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Little Pink Houses of Hope

Little Pink Houses of Hope

Following a breast cancer diagnosis at the age of 39, Jeanine Patten-Coble went on a trip to the beach when she stumbled upon a compound of abandoned homes. “I just literally was physically struck with, ‘Create…

Fall & Festivals

Fall And Festivals

HOW TO CELEBRATE AUTUMN IN NORTHERN ARIZONA Fall is a great time to be outside as the weather is virtually perfect. Here’s some of our favorite ways to soak up the fall temperatures. TAKE A SCENIC…

Travels with Ted

Travels with Ted: An Inviting Place

Sedona and Northern Arizona offer a rich history of Earth and the remarkable art forms that the geology of the area has inspired. Artists who excel in every media visit and many, like myself, cave to…

Celebrating Women

Celebrating Women

Anita Marcus Cover star Anita Marcus is the medical aesthetician behind the business LaserGirl Skincare. She grew up in Oregon, moved to Hawaii for three years and ended up in Sedona in 1995. “I have raised…

Sedona Yoga Festival

Zen Out

Sedona is renowned as a spiritual destination, which is why it’s such an ideal place to hold a festival that celebrates yoga. The Sedona Yoga Festival is returning from March 14 to 17 at a variety…

Chef Mercer Mohr

Chef Profile: Mercer Mohr

For a chef with decades of experience and four of Sedona’s most prominent restaurant under his management, Mercer Mohr knows that the key to success is not being complacent. “I pride myself on trying to stay…

Holiday Cheer

Holiday Cheer

TLAQUEPAQUE ARTS & SHOPPING VILLAGE Located in the heart of Sedona, it’s fitting that Tlaquepaque Arts & Shopping Village is the city’s holiday headquarters. For starters, one of Sedona’s shopping and dining hubs gets all decked…

Seven Must-Have Northern Arizona Experiences

Seven Must-Have Northern Arizona Experiences

CELEBRATE THE GREAT OUTDOORS AT CRESCENT MOON RANCH Sedona is great year-round, but there’s something particularly magical about fall. The crisp air. The changing leaves, and of course, the city’s famed red rocks. We love to…

Northern Arizona's Beautiful Volcanoes

Northern Arizona’s Beautiful Volcanoes

Everyone knows that Northern Arizona has some of the most stunningly beautiful rocks on all the globe. But did you know that it is also home to hundreds of volcanoes? With such landscape gems as Sedona’s…

Coming Home: Eclectic Elements

Coming Home: Eclectic Elements

When interior designer Keira Schultz was tasked with designing a new build in Sedona’s Thunder Mountain neighborhood, the homeowner wanted her home to be modern and organic with a Northern Arizona feel. To achieve this look,…

Women Professionals

Join Us In Celebrating Women Professionals

Jennifer Nagel-Pasich Jennifer Nagel-Pasich was drawn to the restaurant industry at a young age. Her jobs have ranged from a cocktail waitress in a biker bar to serving and cooking at fine dining venues. She honed…

Travels with Ted

Travels with Ted: Sedona from the Air

I’ve been photographing Sedona from the air for nearly 25 years and have taken thousands of photos of the area. The city is within a small area of red rocks and geologic formations that have been…

Travels with Ted

Travels with Ted: Searching For Color

September brings a close to summer and ushers in the fall season. The daytime temperatures begin dropping, and the nights are cool. In Arizona, our weather is elevation dependent. The higher the elevation, the cooler the…

Modern Art

Coming Home: Modern Art

Sedona resident, designer and furniture maker Glendon Good has always been making functional items. “I was always sort of a tinkerer as a kid,” Glendon says. He made his own bicycle and skateboard ramps. He eventually…

The State Of Our Food Scene

The State Of Our Food Scene

Sharing and highlighting the food scene has always been a part of Sedona Monthly’s mission, and we thank the prestigious Amazon Editorial Review for its kind words. In this cover story, we’ve covered everything from classic…

Made in Sedona

Made In Sedona

A Contemporary Cottonwood Estate When Michael Szerbaty, AIA, an architect and principal of MDSzerbaty Associates Architecture’s wife was doing some work in Seattle, the couple frequently traveled to various Western destinations. One of their trips was…

Sedona Mountain Bike Festival

Bike Fest

Mountain bikers, get ready. The Sedona Mountain Bike Festival is coming back. Look forward to “shredding the red” on Sedona’s iconic trails with your fellow biking fans. Held from March 4 to 6, the three day…

Hawk

Birds Of A Feather

Image above: Sedona-based photographer Ted Grussing photographed this red tail hawk at Lake Pleasant in Peoria. “This was the takeoff,” he says. “It’s just the magnificent wing positions. It’s kind of like a ballet. Then you’ve…

Bobcat

Our Incredible Wildlife

Image above: Sedona photographer Ted Grussing took this photo of this bobcat in his backyard. She was about seven or eight feet away from him. “She was staring at me. She was really relaxed. I just…

Coming Home

Coming Home: Design Defined

NEW HOME, MODERN AESTHETIC When designers Lorie Harakal, Allied ASID, and Melissa VanDarien, of Sedona Soul Spaces were staging a home in the Village of Oak Creek to sell, they were keeping in mind the fact…

At Home

At Home: Sedona’s Favorite Spaces

A CONTEMPORARY UPTOWN DREAM HOUSE Jim and Kathy Atkinson had recently moved to Phoenix from California, and we’re coming up to Red Rock Country whenever they got the chance. They decided to move to Sedona and…

Take A Hike

Take A Hike

Arizona State Parks are open on Jan. 1, 2021 for First Day Hikes. If you want to kick the new year off with some exercise, consider paying a visit to Sedona’s Red Rock State Park or…

flagstaff community market

Go Flagstaff: Flagstaff Community Market

MARKET FRESH Teeming with Arizona-grown produce, meat and dairy products, the bountiful market also includes vendors that provide ready-to-eat, healthy foods to enjoy on the spot. Shoppers snap up items to accent their homes for fall…

Sedona Summer Colony

Sedona Summer Colony

With all of the distractions of day-to-day life, finding time to focus on an art project can be challenging. That’s why the Sedona Summer Colony has been so successful. For the third summer in a row,…

Roasted Strawberry Buttermilk Ice Cream at Rocky RD Ice Cream Co.

SWEEEEEET!

ELLIE’S CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER PIE: $8 When Ellie Shugrue was a kid, her favorite movie was The Parent Trap. In the flick, the twin girls eat Oreo cookies dipped in peanut butter, so Ellie had to…

Independence Day

Independence Day

Happy 242nd birthday, America! Celebrate Independence Day with the 4th of July Wet Fest at the Sedona community pool from noon to 4 p.m. The free activity features a water slide, games, water toys, swimming, live…

Western-inspired Sedona interior design

Changing Spaces

A CONTEMPORARY TAKE ON SOUTHWEST DESIGN What do you do when you want to retain your new home’s Southwest roots but also incorporate your own contemporary style? That was the dilemma presented to Stephanie Larsen, owner…

Movie theater popcorn

Let’s Go To The Movies

What happens when you combine great movies with balmy Sedona evenings? The City of Sedona Parks and Recreation Department’s new Sedona Summer Cinema Series, which begins June 6 and happens every Wednesday through the month. The…

Sedona Today. Adulting Tomorrow.

FLY LIKE AN EAGLE Remember when you were a kid and all you wanted to do was fly? The Hualapai Tribe, owners of Grand Canyon West, have made that possible – sort of. The destination debuted…

Rock On

    Scott Newth pulls out several binders filled with photocopied documents from the 1800s, maps, diagrams, and pages and pages of research on rock art in the Verde Valley. You’d swear he’d been researching the…

Sedona Reflections

  In Sedona, everything is better in October. Daytime temperatures slowly start to drop and the summer monsoon storms dissipate. It’s also an ideal time to explore Pumphouse Wash in Oak Creek Canyon. Five miles of…

Sedona Likes Hikes

Denise and Larry Garnello, owners of Magic Clothing in Sedona and Crystal Magic in Sedona and Flagstaff What is your favorite hike and why? Sugarloaf Summit because it’s a 5-minute walk to the trail from our house,…

Stuffed

Sage-roasted turkey and gravy and Val’s stuffing Wendy Lippman and Max Bacon Occupations: Wendy is the general manager and resident partner at Tlaquepaque Arts & Crafts Village, and Max is an architect. Family status: Married with…

Pueblos and Cliff Dwellings

  Sedona Monthly has been exploring and photographing ruins in northern Arizona for 12 years. Here are our favorites. Some are national monuments and easily accessed…others will test your knowledge of our landscape. As always, please…

Sedona Fiesta Fun

Tlaquepaque Arts & Crafts Village’s longest-running tradition, Fiesta del Tlaquepaque, returns for its 42nd year Sept. 12 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Mexican Independence Day celebration includes colorful decorations, music and dancing in the…

Pure Living Expo

Interested in improving your health? Check out Pure Living Expo, which takes place July 23-27 at Hilton Sedona Resort & Spa. The expo features presentations, workshops, chef demos, yoga classes, vendors, private sessions, live music and…

Sedona Veg Out

Bella Vita Ristorante Pappardelle Funghi, $17.95 Executive Chef Andrea Di Luca’s cozy new eatery, Bella Vita Ristorante, specializes in Italian cuisine including the most decadent, melt-in-your-mouth, homemade pasta. The Pappardelle Funghi is our favorite. Delicate, flat…

Jerome Home Roam

It doesn’t take much research – a slow drive through town will do it – to realize that Jerome has a colorful and quirky past. So it shouldn’t be surprising that the seven homes and two…

Sarah Peacock

Up until 2014, country-rock singer-songwriter Sarah Peacock was playing upwards of 250 shows a year, traveling from her home base of Nashville. It was during this phase in her career that she toured northern Arizona for…

Celebration of Spring in Sedona

Okay, maybe spring did arrive early this year (think February). That doesn’t mean we shouldn’t throw a party in April! The City of Sedona Parks and Recreation’s annual Celebration of Spring takes place April 4 from…

Sedona Yoga Festival

Get ready for three days of yoga, meditation, music and energy work when the Sedona Yoga Festival returns Feb. 5-8. Workshops and classes will take place at Soderberg Bronze Art Gallery & Studio, Hillside Sedona, Sedona…

Winter in Sedona Images

Winter 2013-14 was one of the driest on record for Red Rock Country. In January, we only received 0.69 inch of rain compared to our average of 3.03 inches according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric…

The Melting Point

Erin and Mike McMillen have completely transformed a space that previously housed a day spa into a bright, cheerful glass gallery complete with two studios and an artist’s loft. ­­­­The Melting Point opened its doors in…

Sound Bites Grill

Sound Bites is Sedona’s answer to the Hard Rock Café, with huge photos of musicians and autographed guitars lining the walls (there’s even a gift shop). A large projector screen shows movies and concerts in the…

The Best Hot Dogs in Sedona

Every dog has its day, and for northern Arizona, that day has come. When you’re in the mood for a hot dog – whether it’s a basic wiener with mustard or more exotic toppings (think seaweed…

Sedona Arts Festival

The Sedona Arts Festival isn’t just a small art show that pops up on the side of the road. Not only is the festival the oldest of its kind in Sedona (it celebrates its 24th anniversary…

Coffee Pot Trail

Sedona doesn’t lack difficult hiking trails. The majority of our routes seem to be long, involve steep climbs and include rocky terrain. We are always on the lookout for trails that are suitable for all ages…

The Table at Junipine

Eight miles north of Sedona, in the heart of Oak Creek Canyon, you’ll find Junipine, luxurious creek-side houses that have been welcoming visitors for more than 25 years. Junipine’s cafe recently went through some updates, including…

Long Canyon

Confession: In the 13 years we’ve been publishing Sedona Monthly, we have never featured Long Canyon Trail. Once we realized the error of our ways, we made a beeline for the trailhead on Long Canyon Road…

Sedona Winefest

If you love wine, especially Arizona wine, there’s no better place to be Sept. 27 and 28 than the 6th annual Sedona Winefest. From 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, 2,500 wine lovers will…

Behind the Cellar Door

Thinking about building a new home or remodeling your current abode? Media rooms are passe – it’s all about the custom wine cellar. Peek inside three unique cellars and find out what local wine collectors are…

Hoel’s Indian Shop

  At its worst, the 21,000-plus-acre Slide Fire in May came within 300 yards of historic Hoel’s Indian Shop – the forest service’s backburns were a mere 100 yards from the shop’s back door. But Hoel’s…

Red Rocks Music Festival

Love chamber and operatic music? Then Red Rocks Music Festival is right up your alley. Back for its 13th year, the festival takes place Aug. 28-31 with performances at the Arizona Opera Center in Phoenix (1636…

Huckaby Trail

Huckaby Trail is a favorite hike among locals and tourists alike, so it’s no surprise that it was suffering from too much love. Originally constructed in 1998, the trail was rerouted at the end of last…

Treasure Art Gallery

Treasure Art Gallery has stood in the same location on SR 179 between Sedona and the Village of Oak Creek since 1961, but its longevity can be attributed to a passionate love affair as much as…

Born to Rock

Decker Brandon Decker had been making music for 10 years when he embarked on a tour in support of his first album, Long Days. He says when the tour ended he decided to “pursue music with…

Sedona View Trail

The recently opened Sedona View Trail lives up to its name, offering panoramic views of West Sedona in its entirety. The trail also provides a much-needed route for hikers and mountain bikers by connecting the Airport…

Attr-active

Summer in Red Rock Country means hiking, mountain biking, golfing, swimming and tennis. Who says you can’t look hot while having a little fun in the sun? Pictured in the top photo: fedora by Pistil. Aviator…

Sedona PhotoFest

Whether your idea of a camera includes the latest-and-greatest digital SLR, your smartphone or (gasp) an archaic device that uses film, there’s something for every photographer at Sedona PhotoFest, presented by the Sedona Arts Center. This…

Red Rock BBQ

Summer officially begins June 21, but everyone knows barbecue season started Memorial Day weekend. When you want to give your grill a rest, but you still have a hankering for tasty barbecue, head to Red Rock…

Timo

For foodies who have been making the trek to Flagstaff, Cottonwood or even Phoenix in search of creative cuisine in a posh environment, here’s some good news: You can find what you’ve been looking for right…

Cats Have His Tongue

Sedona wildlife sculptor Ken Rowe gently places the back of his hand in front of the nose of Sage, a 25-pound, 2-year-old bobcat. Sage flicks her ears, bringing to mind an alert housecat. She sniffs his…

Picnic in the Moonlight

When the board of directors of the Verde Valley Sanctuary began brainstorming ideas for a 2014 fundraiser, their goal was to offer local residents a completely unique party. The result is Picnic in the Moonlight, which…

Copper Art Museum

When Drake Meinke was dreaming of a location for his Copper Art Museum, he started to research copper mining in the U.S. and discovered that Arizona is the largest producer of copper in the country. Seventy…