I Love Sedona Arizona

This lens is for anyone who loves Sedona, or who wants to have an awesome time in this amazing place.

It was created to help readers get acquainted and more familiar with what there is to see and do in Sedona.

Most important of all, it is the portal for Sedona lovers everywhere to explore, add-on to, find out how to create an awesome visit of their own, and to even show some love for the most beautiful place in America.

Hundreds of couples come to Sedona every year just to be married in one of several dozen magnificent and magical settings in Sedona's backyard. Nearly every weekend year round, weddings are being held in the Back O' Beyond as hikers and people on picnics are often unexpectedly enveloped in the wedding ceremonies of friendly strangers!

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There are a variety of Wedding Planning Professionals for any size wedding.

Weddings don't have to be expensive in Sedona, either. Anyone can create a magical and memorable wedding in this incredible desert paradise.

In addition to the outdoor settings, there are other exceptional and unique settings for an ideal Sedona wedding.

Several chapels are available with spectacular views and surroundings.

Couples may also find a wide selection of ceremonial specialists in Sedona. For example, those who might want a Native American wedding ceremony will find a variety of ministers or even shamans to conduct the ceremony. There are ministers and wedding officiates for any denomination or faith, or for non-denominational, civil unions, and other non-traditional marriage ceremonies.

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Special Order: from a beautiful selection of silk floral bridal bouquets and arrangements and have them shipped to you in Sedona for your wedding. An exquisite memento.

For centuries the Native Americans have known about the vortexes here in Sedona. There are untold numbers of secret shamanic caves and places amidst the red rock formations where ancient rituals of healing and seasonal ceremonies have been conducted.

Thousands of visitors pour into Sedona every season looking for those vortex vibrations. Some skeptics and countless agnostics have changed their attitude about the vortexes when they discover the peaceful serenity and rejuvenation that can be experienced here in Sedona.

Renewed interest in the vortexes emerged in the 1980's when Carlos Castenada and his followers came to Sedona for the Harmonic Convergence. Followers as well as many recent travelers have reported amazing spiritual experiences as a result of spending time at one of several vortexes in the Sedona area.

There are 5 vortexes in Sedona and surrounding area.
The most popular and easiest to find are Airport Mesa Vortex, Cathedral Rock Vortex, and Bell Rock Vortex.

Sedona's Best Vortex Guidebook

There are few other places in the country where you can just step out the back door of your lodging and be right in the National Park. Here, in Sedona, there are many trailheads nestled in between homes or right in town where you would least expect to find one.

Sedona's top ten hikes are absolutely spectacular. It is easy to take a half hour stroll and encounter a breath taking vista. Sit a spell and watch coyote pass by you without taking any notice.

Sedona Hikes, 130 Day Hikes & 5 Vortex Sites around Sedona, Arizona, Revised 9th Edition

If you come without gear there are local outfitters who can help you prepare and find the right apparel for your adventure.

Sedona Photos and Greeting Cards

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February:
The
Sedona International Film Festival
Febraury 27, 2008- March 2, 2008

March:

Masks, Illusion and Mayhem starring Robert Shields
Saturday, March 1st 2008 - Monday, March 3rd 2008
Don't miss a rare opportunity to catch the incomparable Robert Shields performing his one-man-show. His brilliant mastery which combines dance, mime, comedy, masks with a raw, honest edge promises an unforgettable, spectacular evening of live theater.

Shields is fresh off a successful tour with "Shields & Yarnell" and is eager to perform for his friends and fans in Northern Arizona. Joining Robert will be first-class physical comedian James Donlon, another top talent who has performed around the world. The pair will take journey with the audience through magical mischief, myth and art. Both recently performed at the Festival of Fools in Santa Barbara where Robert was awarded the first ever "Marcel Marceau Living Masters Award" for his exceptional gifts.

For more information or to purchase tickets, call 928-282-4188, visit www.RobertShields.com

Black and White Ball
Saturday, March 8th 2008

Revel in Mardis Gras Madness while showing your support for education! Contact Jennifer Perry 284-0514 to show your support for Big Park Community School.

BPCS PTSA is a 5013c charitable organization.

Arizona Women's Festival
Friday, March 14th 2008 - Tuesday, March 18th 2008
The Arizona Women's Festival will launch with its inaugural Arizona event on March 14 - 16th in Sedona. It will celebrate the accomplishments and nurture the dreams of women in an interactive, multi-cultural, and entertaining format focusing on the five key areas of women's lives: Personal, Professional, Philanthropic, Political and Planet (also known as the "5 Ps").

The Super Pass for all seminars, expo and the Athena luncheon is only $120, which is a savings of $70. Individual seminars are $30 on Saturday, March 15, and $20 on Sunday, March 16. Admittance to the Expo only is $10 and the ATHENA Awards Luncheon is $40. Proceeds go to the Sedona-Verde Valley chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO-SVV).

For more information, go to www.WomensFestivals.org or contact Mary Schnack at (928) 204-9834 or mary@communicationbridges.com.

St. Patrick's Day Parade
A parade with a 34 year history starting at the Heritage Museum going down Jordan Road and ending at Mesquite Road.

May:

Hopi Show
The Annual Hopi Show showcases Hopi artists, dancers, food, and cultural activities

June:

Annual Sedona-Verde Valley Astronomy Festival
For nearly two decades, astronomers and amateurs have converged on Sedona's Red Rock State Park to celebrate the beauty of heavenly bodies in the Northern Arizona skies. The festival takes place at Red Rock State Park, a protected riparian-habitat of 286-acres where visitors enjoy lovely red-rock formations, hiking trails, ramada and a visitor's center.

July:

4th of July Fireworks
Come celebrate independence amongst the red rocks of Sedona

August

Red Rock Music Festival
August 23- 31, 2008

September:

Raw Spirit Festival
September 12th - 14th 2008
The grandest raw vegetarian celebration on the planet! Discover an organic & uncooked approach to eating & advances in eco-living at the Radisson Poco Diablo Resort. Featuring many celebrities, vegan feasts, distinguished doctors, world-class music, on-going exercise area, spectacular fun!

Gathering of Indian Nations Festival
Many people from around the world have made the Gathering of Nations Powwow their travel destination.

The Gathering of Nations has grown to become more than just a "Powwow", it's an experience!

Annual Jazz on the Rocks
Sedona Jazz on the Rocks is a non-profit organization that produces jazz concerts and sponsors music education programs.

October:

Sculpture Walk
The Sedona Art and Sculpture Walk is a nationally recognized outdoor event sponsored by the Sedona Arts Center. Every year art lovers and seasoned collectors return to see newly created works by prominent and emerging artists. Traditional and innovative materials and styles are showcased including sculptural works in clay, glass, bronze, wood, marble, neon and found objects.

Sedona Arts Festival
The Sedona Arts Festival is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to promoting and funding the arts in Sedona held the 2nd weekend of October. We feature over 110 of the nation's finest artists and craftspersons, continuous live entertainment, a raffle with great prizes, a Kidzone, the Barbara Antonsen Sedona Artist Invitational and more! Come share in all the fun at our 14th annual event.

Sedona Gem & Mineral Show
October 18 & 19, 2008

November:

Red Rock Fantasy of lights at Los Abrigados Resort
Red Rock Fantasy at Los Abrigados Resort & Spa is an annual holiday light extravaganza and charity fundraiser. Over the past decade, the event has raised tens of thousands of dollars for children's charities while delighting visitors of all ages. Originally a small light show hosted by the resort, Red Rock Fantasy has grown to become an Arizona holiday favorite featuring more than one million lights and 41 individual displays built by Arizona families and organizations.

December:

Red Rock Fantasy of Lights at Tlaquepaque
A cherished tradition which involves the lighting of six thousand luminaries in Tlaquepaque's courtyards and walkways.

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