A Modern Makeover
The property you see on these pages looks gorgeous now. But about a decade ago, it was in need of a remodel. “This was home was very boxy. It was dated. It was something you wouldn’t…
Teresa K. Traverse
Community Leader Profile: Grand Canyon Astronomer in Residence Logan Pearce
Next time you visit the Grand Canyon, you might just run into the astronomer in residence, Logan Pearce. The Grand Canyon Conservancy created the program as a way to educate the public about the importance of…
Fay Canyon
Fay Canyon has long been one of the most popular hikes in Red Rock Country and for good reasons: There’s plenty of parking at the trailhead, the route is relatively flat until the end, and the…
Sweet Summertime: Your Northern Arizona Summer Guide
SEDONA RED DIRT CONCERT SERIES For an entire decade, the City of Sedona has hosted free outdoor concerts as part of its Red Dirt Concert Series. Every Friday in May and September, Sedona residents and visitors…
Serene Setting
Uptown Sedona’s Sedona Center has launched a new venue space. The 2,200-square-foot space Venue at Sedona Center serves up stunning views of Sedona’s red rocks and can accommodate up to 50 seated guests and 100 standing. Locals…
Native Heritage
From May 13 through June 23, ‘Tis Art Center & Gallery in Prescott will present “Journeys in Spirit 2026: Traditional and Contemporary Native Art,” in collaboration with the Museum of Indigenous People. Look forward to a…
Outstanding Women Leaders
LISA DAHL EXECUTIVE CHEF & OWNER OF DAHL RESTAURANT GROUP Lisa Dahl owns a total of six Sedona restaurants and is one of the area’s most celebrated chefs. Like many who cook professionally, her passion for…
Drive On
Looking to learn more about how to tackle rugged adventures? Then consider attending Overland Expo West. Held from May 15 to 17 in Flagstaff at Fort Tuthill County Park, Overland Expo West will bring together over…
Cinco Celebration
Consider closing out the spring at Tlaquepaque’s Arts & Shopping Village’s Cinco de Mayo celebration. Held on May 2 from 1 to 4 p.m., Cinco de Mayo will bring Mexican folk dancers, live music and plenty…
Celebrating Mom
To celebrate Mother’s Day, Merkin Vineyards Hilltop Trattoria will offer a special menu to celebrate moms on May 9 and 10, in addition to its regular menu. Really want to go all out? Consider booking a…
Aerie Trail
Sometimes when we’re searching for a hike to tackle, we just want a relatively easy hike that serves up great red rock views without a ton of effort. The Aerie Trail fits that bill perfectly. The…
Coming Home: An Entertainer’s Dream Come True
Mike and Cheri Hayes were vacationing in Sedona back in 2020 and fell in love with the area. The married couple was looking for homes and ultimately decided to purchase a lot to build a dream…
Timeless Tunes
Searching for live music? Then head over to the Posse Grounds Pavilion every Friday to hear free, live music as part of the City of Sedona’s Red Dirt Concert Series. New this year? The City will…
Open Studios Spring Tour
The Open Studios Spring Tour gives art fans a chance to step inside the studios of 55 working artists. Visitors can check out 35 private studios throughout the Verde Valley from April 24 to 26. They…
Verde Valley Birding & Nature Festival
We don’t know about you, but spending nearly all day at Cottonwood’s Dead Horse State Ranch Park learning about and seeing birds in a lush, natural setting is our idea of a perfect spring day. Fortunately,…
Luxe Lodging
West Sedona’s Enchantment Resort has unveiled the amenity-packed Canyon Vista Rental Home. This two-bedroom, three-bathroom 2,367-square-foot home features a full kitchen, a dining room, three fireplaces and a massive living area. The home also features a…
Book It
Established in 1997, the Northern Arizona Book Festival is returning to Flagstaff from April 10 to 13. This book festival celebrates the rich history and heritage of the Colorado Plateau and American Southwest. Attendees can anticipate…
Finding Zen
Sedona’s stunning scenery, coupled with its Zen vibe, makes it an ideal place for a yoga festival, and it makes total sense that the Sedona Yoga Festival has found a home in Red Rock Country. Held…
Ain’t It Grand
Celebrated Sedona artist Curt Walters has released a book called “Resilience: The Life History and Grand Canyon Art of Curt Walters,” which is all about his life and work. This issue’s cover? Curt created that painting,…
Awesome Art Galleries
Rowe Gallery Located in Tlaquepaque Arts & Shopping Village, Rowe Gallery has been in business since 2010. The gallery’s most striking feature? A live tree that cuts right through it. One new exciting development is that…
Spring Time
Honor the springtime with the City of Sedona’s Celebration of Spring on April 4 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Posse Grounds Park. The event includes an egg hunt, a big bunny, games and prizes….
Devil’s Bridge
Devil’s Bridge is one of Sedona’s most iconic trails. This is largely due to the massive sandstone arch – the largest in the Sedona area – that gives this trail its name. Many hikers flock here…
Let’s Go: Centennial Celebration
FLAGSTAFF Route 66 once passed through Flagstaff. The city’s Mother Road Brewing Company – the route’s nickname – celebrates that rich heritage. The Flagstaff Visitor Center in downtown Flagstaff will be handing out a Route 66…
“Resilience: The Life & Grand Canyon Art Of Curt Walters”
Curt Walters is a storied Sedona artist and one of the most notable Grand Canyon painters in the entire world. But throughout his long career, there was one thing he hadn’t done until recently: publish a…
Water To Wine Kayak Trip
There are many ways to experience a winery, and Camp Verde’s Alcanta Vineyards and Winery offers a Verde River tour so you can check out the winery on the water from a kayak. The tour kicks…
A Modern Marvel
Building The Foundation Like many Sedona homes, this one was designed to capitalize on the views. “They were interested in something unique, something modern. And of course, they wanted to maximize the views,” says Paul Pellicani,…
Seeing Green
Break out your green attire this spring. The City of Sedona will host its annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade on March 14. The parade will kick off at 10:30 a.m. at the Jordan Historical Park. The…
Jack’s Canyon
Jack’s Canyon is easy to reach, quiet (a real rarity these days) and offers up stunning views. The strenuous trail that is just over 13 miles out and back is also one of the more underrated…
Bob Ross Oil Classes
PBS star Bob Ross is one of the most iconic artists of all time. The landscape painter is renowned for his show where he would teach others how to draw outdoor scenes in relatively short amounts…
Romance In Sedona
WHERE TO STAY L’AUBERGE DE SEDONA L’Auberge de Sedona beckons with a truly exceptional setting right by Oak Creek. The luxe and quaint Creekside cabins feature a plush bed, windows showcasing great views, a generously sized…
Sensible Self-Care
KATHARINE MILANO CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST Katharine Milano, Ph.D., is a clinical psychologist who practices psychedelic assisted therapy and metaphysical psychology in Sedona, advises others to really think of self-care as an internal process. “We often look at…
Bear Mountain
The trail that leads up Bear Mountain – named after the animal it resembles – may only be 2.3 miles one way, but it’s easily one of the most difficult hikes in Sedona. The challenge is…
Let’s Go: Tucson’s Southern Hospitality
Looking to experience the holidays in another city? Then consider heading down South to Tucson. Southern Arizona’s largest city features holiday parades, an ice skating rink downtown and hotels that host plenty of festive events and…
Winter Wonder: Seven Reasons To Love Winter In Northern Arizona
EXPERIENCING CHRISTMAS IN PRESCOTT If you love the holidays or are searching for a quick getaway to a festive place, you’re in luck. Prescott is only 90 minutes from Sedona and is called Arizona’s Christmas City…
Boynton Canyon Trail
When summer’s high temps are finally in the past, we love to luxuriate in a long hike. The Boynton Canyon Trail is one of our favorite Sedona hikes that’s not too difficult and has plenty to…
Coming Home: Modern History
West Sedona’s Eagle Dancer Estate is an outstanding property. The home, which features four casitas and one main casa, has plenty of striking features, but the materials are one of the many things about this impressive…
Walk Into Beauty, Waddell Sculpture Path Dedication Weekend
Late sculptor John Henry Waddell and painter Ruth Holland Waddell resided near Sedona for decades and were important members of the local artistic community. In his lifetime, John created over 150 sculptures. One of his works,…
Sedona’s Poet Laureate, Gary Every
For the first time ever, the City of Sedona, in conjunction with the Sedona Community Library, named two official poet laureates in the spring of 2025. Gary Every will serve a two-year term as Sedona’s poet…
“Nostalgia – Reflections On Argentina” By Christel Veraart
Sedona resident and Dutch native Christel Veraart’s latest album was inspired by one moment during the 2020 pandemic. “The first thing I heard one morning when I woke up, it was a tango,” she says. “That’s…
Soldier Pass Arches
The Soldier Pass Arches hike meets all the requirements of a downright perfect day hike. Just three miles round trip. Check. A challenging, but not impossible, trail. Check. Gorgeous views and a few fun places to…
Iconic Arizona
THE GRAND CANYON The Grand Canyon is the most iconic spot in all of Arizona, and no other place comes even remotely close. One of the seven wonders of the world, the Grand Canyon is a…
2025 Walk to End Alzheimer’s Verde Valley
Malena Peraza lost her mother to dementia and felt lost after her mom was diagnosed. “I was raising two kids, and I had no idea once we discovered that my mom had dementia, I didn’t know…
Chimney Rock Pass Trail
We’ll never tire of seeing Sedona’s famed red rocks in a different light. And if you’re up for a relatively moderate hike that will take you around the base of Chimney Rock, consider the Chimney Rock…
Let’s Go: Finding Rest, Relaxation & Community at Civana
Tucked away in Carefree – a little less than two hours from Sedona – Civana Wellness Resort & Spa features classic desert scenery. Guests can watch quail roam throughout the property, which is dotted with towering…
Grand Canyon Conservancy’s Celebration of Art
The Grand Canyon is a truly epic site that has captivated artists for hundreds of years. The Celebration of Art is an annual event where award-winning artists gather to capture the Canyon’s awe-inspiring beauty. The Grand…
Let’s Go: Carson Valley & Northern Nevada
LAKE TAHOE NORTH Lake Tahoe is worth a trip, especially if you’ve never been. The lake’s deep blue waters coupled with the mountains and pine trees is a truly breathtaking site. If you’re looking for a…
Keepers of the Wild
Spread across 175 acres, Keepers of the Wild is an animal sanctuary located on Route 66 in Valentine. The nonprofit is a little over 30 minutes from Kingman and has a fascinating history. It was founded…
Open Portfolio: Joe Bechard
SEDONA MONTHLY: Where are from originally? JOE BECHARD: I grew up in Boise, Idaho. How did you get interested in winemaking? Well, it’s kind of a long story, but it really goes back to my wife…
Buffalo Park
When those high summer temperatures linger, we (and most of Arizona, really) often hop in the car and head up to Flagstaff to cool off. The nearby mountain town has plenty to offer in terms of…
Community Leader Profile: William C. White
William C. White’s career as a musician has taken him to plenty of places. After graduate school, he served as the assistant conductor of the Cincinnati Symphony. He’s worked with community, professional and youth orchestras as…
The Taawaki Inn Art Gallery
Hotels open in Northern Arizona fairly frequently, but Clarkdale’s Taawaki Inn is remarkable for several reasons. For starters, the 44-room hotel, which opened about a year ago in Clarkdale, is the first hotel outside of the…
The Sedona Area’s Six Best Bakeries
We love a good bakery. Walking into one just makes us feel better – with pleasant aromas wafting in the air coupled with the sight of pastries that look as scrumptious as they taste. Fortunately, the…
Verde Valley Weavers and Spinners Guild
Textiles are some of our oldest art forms, and the Verde Valley Weavers and Spinners Guild is keeping this long tradition alive. “The purpose of our guild has been to encourage the interest and education and…
Community Leader Profile: Nancy Lattanzi
Nancy Lattanzi’s influence is all around Sedona. The art in the roundabouts? She’s the force behind them. As the arts and culture specialist with the City of Sedona, she oversees all the city’s arts and culture…
Jerome Guide
Attractions Jerome Art Center Whenever we drive into Jerome, we always drop by the Jerome Art Center. Located in the Old Jerome High School (the school closed in 1960), the art center features a variety of…
Teacup Trail
When those temperatures start to climb, we look for hikes that meet two requirements: short and scenic. West Sedona’s Teacup Trail is one of our favorite brief hikes with top-notch views of one of Sedona’s most…
A Revitalizing Renovation
Like many Sedona homeowners, Luis and Aprille Ibarra first fell in love with their home’s sweeping views of the city’s majestic red rocks and surroundings. “The views. That’s the ultimate showstopper of this home,” says Luis….
“Vintage Arizona” Documentary
Arizona wine has made strides in recent years, and there’s even a documentary about a handful of the state’s winemakers. “Vintage Arizona: The Heart of Winemaking” landed on streaming services in early 2025. “We revealed that…
Community Leader Profile: Ann Marinic
Ann Marinic, owner and founder of CARE Esthetics Sedona, wants women to feel naturally confident in their own skin and founded her holistic med spa in Sedona to help further that mission. “I want to encourage…
Long Canyon Trail
West Sedona’s Long Canyon is somewhat of a mirage in Sedona. The trail is long, mostly level and takes you through Sedona’s backcountry. As its moniker implies, this trail is long – about 4.25 miles one…
Verde Valley Wine Festival
Spending a day outside at Riverfront Park in Cottonwood enjoying local wine, the scenery and live music is our idea of a perfect spring afternoon. On May 10 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., the spring…
Baldwin Trail
The Baldwin Trail is one of our favorite hidden gems. For one thing, it’s relatively tucked away in the Village of Oak Creek so you can enjoy a fairly secluded hike. For the entire hour we…
Sedona Yoga Festival
The Sedona Yoga Festival is one of the city’s longest standing festivals and made its debut in 2013. In its decade-plus existence, the festival has won awards and even garnered international attention. Sedona and yoga are…
Ultimate Entertainment Guide
Performing Arts Groups/Artists Sedona Symphony For more than two decades, The Sedona Symphony (formerly the Verde Valley Sinfonietta) has hosted a plethora of world class live orchestral music. Arizona Philharmonic Founded in 2018, Arizona Philharmonic (AZ…
Let Us Entertain You
TOUR OPERATORS A Day in the West A Day in the West offers Jeep tours including one that ends at Camp Verde’s Alcantara Vineyards. Alcantara Adventures Camp Verde’s Alcantara Vineyards offers Jeep, horseback, e-bike and winery…
Airport Loop Trail
Sedona is hiking mecca with over 200 hiking trails to pick from, but a few trails manage to truly shine. One great example is the 3.3-mile-long Airport Loop Trail. There’s so much to love about this…
Cottonwood Guide
Where to Hike Cliffrose Trail The trailhead for the Cliffrose Trail is located just off Mingus Avenue, making it easy to access. This hike is just over one mile long. Expect to take in sweeping views…
Sedona Wolf Sanctuary
Many locals don’t know about this, but there’s a wolf sanctuary that’s just outside of Sedona. Located in Rimrock on roughly three acres, the Sedona Wolf Sanctuary is home to six wolves. The sanctuary has been…
Friends of the Verde River’s River Friendly Living Program
Friends of the Verde River is a Cottonwood-based nonprofit that strives to protect one of the area’s most precious natural resources: the Verde River. The organization has many different programs, but one of the newer offerings…
East Meets Southwest
When the owner of a West Sedona home wanted to remodel her then-new purchase, she enlisted Sedona’s Design Group Architects (now the company is called Design Group Studio) to manage the remodel. The home was taken…
Dry Creek Trail
Despite its name, Dry Creek is anything but dry. Depending on how much rainfall we’ve received, it’s completely impassable in some locations. The key to hiking this trail is finding that ideal time when there’s enough…
Sunrise Park Resort
Arizona residents looking to go skiing on a mountain in the Grand Canyon State really have just two options. Sunrise Park Resort is one of them. Located in Greer, Sunrise Park Resort is the largest ski…
Sedona International Film Festival
The Sedona International Film Festival is one of Sedona’s most celebrated events. The city’s scenery coupled with its passion for the arts make it an ideal place for a film festival to thrive. Roughly 10,000 people…
Wise Wellness
AYLA SARNOFF Ayla Sarnoff, the owner and founder of Clarity of Heart Yoga and the Therapeutic Yoga Method, advises people to move to counteract the effects of sitting nearly all day. “One of the main things…
Fine Art Museum of Sedona
The Fine Art Museum of Sedona has made a major step in its ultimate goal of building a fine arts museum in town. The museum has its very first brick and mortar space. Its first exhibit…
Girdner Trail
Named after Dale Girdner, who herded cattle in the area in the 1920s, the Girdner Trail connects Yavapai College and the former Sedona Cultural Park with Dry Creek Road via 4.75 miles of interesting and diverse…
Verde Valley Sanctuary
Domestic violence is tragically all too common. As many as one in four women and one in seven men have experienced some kind of domestic violence. But there is hope. Locally, the Verde Valley Sanctuary has…
Yavapai Big Brothers Big Sisters
Anyone who’s ever had a mentor can tell you about the importance of having one. Yavapai Big Brothers Big Sisters is a local offshoot of a national organization that finds adults to mentor young people ages…
Sedona Red Rock Trail Fund
Around 3 million people visit Sedona every year, and many of them hike on Sedona’s famed trails. Given that high traffic, it makes total sense that the trails need maintenance. Back in 2013 at a public…
Your Guide To Pet-Friendly Sedona
Where To Go Sedona is hiking mecca with more than 200 trails to pick from. The good news for dog owners is that many of those hiking trails are dog friendly. When taking a dog on…
Jail Trail In Cottonwood
The holidays are mere weeks away, and if you’re searching for an easy jaunt that the whole family do, Cottonwood’s Jail Trail Riverwalk is a perfect hike. Sometimes not everyone is up for – or capable…
Northern Arizona Watercolor Society
Since 1995, members of the Northern Arizona Watercolor Society (NAWS) have gathered nearly every month in Sedona to celebrate the art form of watercolor. Meetings typically consist of a business meeting followed by an artist demonstrating…
Community Leader Profile: Kin (Desmond) Siu
To Kin (Desmond) Siu, music has always been about bringing people together. He started playing violin when he was around eight or nine. His elementary school friends were taking lessons and encouraged him to join them….
Rockin’ River State Park
For the first time in eight years, Arizona has a new state park. Lucky for Northern Arizona residents, it’s in Camp Verde. Meet the Rockin’ River State Park, which opened on Feb. 9. Located on the…
Coming Home: Modern Sensibilities
The Kitchen The home’s kitchen received a full remodel. A few factors drove the design of this space: the couple’s love of the great outdoors, simplicity and items that were easy to care for and clean…
Little Horse Trail
The Little Horse Trail is one of our favorite hikes in town for two key reasons – the trail is relatively flat and lets you get up close to Sedona’s famed red rocks. The trail kicks…
Sedona Plein Air Festival
Watch a variety of plein air artists interpret Sedona’s breathtaking landscape at the Sedona Plein Air Festival. This marks the twentieth anniversary of the festival and makes this one of the city’s longest-running arts events. Events…
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…
Sedona Arts Festival
One of Sedona’s longest-running art festivals returns for the second weekend of October. This is the thirty-third year for the Sedona Arts Festival. The festival will see over 100 juried artists displaying their wares outside of…
Eagle’s Nest Trail
When we’re searching for an escape that’s not too far from town, we often head to Red Rock State Park. There’s plenty to love about this park. This 286-acre nature preserve located on the southwestern edge…
Community Leader Profile: Michele Sullins
Michele Sullins is one of Sedona’s major players in the retail and restaurant space. She’s the former owner of Sound Bites Grill and The View Coffee Café, businesses she recently sold. Michele is the current owner…
Community Leader Profile: Richard Sidy
Educator Richard Sidy (pronounced like “city”) taught for close to 40 years. He started his career in Los Angeles before he and his wife moved to Sedona in 1982. He taught at his own private school,…
Community Leader Profile: Cheryl Barron
Cheryl Barron is a true veteran of the hospitality industry. She started her career in Denver in 1983, where she learned the ins and outs of the hotel business. During her decades in hospitality, she has…
Sedona Winefest
Sipping Arizona wine in the shadow of Sedona’s red rocks at Posse Grounds Park on a late fall day is our idea of a perfect afternoon, and when Sedona WineFest happens on Sept. 28 and 29,…
Rubrix Wines
Rubrix Wines is one of the newest wineries in town and opened its doors in downtown Cottonwood on Jan. 9, 2024. Owner and winemaker at Rubrix Wines, Corey Turnbull, has a long history in the Verde…
The Watters Band
The Watters band may be based in Texas, but the band has deep roots in Sedona. Husband and wife team, Daniel and Jenna Watters, were both born and raised in town. They were even on the…
Eight Top Sedona Coffee Shops
Next time you need a caffeine buzz, consider paying a visit to one of these Sedona coffee shops. Learn more about them below. Enjoy your java. FreeForm Coffee Roasters opened in 2020 and hand roasts all…
Sunset Crater
Visiting Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument in Flagstaff in the summer is a great way to cool off and an even better way to check out a historic, scenic monument. We visited this spot last summer…
Let’s Go: California Dreamin’
SANTA CRUZ We kicked off our journey in the coastal city of Santa Cruz. We were charmed by this town’s walkable downtown and historic beach boardwalk. We stayed at the historical West Cliff Inn. The light…
Schuerman Mountain Trail
When those scorching summer temperatures arrive, we look for less strenuous hikes to get our nature fix. That’s why we turn to hikes that are short and sweet. And the Schuerman Mountain Trail more than works….
