Earth Wisdom Tours

An arts organization at 15 Art Barn Road in Sedona, with a gallery showing work by its members and a schedule of classes and workshops for adults. The gallery is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and from noon on Sunday, so plan a later start if you are coming on a Sunday. In October the center runs a plein air festival every year, when painters work outdoors around the area and the results go on show. Class subjects and sizes change by season. Call (928) 282-3809 to ask what is running, what a class costs and whether space is left.

This hotel at 400 North State Route 89A in Sedona runs under a national chain brand, and its full name covers two kinds of lodging: hotel rooms and creekside villas. Say which one you want when you book, since a villa and a room are priced and laid out differently. Rates, loyalty points and cancellation rules follow the chain rather than a local desk. No hours are listed, which is normal for a front desk. Call 1 928-282-4001 to ask about villas, parking, pet rules or a late arrival. No email address is on file.

A Christian church on North State Route 89A in Sedona, at number 401. Wayside Bible Chapel keeps its own website, which is the place to look for the current service schedule, since small congregations move times with the season and with holidays. The phone number is (928) 282-4262, and a call is the surest way to confirm when a service starts and whether anything is running for children that morning. Visitors are usually welcome without arranging anything ahead. Ask about accessibility if steps are a problem, because older church buildings vary a great deal on that.

Rooms at 230 Apple Avenue, a short walk from the shops and restaurants in the middle of Sedona. Dogs are welcome, and the hotel describes steps it takes to run in a more eco friendly way. Alongside standard rooms there is a set of larger villa units. Seasonal specials appear from time to time, and the site keeps an area guide and a list of local events for guests planning their days. Reach the desk at (928) 282-7176, or email reservations@matterhorninn.com, to check dates, ask about pet rules and any added fee, and confirm parking and check in times before you arrive.

A small inn at 376 Cedar Street in Sedona, a quiet street close to the middle of town. The innkeepers are Noreen and Malachy. Booking is not handled at a front desk: availability goes through Foothills Property Management, which is who answers when you call (928) 282-9533. Email can be sent to info@rosetreeinn.com. Because it is a small property, rooms are limited and dates fill in busy seasons, so ask early. Confirm the check in arrangements when you book, since a property without a staffed desk usually arranges key pickup or a code ahead of your arrival.

Guided jeep tours leave from 2900 West State Route 89A in Sedona. A Day in the West runs private trips, so your group rides alone rather than with strangers. Tours are open to children, and guides talk about the rock formations and the history of the area along the way. Trips last about 2 hours. Bring a hat, water and a camera, and wear clothes you do not mind getting dusty. Prices and start times change with the season, so check them when you book. Call (928) 282-4320 or write contactus@rasedona.com to ask what is running and to hold a seat.

Arizona Safari Jeep Tours runs guided jeep tours around Sedona. Tours leave from Uptown Sedona, and the office is at 335 Jordan Rd. Kids are welcome on the trips. The office is open every day from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. The company offers several tour choices, such as the Rim Run Supreme Jeep Tour and the Vortex Experience Jeep Tour. It says it has been running tours for more than 20 years. Gift cards can be bought too. To book a seat or ask which tour fits your group, call (928) 282-3012 or email info@safarijeeptours.com. Ask how long each tour lasts and how rough the ride is.

Pink Adventure Tours runs guided tours in Sedona. Trips leave from Uptown Sedona, and the office is at 204 N State Rte 89A. The tours use Jeep Wrangler vehicles, and a guide drives and leads each trip. To book a seat or learn about tour choices, call (800) 873-3662. Ask how long each tour lasts, what you will see, and how bumpy the ride will be. It is also smart to ask about age limits for kids, what to wear, and how early to show up before your tour leaves. Tours can fill up in busy months, so book ahead.