L’Auberge de Sedona

L’Auberge de Sedona Creekside Comfort Amid Sedona’s Energizing Red Rocks

By Monique Reidy

WITHIN NEARLY TWO MILLION ACRES OF NATIONAL FOREST LAND SITS A TERRAIN THAT GLISTENS WITH RED SOIL AND MONUMENTAL ROCK FORMATIONS. THE GRANDEUR OF SEDONA IS A HYPNOTIC SIGHT TO BEHOLD ANY TIME OF DAY, BUT AT SUNSET THE COLORS ARE ABLAZE WITH BREATHTAKING GOLDEN TONES. YOU MAY HAVE HEARD ABOUT THE REGION’S MYSTERIOUS VORTEX PHENOMENON, BUT UNTIL YOU PERSONALLY EXPERIENCE THE ENERGETIC PULL THAT HAPPENS IN YOUR INNER BEING, ANY DESCRIPTION SIMPLY FALLS SHORT. BESIDES THE RAW BEAUTY OF THE GLOWING ROCKS AND CHISELED HILLS, THE ATMOSPHERIC OVER TONES THAT NATURALLY OCCUR IN SEDONA CAN BE LIFE CHANGING.

Today’s savvy travelers know that a getaway from the daily hustle must nourish both body and soul, which is why L’Auberge de Sedona is a resort experience like no other. The property is both elegant and well-appointed, yet in addition to its generous amenities, it offers guests a metaphysical program designed to provide a healing dose of repose and regeneration.

L’Auberge de Sedona features 62 deluxe cottages, 21 lodge-style guest rooms and one exceptional five-bedroom Creekhouse. With an expansive 3,070 square feet, The Creekhouse is a perfect choice for a large family or a group of friends. Each of the five guest rooms include a king bed, private bath, and separate keyed entrance. The living room space features a bar area, a dining space, and an 85’’ high-def TV and state-of-the-art sound system and opens to a private deck that overlooks Oak Creek.

Garnering the therapeutic properties of the region’s ecosphere, L’Auberge de Sedona presents a weekly schedule of complimentary activities to enhance a guest’s resort experience. Lessons in meditation, yoga, sound baths, and the power of the Sedona vortex are taught by the resort staff as well as local Sedona professionals. These include:

•Introduction to Vortexes & Energy in Sedona

Guests are given instruction about vortex energy and how it affects the physical realm. The four primary vortexes in Sedona and the best ways to enjoy and experience them will be discussed.

•Crystal Introduction and Meditation

A foundational course about specific stones for healing, protection and wisdom that includes a brief meditation to gain clarity about one’s unique stone. Each guest receives a crystal of their choice.

Sedona Energy Healing and Vortexes

Guests learn how energy healing techniques such as Reiki can reduce stress and promote healing. They will be introduced to the Chakras and their significance and engage in a brief meditation to identify if they may be experiencing a Chakra imbalance.

•Chakra Sound Healing

A sound bath utilizing bowls that produce tones that vibrate to even out imbalances. Guests are escorted to a meditative state and an immediate feeling of calm develops to help restore the body's balance and promotes healing.

“L’Auberge de Sedona features 62 deluxe cottages, 21 lodge-style guest rooms and one exceptional five-bedroom Creekhouse.”

“L’AUBERGE DE SEDONA’S CULINARY PROGRAM OFFERS FINE DIN  ING, AVAILABLE ONLY TO HOTEL GUESTS, ON THE BANKS OF THE BEAUTIFUL OAK CREEK.”

Select Cottages include a large deck, wood-burning fireplace with cozy seating, a minifridge, coffee bar, and an enchanting outdoor, open-roof cedar shower. The Creekside Cottages overlook the rushing waters of Oak Creek. Situated at the top of the property, the Vista Cottages offer 180-degree panoramic views of the Red Rocks. The Garden Cottages are surrounded by trees, lush foliage, and koi ponds.

The two-story Lodge at L’Auberge de Sedona consists of 19 rooms and two suites. Each room opens to a private patio as well as a common area that features comfortable seating and original art. Each of the rooms are within walking distance to the restaurant, however guests can call for a ride in one of the property’s carts.

L’Auberge de Sedona’s culinary program offers fine dining, available only to hotel guests, on the banks of the beautiful Oak Creek. Surrounded by a blanket of vines, the running creek and a picturesque outdoor setting, Cress on Oak Creek is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner as well as Sunday Brunch. The prix fixe dinner menu is a dining experience not to be missed and includes Thyme Poached Peach Burrata Salad, Duck Foie Gras "Cylinder," Porcini Crusted Scallop, Pan Seared Artic Char, and Snake River Farms Beef Ribeye.

Private dining for that special occasion is available at Creekside Reserve where a delicious meal can be enjoyed beneath a beautiful outdoor chandelier overlooking Oak Creek.

Also to be enjoyed on prop-

erty is the Artist in Residence program which allows guests to tap into their inner Van Gogh and let their creative expression flow freely. The program, in collaboration with Sedona-based Goldenstein Gallery, offers a variety of classes and different mediums to enrich the novice as well as expert artisan’s craft. In addition to the immersive experiences, guests can enjoy the paintings, photographs and sculptures throughout the property and can often engage with the local artists on site.

After an activity-rich day, guests can relax at L’Apothecary Spa, which is set at the heart of the property’s lush landscape. Guests can select from a number of signature experiences: The Winter Decadence, a 90-minute full-body exfoliation with a peppermint scrub followed by a hot stone treatment with Tree of Life massage oil; The flower Essence Massage, a customized massage with plants that transform your mood and your mind to reach a deeper experience of relaxation; and The Holistic Massage, with the healing benefits of energy work to create emotional and physical balance. Unique treatments such as a creekside massage that takes place within the stunning natural surroundings, is also available.

Guests at L’Auberge de Sedona leave the property feeling completely energized yet wonderfully relaxed, thanks to the serenity of the surroundings, the comfort provided within each guest room, as well as the immersive programs offered. The property is approximately 90 minutes from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport and is worth every effort it takes to get there. v

L’Auberge de Sedona 301 L’Auberge Lane Sedona, AZ 86336 (855) 905-5745 www.lauberge.com