What’s Happening in Sedona This Week: September 25 to October 1, 2026

Events in Sedona September 25 — Red Rock Country

Fall is officially in the air, and the calendar of events in Sedona September 25 through October 1 is packed with something for everyone: a decade-strong outdoor concert series, a full slate of sound healing and yoga retreats, two film festival screenings, and a Verde Valley weekend loaded with car shows, a full moon sound […]

Where to Eat Breakfast and Brunch in Sedona

Where to Eat Breakfast and Brunch in Sedona — The Sedona Scene

Ask any local where to get a good Sedona breakfast and you’ll get a strong opinion fast. This is a town built around early mornings, whether you’re fueling up before a sunrise hike to Cathedral Rock or easing into a slow Sunday with coffee and red rock views. The breakfast and brunch scene here spans […]

Well and Septic 101 for Verde Valley Home Buyers

Well and Septic 101 for Verde Valley Home Buyers — The Sedona Scene

Every home in the Verde Valley doesn’t sit on a city sewer line and a municipal water meter the way a house in Phoenix or Scottsdale might. Step outside the tighter city limits of Cottonwood or Camp Verde, and into West Sedona, the Village of Oak Creek, Cornville, or the outskirts of Clarkdale, and you’re […]

What’s Happening in Sedona This Week: September 18 to September 24, 2026

Events in Sedona September 18 — Red Rock Country

Fall is in the air and the calendar backs it up: this stretch of events in Sedona September 18 through 24 brings a comedy festival, an equinox yoga gathering, live music at every turn, and the kickoff of Restaurant Week. Throw in an arts and craft show, sound healing sessions, and a full slate of […]

Sedona Stargazing: Dark Sky Spots and What You’ll Actually See

Sedona Stargazing: Dark Sky Spots and What You'll Actually See — The Sedona Scene

Sedona stargazing is the kind of thing that sounds like a cliché until you’re actually standing on a dark trail at 9pm watching the Milky Way arc over Capitol Butte. The red rocks get all the daytime attention, but once the sun drops, Sedona turns into one of the best places in the country to […]

Clarkdale and Jerome: Small-Town Living in the Verde Valley

Clarkdale and Jerome: Small-Town Living in the Verde Valley — The Sedona Scene

Twenty minutes from Sedona, the Verde Valley opens up into two small towns that feel like they belong to a different era altogether. Clarkdale and Jerome Arizona sit close together in distance but couldn’t be more different in character: one a planned copper town turned quiet riverside community, the other a mining camp clinging to […]

Sedona Wellness: Spas, Sound Baths, and Retreats

Sedona Wellness: Spas, Sound Baths, and Retreats — The Sedona Scene

Some vacations in Sedona are about crossing off trailheads. Others are about slowing down enough to actually hear yourself think, and that is where Sedona wellness retreats come in. Between the red rock backdrop, the mineral-rich creek, and a long history of people coming here specifically to reset, Sedona has built an entire ecosystem around […]

What’s Happening in Sedona This Week: September 11 to September 17, 2026

Events in Sedona September 11 — Red Rock Country

Fall is starting to nudge the afternoons a little cooler, and the events calendar is full of it: sound healing journeys, a neighborhood barbecue, flamenco under the sycamores, and a violinist who turns Led Zeppelin into a one-man symphony. Here is the full guide to events in Sedona September 11 through 17, covering the red […]

Sedona for First-Time Visitors: Everything You Need to Know

Sedona for First-Time Visitors: Everything You Need to Know — The Sedona Scene

If you’re planning your first trip and searching for a real Sedona travel guide instead of a glossy brochure, here’s what actually matters: where to stay, which trails are worth your time, and how to see the red rocks without wasting a day stuck in traffic on 89A. Sedona sits at about 4,350 feet in […]

Best Coffee Shops in Sedona

Best Coffee Shops in Sedona — The Sedona Scene

Ask any local where to get the best coffee in Sedona and you’ll get a strong opinion fast. This town runs on early mornings, red rock hikes, and good espresso, and the coffee scene here has grown well beyond the tourist-trap pour. Whether you’re fueling up before sunrise on Bell Rock or just need a […]