Neighborhood Spotlight: Sedona

Do you want to experience small-town living without sacrificing any amenities? Then you?ll love Sedona! This gorgeous northern Arizona town attracts millions of visitors each year and it?s easy to see why. Touted as ?The Most Beautiful Place on Earth?, the Sedona landscape features ancient red rocks and is home to a thriving arts community. And did we mention that it?s surrounded by 1.8 million acres of national forest land offering limitless outdoor recreational opportunities? These are just some of the many reasons why approximately 10,000 people call Sedona home. Are you next?

Sedona at a Glance

Sedona is located in both Coconino and Yavapai counties in the northern Verde Valley of Arizona. Flagstaff is just a 45-minute drive away and Phoenix is about two hours. Its most predominant geological features are its dizzying array of red sandstone formations that form the backdrop of everything in this charming city. People from all over the world are drawn to Sedona for its breathtaking natural beauty, its spiritual connections, it?s world-class shopping and dining, and its cultural events. For being such a small town, it offers everything residents could possibly need. 

Wide Variety of Neighborhoods

Although Sedona attracts millions of visitors each year and was once a popular location to film Hollywood movies, it?s also a wonderful place to live. Whether you?re looking to buy a vacation home or relocate to Sedona full-time, there are many unique neighborhoods to choose from. Here?s a sampling of the communities you?ll find in Sedona:

• Oak Creek Canyon ? located within the Ponderosa Pine and the Coconino National Forest, this neighborhood offers ample natural beauty and privacy.
• West Sedona ? this neighborhood has properties for all budgets and tastes, from elegant custom homes to modest starter homes.
• Uptown ? located in Sedona?s most popular tourist area, Uptown features some of the city?s oldest and most traditional homes as well as stunning views of the red rocks.
• Seven Canyons ? this luxury gated community on the outskirts of Sedona offers golfing, a clubhouse, and a community pool.

Rich History

The area now known as Sedona was submerged under an inland sea channel many thousands of years ago. This water caused erosion that formed a canyon in the red sandstone of the seabed. As the water recessed, the land that is now Sedona at the base of the Oak Creek Canyon emerged. The first evidence of humans in the area dates back to 11,500 B.C. when hunter-gatherers populated the region. These people left by 300 A.D., and left behind rock art. The Sinagua people appeared in approximately 650 A.D. and made pottery, rock art, pueblos and cliff dwellings. The Sinagua left in 1400 A.D. At about the same time, the Yavapai and Apache both arrived and they stayed until they were forcibly removed in 1876.

John J. Thompson, the first Anglo settler, arrived in 1876 and the Sedona post office was established in 1902. At this time there were a mere 55 residents. By the 1950s the population had increased to about 150, and it wasn?t until the 1960s that Sedona was wired for electricity. Most of the development seen in Sedona today was built in the 1980s and 1990s. 

Endless Amenities

Sedona plays host to many cultural events every year, including the Sedona Bluegrass Festival, il Sedona International Film Festival, il Sedona Summer Solstice Festival, e il Sedona Hummingbird Festival. 

The city also features an astonishing array of attractions. Explore the Ruins of the Verde Valley, take a ride on the Verde Canyon Railroad, or visit the stunning Chapel of the Holy Cross. There are literally hundreds of hiking and mountain-biking trails in the area, and Jeep tours are very popular. Or take a helicopter or hot-air balloon ride to see Sedona?s beauty from an entirely different perspective. Golfers have some excellent golf clubs to choose from including Canyon Mesa Country Club, Oakcreek Country Club, e Sedona Golf Resort.

Sedona is also known as a place to relax and heal. Visit one of the many vortexes, the swirling centers of energy that help visitors meditate and heal. Enjoy a retreat at one of the many retreat centers and lodges in the area ? they are literally dozens to choose from. Or pamper yourself at one of the city?s spas or salons to look and feel your best.

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