Sedona Summit Resort

Sedona, located in the high southwestern desert under the rim of the Colorado Plateau, began as a small agricultural town and now has a population of over 10,500. Surrounded by intriguing colorful red rock formations, Sedona and Oak Creek Canyon rival the beauty of many national parks and offer unlimited recreational opportunities. A popular spot for tourists, artists and nature lovers, the town boasts an ideal year round climate complete with four delightfully mild seasons.

Regional Highlights:
? Mission Churches of the Sonoran Desert
? Navajo National Monument
? Grand Canyon
? Rawhide Old West theme Park
? Petrified Forest National Park

Nearby Facilties:
Racquet ball courts, Fly fishing, Pro shop Fishing, Parasailing, Water skiing, Nightlife, Volleyball courts,
Mountain biking, Mini golf, Tennis court(s), State national parks, Downhill ski, Snow boarding, Crosscountry skiing
Lake Shuttle service, Marina, Jet ski rentals, Jeep tours, Casino, Hot air ballooning Shows/Theatres, Horseback riding, Sauna, Historic sites, Boating, Hiking, Shopping area, Hair salon, Bike rentals, Sailing and Golf courses.

Events:

One of the most popular events is the Native American Jewelry Sale. Navajo, Hopi, Jemez, Acoma and Zuni are some of the tribes represented at this extravagant sale. A wonderful opportunity to get authentic jewelry, pottery, artwork, rugs, kachinas and much more at discounted prices coupled with a convenience that can't be beat. There are vast selections of contemporary and traditional jewelry featuring Gilson opal, denim lapis and lapis lazuli, malachite and mother of pearl, amethyst, topaz, agates, obsidians, turquoise and coral.

AREA ATTRACTIONS:

Arcosanti
Bell Rock
Cathedral Rock
Chapel of the Holy Cross
Grand Canyon
Jerome
Lowell Observatory
Meteor Crater
Montezuma Castle National Monument
Oak Creek Canyon
Sunset Crater
Tlaquepaque
Tuzigoot National Monument

SPECIAL INTERESTS:
A blend of cultures and unlimited activities available draw visitors for many reasons.

Arts & Culture: Rated one of the top five art destinations in a recent American Styles Magazine reader poll - Sedona continues to thrive as an artist's colony and bustling art center. With over 40 galleries exhibiting works ranging from Western and Southwestern to Contemporary and Modern Art, there is something to suit everyone's taste and many new artists' works to discover. In many shops you can talk with or see the actual artist at work.

Recreation: Hiking and biking trails are numerous throughout the area. If golf is your game, there is something for everyone. You can find traditional links, desert golf, executive 9-hole courses, as well as 18-hole championship Sedona Golf Resort, which has been rated as high as the No. 2 resort course in Arizona.

Spas: If pampering is more your style, visit the Ridge Spa & Racquet Club. Enjoy a manicure, facial, or massage. Relax in the floating salt tank or enjoy a hot-stone massage. Or get invigorated with a game of tennis or an aerobic class.

Shopping: Enjoy a number of enticing shops and boutiques displaying Western and Native American arts, craft and fashion. You can also stroll through the Spanish colonial village of Tlaquepaque - with giant sycamore trees, bubbling fountains, hand-painted tile, seasonal flowers in bloom, and forty unique shops.

Dining: Sedona has a cornucopia of culinary delights-Southwestern, Italian, Swiss, Thai, French, Mexican, Indian, Japanese, and more. You can even find rattlesnake on the menu!

Sightseeing: There are guided tours of all kinds to explore the back-country and learn about the area's history, geology, plants, animals and Native American culture. Venture out by jeep, trolley, horseback, or even a Harley-Davidson motorcycle. For a "bird's-eye" view of the red rocks, you'll find scenic airplane and helicopter rides, as well as hot air ballooning.

Just north of Sedona, Arizona's first designated "Scenic Highway" passes among walls of a canyon millions of years in the making. Just 30 minutes to two hours drive lies a wide range of natural and man-made wonders to delight the adventurer: ancient Indian ruins, volcanic and impact craters, a renowned observatory, the country's largest ghost town, and the majestic Grand Canyon.

Metaphysical: Sedona has long been known as a spiritual power center because of the four vortexes of subtle energy located in the area. This has attracted the Metaphysical group - crystals, palm readings, psychics, massages, and natural healing.

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