Seven years of magic in Sedona
I’ve gone to this magical place in the desert for the last seven years — from solo trips, trips with partners, and girl’s trips. It’s a really special place and land that brings so much up. The desert air and the slowness of this small town, filled with many vortexes and endless hiking trails and swimming holes, is unlike anywhere else.
The thunderstorms and monsoons are my favorite — sitting with something warm in your hands, watching the lightning strike amongst all the vortexes. I could get lost in all the hikes. One of my most iconic memories was my solo hot air balloon ride back in 2020. Waking up early in the crisp desert air, feeling so much, and experiencing it alone — then literally being blown away by the landscapes in the sky — filled my heart with an overwhelming feeling of gratitude.
This place has held big themes for me: healing, transformation, and spiritual awakenings.
A true hiking mecca and such a special place just to be on the land.
Some of my favorite hikes:
- Birthing Cave
- Shaman’s Cave
- Bell Rock
- Cathedral Rock
- Devil’s Bridge
- Boynton Pass
- Sugar Loaf
- Airport Mesa
Other experiences I’ve loved here: natpyramid activations, aura photo readings, creek dips, shooting stars, Amitabha Stupa, Oak Creek canyon spring water, and hearing wild javelinas at night.
Food places I’d recommend:
- Local Juicery
- Mariposa
- ChocolaTree
- Pizzacotto
- Chai Spot
Tip: Grasshopper Point is an easy-access spot to the creek. I suggest coming early to enjoy the water without many people, and don’t forget you’ll need a parking pass.
There are also secret spots… but that’s why they’re secret
What I will say is: respect these Native American lands. Say a prayer, give an offering, and introduce yourself to the land (I was taught to do this). So you maintain harmony and being in the energy or reciprocity so that were not just taking but giving too.
Also — respect the land. Pick up your trash, stay on trails, and treat the land as if it were a living being.
The Yavapai and Apache people are the original stewards of the Sedona area. For them, the land has always been a place of ceremony, prayer, and deep spiritual connection.
The red rocks, canyons, and springs were (and still are) considered sacred sites. Certain formations were used for vision quests, rites of passage, and healing rituals.
