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WHERE TO EAT + STAY + PLAY
the
southland’s
Carlsbad SoCal’s Coastal
zen
gardens
Playground
The
Hollywood
Sign
California’s
Cultural Icon
MARCH 2022
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Charming
and
Historic
Culver City
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L’Auberge de Sedona
Creekside Comfort
Amid Sedona’s
Energizing Red Rocks
By Monique Reidy
WITHIN NEARLY TWO MILLION ACRES OF NATIONAL
FOREST LAND SITS A TERRAIN THAT GLISTENS WITH RED
SOIL AND MONUMENTAL ROCK FORMATIONS. THE
GRANDEUR OF SEDONA IS A HYPNOTIC SIGHT TO
BEHOLD ANY TIME OF DAY, BUT AT SUNSET THE COLORS
ARE ABLAZE WITH BREATHTAKING GOLDEN TONES. YOU
MAY HAVE HEARD ABOUT THE REGION’S MYSTERIOUS
VORTEX PHENOMENON, BUT UNTIL YOU PERSONALLY
EXPERIENCE THE ENERGETIC PULL THAT HAPPENS IN
YOUR INNER BEING, ANY DESCRIPTION SIMPLY FALLS
SHORT. BESIDES THE RAW BEAUTY OF THE GLOWING
ROCKS AND CHISELED HILLS, THE ATMOSPHERIC OVER
TONES THAT NATURALLY OCCUR IN SEDONA CAN BE
LIFE CHANGING.
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L’AUBERGE DE SEDONA
T oday’s savvy travelers know that a get-
away from the daily hustle must
nourish both body and soul, which is
why L’Auberge de Sedona is a resort experience
like no other. The property is both elegant and
well-appointed, yet in addition to its generous
amenities, it offers guests a metaphysical program
designed to provide a healing dose of repose and
regeneration.
L’Auberge de Sedona features 62 deluxe cot-
tages, 21 lodge-style guest rooms and one excep-
tional five-bedroom Creekhouse. With an expan-
sive 3,070 square feet, The Creekhouse is a perfect
choice for a large family or a group of friends.
Each of the five guest rooms include a king bed,
private bath, and separate keyed entrance. The liv-
ing room space features a bar area, a dining space,
and an 85’’ high-def TV and state-of-the-art
sound system and opens to a private deck that
overlooks Oak Creek.
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Garnering the therapeutic properties of the
region’s ecosphere, L’Auberge de Sedona
presents a weekly schedule of complimentary
activities to enhance a guest’s resort experi-
ence. Lessons in meditation, yoga, sound
baths, and the power of the Sedona vortex
are taught by the resort staff as well as local
Sedona professionals. These include:
•Introduction to Vortexes
& Energy in Sedona
Guests are given instruction about vortex
energy and how it affects the physical
realm. The four primary vortexes in Sedona
and the best ways to enjoy and experience
them will be discussed.
•Crystal Introduction
and Meditation
A foundational course about specific stones
for healing, protection and wisdom that
includes a brief meditation to gain clarity
about one’s unique stone. Each guest
receives a crystal of their choice.
Sedona Energy Healing
and Vortexes
Guests learn how energy healing techniques
such as Reiki can reduce stress and promote
healing. They will be introduced to the
Chakras and their significance and engage
in a brief meditation to identify if they may
be experiencing a Chakra imbalance.
•Chakra Sound Healing
A sound bath utilizing bowls that produce
tones that vibrate to even out imbalances.
Guests are escorted to a meditative state
and an immediate feeling of calm develops
to help restore the body's balance and pro-
motes healing.
“L’Auberge de Sedona features 62
deluxe cottages, 21 lodge-style
guest rooms and one exceptional
five-bedroom Creekhouse.”
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L’AUBERGE DE SEDONA
“L’AUBERGE DE SEDONA’S CULINARY PROGRAM OFFERS FINE DIN
ING, AVAILABLE ONLY TO HOTEL GUESTS, ON THE BANKS OF THE
BEAUTIFUL OAK CREEK.”
Select Cottages include a L’Auberge de Sedona’s culi-
large deck, wood-burning fire- nary program offers fine dining,
place with cozy seating, a mini- available only to hotel guests, on
fridge, coffee bar, and an the banks of the beautiful Oak
enchanting outdoor, open-roof Creek. Surrounded by a blanket
cedar shower. The Creekside of vines, the running creek and a
Cottages overlook the rushing picturesque outdoor setting,
waters of Oak Creek. Situated at Cress on Oak Creek is open for
the top of the property, the Vista breakfast, lunch and dinner as
Cottages offer 180-degree well as Sunday Brunch. The prix
panoramic views of the Red fixe dinner menu is a dining
Rocks. The Garden Cottages are experience not to be missed and
surrounded by trees, lush foliage, includes Thyme Poached Peach
and koi ponds. Burrata Salad, Duck Foie Gras
The two-story Lodge at "Cylinder," Porcini Crusted
L’Auberge de Sedona consists of Scallop, Pan Seared Artic Char,
19 rooms and two suites. Each and Snake River Farms Beef
room opens to a private patio as Ribeye.
well as a common area that fea- Private dining for that special
tures comfortable seating and occasion is available at Creekside
original art. Each of the rooms Reserve where a delicious meal
are within walking distance to can be enjoyed beneath a beauti-
the restaurant, however guests ful outdoor chandelier overlook-
can call for a ride in one of the ing Oak Creek.
property’s carts. Also to be enjoyed on prop-
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erty is the Artist in Residence form your mood and your mind
program which allows guests to to reach a deeper experience of
tap into their inner Van Gogh relaxation; and The Holistic
and let their creative expression Massage, with the healing bene-
flow freely. The program, in col- fits of energy work to create
laboration with Sedona-based emotional and physical balance.
Goldenstein Gallery, offers a Unique treatments such as a
variety of classes and different creekside massage that takes
mediums to enrich the novice as place within the stunning natural
well as expert artisan’s craft. In surroundings, is also available.
addition to the immersive expe- Guests at L’Auberge de
riences, guests can enjoy the Sedona leave the property feeling
paintings, photographs and completely energized yet won-
sculptures throughout the prop- derfully relaxed, thanks to the
erty and can often engage with serenity of the surroundings, the
the local artists on site. comfort provided within each
After an activity-rich day, guest room, as well as the
guests can relax at L’Apothecary immersive programs offered.
Spa, which is set at the heart of The property is approximately
the property’s lush landscape. 90 minutes from Phoenix Sky
Guests can select from a number Harbor International Airport
of signature experiences: The and is worth every effort it takes
Winter Decadence, a 90-minute to get there. v
full-body exfoliation with a pep-
permint scrub followed by a hot L’Auberge de Sedona
stone treatment with Tree of 301 L’Auberge Lane
Life massage oil; The flower Sedona, AZ 86336
Essence Massage, a customized (855) 905-5745
massage with plants that trans- www.lauberge.com
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