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It’s December. The month of religious and secular celebrations, warm fires and friendly conversations, spending time with friends and family, and taking a little break from the demands of everyday life. It is also the time…
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…
Located at Ambiente − North America’s first landscape hotel that opened in February of 2023 − Forty1 is the property’s on-site restaurant that offers top-notch cuisine in a sleek setting. The restaurant is located by the…
Vino Di Sedona is a destination for wine and craft beer enthusiasts alike. Guests can find a vast selection of over 900 wines and 50 craft beers hailing from all over the world on the shelves….
Szechuan Restaurant has been a Sedona staple for years and is well known for its tasty Chinese food and sushi. We’ve been ordering from here for a while and have always been impressed with the cuisine…
Take in West Sedona’s stunning scenery as you work up a sweat as part of the Vue or the Vortex Ultra Experience in the Red Rocks of Sedona on April 20. Races range from four to…
A Modern, Contemporary Addition To A West Sedona Space The featured floating double vanity in photo two and on the cover was an addition to a primary bedroom to a home in West Sedona. Down the…
The Sedona International Film Festival is celebrating a big milestone in 2024: The festival is turning 30. Get ready for many events that commemorate the festival’s three decades in existence. “We’re trying to really pull out…
The City of Sedona will be hosting a Winter Play Day on Jan. 13 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Posse Grounds Soccer Field in West Sedona. Families and kids can look forward to…
Italian cuisine is loved by people all over the world, and it’s easy to see why Sedona has fallen for Vespa Healthy Italian Café. For starters, the contemporary restaurant is gorgeous. It’s lightfilled and airy, which…
Thunder Mountain Trail is a gem of a hike that meanders along the base of its namesake, also known as Capitol Butte or Grey Mountain. These trails in West Sedona are some of our favorites, especially…
Every fall, the Sedona Arts Festival brings over 100 juried artists to the baseball fields of the Sedona Red Rock Jr. Sr. High School. This is one of Sedona’s longest running events (at 32 years and…
Chamber Music Sedona is celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2023 – a significant milestone. “It’s no small feat for an organization that is really devoted to the art of chamber music to have not only survived…
On March 15, Sedona residents can enjoy a special performance by American Ballet Theatre (ABT) Studio Company, the junior company of American Ballet Theatre. The dancers range in age from 16 to 20 and are considered…
It was 1993 when I arrived in Sedona. It was very different, but very much the same. Quieter, sure. But it’s just as easy today to get lost in the quiet beauty and energy that surrounds…
Held from March 3 to 5, the Sedona Mountain Bike Festival celebrates all things mountain biking. Attendees can anticipate a lively atmosphere at West Sedona’s Posse Grounds Park (525 Posse Ground Road in West Sedona). They…
We’ll let you in a secret: Casa Sedona Inn serves one of the best breakfasts (and brunches) in town. This quaint West Sedona inn features breathtaking red rock views. Our favorite place to enjoy this stellar…
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…
When those summer temperatures soar, one of our favorite places to hike in town is Airport Mesa. The relatively easy and mostly short trails in this West Sedona area all offer stunning views of some of…
One of the biggest food trends of the last few years is Nashville hot chicken. Legend has it that Andre Prince Jeffries added extra pepper to fried chicken as a way to punish her Uncle Thornton….
The City of Sedona has launched a free shuttle to transport hikers to popular trailheads around town. The Sedona Shuttle will pick hikers up at park and ride lots – one located at 1294 AZ-179 and another at 20…
We were excited when we heard that Chef Mercer Mohr was taking over as chef at the recently rebranded Wilde Resort and Spa in West Sedona. We’ve been enjoying Mercer’s stellar cuisine for years, and his…
For Susie Hersker, owner of Design Directives, an interior designer, NCIDQ and a professional of the American Society of Interior Designer or ASID, working on this West Sedona property was a dream. The owners wanted the…
A West Sedona Home Designed to Blend into the Environment When David Simmer moved to Sedona in 2007, he and his wife, Isabel Simmer, planned to purchase a home or a lot. They designed a home…
Helmed by noted Chef Pearl Pardee (her name might sound familiar since she also owns lively local haunt Thai Spices Natural Kitchen), Fresh & Natural Thai Kitchen has been on our must-try list since it opened…
Although originally built for and by mountain bikers, the 2.5-mile Mescal Trail is a relatively easy, mostly flat trail that makes for an easy going hike. Mescal is most likely named for the mountain it skirts…
Sedona in the winter is heavenly. Here are three of my favorite Sedona in the snow images. Top photo: A view of Red Rock Country, the Mogollon Rim and the Colorado Plateau. The photo was taken…
Sedona Winefest has returned. “We’re happy to be back this year. We’re going full force,” says Paula Woolsey, the event coordinator for Sedona Winefest and vice president of Sedona Fair Inc. Look forward to a celebration…
Sometimes all you need is a long hike. It gives you time to think, relax and get in a good workout. One of our top trails that meets all those requirements is the Boynton Canyon Trail….
YOUR SEDONA NEIGHBORHOOD GUIDE: WEST SEDONA West Sedona Residential West Sedona is dominated by the iconic Thunder Mountain or Capitol Butte red rock. West Sedona is also teeming with top hiking trails, local restaurants that have…
Lace up your running shoes and prepare to get (red rock) dusty if you sign up for the Sedona Stumble 5K and 10K Trail Run on March 20. This scenic run starts at Posse Grounds Park…
A nice hot steaming bowl of ramen topped with vegetables, meat or fish is so comforting and an all-around crowd-pleaser. As the temperatures drop in November, this warm-weather dish is one of our go-to orders to…
Prior to consuming pumpkin pie and turkey on Nov. 26, consider burning calories by lacing up your sneakers and running the Sedona Turkey Trot 5K. Take in red rock views as you work up a sweat….
Located just off of Sedona’s main road, AZ-89A, local haunt The Golden Goose American Grill is worth seeking out for its stellar cuisine and welcoming atmosphere. The entire space exudes a cozy bistro-vibe. Think tea lights…
Pilisa Rainbow Lady walks through the bright gallery at the back of Creative Gateways artist co-op and points to one of her glass plates hanging on the wall. She explains that when she got stuck on…
