The New Kids on the Block

The welcome wagon will be working overtime this summer, as a wave of recent arrivals add new spice to the local scene. Here's an introduction to some of the names putting themselves on the map.

So what's new? In Sedona this summer, the answer is: neighbors. "Open for Business" banners are unfurling all around us, and an eclectic group of newcomers are putting out Welcome mats and taking their places in the Sedona community.

On the following pages, we'll introduce you to new stops on the local scene you may not yet have had a chance to discover. Some are the result of big construction projects - anyone who's driven on 89A in West Sedona for the past year has watched the luxury hotel/spa Rouge rise piece by piece. And high-profile retail expansion with a local flavor proceeds at Tlaquepaque's Patio del Norte and Tequa Phase III. But there are also quieter arrivals, like The Well Red Coyote, a haven for people who love to read - always a good sign in our book. We've got new facilities dedicated to healing, both academic (Ringing Rocks Foundation) and hands-on (BR Clinic), and startups ranging from the simplicity of nature - be it animal at Out of Africa or vegetable at the Farmers Market - to whiz-bang high tech (The Whaz). Get to know them all here, then go say hello - and tell 'em we sent ya!

Patio Del Norte at Tlaquepaque Arts & Crafts Village
336 Hwy 179
Opening in October
A second-story pedestrian deck with a view, a new reception room for private functions - to be called La Sala Milagros (Room of Miracles) - and two new ground-floor retail spaces - Kuivato Glass Gallery and Taylor Fine Art from Tubac are moving in - headline the new construction in Tlaquepaque's North Patio, set to open in the fall. The design calls for a large, dramatic entry point near the center aligned with the existing fountain in the courtyard, and will improve access to Tlaquepaque's plaza by adding a large passageway to the two existing small entrances, which will be retained. The pedestrian deck on the second floor will look out onto the fountain below, and provide a rare Tlaquepaque sightline of distant red rocks (Thunder Mountain). The terrace will compensate for space lost to the construction downstairs, maintaining capacity for public events. Stairways and a new elevator will provide access to the terrace and existing second story retailers.

Ringing Rocks Foundation 1890 W. Hwy 89A Opening in September What insights did the Bushmen in Nimibia, the Navajo, the Guarani of the Amazon, the Shakers of St. Vincent, and the Faith Healers of Brazil to name just a few, have into healing? Preserving traditional wisdom before practitioners pass away is the mission of this organization, whose new headquarters here will feature a gallery - to be open at no charge to visitors, and designed locally by Terry Trujillo of TruDesign - with exhibits detailing healing traditions.

Out of Africa Wildlife Park
Verde Valley Justice Center Rd. off Hwy 260
Opened in May
On 104 acres in Camp Verde, Out of Africa offers two interactive experiences for animal and nature lovers. In the Park Serengeti, visitors ride in motorized vehicles to see giraffe, wildebeest, antelope, zebra and other herbivores of the African plains up close. In the Park Preserve, tram riders see lions, tigers, hyena and other predators roam much as they would in the wild.

Tequa Festival Marketplace Phase III
7000 Hwy 179
Opening TBA
The third piece of the four-phase development plan for the dining and retail complex in the shadow of the Hilton Resort and Spa is under way. Inspired by a Kiva village, the latest construction includes the "Watchtower" (the three-tiered circular structure toward the right in the above rendering) and the two-story structure called The Lodge to the left, surrounding the kiva in the center. The Phase III construction area is bordered by Hwy 179 and Ridge Trail Rd. At press time, there was no information on who might move in.

The Whaz 355 Jordan Rd. Opened in May Offering 28 computing stations with high-speed Internet connections, the Whaz brings to Sedona a technology center both for work and play. Online gamers will be slobbering over the gear: Powerful PC hardware, multiple T1 lines, and a library of software, including multiplayer options. For the business-minded, the Whaz is offering an array of services for a fee: access to professional software, digital printing, data CD burning and image scanning.

The Well Red Coyote 3190 W. HWY 89A Opened in May Combining their love both of reading and the Southwest, Joe and Kris Neri have given Sedona a new independent bookshop. But both are also familiar with the business end of a pen: Kris is the Agatha, Anthony and Macavity Award-nominated author of "Tracy Eaton" mystery novels; Joe is a blues musician/songwriter. Watch for ongoing book-related events, and ask about their frequent buyer program.

BR Clinic 340 Jordan Rd. Opened in June The newest health facility in town focuses on a program called Brain Respiration, which it describes as "comprehensive training to improve physical health, emotional well-being and creativity by stimulating underused neural pathways." BR instruction includes stretching, breathing, and meditation exercises. Medical director Sung Won Lee is an M.D.; associate director Banya Lim has specialized in Oriental Medicine, including acupuncture, acupressure and herbals.

Red Rock Springs Farmers Market 6246 Hwy 179 Opened in June Lovers of fresh produce will find a fruitful development in the opening of a brand-new 600 square ft. building with dedicated refrigeration unit on the grounds of the Bell Rock Inn. Nine parking spaces have been set aside for customers; locals will be able to take advantage of a discount program. The new structure, approved last year, was designed to be architecturally compatible with the hotel.

Sedona Rouge Hotel and Spa / Reds Restaurant
2250 W. Hwy 89A
Opened in June
Sedona Rouge brings a touch of classic Spanish style to the West Sedona landscape, along with 77 guest rooms, a full-service spa, 2,700 square feet of meeting and event facilities, and a new restaurant, Reds, that was designed by the team that worked on the fabled San Francisco bistros Rose Pistola and Lulu. Rouge's introductory materials say the building's design "re-imagines [a] confluence of influences - the heady mélange of ancient Roman, French, Mediterranean and North African cultures - that enlivened 11th century Andalusian Spain." The interior conveys a Moroccan/Moorish vibe. Rooms promise 250-count linens and goose-down feather duvets, 32-inch LCD flat-screen TVs, vaulted ceilings, fireplaces, and balconies with decorative ironwork. The spa facilities (available exclusively for use by hotel guests) are set apart from the hotel, and include eight treatment rooms (one for couples).

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