Your Sedona Visit
Many people come to Sedona for mind/body renewal and rejuvenation. It's one of the most beautiful and spiritual places on earth. Because there are businesses that want to get you in a helicopter or jeep or sell you a timeshare, you'll hear a lot about that. But you might not hear about the best things about Sedona - because they are free - like taking yourself out on a hike or to the stupa or stargazing. There isn't much of a buzz for getting out on the land to enjoy nature. That is precisely what you could do to make the most of this place (if you are able to).
We also encourage you to make learning to meditate a priority on your trip. It's a souvenir that can change your life. Contact us and we'll help you make it happen.
Along with meditation, here are some things to do and places to stay:
Spiritual Events & Group Meditations
Zen Buddhist Sitting Group - meets weekly in Sedona - info on website here
Sedona Creative Life Center, 333 Schnebley Road, Sedona - check their event schedule here
John of God Center - 89A in the Village of Oak Creek - Open for silent meditations on weekends, more info here
Visit the Tibetan Buddhist Stupa - a sweet, peaceful experience
Seeing & Experiencing the Red Rocks
Take yourself out on a hike - suggestions here
Visit the Hike House on Hwy 179 to find the best hikes and hiking gear.
Go for a moonlight hike at the Red Rock State Park. Find out more here.
Sedona Private Guides Hiking & Vortex Tours - Take a guided hike with one of the professionals. Meet Dennis Andres “Mr. Sedona” Owner, author of Sedona, The Essential Guide and What is a Vortex? (928) 204-2201
Canyon Spirit Adventures: Sedona Vortex Tours and Herb Walks with Feather Jones
Sedona Vortex Tours and Shamanic Journeys with Maya Starhawk
Water Tubing & Kayaks
(928) 204-6440 Sedona Adventure Tours - kayaking and tubing through Oak Creek and Verde River - FUN!
Hot Air Balloon Information
Evening Sky Tours - Discover Sedona's night sky - see what everyone is talking about.
(866) 701-0398, (928)203-0006
Verde Valley Cyclist Coalition - take a bike! OR visit this link for Sedona bike trail information.
Getting to & around Sedona
There is no public transportation to Sedona. Most people fly into Phoenix, however there is an airport in Flagstaff that offers limited service. Phoenix is about a two hour drive, whereas Flagstaff is closer to 45 minutes. Though often it is easier to fly into Phoenix and then get a shuttle to and from the Phoenix Airport or rent a car, rather than wait for a connecting flight to Flagstaff.
Sedona Phoenix Shuttle - From Phoenix Airport to Sedona
928-282-2066 800-448-7988
One way is $55 and round trip is $100.
Ace Express Shuttle Service - From Phoenix Aiport to Sedona
800-336-2239
One way is $60 and round trip is $99. If there are 4 or more people it is $85 round trip.
Going My Way Shuttle - Flagstaff/Sedona and local
(928) 451-6186
Flagstaff airport to Sedona one way is $45 and round trip is $75
Sedona Resort Transportation
(866) 495-2600
Sedona Hotel Shuttle - Phoenix Airport to Sedona
(928) 203-9300
One way is $68 and roundtrip is $124
Enterprise Rental Car in Sedona
(928) 282-2052
If you are driving to Sedona on Saturday or Sunday, you could run into traffic, especially on holiday weekends. Take an alternative route to get here - just as scenic! Save time and enjoy yourself! Click here for directions.
Body Work, Healing & More in Sedona
Many people come here for body work and healing, there are some great people in town. Here's who we recommend:
Authentic Ayurveda
Get the luxurious abhyanga and shirodhara with Avani!
On Hwy 179 in the Village of Oak Creek, owner, Avani (928) 284-1114
Arizona Massage Center, Candace Beringer has so much experience and is an amazing healer. She'll come to you too! (928) 649-9500.
Stillpoint Massage & Aromatherapy
Experience Joy or Cynthia's work, voted the best in Sedona! (928) 310-0830
New Day Spa
Get the sugar body scrub.1449 W Highway 89A # 1, Sedona, AZ 86336 (928) 282-7502
Hot Stone Massage with Jean Neasley, nourishing and delicious: (928) 204-1099 jeanandrich@npgcable.com
Excellent Facials by Patricia Wheat at About Face (928) 203-4076
Vedic Astrology Reading - with Dennis Harness
For a personal, private retreat for a day or a weekend contact Ranjita at Your Heart's Home
Yoga Centers in Sedona
Seven Centers Yoga - A slice of heaven
Sedona Hot Yoga
Private Yoga Sessions
Retreat Centers near Sedona
If you are looking for a real getaway to do some personal growth work, we suggest you look into these retreat centers:
For those wanting freedom from addictions or self-defeating behaviors: The Sanctuary of Sedona
For a personal, private retreat: Your Heart's Home
For mind/body health purification: Grace Grove Retreat Center
Find out about a Sedona Meditation Vacation here.
Restaurants in Sedona
Casual restaurants we recommend in Sedona:
And in the Village, south of Sedona: Dara Thai (179 in the Village of Oak Creek)
And fancier restaurants we enjoy:
In the Village of Oak Creek, south of Sedona Cucina Rustica is great on the same side as the Hilton.
If you are in the city of Sedona check out:
Rene’s – in Tlaquepaque pretty pricey though. Elegant - lunch on the patio, dinner inside.
Dahl & DiLuca Italian food in West Sedona, you’ll need reservations - romantic with piano music – everyone loves it!
Shugrue’s is good too – lunch or early dinner, eat on the deck for a great view of the Red Rocks, located in the Hillside Shops.
And Sedona Rouge’s restaurant, Reds, it has a great lounge with live music - good food and wine in West Sedona.
For Breakfast, treat yourself to the best buffet breakfast at L'Auberge by the creek on Sunday
Entertainment & Shopping
Live Performances:
Sedona Creative Life Center - Check their schedule of events
Studio Live - a Great Place to Catch Live and Local Music Performances 928.282.0549
The Oak Creek Brewing Company - local beer and great entertainment - visit the one on Yavapai
Gypsy Lounge - at Ken's Creekside
Canyon Moon Theater - in the Village of Oak Creek 928.282.6212
Old Town Center for the Arts - in Cottonwood 928.634.0940
Chamber Music Sedona 928.204.2415
Shopping:
Golden Word Books & Music - local bookseller - get the CD Meditate here!
Peace Place of Sedona - a great shop for healing tools & crystals
New Frontier's Natural Food Market - nice place for a quick lunch, to go meals or juices
Sedona Farmers Market - Winter Market on Sundays in Sedona get your locally grown, pesticide free food and locally made products
Tlaquepaque - the Spanish Marketplace, a fun place to walk around
More:
Sedona Arts Center
Sedona Film Lovers - for Independent film in Sedona
Sedona Weather
Sedona's Chamber of Commerce
Sedona Dog & Cat
Where to Stay
Due to fluctuations in Sedona's economy and the different tourist seasons, the prices below are subject to change. Most are conveniently located to the meditation classes and retreats, but please be sure to ask them!
$ Under 100
$$ 100-150
$$$ 150-200
$$$$ 200+
Hotels
$$ Kings Ransom Hotel - ask for the Sedona Meditation Discount
771 Highway 179, Sedona (928) 282-7151
$$$ Poco Diablo Resort
Highway 179, Sedona (888) 201-1718 (928) 282-7333
$$ Best Western Inn
1200 W Highway 89A, Sedona (928) 282-3072
$$$ Amara Creekside Resort
89A Uptown Sedona 866-455-6610
$$$$ L’Auberge by the Creek
89A Uptown Sedona & L’Auberge Land, 800-905-5745
$$ The Rooms Upstairs
Jordan Road, Uptown
$$ The Rodeway Inn & Iris Suites
Jordan Road, Uptown (928) 282-2223
$$ Cedars Resort
Junction of 89A & 179
$$ Sky Ranch Lodge
W Airport Rd, Sedona, (928) 282-6400
$ Baby Quail Inn
50 Willow Way, Sedona (928) 282-2835
$$ Hampton Inn, Sedona
1800 West Hwy 89A, Sedona (928) 282-4700
$$$$ Sedona Rouge
2250 West Hwy 89A , Sedona, (928) 203-4111
$$$$ Enchantment Resort
Off Dry Creek Road, Sedona
Bed & Breakfasts
$$$ The Inn at Oak Creek - ask for the Sedona Meditation Discount
Highway 179, near Tlaquepaque, (800) 499-7896
$$$ El Portal
Near Tlaquepaque, off of 179, 95 Portal Lane, Sedona (800) 313-0017
$$$ The Lodge at Sedona
125 Kallof Place, Sedona 800-619-4467
$$$$ Garland’s Lodge open March – November,
Cabins include excellent dinners and breakfasts (928) 282-3343
$$$ The Briar Patch Inn
3190 N. Highway 89A (up Oak Creek Canyon) Sedona, 888-809-3030
$$$ Adobe Hacienda
10 Rojo Drive (Village of Oak Creek) 800-454-7191 - let them know you are with Sedona Meditation and save 10%!
$$ Annabel Inn - a very special B & B in Cottonwood
611 N 7th Street; Cottonwood (928) 649-3038
Visit the Sedona Bed & Breakfasts website
Sedona Central Reservation Service some great specials to be found: 1-800-445-4128
Check out other hotels here.
Would you like to be included on this list? Contact us.
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