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Some of you may not
yet be aware of what
we call a "Sedona
Moment" -
those special
moments in time that
are unique to Red
Rock Country.
This month, we'd
like to share with
you Roger Naylor's
story...
Some people play
hooky but not me. I
take hooky very
seriously. Certain
days demand one slip
free from
obligations. Like
cool summer mornings
beneath a sky as
brilliantly blue as
a Hank Williams'
song.
Marg's Draw,
named for a mule
owned by the first
pioneer to settle in
what would become
Sedona, makes the
perfect hooky trail.
Marg the Mule would
hide out in this
scenic area to avoid
work. To celebrate
that irrepressible
spirit I follow
Marg's hoofsteps.
The easy hike
curves through Munds
Mountain Wilderness,
brushing past Copper
Cliffs and Snoopy
Rock. It crosses the
draw at a lovely dry
waterfall and ends
at Broken Arrow
trailhead, providing
additional hiking
possibilities. Much
of the trail lays a
stone's throw from
town, yet the dense
screen of vegetation
provides a genuine
backcountry
experience. Instant
access to hidden
wonders is one of
Sedona's many
charms. Marg would
approve.
Roger Naylor
is a travel writer
for Arizona
Highways,
Sedona Magazine
and the Arizona
Republic. He has
lived in the Verde
Valley for 15 years.
Find Roger on
Facebook at
www.facebook.com/RogerNaylorinAZ.
Follow him on
Twitter: @AZRogerNaylor.
Be sure to enjoy a
Summer Escape with
your family in
Sedona, Arizona by
taking advantage of
the wonderful Summer
events and deals
below. You can
also
click here
for more information
on activities for
the entire
family! And, sign up
for our
Family Friendly Fun
Sweepstakes!
But hurry,
the sweepstakes ends
on July 10!
All the Best,
Michelle Conway
Director of Tourism
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National Day of
the Cowboy -
Saturday, July 23 |
 Sedona
Celebration of
National Day of
the Cowboy
is
a FREE
community event
presented by
Sedona Main
Street Program
on Saturday,
July 23rd,
2011 from
10:00 am to 8:00
pm along SR 89A
in Uptown
Sedona. You'll
find gunfights
and ropin',
historical
reenactments,
plus country
music, cowboy
storytelling,
western
performances and
trades
demonstrations,
food booths and
cafes along the
sidewalks and
plazas. And this
year, the first
ever Get Your
Pig On! - Sedona
Barbecue
Competition will
be held.
www.sedonamainstreet.com.
(928) 204-2390.
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Celebrate Your
Spirit - Saturday,
August 20 & Sunday,
August 21 |
 Held
at Tlaquepaque
Arts & Crafts
Village, this
2nd annual event
showcases the
best sources for
personal
enrichment and
spiritual
awakening that
Red Rock Country
has to offer.
Be a part
of this unique
opportunity to
interact with
more than 50
professional
practitioners,
exhibitors and
musical
performers by
Sedona's very
own Metaphysical
and Spiritual
Association.
(928)
300-7796.
www.sedonaspiritual.com
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Bell Rock Inn |
 Chill
Out In Sedona
For Less! Stay 3
days/2 nights in
a studio suite
at the Bell Rock
Inn for only
$199*. Over $100
off retail rate!
Resort offers:
pools, hot tub,
spa services,
fitness,
Concierge & is
pet friendly.
And of course
Red Rock views!
Studio suite
features:
fully-equipped
kitchenette &
sleeps four.
Call (877)
444-8044 or
www.krazykyote.net
(code ZCI)
*Restrictions
Apply
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Hilton Sedona
Resort & Spa |
 The
Hilton Sedona Resort
& Spa is ideally
located as your home
base to explore the
many National
Monuments of
Northern Arizona and
the magnificent
Grand Canyon
National Park. Our
five night Extended
Stay Package
includes; a spacious
premium two room
suite equipped with
microwave oven and
refrigerator, high
speed internet
access and
complimentary access
to the Spa including
Precor fitness
facility, fitness
classes, tennis,
25-meter lap pool,
steam room, sauna
and Jacuzzi.
www.hiltonsedonaresort.com |
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InfoSedona.com
Coupons, Discounts &
Deals |
 InfoSedona
is a simple &
exciting new way
to enjoy Coupons
from a wide
variety of
different
businesses in
the heart of
Northern
Arizona's Red
Rock Country.
Browse
through a large
selection of
coupons for
Dining, Lodging,
Adventures,
Relaxation,
Events and more.
Show
Coupons on your
SmartPhone,
print Coupons at
home or book
online.
You can
personalize an
account just for
you, then save
favorite coupons
for your
vacation in
Sedona with "my
Coupons".
www.infosedona.com
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Jump into Summer
at the Red Agave
Resort |
 The
Red Agave
Adventure Resort
offers an
intimate setting
of two story
Chalets and
Studios with
incredible views
of Bell Rock and
Courthouse
Butte, two of
Sedona's iconic
red rock
formations.
Hiking and
biking trails
are easily
accessible just
beyond our
landscaped
courtyard
leading into the
Coconino
National Forest.
Enjoy days of
adventure and
nights of
peaceful
relaxation
around the
evening camp
fire. Join us at
the Red Agave
Adventure
Resort, truly
unique among
Sedona hotels.
www.redagaveresort.com
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Desert Rose Bed &
Breakfast |
 Beat
the summer heat
with a Cool Deal
in the Verde
Valley at the
Desert Rose Bed
and Breakfast,
stay for 2
nights or longer
and receive 50%
off your entire
stay! The Desert
Rose offers
casual luxury at
an affordable
small town
price. Our
quaint desert
setting will
give you the
most authentic
Arizona
experience. Very
centrally
located, less
than 15 miles
from Sedona,
Jerome and all 4
wineries!
From only $74.50
a night. Like us
on
Facebook.
For more
information
email desertrosebandb@hotmail.com
or call (928)
646-0236.
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Arizona Winery
Tours |
 Arizona
Winery Tours
offers an
enjoyable and
elegant way to
experience
Arizona's
premiere wines.
Guests receive
luxury limo bus
transportation
from Sedona to
the beautiful
Page Springs
area wineries.
At each
vineyard, guests
sample exquisite
wines in
friendly tasting
room settings. A
delicious
catered picnic
lunch at one of
the vineyards is
included.
Bottled water
and artisan
cheeses are
complimentary
throughout the
day. Tours
conclude with
return service
and memories
that last a
lifetime!
www.azwinerytours.com
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Sweet Suite Deal
for $79 at Kokopelli
Suites |
 Enjoy
Simply Sweet
comforts at
Kokopelli Suites
this Summer on
our Sweet Suite
Deal. Stay in
our Sugarloaf
Suite with 2
queen beds,
refrigerator,
microwave,
coffeemaker, 32"
plasma tv and
earth friendly
bath products.
Sunday
thru Thursday,
now thru August
31st
for only $79. No
Promo Code
Needed.
*Rates
based on
availability.
Call (800)
789-7393 to
reserve or go to
www.kokopellisuites.com
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Private Grand
Canyon Tour - 10%
Discount |
 Take
a private
excursion from
Sedona to one of
the natural
wonders of the
world! Travel in
luxury to the
magnificent
Grand Canyon
with an expert
guide who will
share the
history, geology
and stories of
the indigenous
people. Enjoy a
leisurely drive
along the South
Rim stopping
where you want
(time
permitting.)
Lunch at the
historic El
Tovar Lodge is
included.
Please
join us for your
personal
adventure. Mention
that you
received this
Sedona Chamber
of Commerce
email and you
will receive a
10% discount! www.gofirstclasscharter.com
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Winter Wonderland
in August |
 "Best
Sedona
Christmas!", Sedona's
Talk of the
Town is
located in
Sinagua
Plaza in
Uptown. Come
celebrate
Christmas
with us this
August as we
turn the
store into a
Christmas
Winter
Wonderland!
Over 1500
Mark Roberts
Christmas
Fairies, 14
New Holiday
Trees and
5000 holiday
ornaments
will arrive
to usher in
the Holiday
season.
Mention this
ad for 20%
Off any new
tree
ornament.
Del
Sol Sedona,
Color
changing
TShirts!
Receive a
FREE Tote
Bag with any
TShirt
purchase!
www.sedonastalkofthetown.com
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Pink
Jeep Announces New
Tour |
 Pink
Jeep Tours is
pleased to
announce a new
tour in their
already exciting
list of
adventures. The
Scenic Rim &
Ranch Combo Tour
will offer
passengers the
opportunity to
experience the
magnificent
Scenic Rim tour
for a full
panoramic view
of Sedona and
then venture to
Foxboro Horse
Adventures for a
horseback trail
ride at the
Foxboro Ranch.
Bounce around
the trail, and
then saddle up
for a unique
trail ride among
the lakes,
meadows, and
Ponderosa pines.
Call
(800) 873-3662
or visit
www.pinkjeep.com
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L'Auberge de
Sedona-
Better Than
Ever!
L'Auberge de
Sedona has
completed
its $25
million
Project
Elevation,
making it
truly the
place where
new luxury
matches the
breathtaking
views!
 L'Auberge
de Sedona
has always
been known
for its
magical
setting,
very special
accommodations
and the
exquisite
cuisine at
L'Auberge
Restaurant
on Oak
Creek, under
the guiding
hands of the
Executive
Chef David
Schmidt. The
restaurant
has been a
landmark in
Sedona since
1984 and is
world
renowned for
its outdoor
seating
along the
banks of Oak
Creek.
"With the
completion
of this
project,
L'Auberge de
Sedona has
taken
hospitality
to a whole
new level
with the
addition of
64 new or
redesigned
cottages and
upgraded
facilities-Creekside,
Spa, Garden
and Vista
Cottages; a
new guest
arrival
building;
swimming
pool;
redesigned
Serenite
Spa; and an
updated
restaurant
plus the
addition of
a new
restaurant,
The Veranda.
All dining
areas offer
guests
unobstructed
views of Oak
Creek," says
Jesse
Alexander,
General
Manager of
L'Auberge de
Sedona.
L'Auberge de
Sedona is
truly a
unique
location and
one not to
be missed.
For more
information
about
Project
Elevation or
for Media
Inquiries
please
contact:
Wendy
Shapiro at
Murphy
O'Brien
Public
Relations,
310-586-7116.
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Sedona
for the
Holidays!
Sedona
is a
location
that is
truly
unique,
especially
when it
comes to
the
holidays.
Why not
explore
a new
location
which is
sure to
bring
many
merry
memories!
Have you
ever:
Walked
through
one
million
twinkling
lights
while
sipping
on hot
cider?
Bought a
handmade
Sedona
Christmas
ornament
in a
little
boutique
filled
with all
things
Christmas?
Watched
a child
smile
while
sitting
on
Santa's
lap with
a red
rock
backdrop?
Found
someone
a
perfect
gift at
a one of
a kind
hiking
store in
Sedona?
Had a
Spa
treatment
called
Naughty
or Nice
in
Sedona?
Had
Christmas
dinner
at a
restaurant
with a
breathtaking
view of
the red
rocks?
Sipped a
cup of
coffee
while
watching
the sun
rise at
Airport
Mesa?
Had
Christmas
in the
Park at
the
Heritage
Museum?
Now is
the time
to plan
your
trip to
Sedona
to
experience
the fun
to be
had and
the
stories
to
share.
  
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Festival of
Lights,
December 11:
Thousands of
glowing
luminaries
light up
Tlaquepaque
Arts and
Crafts
Village
during this
35th annual
celebration.
Entertainment
includes
musicians
and dancers.
(928)
282-4838.
Sedona
Bridal Show,
January 16,
2011:
An event not
to be missed
for all
things
wedding in
Sedona.
(602)
750-6517.
Sedona
Marathon,
February 12,
2011:
Run in the
red rocks!
To see a
list of
upcoming
events
in
Sedona
please
click
here.
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5th
Annual Sedona Marathon February 6, 2010!
The 5th Annual Sedona
Marathon will take place on Saturday
February 6, 2010. The race is growing
rapidly and Race Director Karen Livesay
predicts a banner year.
 In
its four year history the marathon has
received international acclaim, Japanese
sports reporter Hajime Nishi has named
the event one of his top ten favorite
world-wide marathons and National
Geographic Adventurer Magazine featured
it as one of the great "instant weekend
adventures."
Self proscribed
marathon junkie and winner of the 2009
race, Chuck Engle said of the Sedona
Marathon, "The Sedona Marathon was
deceptively challenging amazingly
beautiful and incredibly fun. Definitely
a must do marathon."
The
Sedona Marathon has quickly gained
international recognition not only for
its breathtaking course but also as a
training opportunity. It has drawn
several Olympic competitors including
Beijing Triathlon Silver Medal winner
Simon Whitfield.
Featuring three races,
the full marathon, a half marathon and a
5k
race, participants are able to walk in
all three races and one of the hallmarks
of the Sedona Marathon is they come from
all walks of life. Last year the
youngest "athlete" on this breathtaking
course was 3 and the oldest was 84.
The Sedona Marathon
will also continue working with a number
of charities in conjunction with the
2010 Race. Last year, nearly 200 runners
elected to make their race more
meaningful by committing to run on
behalf of one of 5 affiliated non-profit
organizations.
This year they have
once again teamed up with the renowned
Wharton Performance. Nicknamed "The
Mechanics" by USA Today, the Wharton's
are internationally known trainers,
therapists, and authors who established
their practice in 1989 and changed the
face of human performance. They have
worked with luminaries in the sports
world from professional football players
to Olympic gold medal winners. They have
personally trained over 500 Olympic
medalists. Phil Wharton has personally
designed a series of downloadable
training Mp3's for the Sedona Marathon
and will be giving free training clinics
prior to the event.
This is
the race you can't afford to miss! Cheer
them on, run for the hills or just come
and experience the event. More
information is available online at
www.sedonamarathon.com.
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Story Ideas |
The Great
Outdoors
Imagine floating through the air
in a hot air balloon, drifting at the whim of
the early-morning breezes. There's not a sound
to be heard, only the vast expanse of the desert
beneath. At four to five miles per hour, it's
slow enough to get a good look at the landscape
with its javelina, jackrabbits, bobcats,
antelope, mule deer and other wildlife.
 Then
there's hitting the rubber on single-track
trails, mountain biking at brake-neck speed
through rolling terrain, arroyos, winding creeks
and massive rock formations. Or coasting along
in a jeep, a Hummer or an ATV-or perhaps on
horseback or foot, taking a deep breath of
pleasure. Whatever the speed or sport, Sedona is
an outdoor paradise for nature lovers. With its
mild, four-season climate, bright clear skies
and starlit nights, hundreds of trails for
hiking and biking, world class golf, tennis, and
aerial adventures in planes, helicopters and
balloons, it's easy to see why nature
enthusiasts return to Sedona again and again.
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1st Friday at the Galleries
On the first Friday of each month,
from 5-8pm, members of the Sedona
Gallery Association offer a unique
monthly showcase highlighting
artists, special exhibits and art
events. These special art receptions
give locals and Sedona visitors
alike the opportunity to enjoy light
refreshments while beginning their
weekends with an exploration of
Sedona's exciting art scene. For
your convenience, the Sedona Trolley
provides free transportation to
venture from art gallery to art
gallery.
Click here for a map of trolley
stops.
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