Chances are if you know anything about Sedona, you know that it is said to be an incredibly powerful place. With its four vortexes, crystal shops, energy workers and healers, and magnificent Red Rock country, it is nearly impossible to not feel the magic when you visit. That magic is exactly what I felt during my stay at L’Auberge de Sedona at Oak Creek, Sedona, Arizona.
L’Auberge de Sedona is a beautiful retreat like property in the heart of Sedona, Arizona. Image © Pat Bailey
Scenic Retreat in the Heart of Sedona
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The five-star, luxury property of L’Auberge de Sedona is easily accessed from the Phoenix Airport with a shuttle or rented card directly to the front door in about two hours with a scenic view of the Red Rock desert along the way. The magic begins when you step onto the property that is naturally situated on the banks of Oak Creek in the heart of Sedona. The river, with its soft sandy beach along with smooth rocks for sunbathing, is surrounded by lush vegetation which creates a beautiful contrast to the arid, dry desert, it is truly a world of its own standing in the cold natural water surrounded by desert rock in every direction.
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The gorgeous lodge style accommodation at L’Auberge de Sedona in Arizona feels like a home away from home. Image © Pat Bailey
Luxury Lodge Style Accommodation
There are 62 private luxury cottages and 21 lodge-style guest rooms on this property. The newly renovated Creekhouse gives L’Auberge the additional opportunity to host groups wanting upscale, intimate space with 2,800 feet of communal gathering space, perfect for weddings, reunions and retreats. There are four types of cottages on property: Creekside Cottages, Vista Cottages, Spa Cottages, and Garden Cottages. Each cottage offers a unique setting on property; the Creekside Cottages include an outdoor cedar shower, and you can even bring your dog if you stay in one of the Garden Cottages. The Vista Cottages feature huge windows that frame the art outside and bring it into the room with you. 180-degree panoramic views of Snoopy Rock, Giants Thumb and Elephant Rock can be seen from these cottages. The Lodge Rooms and Suites offer guests a “resort within a resort” feel. This two-story lodge offers 19 rooms and 2 suites and is art-inspired with curated art from local artists.
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The large lodge-style rooms at L’Auberge de Sedona are cosy and luxurious. Image © Pat Bailey
Pat’s Creekside Cottage was comfortable and homely. Image © Pat Bailey
Quirky design features aplenty at this Sedona resort. Image © Pat Bailey
Furnishings are soft, comfortable and reflect the natural surroundings. Image © Pat Bailey
My Creekside Cottage was idyllic in every way. Not only did I have a view of the magical creek from every window, but I was lulled to sleep nightly by the sound of its current and just steps away from it every morning for a refreshing dip before breakfast. The in-room Keurig Coffee Maker was put to good use shortly after, as I enjoyed coffee on my private deck. The king-sized bed was turned down nightly with down bedding and pillows and the outdoor shower with Bee Kind Hair and Skin Products was like having my very own in-room spa treatment.
The Creekside Cottages include incredible outdoor cedar showers at L’Auberge de Sedona in Arizona. Image © Pat Bailey
Cutting Edge Culinary Offerings
Two of the mornings I stayed at L’Auberge de Sedona I saw the chef forging in and near the river for the freshest menu items he could find, this happens daily. The two dining options on property: Cress on Oak Creek and Etch Kitchen & Bar were given the distinction of “One of the Top Ten Restaurants in the Southwest” by Condé Nast Traveler and Open Table gave the creek side dining location the accolade of “Top 100 Al Fresco Dining” spots in the U.S.
Cress on Oak Creek transports fine dining direct to nature at L’Auberge de Sedona. Image © Pat Bailey
Dining at L’Auberge de Sedona. Image © Pat Bailey
My table on the edge of the creek at Cress on Oak Creek, and the prix fixe five-course meal with perfectly paired wines was unforgettable. The chef created a vegetarian menu on-the-spot that rivalled, as my taste buds can attest to, the existing one. The menu, created daily, is one of natural, organic and seasonal ingredients and each course was a work of art and creative culinary experience that brings the creek to the table – literally.
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The Garden Shartse Monks with their completed Green Tara Tibetan Sand Mandala at L’Auberge de Sedona. Image © Pat Bailey