Author: Sedona Best

The 29th Annual Festival will take place February 18-26, 2023 in Sedona, Arizona. And the 30th Annual Festival will take place February 24-March 3, 2024. The nine-day festival features more than 140 films, including features, documentaries, shorts and animation. Filmmakers and audiences from around the world have heralded Sedona’s festival as one of their favorites. The festival workshop series brings Academy Award winning industry professionals to Sedona to teach, inspire and share their knowledge with the next generation of filmmakers. Students get a once-in-a-lifetime chance to work shoulder-to-shoulder with the industry’s finest • For more information, please call the festival office at (928) 282-1177…

Experience true western hospitality! Our Tour Guides are characters all their own, providing informative, fun and friendly insight about the history and folklore of Sedona’s legendary Red Rock country. Our Exclusive Soldier’s Pass Jeep Tour is the most serene and beautiful, with rarely any other commercial or public jeeps on site. This exciting and adventurous trail was traveled by General Crook in 1871, and includes the famous Seven Apache Pools and Devil’s Kitchen Sinkhole. We accommodate groups, big or small – corporate events, weddings, and parties! Our jeeps have heated seats to enjoy awesome year-round scenery. • RedRockJeep.com  • 928-282-6667 …

Sedona’s premier helicopter tour company was voted one of the best helicopter tour operators by Newsweek, USA Today, and Trip Advisor! See the beauty of the Sedona or Prescott area from a truly awe-inspiring perspective! Our world-class team also offers custom charter flights such as to Phoenix, Grand Canyon or Antelope Canyon. A variety of sized aircraft are used for their tours, and they can accommodate larger groups all the way down to private flights for couples. Visit us at 1200 Airport Rd., Sedona, AZ 86336. Call (928) 351-1000 to reserve your flight or book online at www.guidanceair.com. Sedona’s premier helicopter tour operator is rated…

“…Not your everyday, roller coaster jeep tour company!” We are the only Sedona tour company to have permits for all of the famous Vortex sites in Sedona! Learn the facts, feelings and fallacies of Sedona’s vortex power spots, the reasons behind the sacred site phenomena occurring here and around the world. Our Tour Guides are highly specialized with that extra touch of knowledge, friendly connection and a sense of humor to lighten up the journey. • EarthWisdomJeepTours.com  928-282-0254   2900 W State Route 89a location. At the 2900 location we have free parking.

Alcantara is a family-owned, local business that began in 2004. Winemaker, Ron Brumley states “the rocky limestone, clay and loam soil and sunny climate in the Verde Valley is very similar to the wine making regions of France and Italy and after twenty years of experimentation the results are everything we hoped for and then some.” Alcantara Vineyards has over 20,000 vines and offers 17 different varietals set amid the confluence of the Verde River and Oak Creek. While you sip wine on the vineyard lawn and enjoy our peaceful surroundings, which include vineyards, wedding chapel a grass picnic area,…

Extreme 4X4 fun in Sedona’s beautiful landscape! We are the oldest, family-owned jeep tour company in Arizona. Founder, Bob Bradshaw began providing Sedona tours on horseback in 1949, while he worked as stuntman, location scout and stand-in actor for Hollywood western films. He also supplied horses and wagons, and helped build the movie sets. Bob’s son, John Bradshaw continues the family traditions of partnership, adventure, and extreme outdoor fun for the whole family at A Day in the West. Knowledgeable tour guides entertain you with fascinating movie history and pioneer lore. • ADayintheWest.com • 928-282-4320   • 2900 W State Route…

A resort style property with unbeatable views of Sedona’s red rocks. Heated outdoor pool and hot tub. Three restaurants within walking distance. 1200 W. S.R. 89A • 800-292- 6344 or 928-282-3072 • Skyrocksedona.com

Idyllic island above Sedona, minutes from all attractions featuring six acres of landscaped seclusion. Kitchenettes available, heated pool, Jacuzzi, walking paths and view in all directions. Best sunsets in Arizona. • 800-916-4339 or 928-282-6400 • 1105 Airport Rd. Sedona AZ 86336 • skyranchlodge.com

Set off State Route 89A, this family-owned adobe-style hotel is a 9-minute drive from the Sedona Airport and 4 miles from Seven Canyons Golf Course.
Warmly decorated rooms and suites have flat-screen TVs, DVD players, microwaves, minifridges and free Wi-Fi. Suites include living rooms and fireplaces; some have private patios and/or whirlpool tubs.
Freebies include a breakfast buffet, loaner DVDs and use of toys for the outdoor pool. A fitness room has a treadmill, strength-training equipment and an elliptical machine. There’s a private park-like area with a dog area, a charcoal BBQ, a horseshoes pit and a fire pit surrounded by patio…