Local Flora

At approximately 4,500 feet, Sedona sits in the middle of a transition zone between the mountains to the north, and the deserts to the south. Many of the plants and shrubs are of desert origin and this is the highest altitude that you will find them. Other plantlife descended down from the Colorado Plateau.

In general, the brush is called P.J. Woodland, and is comprised mostly of Pinon Pines and Juniper trees. Mixed in among these trees are cacti and succulents, like Yucca and Agave. This area also supports a lot of Smooth-bark Cypress. Along the creeks and washes you will find Cottonwoods and ghostly Sycamores. Further up Oak Creek Canyon are Gamble’s Oak that have washed downstream, off the plateau.

The differences in altitude, terrain, and soil all work together to form several very unique ecosystems that exist side by side in this area. Desert grasslands of Soaproot Yucca and Prickly Pear Cactus provide shelter for snakes and roadrunners. The cool shadows along Oak Creek are the perfect habitats for Great Blue Herons, Ringtails, and Canyon Tree Frogs.

From dry canyon washes lined with thick stands of Sycamores to south-facing slopes of Manzanita and Scrub Oak, the landscape is always changing. At first glance it seems a sturdy environment, but Sedona’s low-rainfall climate is actually quite fragile. Much of the soil is held in place by a thin cryptobiotic crust, once this crust is broken erosion begins —another reason why it is so important to stay on the trails.
 

Sedona Weather

The highest recorded temperature in Sedona is 112 degrees, with 20 to 25 days per year over 100 degrees. The area gets almost 82% of its days in sunshine. The wettest months are July and August during the monsoon, with the rest falling as rain and snow during the winter months—in total about 14 inches of annual precipitation.

The monsoon is caused when moisture from the Sea of Cortez works its way north. Daytime heating warms the rocks, which in turn power the thunderstorms. Thunder Mountain received its name from the Native Americans because it gets hit by lightning strikes up to 4,000 times a year—90% of the strikes are during the monsoon from mid-July until September.

Flooding occurs when snow on the Mogollon Rim melts under warmer rain and flows down Oak Creek Canyon. The 15.5 miles of Oak Creek eventually flow another 17 miles past the Highway 179 junction and along the way tributaries add to the flow of water. Since 1993 Oak Creek has overflowed three times, the most recent in 2004 made national news.

There is also flooding and flash floods along the washes in early July when the monsoon begins. During this time the ground has baked up hard during the hot season and won’t absorb any of the moisture the first rains bring.

Orchards Inn and Restaurant of Sedona
The Orchards Inn has been welcoming Sedona visitors for over 15 years and has earned a loyal following of return guests who love the hotels central location in the heart of Sedona, the spaciousness of our accommodations, the value-added amenities and affordable rates, the friendly service and above all else, the magnificent views from all our rooms of the legendary Red Rocks. No other Sedona Inns offer lodging with views like ours from every room.

The Orchards Inn is perched upon a hillside overlooking the majestic beauty of Sedona's famed Red Rocks. Step out of the driveway and you are right where the all of Sedona comes to be dined and entertained, and to shop on Main Street in Uptown Sedona. You're also minutes away from the Reservation Desk for A Day in the West which makes taking a jeep tour easy and uncomplicated. Orchard's Restaurant is conveniently located if you want to have breakfast before your Jeep tour, or dinner when you return.  

The Orchards Inn of Sedona
254 Highway North 89A, Sedona, AZ 86336
Toll Free: 800-341-6075
Telephone: 928-282-2405
Fax: 928-282-7818
email: info@orchardsinn.com
www.orchardsinn.com

LOCAL LINKS

Bed & Breakfast

The Lodge at Sedona – 928-282-1942
A luxury Bed and Breakfast Inn that has it all: romance and intrigue, comfort, beauty and character.
Penrose B & B – 928-284-3030
World Class Bed & Breakfast
Boots & Saddles – 928-282-1944
Alma de Sedona – 928-282-2737
Sedona Views – 928-282-4914
Adobe Hacienda – 928-282-2020
Apple Orchard Inn – 928-282-5328
A Touch of Sedona – 928-282-6462
Canyon Villa – 928-282-1226
A Sunset Chateau – 928-282-2644
Casa Sedona – 928-282-2938
Premier B & B’s of Sedona – 800-915-4442
Briar Patch Inn - 928 282-2342
Downtown Sedona Hotels

Partners

Visions Art Galleries - 928-203-0022
Page Spring Cellars – 928-639-3004 (tasting room ext. 105)
Sedona Photo – 928-282-6606
Ondie Towne USA Leather Apparel - 928 203-0980
Cowboy Corral - 928-282-2040
Ravenheart Coffee 928 282-5777
Sedona Choppers 928 204-0069
Turquoise Buffalo 928 282-2994
BeaverCreekKiwanis.org - It's All About the Kids
Blazin M

Festivals & Things to do

Jazz on the Rocks – 928-282-1985
Sedona Film Festival – 928-282-1177
Tlaquepaque – 928-282-4838
Rainbow Trout Farm - 928-282-5799
Sedona Hikes

Restaurants

The Cowboy Club – 928-282-4200
Orchards Bar & Grill - 928-282-1661

Massage

Uptown Massage at Bella Salon & Day Spa
Providing therapeutic massage and body treatments in an elegant cottage in Uptown Sedona. Nine years experience, State licensed. Call (928) 274-0091. sedonamassage@hotmail.com

Photography

Andrew D. Holman Photography
Local Sedona commercial & wedding photographer offers a unique approach to photography. (928) 202-4922

Hotels & Resorts

Southwest Inn – 928-282-3344
“The Southwest Inn at Sedona is a luxurious combination B & B/Small luxury hotel.  Relax on your luxury room's deck and admire the red rock view in this small hotel with B&B atmosphere. Use our free high speed wireless internet access, enjoy our "Sedona Dream" pillow-top mattresses and return to the world feeling pampered and rejuvenated.”
Hilton Resort & Spa – 928-282-6935
Amara Creekside Resort – 928-282-4828
Days Inn – (928) 282-9166
Hyatt Pinon Point – (928) 204-8820
L’Auberge de Sedona – (800) 272-6777
Fairfield Resort – (928) 203-1026
Little America Hotel - Flagstaff - 800-865-1401
The Orchards Inn of Sedona - 877-700-2944 / 928 282-1661
Radisson Poco Diablo Resort - 928-282-7333
La Quinta Inn – (928) 284-0711 – Nestled in the Coconino National Forest on the outskirts of Sedona at the foothills of Bell Rock, the La Quinta Inn Sedona is your gateway to glorious Red Rock Country. Our convenient location affords an exhilaratingly 5 mile drive for easy access to the quaint shops and eateries of Sedona, to Red Rock and Slide Rock State Parks and Montezuma Castle.

ILX Resorts
Los Abrigados Lodge – (928) 282-7125
Los Abrigados Resort & Spa – (928) 282-1777
Bell Rock Inn – (928) 282-4161
The Inn at Los Abrigados – (928) 282-1777

Diamond Resorts
The Ridge – (877) CLUB SUN
The Summit – (877) CLUB SUN

Condos

Dandy Getaways

Tourism Links

Chamber of Commerce
Listing of Sedona services
Greater Phoenix CVB
Scottsdale CVB
The official website of the Arizona Office of Tourism
Discount site off AZ Office of Tourism site
Collection of services listed in Sedona
Gateway to Sedona
Arizona Vacation guide
VisitUSA a guide to outdoor adventures in Arizona
Welcome to the state directory of Arizona
Arizona’s Premier Web Guide
SedonaMap.com Visit this interactive map of Sedona, and plan your trip before you arrive! (928)526-2146

Shuttles between Phoenix and Sedona

• Ace-Xpress – 800 336-2239
• Sedona Phoenix Shuttle – 928 282-2066
• Anytime Airporter Express – 928 284-4065
• Extra Mile Express – 866 356-3987

Want to complete your cowboy experience? Check out these friends of ours…

	Where outstanding “High Desert Cuisine” is combined with more than fifty years of “Old West Tradition and hospitality. www.cowboyclub.com Reservations: 928 282-4200 / 241 N. Hwy 89A
Cowboy Corral	For all your authentic western wear: boots, spurs, gun leather, cowboy hats, shirts & vests--we’ve got it all. Come on & jaw with Mean Mike & Miss Kitty. www.cowboycorral.com Telephone: 928 282-2040 / 219 N. Hwy 89A
Clear Creek Trading Post	We handle a wide array of craft goods including leather, fur, skulls, bones, beads, mineral paints, books, jewelry and jewelry supplies. We also handle leather clothing and bags as well as other finished work. We strive to handle high quality and authentic Native American arts and crafts while respecting their traditions and honoring their culture. www.clearcreektrading.com Telephone: 928 204-5805 / 435 N. Hwy 89A
Kick off your boots and soak in your in-room jetted tub for two in front of the flickering fire. And while you enjoy your luxurious room decorated in a Southwestern Style we will make you feel at home. www.oldwestbb.com Telephone: 928 282-1944 / 2900 Hopi Drive