2023 Hot List
Great Causes Sedona Oak Creek Unified School District The ability to get a world-class education is one of the most important parts of a child’s life. Each day the team at Sedona Oak Creek Unified School…
Enchantment Resort
Skate On
Believe it or not, Enchantment Resort in West Sedona will feature an outdoor ice skating rink with a red rock backdrop that locals are welcome to enjoy. If you’ve dine at Tii Gavo or Che Ah…
2022 Hot List
Great Causes The Sedona Women Since 2000, The Sedona Women have been sponsoring monthly program meetings, hosting social events and trips for members in addition to doing many hands-on projects to benefit the community. Sedona Recycles Sedona…
Sedona Restaurant Guide
Italian Bella Vita Ristorante Bella Vita Ristorante combines a charming atmosphere with fresh, homemade Italian fare. Quaint interior details include a real fireplace, warm red walls and chandeliers that will make you want to linger. The…
Boynton Canyon Trail
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….
Arizona Community Foundation of Sedona Celebrates 30 Years
For an organization that has been around for 30 years and does plenty to help the community of Sedona and the Verde Valley, you may have never heard of the Arizona Community Foundation (ACF) of Sedona….
Get Fit, Get Healthy: Here’s How
FITNESS TIPS FROM PERSONAL TRAINER MAGDALENA ROMANSKA Magdalena Romanska’s own life was transformed by fitness. As a child and teen, she rarely exercised. The Poland native says there were no gyms when she was growing up…
Dinner with a View: Nine Sedona Restaurant Patios
COWBOY CLUB Uptown Sedona’s Cowboy Club’s bustling patio offers red rock views and is a great place to people watch in one of the city’s busiest areas. Cowboy Club is a Sedona institution that goes way…
A Classic Sedona Wedding: Dan Kamrath & Kiirsten “Kiirsti” Makela
Ceremony: The Church of the Red Rocks Reception: Enchantment Resort June 9, 2018 Photography by Andrew Mejia and Katrina Wallace of Sedona Bride Photographers, sedonabride.com HOW THEY MET: The couple met on Match.com Teacher and mom…
Wedding Resource Guide
SEDONA VENUES Agave of Sedona Wedding & Event Center Sedona’s wedding and event center offers over 10,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor event space. Agave features two outdoor terraces, indoor reception space with floor to…
Live Healthier Now
EATING HEALTHIER WITH PRIVATE VEGAN CHEF TAYLOR MAE DEAN Taylor Mae Dean was raised on a diet of pork chops and steak and potatoes. But as the Solvang, California, native started meeting people who didn’t eat…
Giving Gala
Help raise money for Verde Valley senior citizens served by the nonprofit Verde Valley Caregivers Coalition at the organization’s seventh annual gala. The Verde Valley Caregivers Coalition Fire & Ice Gala on Nov. 15 from 5…
It’s The Good Life
WINE OF THE TIMES Some wines transcend being a beverage and generate iconic imagery and memories, especially when savored with friends who enjoy a good story with a special wine. Place of origin has always been…
Boynton Canyon in Sedona
Scenic Boynton Canyon near Enchantment Resort is one of Sedona’s most popular trails and deservedly so. But because it’s in danger of being loved to death, we haven’t written about it in 12 years. Instead, we’ve…
Sedona Pet Lovers Gala
If what Gandhi said is true and the greatness of a nation can be judged by the way its animals are treated, then Sedona is already pretty great. In the first six months of 2017, 316…
Spawesome Sedona
Eforea Spa Relaxation is a beautiful thing. However, if you are looking for a treatment that offers visible results, you want to head to eforea spa at Hilton Sedona Resort at Bell Rock. Earlier this year,…
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…
The Sedona Table Reheated
In March 2009, Sedona Monthly’s first book, The Sedona Table: Recipes From the Top Restaurants in Red Rock Country, was published, and it was an instant success. The book featured 14 local chefs, 12 restaurants and…
Red Rock Rendezvous
Friday, February 14 3:33 p.m. Check into Adobe Grand Villas There are plenty of resorts, hotels and inns that offer romance packages, but we believe the 16 rooms – if you can even call them that…
HOT!
Hot: family-owned eateries, art classes, swinging from the trees, thrifting and funny girls. Not: Camping in front of the air-conditioner for two months. Here are 21 reasons to get out of the pool and seize life…
Happy Hour
So it’s 5 o’clock somewhere, right? While boutique wineries and craft breweries will always be popular, hold on to your fedoras because the cocktail hour is making a ferocious comeback. Afterall, who doesn’t want to spend…
On the Road Again
Schnebly Hill Road Distance from the ’Y in Sedona (one way): 6.5 miles Attractions: red rocks If you have a high-clearance vehicle or a four-wheel drive, jump in and make a beeline for Schnebly Hill Road….
Sweet Eats
The staff at Sedona Monthly have one big thing in common: We each have a ginormous sweet tooth. When we started putting together our list of favorite local desserts, our mouths began to water collectively, and…
Holidays at Home
Back in December 2007, Sedona Monthly featured a cover story about all of the unique holiday events that take place in northern Arizona. Every December since that issue, we’ve received e-mails requesting that we do the…
Made in Sedona
Shop at home for the holidays. We’ve all been hearing a lot lately about shopping locally, especially those of us living in small towns like Sedona. As the only locally owned and operated magazine in Sedona…
Green Sedona
In April 1970, Earth Day was celebrated for the first time. Society’s environmental awareness has come a long way in the last 39 years, and Sedona won’t be left behind. Red Rock Country is goin’ green,…
Our Sedona Table
The story behind The Sedona Table really begins with the November 2006 issue of Sedona Monthly. To say that issue was huge would be an understatement; foodies all across the United States sat up and took…
Sedona Hotels Go For the Gourmet
Hotel dining is quietly experiencing a renaissance in Sedona. “The food aspect of resort restaurants has changed from a caterpillar to butterfly,” says Elizabeth McIntire, food and beverage director for Sedona Center in Uptown. “Resorts are…
Love on the (Red) Rocks
It was the Super Saturday of Sedona weddings. On May 21, 2005, more than 50 couples said “I do” in town – pledging their love in small groups along Oak Creek and in big bashes at…
Nature Calls!
Ask Sedona residents why they settled in Red Rock Country and you’ll hear some variation of this response again and again: It was just too pretty to leave. Visitors get the message too, flocking in huge…
A Visit to 7 Sedona Spas
One of the many things that made me excited about my recent decision to move to Sedona was the chance to be near the area spas. I love spa treatments – the way tension melts away…
Spas… Ah-h-h-h-h!
Stressed out in Sedona? Relief is at hand. So lie back. And let go. It’s “me time.” It’s your day at the spa. Our local spas attract visitors from all over the world, for massage and…
You Wear It Well
Summer in Sedona has a style all its own. Whether you’re spending days by the pool, on the hiking trails, relaxing with friends or vacationing at a local resort, our fashion scene specializes in delivering a…
