Winter glides in quietly to red rock country. It’s a hushed time, a sacred time. This is a chance to experience Sedona’s softer side. Summer crowds have thinned out allowing for a more intimate connection between visitors and this special place. To discover the magic on your own, make Sedona your winter destination.
Sedona’s winter weather stays close to ideal. Temperatures remain deliciously mild during the days with just enough nippiness in the evenings to make a crackling fireplace a welcome companion. And the rare snowfall is almost always confined to the high shoulders of the mountains and mesa, adding a decorative frosting to a scene you’ll never forget.
Multi-hued stone formations jutting upwards from the high desert floor create a mesmerizing skyline any time of year. Yet winter emphasizes the vibrancy of that stunning landscape. With the sun low in the southern sky, angled rays streak the towering formations highlighting depth and shadows, imbuing them with more definition. This is a time to study the rich details. The colors appear especially vivid in the clear still air.
Learn what artists, photographers and poets already know. Sedona, the most beautiful place on earth, grows even more beautiful in winter.
One thing that doesn’t change in Sedona from season to season is that life spills outdoors. Mild temperatures are an invitation to explore the expanse of backcountry. Sedona nestles amid 1.8 million acres of national forest land and is surrounded by four wilderness areas. An almost endless network of trails weaves among the formations. Walk outside into the far-reaching quiet. Dip into high-walled canyons and pass through fragrant pine forests. Enjoy breath-snatching overlooks with views stretching for miles. And it all comes with a soothing winter-induced solitude.
This peaceful season stimulates both body and soul. That’s very much a Sedona specialty. It has long been known as a place of immense spiritual power. Many folks come just to visit Sedona’s famed vortex sites, where the energy is thought to be conducive to healing, meditation and self-exploration. Even for those not on such a quest, there’s no denying the restorative influence of raw physical beauty, clean air and exercise.
So what are you waiting for? Come warm your heart. Nurture your spirit. And discover your own bit of paradise…your own youtopia. Make a winter wonderland escape to Sedona, the most beautiful place on earth.
