & Spa. |
| Shorebird Restaurant A high-end seafood concept that comes complete with a chic bar and windows showcasing red rock views. |
Classic Sedona Area Restaurants
 Cowboy Club The Cowboy Club and adjoining The Arizona Room is a Sedona institution. The restaurant opened as the Oak Creek Tavern in 1946 and supposedly hosted movie stars in town filming their latest flicks. In 1956, the Cowboy Artists of America was formed here. Today when diners swing through the saloon style doors, they can look forward to enjoying some of the city’s best steaks. The margaritas are also stellar. We’ve been drinking the signature Famous Cowboy margarita for years. |
| Judi’s Restaurant & Lounge For over 30 years, Sedona residents have flocked to Judi’s Restaurant & Lounge to feast on dynamic and hearty fare. All the desserts are noteworthy and handmade. |
| The Golden Goose American Grill West Sedona’s The Golden Goose American Grill is known for steaks, creative seafood dishes, burgers and live music. |
| Creekside American Bistro Overlooking Oak Creek, Chef Mercer Mohr’s Creekside American Bistro serves up stellar American fare and even has a dedicated dog menu. |
| Asylum Restaurant Located on the ground level of the Jerome Grand Hotel, the Asylum Restaurant serves up fine fare in a spectacular, unparalleled setting. |
| Hideaway House Diners can enjoy Italian comfort food in a charming setting that comes complete with three open-air patios and two cozy dining rooms. |
Where to Find Activewear
| Yoga Blessings Find a variety of stylish yoga and activewear brands at West Sedona’s Yoga Blessings. |
| Canyon Outfitters Discover a variety of clothing and gear designed for any adventure. |
| Thunder Mountain Bikes Cyclists and mountain bikers can find clothing, gear, bikes and even rent bikes at Thunder Mountain Bikes. |
Where to Get a Great Burger
| Colt 804 Grill Popular barbeque restaurant Colt 804 Grill serves cooked-to-order burgers that are fresh ground daily. |
| Dellepiane Argentinean bar Dellepiane offers some of the most creative burgers in town. |
| Open Range Grill and Tavern Highlights from Uptown Sedona’s Open Range Grill and Tavern burger menu include bison burgers and a build-your-own option. |
| Butterfly Burger Chef Lisa Dahl’s stylish Butterfly Burger offers an array of inventive burgers (and even some options for vegans) alongside hearty sides and boozy milkshakes as this Village of Oak Creek spot. |
| PJ’s Village Pub Renowned for its tasty pub fare, PJ’s has a sizeable burger menu that also includes options like the Red Wine and Portobello Burgers. |
Fun and Funky Coffee & Tea Shops
| Mago Cafe Uptown Sedona’s Mago Café serves kombucha on tap along with a variety of teas and organic coffee. |
| Theia’s Theia’s offers espresso, tea, smoothies and signature coffee drinks like Lavender Latte, Caramel Mocha and Hazelnut Chai. |
| Oak Creek Espresso Oak Creek Espresso is known for its organic, fair-trade coffee beans that are roasted on site in addition to oversized muffins. |
| The Chai Spot Try a variety of hot and iced chai—a hybrid tea and coffee drink—at this colorful shop in Tlaquepaque Arts & Shopping Village. |
| Lacuna Kava Bar Lacuna Kava Bar serves a drink called kava, which is made out of a plant native to the western Pacific islands, and allegedly can relax the drinkers. You also can find CBD wine and kava mocktails on the menu. |
Hotel Spas
 Eforea Spa at the Hilton Sedona Resort The 25,000 square foot Eforea Spa at the Hilton Sedona Resort at Bell Rock comes complete with seven private treatment rooms, a heated outdoor pool, a nail salon, exercise classes and a state-of-the-art fitness center. Spa-goers can book facials, massages like the Signature Hike and Bike and nail services. |
| Mii Amo at Enchantment Resort Enchantment Resort’s signature and iconic Mii Amo spa is undergoing a top to bottom renovation that’s slated to be completed in 2022. |
| Amara Spa Guests can indulge in massages, body treatments and facials at the Amara Spa that’s part of the Amara Hotel & Spa. |
| Wilde Haven Spa Guests can enjoy a variety of spa offerings including massages, facials, body work and even sound healing with crystal bowls at The Wilde Haven Spa |
| Los Abrigados Sedona Spa The Los Abrigados Sedona Spa has amenities including eucalyptus steam rooms, saunas, showers, Jacuzzis, fitness center and classes in addition to facials, massages, bodywork and facials. |
Day Spas
| Sedona Skinlicious Salon Customers can book a variety of facials that incorporate techniques and products including microdermabrasion, microneedling, CBD, oxygen and dermaplaning. |
| Sedona’s New Day Spa Customers can book a variety of facials that incorporate techniques and products including microdermabrasion, microneedling, CBD, oxygen and dermaplaning. |
| A Spa for You Sedona Day Spa Customers can enjoy a variety of Sedona signature massages, a couple massage, a four hands massage and treatments like a Sedona Rebound that’s intended to be rejuvenating post-exercise at A Spa for You Sedona Day Spa. |
| Blue Sage Day Spa Blue Sage Day Spa offers mostly holistic treatments including a Flower of Life Aromatherapy Massage and other types of massages, waxing and facials. |
| Uptown Massage Patrons can indulge in body treatments and organic facials in a Zen-like setting. |
| Namti Day Spa Namti Day Spa’s extensive menu features massages, energy healing, facials, acupuncture, nails, waxing and salon services. |
Hair Care
| Chic Hair Salon West Sedona’s Chic Hair Salon offers hair cutting, styling, hair coloring, bridal styling, makeup application and airbrush makeup and uses high-quality, salon products. |
| Elite Salon Elite Salon is a full-service hair salon providing cuts, styling, highlights and color for men, women and children. |
| Hair by Maya Camp Verde’s Hair by Maya specializes in haircuts, gentle hair color, Brazilian blowout treatments and dry cutting for those with curly hair. |
| Rosedale Hair Design Studio An Aveda concept hair salon, Rosedale Hair Design Studio offers a variety of hair services and products from Aveda. |
| Barbifer Barbifer offers traditional barbering featuring Reuzel products, children’s cuts, Pravana products and breathtaking views. |
Time for a Touch Up
 Plastic Surgeons of Northern Arizona The Plastic Surgeons of Northern Arizona provides a variety of services ranging from rhinoplasty to dermal fillers. Some specific treatments include Botox, CoolSculpting, lip augmentation and microneedling. A team of skilled surgeons can perform breast, face, hand, wrist and reconstructive surgery. |
| LaserGirl Skin Care LaserGirl Skin Care & MedSpa customers can book a plethora of treatments like acne lift, fillers, microneedling, Botox, chemical peels, IV therapy and infusions, waxing, vein treatments, laser hair reduction, skin tightening and B12 injections |
| Cherie Terry’s Permanent Cosmetics Cherie Terry’s Permanent Cosmetics offers permanent eyebrows, eyeliner, lip color and scar camouflage. |
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