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S ' R R E T ARTHUR PIUBENI

Dear Reader: Welcome to the first edition of Essential Sedona Magazine. Naturally, since Sedona is renowned for an abundance of art and culture, our flagship issue is centered on just that. Join us in our celebration of all things Sedona, and be assured that you will delighted at all the wonderful things there are to explore. Moreover, you will be introduced to some of the most fascinating people on the planet. Sedona most definitely has a character all its own, and we are so pleased to have the opportunity to share some of the captivating stories that make this community so uniquely special.

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Tlaquepaque By Wib Middleton So how did this hugely popular destination shopping complex come into being? Who had the vision to undertake such an ambitious and potentially risky development project and do so in a town of 2,000 in rural Arizona in the early If you’re traveling up State Route 179 to the 1970’s? It was Abe Miller, a real estate developer southern gateway of Sedona, you will see from Las Vegas who had the vision, the passion beautiful high stucco walls surrounding what and ultimately the heart to bring a big dream into looks like a small village. Giant sycamore trees reality. He would call it Tlaquepaque after a city embrace the Spanish style buildings below, of the same name in Mexico. creating a massive shaded canopy. What is this place you might wonder. Has it been here To set the stage and give a little context, Sedona for centuries? Try to pronounce the name, at that time was a small rural town cradled by Tlaquepaque, over the arched entrance as you a garland of crimson spires and straight up drive by. Not so easy. Say it slowly: Tah-lah-kah- sandstone cliffs that blazed bright red at sunset. It pah-key. It means “the best of everything” and was red rock country, and it was getting noticed. behind those walls is pure enchantment. Iconic Westerns films had put Sedona on the map along with a growing arts community. Cattle Tlaquepaque Arts & Crafts Village, known roamed free, there was one stoplight and the fondly as the Art and Soul of Sedona, is the once prosperous orchard business was fading as Southwest’s premier shopping destination with the real estate business boomed. The notorious over 45 world-class art galleries and exquisite Stop Watch gang was secretly holed up in Oak artisan inspired boutiques. There really isn’t any Creek Canyon and they wouldn’t get nabbed place like it. The entire eight acres is a peaceful until 1980 after robbing over 100 banks. oasis with spacious cobblestone streets and courtyards with gurgling tiled fountains, where It was around that time that Abe Miller picked vine-covered walls climb to upper balconies and Sedona as a favorite vacation spot. His true love flow over parapet walls. Thousands of flowers however, was Mexico. As the story goes, it was thrive in their immaculate, perfectly cared for his heart’s desire to build—someday, somewhere beds. Benches, nooks, tunneled walkways, eye- — an enchanting arts village reflecting the catching sculptures, huge carved doors, grand charm and mood of Old Mexico. After traveling archways and elaborate ironwork make you feel extensively in the Southwest, Abe knew Sedona like you have teleported back to another century. would be the perfect site for his plan. Every medium from Western and eclectic bronze sculpture, Southwestern fine art, abstract paintings, mixed media, contemporary and traditional ceramics, breathtaking blown and fused glass, weavings, decorative arts, architectural décor pieces and arresting large format photography, to modern, vintage and fine jewelry, designer casual wear, outdoor gear, artisanal spirits, leather goods, and unusual gift items are awaiting to be discovered. 14

Being a savvy entrepreneur, Abe had an eye for the possible. Along Oak Creek there was a mature orchard and a spacious property. The standout features were the sycamore trees that hugged the creek banks and there were lots of them. The Girards’ owned the property and Abe, became quite smitten. After courting the couple for two years and promising to preserve the precious sycamores a deal was struck.

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1973O Immediately, Abe hired Bob McIntyre, a gifted, if unconventional architect, and the adventure began. It’s been reported that Bob McIntyre, Abe Miller and Bill Herrick, the general contractor, flew Abe’s plane all over Mexico. Days and weeks were spent in small villages observing life. They would just sit and watch for hours, coming to know the importance of how the gardens, fountains, and trees shaped social interaction in a public space. They carefully studied the architectural forms, columns and arches, the fine tiled nooks and grand courtyard fountains, stucco walls and intricate ironwork, cobblestone walkways and overhanging balconies. They took special note of how the patios, courtyards, tiled walls and plazas created natural gathering places for the villagers to sell their crafts, spend social time together and celebrate cultural holidays.

And so the transfer of culture and history began as truckloads of iron grillwork, enormous carved doors, handmade lanterns, clay pots and benches came up from Mexico to Sedona on a regular basis…all to create the genuine feel and spirit of Tlaquepaque. “Forget the plumb, use the thumb,” was a favorite saying on the construction site. Abe was adamant about authenticity. If walls were too straight he’d tell the crew to take them down and start over. Very little of Tlaquepaque was sketched out on paper. Abe always allowed his workers a lot of latitude, sometimes as much as plus or minus 24 inches! Everything was eyeballed, keeping the basic orders of columns and capitals, but allowing for many variables. It’s all part of the recipe that gives Tlaquepaque its authenticity and charm. From the ground up Tlaquepaque was built organically, soulfully to honor the traditions of Old Mexico.

The team photographed thousands of scenes from rural villages and sketched dozens of vignettes of Spanish Colonial architecture. This was deep research that would have made a cultural anthropology professor happy! The architecture was examined, the look and feel of the materials, their structural components, and their overall flow and design was to be interpreted as authentically as possible to essentially recast Mexican village As construction over a number of years came to life into the Sedona Tlaquepaque village. a close word got out about the ambitious arts and crafts village in Sedona. The wildly exciting nature of the project attracted young, gifted artists, free spirits, post-hippie entrepreneurs, most in their twenties who just went for it. Abe was a force of inspiration and an everything-ispossible kind of guy. A consummate visionary and gentle salesman, a conversation with Abe often sealed the deal and a once reluctant artist became a Tlaquepaque evangelist! His young artists were like his children and were treated with respect and kindness. Abe in turn was naturally regarded highly both as a father figure and landlord.

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Internationally collected sculptor Ken Rowe of Rowe Gallery has been showing in Tlaquepaque for decades and currently in his gallery under the iconic Tlaquepaque bell tower. “I wish I had a dime to give to charity for every time I’ve heard people say that visiting Tlaquepaque was one of the highlights of their trip to Sedona. In the midst of our surrounding beauty, Tlaquepaque has become a destination, and now I’ve become the seemingly proud relative that brags about this place to anyone who will listen. This treasure is The chapel was Abe’s favorite building. He alive with a charm of its own and the resounding commissioned Eileen Conn to create a large feeling one gets while visiting Tlaquepaque is, painting behind the altar. Eileen remembers as ‘Welcome, explore and enjoy!‘” a young artist of 27 standing in the chapel with Abe. “I wish I could have recorded what we said Wendy Lippman, general manager and resident to me. It was the most beautiful pouring out of his partner of Tlaquepaque continues the legacy of soul as he described what he wanted this chapel Abe Miller today and has so for the last fifteen to mean to other people. And I knew then and years. Her vision has brought fresh South of the there that I had to do the very best for this man Border fiestas and popular festivals year round to Tlaquepaque, truly making it place where the because it meant so much to him.” community gathers. "Abe was a wonderful man Deanne Sabeck, glass artist extraordinaire and with a big vision. He created Tlaquepaque as owner of Kuivato Glass Gallery was one of the a labor of love and it shows. It was not a just original Tlaquepaque shop owners. “I think my a commercial venture, which made it incredibly first memory of Tlaquepaque is still the strongest special. If you ask me how to describe Abe, I and most vivid for me. I watched day by day as would tell you that you need to read the words this magical place took shape. I remember the on the plaque which hangs on the chapel that great excitement when the gates and tiles arrived says: “‘Some men only dream. Others make from Mexico. They somehow seemed like the dreams come true.’” Abe Miller by all accounts soul of the place. My dream was to have a studio was a man of deep character and integrity. To there and make and sell something, although I those who knew him he was simply beloved. In had no idea what!” A short time later she started the end, Sedona without Tlaquepaque is just too Kuivato, which is renown as a leading edge, hard to imagine. world-class glass gallery.

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Exposures International Gallery of Fine Art, located at the heart of Sedona’s “Gallery Row,” on State Route 179, delights and impresses visitors as assuredly as the red rocks that can be viewed from its sculpture garden. This expansive gallery, the largest in Arizona, features some of the finest contemporary and southwestern art in the world created by some of the most famous and talented artists worldwide! For the second consecutive year, Sedona Red Rock News honored Exposures International as “Sedona’s Best Art Gallery,” and American Art Awards recognized Exposures as the “Best Gallery in Arizona” and one of the “25 Best Galleries in America.” These crowning achievements are the most recent additions topping the gallery’s list of accolades extending back more than 19 years. The gallery’s reputation for excellence and its commitment to community service are well known in Sedona, and the proof can be seen in the many awards that have been quietly bestowed upon owners Marty and Diane Herman. Exposures International’s reputation for artistic excellence is reaching audiences worldwide. Collectors as far away as Europe and Asia are looking to Sedona for their art collections. These collectors coordinate their travel plans to ensure they will be present during the gallery’s annual Fall Artist Shows, Valentine’s Show, and Local Artists’ Show -visit ExposuresFineArt.com for dates. With multiple artists in attendance, Exposures International’s gallery shows have become a highly anticipated tradition where locals and visitors alike travel to Sedona and celebrate the fine arts. They know that experiencing Exposures International firsthand is an event full of fun, magic and a feast for the eyes.

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The artistic display at Exposures International includes artwork by more than 100 internationally recognized sculptors, fine art jewelers and painters. Local artists also feature prominently in the gallery collection. Well-established Southwest artists have been fixtures at the gallery almost since the beginning, and their rise to super-stardom in the art world mirrors Exposures International’s rise in prominence. Walking into Exposures International today, visitors are greeted with an open and dynamic space, featuring 20,000 square feet of art display filled with magnificent colors and visual textures. The atmosphere in the gallery is warm and welcoming, the artwork is meticulously merchandised, and the music is guaranteed to get happy feet tapping. Every inch of display is put to use, and art lovers quickly surrender to the joy of being completely surrounded by extraordinarily talented artists from all around the world. “Art is good for the soul,” the Hermans are fond of saying. “We want people to be happy and enjoy their gallery experience. Our mission has been to create an unparalleled environment of artistic enjoyment for our visitors. We work very hard to provide a supportive and caring platform for the artists. And we take an active role in caring for our beautiful Sedona community, donating proceeds from art sales because we believe art should have the power to enrich lives.”

SEDONA STONE Paul Adams Mixed Media Bell Sculpture 40” x 17” x 9”

“Exposures International is an honor for us to promote,” Diane continues. “Our philosophy is to serve and encourage all artists and all clients with love and joy. In return, our artists’ and clients’ appreciation has reinforced our conviction that an extraordinary effort and an ‘Everything is Art’ mindset will create the perfect recipe for life.” “Exposures International has only been possible thanks to the wonderful people who have supported us,” Marty adds. “To every client, artist and friend (over 40,000 people in all)… A heartfelt thank you to each and every one of you! Together we have made Sedona the cultural gem of the Southwest, and a top destination among art connoisseurs.” “We built the gallery on a foundation of honesty, integrity, hard work and love,” said the Hermans. “We share a passion for the fine arts, and the gallery was our opportunity to create a venue showcasing art that would affect the world in a really positive way. A ‘labor of love’ is the expression people use when their passion becomes their life’s work. We genuinely care about our artists, our staff and our wonderful clients who always inspire us to do our very best.”

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Perched on an isolated bluff along Sedona’s main travel route (89A), the Mariposa restaurant stands majestically alone. Gone is the hustle and bustle of the city; instead all around is the quiet of pristine wilderness, which offers a panoramic view of red rock pinnacles and peaks, glowing sunsets and starry nights. This is the setting for restaurateur and cookbook author Lisa Dahl’s new, 350-seat flagship restaurant — a glamorous and sophisticated eatery that reflects her passion for cooking and design and her reverence for Sedona’s iconic scenery. It is the crown jewel of the Dahl Restaurant Group.

a stunning location in the heart of sedona For decades, Mariposa’s premier location—just south of the “Y” and only minutes from Uptown Sedona, Tlaquepaque, Hillside, and the shops beyond Soldier’s Pass—languished as a mom-and-pop real estate office. In 2013, the 2 ½-acre parcel became available to create a restaurant that would be worthy of the setting through a partnership with real estate developers Mike and Kathy Stevenson. Dahl considers it a gift from heaven and earth and a sacred trust. “My pledge,” she says, “. . . is to honor it [the land] and never take for granted what this stewardship truly means. . . . When I reflect on the joy that Sedona has given me, I am completely awash in gratitude. … There is so much magic that is out of my control.”

The entire Mariposa property pays tribute to Sedona’s beauty. Inside and out, nature is intimately close. Two outdoor terraces—one open to the sky and elements; the other equipped for all seasons, with misters in the summer, and heaters and a fire pit in the winter, offer commanding, unimpeded views of Sedona’s awe-inspiring topography. Inside the 6.500-square-foot restaurant’s stunning glass, iron, wood and stone structure, every window is a frame for the scenery. The muted, elegant, dining spaces do not compete with the colors of the outdoors, during the day, or the star-studded sky, at night.

on the front burner: latin cuisine Like the butterfly for which it has been named, Mariposa’s cuisine represents a transformation: it diverges from Dahl’s European focus. Unlike her three other award-winning restaurants, which all have Italian roots, Mariposa takes its inspiration from South American cuisine and Dahl’s visits to Argentina, Chile and Uruguay. Mariposa: Latin-Inspired Grill—the restaurant’s full name— is an elegant steakhouse that serves natural US prime meats, fresh seafood and organic, Arizona-grown vegetables—prepared simply without overpowering sauces. This is the kind of cooking Dahl enjoyed as a child in Indiana, and it is a hallmark of all of her restaurants—excellent ingredients, imaginative recipes, and authentic tastes. “In my cooking style, less is more. My approach is simple,” Dahl notes. “I enjoy the vibrancy of hand-chosen ingredients that make a simple dish come alive in your mouth.” Examples include three of Mariposa’s signature tapas: “Ecuadorian Shrimp Ceviche with Spicy Popcorn,” “Aquacate Frito,” crunchy but firm fried avocados, served with smoky pimentón aioli, and her handmade beef or vegetarian empanadas served with pineapple criolla and chimichurri corn, peppers and queso (a creamy, soft, un-aged white cheese).

Dahl cooks with passion and love and considers cooking one of the elixirs of life, as she proclaims in her eponymous cookbook. “Creating food is my artistic expression and allows me to give back to my fellow man,” she says. Mariposa guests can watch Dahl prepare their dishes in a 25-foot exhibition kitchen that features an authentic Argentinian parilla and a large wood-fired oven. They can also smell the herbs she grows in raised beds in the restaurant courtyard.

high-end architecture and art Mariposa’s purposeful (Dahl says “divinely inspired”) restaurant has a distinctive, high-end look. Dahl has moved away from the classically romantic, Old-World charm of her Italian fine-dining restaurants Cucina Rustica and Dahl & DiLuca (to be renamed Dahl Restaurante Italiano for its 20th anniversary rebirth in December 2015)—and the casual bistro atmosphere of Pisa Lisa—in favor of modern artistry. In addition to the architecture that would be at home in any city in the world, the décor adds dramatic touches. It draws on the earth’s elements of fire, water, earth, and air, such as an oversized Chevron amethyst, a zinc gaucho bar, barbwire chandelier spheres, cascading fountains and welcoming cauldrons of fire that beckon from the road and flank the metal entryway into the restaurant. In addition, there are masterful commissioned works of art—all envisioned by Dahl. Subtle lighting, configured to reduce light pollution, casts a warm, soft glow. Add to this the restaurant’s ubiquitous butterflies—including the jeweled, handcrafted butterfly restaurant door—meant to be “a symbol of hope for everyone,” and memories of Dahl’s trip to South America, and you have what can only be called “a Lisa Dahl restaurant experience.” As Dahl is fond of saying, and which is apparent in all her restaurants, “Equal to my love of cooking is my passion for creating beautiful, welcoming spaces.”

out of great tragedy has come a great passion Although Lisa Dahl is one of Sedona’s most successful and creative restaurateurs, she did not come to Sedona to start a culinary revolution—though she has done so. Dahl came to heal from the tragic death of her only son, Justin, killed at the age of 23 when he tried to stop a robbery. Before she landed in Sedona in 1995, Dahl had built a successful 20-year career in the fashion industry, and her love of food was a private passion she enjoyed with her family and friends. Starting a restaurant was not on her radar. When tragedy struck, however, the life she knew was shattered. Dahl wanted both to start anew and to find a way to pay tribute to her beloved son. Because Justin had always dreamed of starting a mother-son restaurant, Dahl embarked on a second career as a chef and restaurant owner to honor his memory. In the process, she found her life’s work and a way to contribute to the community she has come to call home. Each of Dahl’s restaurants has been inspired by her love for her “golden boy,” and so has her cookbook, which is dedicated to Justin. Mariposa, too, has a special place for him. Centered in the courtyard leading to the restaurant lies a medallion, a memorial to Justin, that quotes John 15:13—“Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.” As Dahl has reflected in her cookbook, “We must accept the saddest of things that can happen, but we must never forget to embrace the truth with as much joy as we can muster. Our loved ones who have passed are always with us, and they are always watching over us. I will be Justin’s mom forever and will try to make him proud until the day we meet again.”

on the world stage Surely, Justin must be proud of Mariposa. There is no doubt that with the building of Mariposa: LatinInspired Grill, Dahl has taken Sedona dining to a world-class level. Henceforth, no Sedona experience will be complete without a visit to her restaurant on the bluff. Guests can visit Mariposa for both lunch and dinner and a very popular gaucho hour (4-5 pm) that spills over into the best sunset viewing in Sedona.

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COLORING OUTSIDE THE LINES The flourishing Sedona art scene would not be what it is today without one iconic and enduring arts entrepreneur, Peggy Lanning. In a relatively short period of time Sedona has become recognized as a world-class arts destination in no small part to visionary pioneers like Lanning. Owner of two outstanding galleries, Turquoise Tortoise Gallery, established in 1981, and Lanning Gallery in 1986 at the Hozho shopping complex, it has never been an easy path being a trailblazer when it comes to the sometimes-ephemeral world of the arts business. Spend some time with Peggy Lanning, and as this petite force of nature delightfully charms you, eventually you will get a glimpse of her tenacious will to survive. This gal is gutsy and she has the longevity of her galleries to prove it! Peggy is often heard saying, “I like to crawl before I walk, and walk before I run.” As a core business philosophy it certainly has worked for her. The roots of the enduring Lanning success formula began to take shape back in her hometown of Long Beach, Mississippi, along the Gulf Coast. Picture a spunky eight year old going door to door in her neighborhood, hauling a basket on wheels—wheels gave her the edge - full of freshly caught crabs that took half the morning to fill. Thirty cents a dozen if her customers picked them, 35 cents a dozen if she had to pick them. Peggy remembers that her neighbors would say, “Here she comes again… wonder what she’s selling now?” Influenced by her mother who was the first female real estate owner in Mississippi and her father, an insurance salesman, Peggy has an irrepressible entrepreneurial spirit coursing through her veins. “If I had the choice of just a salary or straight commission, I took straight commission hands down,” laughs Peggy. About the art business she is fond of saying, “I like to gamble every day. I drive to work to seek my fortune.”

ESSENTIAL ICON Ironically her foray into the arts world began during the Viet Nam war. Her husband was a fighter pilot stationed in Okinawa, Japan and the Philippines for four and a half years. Peggy accompanied him. Due to his rotation assignments he was only home four months out of the year. Instead of tea at the officers club with the ladies Peggy set out to sell something. A fortuitous meeting with a Chinese businessman evolved into an unlikely partnership. She helped him create and market products that would sell to the officers’ wives at the base gift shops. He taught her how to do temple rubbings on rice paper. For the next couple of years she flew from base to base expanding the gift shops. The arts intrigued her and so she set her sights in that direction. In 1968 Peggy moved to Arizona, settling in Phoenix. Her newfound interest was in Native American jewelry. It was starting to take off. Hitting the wholesale shows she started buying her stock. Peggy had a female friend from her time in Okinawa who was a wholesaler of Native American jewelry. Peggy wanted her to check out what she was selling. Looking over Peggy’s stock her friend said, “I tell you what you’ve got; you’ve got an eye.” That truism has been key to the Lanning success story. Peggy will tell you, “I don’t have the education. I don’t have the money, I don’t have anything else like that behind me, but I do have a good eye.” From selling out of the trunk of her car to creating house parties displaying her Native American jewelry and selling to small local boutiques, she was well on her way. In 1971 Lanning set down roots establishing the Turquoise Tortoise Gallery. She was nervous opening her first gallery and remembers a good friend saying, “Peggy, as long as there is a Southwest, you’ll be in business!” In the early 1980’s Sedona wasn’t even incorporated as city. That would happen a few years later. Two decades before, in 1961, the Sedona Arts Center was created, and in the early 1970’s Tlaquepaque Arts & Crafts Village dominated with its cloistered arts enterprises within the walls of its Spanish style-shopping complex. Peggy caught wind of a new shopping center going up, essentially across the way from Tlaquepaque. It was to be called Hozho. Thirty artists and art owners kicked in to build it. Peggy had the smallest investment, “but I had a voice and that’s what I wanted,” she recalls.

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So what does it take to weather economic downturns, changing buying trends, the next big thing, challenging hires and the whims and demands of clients in the crazy art business? Surround yourself with talented people according to Peggy. In conventional business that has been true and so it is in the Lanning enterprises. “My Lanning Gallery Director, Isabelle Cozart, has been with me for 17 years, and my PR person, Liz Boykin, has been here for 10 years.” The other side of the equation is the caring and respect for her artists, like internationally collected Navajo artist David Johns who goes back almost four decades at Turquoise Tortoise. His stunning painted portraits of his people are rich in color and deeply expressive. Inspired Navajo artist Tony Abeyta’s painting was chosen as the official illustration of the Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of the American Indian when it opened in 2004. This world-class artist shows in two places: Turquoise Tortoise Gallery and a Santa Fe gallery. Some of his pieces sell for upwards of $60,000. Remarkably, Peggy started representing him when he was 17, now he is 50! Asked what she loves about the arts business, Peggy is quick to respond. “I love the big family that my artists bring me, the love, the warmth, the caring, the trusting that we have that goes back and forth. We grow together and stay friends for years.” That’s true for both of her galleries. She had established a reputation for high quality Native American art at Turquoise Tortoise and became hungry to explore the work of traditional and contemporary artists that were non-native and reached beyond the Southwest. Smitten with the work of such artists as Alfred Rogoway, Bill Rane and fine jeweler Michael Grant, and after eying the gallery across the hall from her gallery at Hozho, she took another leap.

In 1986 she created Lanning Gallery. In the ensuing years it would become one of Sedona’s most popular destination galleries. Branding Lanning Gallery as contemporary and classic, it is just that. The gorgeous gallery space is filled with an impressive array of mediums from brilliantly colorful original paintings in oil, acrylic and watercolor to fantastic illustrations. Stunning jewelry, handmade furniture as functional art, sculpture and extraordinary contemporary ceramic and glass pieces are tastefully placed throughout the gallery, giving off and inviting a sophisticate aura.

In addition to an impressive roster of world-class artists there has always been a place for emerging artists at Lanning. Maybe the most famous was young Alexandra Nechita from Russia, who at 14 was becoming a phenomenon. Self taught, it looked like she was channeling Picasso in her boldly free and colorful pieces. Peggy, always concerned for the welfare of children, initiated a fundraiser for a young burn victim in Phoenix called An Extraordinary Child for an Extraordinary Child through the selling of Nechita’s art. Local school kids loved the young artist and were sitting in rapt attention as she told them, “Always remember, color outside the lines!” That pretty much could sum up Peggy Lanning’s life too! Peggy Lanning continues to shape and influence the art scene in Sedona. As co-founder of the Sedona Gallery Association in 2005 she has been a champion for the arts and artists. The National Association of Women Business Owners presented her with the Entrepreneurial Excellence Award 2006. She has served on the board of the Sedona Chamber of Commerce and other organizations, serving as a voice for the arts that will never go quietly! However, Peggy says her greatest achievement is her 3 children, Bob, Michael and Kimber.

Be sure to set aside some time to visit Turquoise Tortoise Gallery and Lanning Gallery at Hozho.

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Ever since Sedona was “discovered” by Hollywood as a magnificent backdrop for the movie industry, people have been coming here for the same reason year in and year out – it’s the lifestyle! Whether it’s snow in New England or natural disasters in California, the appeal of a high-desert community with four seasons, low crime, great natural beauty and clean air is a constant. Also, as one client said, “Everyone here is friendly and it has a small town feel with big town culture”. So, whether you’re interested in the arts, metaphysics, ornithology, haute-cuisine or hiking, Sedona can accommodate your needs. Now that you’ve decided to put Sedona on your short-list, what kind of budget should you plan for in order to live here? The average price of a Sedona single-family residence in 2015 is about $450,000, but a better way to look at it may be for me to tell you that the average price per square foot for a Sedona home is $215; therefore, if you need 2000 square feet to accommodate your family and lifestyle, that home will cost you approximately $430,000. I ought to qualify that very broad comment by saying that some homes sell for as little as $250,000 and our luxury homes can run into the millions of dollars; we can cater to all tastes. Location is also a big determinant of value; West Sedona in general is 10% more expensive than The Village of Oak Creek and Cottonwood, 16miles south of us, is half the price.

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Now is probably an advantageous time to buy. We have still not returned to pre-crash price levels but values are steadily increasing; a respected, local appraiser recently summed it up best for me when he said “Residential prices under $500,000 are increasing in the 6% to 10% a year range, homes between $500,000 and $1,000,000 are going up by about 4% to 6% a year and over $1,000,000 they are increasing by about 2% a year”. If you’re not quite ready to buy a home, we have a large selection of vacant land for sale with an average lot costing about $125,000 and prices going up to $500,000 for larger parcels in the most desirable locations. Whatever you buy, there is a steady supply of future buyers with “red rock fever” who will facilitate future resale if your plans should change. Start packing and get ready for a fresh start in life!

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IT’S TIME FOR WINE – AZ STYLE Can’t believe Arizona is making wine? Well it’s true – and it’s really, really good. I have had the pleasure of traveling to many of the great wine producing areas of the world – including Australia, New Zealand, South America, and most recently in South Africa. It was there in South Africa where my real passion for wine developed. I left the country with a dream of opening a wine tasting room featuring great wines from around the world. I was very pleasantly surprised to find that my new home in Arizona was also well along the path to becoming one of the real centers for great wine. The current wineries and vineyards are in fact relatively new to the State. Arizona’s first steps into modern day winemaking began 37 years ago in the mid to late 70s. However, wine production dates back to the early Spaniards and their conquest of the new world. Arizona’s wine production largely comes from two main areas southeast of Tucson – The Sonoita/Elgin area, and The Wilcox area. There is also a smaller production area South of Sedona in the Verde Valley.

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It was in Sonoita that Dr. Gordon Dutt, a soil scientist with UC Davis, was hired to work on water quality issues in Arizona. Here he discovered two varieties of sandy loam, perfect soil types for growing wine. The soils found in Sonoita are almost identical to those found in Cote D’Or in Burgundy and offers the best blend of characteristics for grapes grown for wine production. The soils around Sonoita, which are now known as the Terra Rossa soil series, consists of an acidic soil with iron on the top (a distinctive red/ rusty color) and limestone below. Though these ideal soil types were somewhat spotty in extent, there were enough areas to launch a trial. The grapes thrived and an industry was born.

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In addition to the ideal soils, Southern Arizona has climate advantages as well. The air is dry with cool nights and intermittent summer rains. High temperatures in the area rarely get above the mid-90’s and combined with highest diurnal temperature variation in the country it contributes to the favorable growing conditions that give rise to highly productive vineyards and ultimately great wine.

SANTA RITA MOUNTAIN RANGE – SOUTHEAST OF TUCSON, ARIZONA Due to the relatively low rainfall in the area the irrigation levels for the grapes can be controlled in an almost engineered manner resulting in a very high level of quality control and management. As a result of all of the very favorable natural conditions and hard work of the early pioneering vineyard owners and wine makers an – a truly unique and wonderful industry was born. Today, Arizona boosts almost 1,200-acres of vines – small compared to other states – but is growing with an additional 350-acres planned by 2016. As the industry is young, a lot of experimentation has taken place as evidenced by the large verities of grapes that are present. The number of active wineries has grown 128% between 2011 and 2014 – truly an indication of an industry on the rise.

The predominant grapes planted are Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Grenache, Zinfandel, and Merlot. The top five grape varietals in terms of production are Syrah, Grenache, Cabernet Sauvignon, Mourvedre, and Sangiovese.

SONOITA/ELGIN WINE COUNTRY Arizona wines are making a name for themselves. Long growing seasons give the grapes a longer time to develop the required sugar levels to make great wine. This has given the grapes grown in Arizona ample sugar to produce some outstanding sweet and dry wines – in some cases with a slightly higher alcohol level – wines that are full of flavor from the grapes themselves. These special qualities contribute to Arizona currently producing wines that are unique and will stand out in domestic and international comparisons.

One of the most pleasing and reaffirming aspects of the Arizona wine industry is the people that unite to produce them. From those involved in the vineyards, the wine-makers, the distributors, the educators and the retailers on the pointy edge of the industry – there is a very obvious team effort to make this industry an enjoyable and profitable endeavor. Compared to most other growing regions of the world, Arizona doesn’t have much fruit to go around, and one might think that in a limited production environment, the concerns of individuals and single wineries would be the natural response – this just simply isn’t the case in the Arizona wine industry. The united support of each and every aspect throughout the industry is impressive and commendable. This is truly an industry where all involved look after the success of each other.

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BOTTOM LINE Arizona wines are making a real name for themselves as a result of unique and ideal conditions and the hard work and dedication of those in the industry. Give them a try – guarantee you won’t be disappointed.

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The Cleaner Quicker Experience By Timothy Denman Traditionally car wash ownership is a lifelong pursuit. The industry is filled with stories of owners and operators that cut their teeth scrubbing fenders in their teenage years, working their way up through the ranks to eventually take the reins of their own wash. Bill and Debbie Johnson both had highly successful, decades-long careers in the corporate world before turning their attention to car washing. While not raised in car wash tunnels, the husband and wife ownership team are every bit as committed to their new careers as they were to their old, and bring a fresh, business first perspective to the industry. Bill, the former CEO, CFO, and management consultant, and Debbie, a former CFO and strategic planning executive, know what it takes to run a business and specialize in turning a struggling enterprise into a market leader. When the Johnsons purchased Cleaner Quicker Carwash in Sedona, AZ in August of 2014 it was in shambles. To say the wash was a neglected mess would be an understatement. Nearly all of the equipment in the tunnel was inoperable, the building was rotting from the inside out, and employees were not provided with even the basic supplies to properly clean and detail vehicles. To resurrect the near comatose wash a two-month ground-up renovation was required and the complete replacing of the wash equipment. Since the high desert site reopened six months ago, the Johnsons have been working 14 hour days, every day to restructure operations and recapture market share.

“When we took it over nothing worked in the tunnel,” Bill Johnson says. “I had never worked in car washing before, but I have been involved in a lot of manufacturing and I knew right away the equipment needed to be replaced.” 57

The tunnel of the new flex-serve wash was outfitted with brand new equipment and the entire building and grounds were gutted and rebuilt. In fact the only things that remain from the wash’s previous incarnation are the concrete floors — which required six workers three full days to get clean. Being new to the car wash business the Johnsons knew they needed high-quality managers to help keep the operations side of the house performing and they tagged two industry veterans to fill this important role. Chris West, the wash’s previous manager that somehow kept the doors open despite being denied basic equipment and supplies, and Sean Gilpin, an operations manager with a long car wash history and a stellar local reputation, were chosen to help the Johnsons turn the long-suffering site around. “When we took over we were literally starting from scratch,” Johnson said. “We had no equipment and no procedures in place. We built the business from that level on up.” Over his long successful career Bill has overseen the turnaround of hundreds of businesses and knows firsthand that one of the most important aspect of a business revamp is to take a long hard look at operations. The old systems of doing things were thrown out the window and the Johnsons and their team looked at every procedure from stacking, to the proper way to wipe down a car to ensure Cleaner Quicker Carwash lived up to its name. Every service the wash offers was broken down to a series of small tasks and the proper procedure and ideal time it should take for each was defined. For example, the Platinum express detail is comprised of 70 different tasks with an average time of 25 seconds per item. Clearly defining what is expected of workers and the time each task should take allows the Johnsons to effectively train staff and ensure customers receive a consistently superior product. Every car that pulls into the drive is inspected prior to service to make sure that the appropriate level of clean is selected. Employees give each vehicle a quick, yet thorough inspection and help customers select the appropriate service level for their particular needs.

“The Platinum is our most popular wash,” Johnson says. “Once people figure out what the package entails and the amount of hand work we do on the vehicle before and after the tunnel they are hooked. It is probably a $50 value and we charge just $16.99.”

The inspection process continues after the service is complete and each customer is given a completed checklist when they are presented with their clean vehicle. Workers let customers know what has been done to the vehicle and make sure they are completely satisfied before driving off. The Johnsons may have just entered the car wash industry less than a year ago, but they have already become fully engrained in the car wash culture and have no plans to drive off into the Arizona sunset. “The biggest problem I have seen in turnarounds over the years is that people had gotten out of touch with the business,” Johnson says. “The guys that are actually running the business had better be on top of it all of the time.” Falling out of touch with the business is not a concern for the Johnsons. They are on site 14 hours a day seven days a week to ensure that quality, consistency, and customer service remain the hallmarks of Cleaner Quicker. Despite a long history of turning businesses around with the goal of selling for a large profit, Johnson has no immediate plans to cash in on their investment. In fact the Johnsons have taken a shine to the car wash industry, jumping in with both feet and are in it for the long hall, carefully documenting every step of the rehab should they decide to open a second location. But for right now they are happy to continue to refine the wash process and provide each and every customer that turns into their drive the Cleaner Quicker experience. Bill and Debbie run their business on the CAPTAN approach and expect every worker to have the strategy ingrained in their psyche and to perform their jobs up to a high standard. CAPTAN stands for Customer satisfaction, positive Attitude, Product excellence, Teamwork, Accountability, and Nimbleness. The six-pronged approach to the business is the first thing employees are taught when they come on board at Cleaner Quicker. The wash offers three exterior options, with the majority of customers in the high-end Sedona community opting for the Platinum treatment. The top wash features triple foam, two wheel treatments, RainX, Carnauba wax, spot-free rinse, and much more

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Believing that art is a living breathing encounter, you are invited to visit Goldenstein Gallery and experience the life enhancing impact of fine art in their gorgeous setting. This destination gallery is known for its diversity of world-renowned local and regional artists in all media and styles. Relax in the stunning Sculpture Garden set against the backdrop of Sedona’s Red Rock landscape. Take a seat on comfortable stone chairs or whimsical faux-bois furniture, interact with graceful kinetic sculptures, and experience melodic tones of giant Sky Chimes and reclaimed metal bells and gaze at sculptures. Inside the gallery are there are over 50 gallery artists to enjoy. The gallery also offers an exciting Artist in Residence program in which guests may watch and interact with renowned artists while they sculpt or paint works in progress.

From their unprecedented commitment to enhance their client’s lives they have become a name synonymous with style and innovation and have been consistently delighting local and visiting collectors. “We celebrate and love our artists in what they create and the interest and beauty they bring to the world”, says owner, Linda Goldenstein.

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How to Create a Garden Sanctuary A small space can be home to a sacred garden if you incorporate four key elements into your landscape aroma, sound, sight, and animals, says Joshua Loveall of Joshua Tree and Landscape Company in Sedona. "A garden that integrates these elements will enliven all the senses and embody nature in its fullest expression".

Aromaâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; planting aromatic herbs & plants Nothing beats walking past a bush of roses that bloom with fragrance. Aromatic herbs and plants create a lingering cloud of sweet smells that are not only pleasurable to be around but also stimulate the part of the brain that affects emotions (the limbic system). Once stimulated, the limbic system releases serotonin that counteracts anxiety and endorphins that reduce pain. Good examples of aromatic plants perennial and annuals that thrive in Sedona are roses of many different types; Arizona rosewood, an evergreen shrub; and lavender plants, such as Spanish and English varieties. The scent of roses is believed to be the highest vibration of any smell humans can experience. Just one whiff can create a sense of liveliness and energy. A cell rejuvenator and powerful antiseptic, rose essential oil soothes and heals skin conditions, including cuts and burns. It can also be used as an inhalant and has been known to treat asthma. Lavender is a natural anti-anxiety remedy and can alleviate headaches. Sprigs of lavender can be added to a bath or sachet for relaxation and fragrance and can be applied in distilled form to a pillow or sheets (in the laundry or as a spray) to induce restful sleep. Lavender also can be used in cooking. Sweet-smelling rosemary, eucalyptus, and lemon pair well with lavender. Other aromatic plants to consider growing in your garden sanctuary include sage, thyme, verbena, jasmine, wisteria, and honeysuckle.

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Soundâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; breathing life into your garden Sound is an often-overlooked element in a garden. Wind chimes, a trickling water feature, and windrustling plants can create a sense of peacefulness and distance from the world outside your garden oasis. With sound elements, you can enjoy your garden even at night or with your eyes closed. Wind chimes are a easy addition that come in all sizes and shapes that offer a variety of tones and sounds. They can be hung in trees, anchored in deck overhangs, or placed on hooks to swing freely in the breeze. As a bonus, chimes add color and texture to your garden.

Sightâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; adding soothing color Planting colorful foliage an d tree s ca n give a garden definition and attract birds and butterflies. You can choose plants with colors that you enjoy seeing and with contrasting textures to add dimension to your landscape. A flowering tree, for example, can draw the eye upward, creating an uplifting feeling of spaciousness. Flowing water features are also very soothing landscape elements, and they come in various sizes and shapes. They can take center stage or be in the background fit into other wise unused spaces or be incorporated into a wall or a bed of flowers. Pondless waterfalls are the most poplar due to the low maintenance. In addition to garden elements, such as vivid pillows, chairs, painted benches and planters, can create a beautiful focal point for your sanctuary. A fire-pit,with its red dancing flames, can also be a garden centerpiece that is not only soothing and mesmerizing but also an inviting gathering place for family and friends.

Animalsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; sharing your sanctuary If you are creating a cozy sanctuary for yourself, why not create a refuge for local wildlife too. You can purposefully design your sanctuary space to attract butterflies, hummingbirds and other wildlife. Some garden visitors seek shade, others hunt for food such as the seeds from sunflowers or the nectar of blue salvia, and some species take up residency and make gardens their home.

Birdbaths, ponds, re-circulating fountains, and other water elements can lure wildlife into your garden. Birds love water in wide, shallow pools that are elevated off the ground three feet or higher. There is something very calming about watching butterflies float through your garden or seeing hummingbirds hover over your flowers. Think of the entire life cycle of animals you would like to attract into your sanctuary. For example, leafy host plants, like parsley and dill, can provide shelter and food for larvae and caterpillars â&#x20AC;&#x201D; which, of course, eventually become butterflies. You can create a beautiful garden sanctuary that is pleasing to the eye and nurturing to the spirit. By planting a combination of flowering plants, native grasses, and leafy shrubs while adding colorful non-organic elements and sound-rich garden features. These four key elements will captivate and indulge your senses in your garden sanctuary.

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GEORGE KELLY FINE JEWELRY  CONTEMPORARY CHIC George and Kelly Preschler, owners of George Kelly Fine Jewelry, bring an arresting architectural design approach to their fresh, contemporary jewelry that you won’t see anywhere. Situated at the Hyatt Piñon Pointe Shopping Center, their boutique is boldly angled. Initially a challenge, this hands-on creative team turned the space into an aesthetic plus by deploying the same pleasingly architectural design to its shape. Simply said, the shop dazzles with light, both natural and perfectly pinpointed, to embrace their exquisite jewelry and contemporary leather handbag lines. Master jewelry designer George Preschler started designing jewelry in his teens over 40 years ago. As young watchmaker’s apprentice, trips to Europe and a love for German precision became a strong influence. A George Kelly piece is truly a work of art. You will be struck by the inventive design, clean lines, use of spectacular gemstones, and overall technical precision of each piece. Creative genius and technical proficiency shine impressively throughout the George Kelly collection of fine jewelry. For Preschler, beauty and functionality always seem to find the perfect marriage. His process is very intuitive. Attuned to nature and the beautiful Sedona environment, anything can prompt Preschler to go into that cocooned zone of artistic possibility. It could be a special stone found on a hike, the way a tree bends in the wind, anything. Sketches on paper roughing out the idea, playing with shape and form, expand his concept. If the idea holds up, Preschler will deep dive into the process. The gemstone is paramount. Over the decades the creative team has developed special ongoing relations with the highest quality gemstone sources for their creations and for custom commissioned work. Anything is possible in this shop. Customer care and satisfaction have produced return visits year after year. Preschler designs in yellow, white and rose gold, silver palladium and platinum metals, enclosing pearls, rubies, indigenous turquoise, tanzanite and other exotic gemstones. Complementary to the George Kelly collection, you’ll find a handsome line of German designed necklaces formed with one to 330 fine stainless steel wires—think urban chic! And be sure to check out the stunning line of richly colored leather handbags. Made in Berlin with imported Italian hardware, they make a gorgeous fashion statement! Located at the Hyatt Shops at Piñon Pointe 101 N. State Route 89A, Suite E23, Sedona

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SEDONA ROUGE Imagine retreating to a tranquil, private spa in Sedona where you experience world-class massage, body work, intuitive and wellness therapies tailored exclusively to you. Central to the allure of Sedona Rouge is its exquisite spa designed for relaxation and rejuvenation. A passion for the art of well-being and customized spa services are the hallmarks of the Spa at Sedona Rouge. The Spa’s massage therapists are some of the best in the world, well versed in many healing bodywork modalities including Reflexology, Cranial Sacral, Cupping Massage, Myofascial Bodywork, Lomi Lomi, Thai Massage and traditional Ayurvedic services. Transporting and uplifting, the Spa at Sedona Rouge offers body treatment rituals with rich butters, invigorating scrubs, detoxifying herbal wraps and mesmerizing scented baths using products that are locally hand-crafted with both indigenous and exotic botanicals. Customized massage harmoniously and synergistically completes each body treatment ritual. Expert estheticians tailor each facial according to your skin’s unique needs. Offering effective skin care products along with extractions, steam therapy, and acupressure massage, the goal of each facial is to promote radiant, healthy skin. Famous for its Vortex sites, natural areas of enhanced energy that facilitate meditation, self realization and mind/body/soul healing, many travelers journey to Sedona to enhance their physical and spiritual well-being. The Spa at Sedona Rouge offers intuitive and wellness services including The Rising Star Healing System™, Touching Essence™, Advanced Nutritional Consultation, plus private and daily yoga class to facilitate your journey to self discovery. As a wellness destination, Sedona Rouge offers four sumptuous spa guest rooms and two romantic spa suites. Equipped with large jetted tubs, the spa guest rooms provide guests with a serene and relaxing retreat.

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SEDONA HERITAGE MUSEUM CELEBRATES LOCAL HISTORY The Sedona Heritage Museum tells the stories of the area’s earliest pioneers, cowboys and ranching, our orchard industry, film-making legacy and Sedona Schnebly, the town’s namesake. The Museum offers a full schedule of educational programs, including Living History talks, Monday at the Museum old-time craft demonstrations, and student tours. Annual signature events include the Fall Arts & Crafts Fair, the City’s official Veteran’s Day Tribute, and an annual community open house called “Christmas in the Park”. The Museum’s latest addition is the telegraph office seen in John Wayne’s “Angel and the Badman” movie. Legend is the telegraph office started its life as an actual train station and was moved to the Sedona western movie set. Sometime later it was moved and converted into a residence. Rediscovered by Museum volunteers, it has again been relocated and now restored. Exhibits include a history of 90 years of movie-making in Sedona, along with interactive telegraph displays. Another recent Museum milestone was the unveiling of ‘Joey’, a life-size bronze sculpture. Joey joined his ‘sister’ Josie and the ‘Story-Tellin Cowboy’. This trio of bronzes by sculptor Susan Kliewer invites adults and children to join their ‘circle of history’ for photo opp.s and to listen to local history stories via an interactive audio system. Museum volunteers clock over 10,000 volunteer hours/year in support of Museum operations and programs, including active collections and restoration programs. They invite local residents and visitors alike to visit the museum, attend an event, join the volunteer family, and signup for the ‘Museum Roundup’ e-newsletter.

The Sedona Heritage Museum is located at 735 Jordan Road in Uptown Sedona. They are open 11AM to 3PM daily, except on major holidays. SedonaMuseum.org 928-282-7038

JEROME CHAMBER Jerome, the mile high, hand-made town, is a colorful oasis, and a photographer’s paradise. Known variously as the "Billion Dollar Mining Camp" and the "Wickedest Town in the West" in its heyday and as "Ghost City" when it was abandoned, the entire town has been named a National Historic Landmark. The hundred-yearold buildings house a myriad of galleries, restaurants, and B & Bs beckon visitors interested in history, the arts, and spectacular views.

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November 7 – Jerome Art Walk November 28 – Jerome Lights up the Mountain & Luminaria December 4 – Polar Express December 5 – Jerome Art Walk May 21-22 – 51st Annual Jerome Historic Home Tour

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JEROME ART WALK The mile high town of Jerome hosts a First Saturday of the Month Art Walk from 5 to 8pm. Stroll the winding streets or take the free shuttle from The Old Jerome High School to the upper levels of town. 26 galleries and studios are open, hosting openings and happenings with refreshments, music and lively conversation.

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January 2 – Jerome Art Walk February 6 – Jerome Art Walk March 5 – Jerome Art Walk April 2 – Jerome Art Walk April 23 – Bird House Fundraiser May 2 – Jerome Art Walk June 4 – Jerome Art Walk

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Jerome, Arizona is a mining town too tough to die. It has a rich history dating back to 1894 when the first miners came to Jerome to strike it rich. By the early 1900’s, miners were being bought out by big mining companies and as they say the rest is history. Some of the richest copper deposits in North America lay below the town of Jerome and it was there for the taking. Jerome was a profitable mine for investors, and the town itself. It was even in the running to become the territorial capital long before the state of Arizona even existed.

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Jerome at its peak had 15,000 residents with hundreds of transient miners. In the early 50’s the mining companies announced that they would be closing mining operations in Jerome. When the mining company began to tear down some of the buildings on Main Street a mining official was quoted as saying: “Within 5 years weeds will be growing on the streets of Jerome”. This comment made some Jerome residents take notice. Jimmy Brewer, who was the curator at Tuzigoot national monument, addressed the town council by saying, “I don’t think you people realize what you have here. If you don’t do something, all that will be left of Jerome is a pile of rubble”. With that being said some Jerome residents banded together to create the Jerome Historical Society. Beginning in 1953 the Society began to purchase buildings and property from the mining company. The Society’s view was that maybe at some point in time people would come to visit Jerome to study and enjoy its rich history. On June 21, 1953 the Jerome Historical Society officially opened its Mine Museum and Gift Store which is still open to this day. The Society is very involved in all aspects of contemporary Jerome as well. The Society created and maintains several attractions in Jerome. They include the Mine Museum and the New State Motor Building, the Audrey Headframe Outdoor Park and the View Lot. Of special interest is a series of interpretive plaques located throughout the town which explain much of Jerome’s vibrant history.

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Yavapai Food Council (YFC) is the first 501c3 nonprofit organization of it’s kind in the state of Arizona. Founded in 2009 as a Yavapai County grass roots organization is Sedona, Arizona where 1 out of 3 children, 1 out of 5 adults and 1 out of 7 seniors are food insecure. Serving a large, rural county with high poverty levels requires YFC to offer innovated programs that are designed to fill the gaps that Emergency Food Providers are experiencing. YFC is dedicated to helping those who feed the hungry through effective mobilization of food, funds, and program support. In 2014, YFC distributed 235,005 meals county-wide, including the collection of nearly 100,000 pounds of food through the Yavapai Food Neighbors green bag donor project. As partners with AZ Department of Economic Security, YFC has a team of volunteers that travel to rural communities and set up mobile offices to assist those in need with applying for SNAP benefits (previously food stamps). In an effort to relieve child hunger, YFC administers the Weekend Meals for Hungry Kids including backpacks for K-8 and in school pantries for students 9-12. In 2014, 26,271 meals were provided for hungry kids. YFCs newest project is the Bountiful Kitchen, a nonprofit kitchen where Northern Arizona University interns will learn the details and requirements of USDA’s National Lunch Program (NSLP), while assisting YFC with recipe development, nutritional analysis, and menu planning for brown bag breakfast and lunch deliveries to rural schools with high poverty but lack commercials kitchens resulting in the absence of school meals. In 2016, Bountiful Kitchen is anticipated to serve 1,800 to 2,400 meals a week.

Yavapai Food Council is a nonprofit organization, 501(c)(3) as ruled by the IRS and the State of Arizona and is approved as a Charitable Tax Organization. Arizona Charitable Tax Credits are accepted at www.yavapaifoodcouncil.org or by calling 928-254-8172.

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THE SEDONA INTERNATIONAL CITY OF PEACE Our approach for engaging the community is to catalyze, co-host, partner with organizations and participate in events that we believe are fostering a culture of peace. Important community issues we have helped catalyze action for include: hunger, sex trafficking, the treatment and conditions of veterans, and the recently passed Sedona Human Rights Ordinance. We have also given voice to international exchange students talking about the importance of peace in their countries, by co-hosing an International Day of We believe a culture of peace is one that respects Peace event. and connects our shared humanity and ignites a social spark to form new and inspired traditions Sedona is known the world over for its spectacular and ideas that uphold the highest values of the red rock vistas, its vibrant arts community, its human heart. To that end we envision Sedona as healthy lifestyle and as a place for genuine a place where people respect and listen to each spiritual nourishment. Sacred to its First Peoples other, celebrate the diversity of backgrounds, who chose only to offer prayers and ceremony opinions and expressions, and come together to in what is today Sedona, it remains a palpable take action for the greater good of our community place of peace and harmony. and beyond. As a City of Peace, modern day Sedonans have taken the opportunity to deepen its legacy of peace—both inner and outer—to make it relevant, purposeful and beneficial for all who live and work here, and for the millions who visit every year. Our approach for engaging the community is to The Sedona International City of Peace promotes a culture of peace through events, projects, collaborations, and publications that seek to raise consciousness, expand connections, and engage our community. As part of a United Nations’ global movement, Sedona, Arizona is proud to stand with more than 120 cities on five continents worldwide—from Kampala to Kathmandu —that have consciously chosen to become International Cities of Peace.

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HONOREES, GRANT RECIPIENTS RECOGNIZED AT SPIRIT OF SEDONA The Arizona Community Foundation of Sedona and its Board of Advisors invited community members and leaders to celebrate the Spirit of Sedona honorees and 2015 grant recipients at an awards celebration on Sunday, October 4. The event provided an opportunity for community members to learn about the projects funded through the annual competitive grants process and hear the stories of the individuals recognized for their significant contributions to the community. “Honorees this year found ways to make an impact through volunteering, providing employment opportunities for local youth and sharing the profits of their business with the community,” said Judi Smith, Regional Senior Philanthropic Advisor for the Arizona Community Foundation. “It really shows that there’s no one way to be a philanthropist, but when you hear their stories, you see that they’re all guided by that same desire to make a difference.” 2015 Spirit of Sedona Honorees • Dr. Rod Abbott, recognized in memoriam with the Lifetime Achievement Award • Randy and Milton Crewse, Volunteers of the Year • Rainbow Acres, Nonprofit Organization of the Year • Sedona International Film Festival and Workshop, Nonprofit Organization of the Year • Sterling Financial, Business Benefactor of the Year • Rotary Club of Sedona, Community Collaborator

Members of the local Board of Advisors also shared information about the various projects funded through the annual competitive grants process and recognized the nonprofit organizations that received funding. With the support of its advisors and volunteer grant review panelists, the Arizona Community Foundation of Sedona awarded a total of $183,000 to organizations for projects serving children, the arts, social services, animal welfare, the environment and nonprofit capacity building.

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