Destination Known | Sedona
Stay (splurge)
Enchantment Resort | Set 10-15 min outside Sedona, and inside a canyon with red rocks surrounding the resort on all sides, this activity-heavy oasis was our pick for the bebe moon. And, will be again if we win the lottery and vacay with the roost. Between classes (my faves: yoga, pilates, fascial release, organic gardening), activities (e.g. stargazing w/ enormous telescopes, cooking demos), spa facilities, pools and on-property hikes, there was no shortage of wellness + goodness. We stayed in a room with a kitchen and patio grill so we could cook a meal or two (in PJs) in front of the stunning backdrop.
L'Auberge de Sedona | Set creekside in the town of Sedona, this secluded, romantic resort offers an intimate vibe and best-in-class dining.
Hikes
Fay Canyon + Half Moon Overhang
Do
Stunning Natural Architecture @ Chapel of the Holy Cross
Wine Tasting @ Page Springs Cellars
Spa @ Mii Amo (Enchantment Resort)
Dine
Breakfast @ Mii Amo Spa (Enchantment Resort)
Lunch @ The Hudson
Din @ Elote Cafe | Chef is James Beard Nominee. Drove straight here on our way into Sedona from the airport and waited an hour (on the un-scenic carpeted patio) for THE BEST Southwestern comida EVER. As a connoisseur of fish tacos, these are without a doubt in the top 2 (1st has to go to those served on a beach in Mexico). Fun and lively atmosphere in the front room looking out at the stunning views.
Din @ Cress on Oak Creek (L'auberge de Sedona) | When it's warm enough, the pre-fixe fine dining restaurant serves exclusively along the creek. When it's not, snag a table on the patio for a more relaxed vibe or dine inside the beautifully updated interior (nothing like that ugly 90s pic on google) and request a table next to the window. We're not into the shmance and lack of optionality with pre-fixe menus but this one was delish and down-to-earth so an exception was made.
Din @ Tii Gavo (Enchantment Resort) | Relaxed vibe, super southwestern eats and a dining room surrounded on two sides by canyon views.
For next time: Din @ Mariposa - Southwestern w/ a patio. Din @ Etch Kitchen & Bar (L'auberge de Sedona) - casual patio restaurant and bar next to Cress on Oak Creek and as you might've guessed, overlooking the creek. Din @ Che Ah Chi (Enchantment Resort) - upscale bar and kitchen with stunning canyon views.