Treating your partner to an escape from the everyday routine can reignite the spark for both of you in a relationship. Sedona’s mystical red rocks provide the perfect backdrop for rekindling a love story or simply recharging, both mentally and spiritually. Gorgeous views, thrilling outdoor pursuits, enchanting dinners, and relaxing spa treatments are heightened by the swirling energy from vortexes, enhanced energy sites believed to promote transformation. All of Sedona is considered to be a vortex, but there are specific sites that emit especially intense energy: Cathedral Rock, Airport Mesa, Bell Rock, and Boynton Canyon. These elicit good vibrations, meaning thereʻs a little extra spiritual magic in the air. 

Amorous couples seeking a Sedona romantic getaway will find many opportunities to create new memories together.  Here are a few suggestions below.

Where You Stay Matters

Your choice of accommodation sets the tone for the mood you want to create. A relaxing, intimate, and inspirational environment will enhance the overall experience. One of the most romantic hotels Sedona has to offer is Ambiente, a Landscape Hotel.

Ambienteʻs elevated guest atriums are elegantly designed as intimate nests for adults only. Luxurious beds are dressed with organic linens, showers are huge with dual shower heads, and a deep Hinoki tub is made for two. A touch of the bedside button opens the blackout curtains to reveal a dreamy scene through floor-to-ceiling bronzed windows: an IMAX-like 180-degree-view of red rock formations and the Coconino National Forest.

Brew a local, small-batch coffee for your loved one from the pantry’s arsenal of complimentary gourmet snacks curated by the chef. Climb up to the rooftop deck to see the distant mountains reflecting the morningʻs golden light. It’s an awe-inspiring way to start the day, followed by a delicious breakfast at the hotel’s Forty1 restaurant.

Plan an Active Adventure

Adrenaline makes the heart beat faster, sharpening your senses and creating that feeling of excitement, like love at first site. Include an adventure that will deliver an adrenaline rush to fuel romantic attraction.

Book a private 4×4 Jeep tour and buckle up for an extreme off-road adventure with steep inclines and plenty of heart-pounding moments. Ambiente offers an exclusive excursion to Soldier’s Pass and the Seven Sacred Pools deep in Red Rock Country, with a picnic. Book it just for the two of you for a more intimate experience.

For a different kind of thrill, wake up early and go where the wind takes you on a sunrise hot air balloon ride. The sheer beauty and feeling of floating in mid-air above the red rocks is exhilarating. After the flight, follow tradition and toast with a glass of Champagne as French balloonists have done since the 18th century.

More spectacular views and thrills await when you hike to the top of a mountain. Double the excitement by choosing one with an energy vortex and see if you can pick up on the vibes. There are trails to suit every level of hiker. For the extremely fit couple, choose the Cathedral Rock vortex with a challenging, steep climb to the top. An easier choice is the Airport Mesa vortex. Take the Summit Trail to the top of the hill for a rewarding 360-degree view of Sedona. This is said to be an upflow vortex that uplifts your spirit and energy. It’s also a beautiful spot to watch the sunset with your love. Best of all, it’s just across the road from Ambiente.

Relaxing Moments 

Spend time together exploring other romantic things to do in Sedona. Take an art stroll through the galleries in Tlaquepaque, a historic arts and shopping village located on the banks of Oak Creek. Meander past vine-covered stucco and tiled walls, through pretty courtyards with fountains and flowers, and along cobblestone walkways. You’ll find art galleries, restaurants, a brewery, and tucked-away alcoves for stealing a kiss. 

Sedona is renowned as a spiritual mecca with skilled practitioners offering holistic treatments. At Ambiente’s Velvet Spa, choose from an array of side-by-side couple’s treatments. A Swedish massage is always a good choice for unwinding after travel. Or step outside your comfort zone to try something new as a couple, like energy work with reiki and cranial treatments that can be performed on your private rooftop, weather permitting. For a sensuous spa treatment that will leave skin super soft and kissable, try the Sedona Sacred Clay Wrap. Warmed red desert clay is painted on the body, followed by an exfoliating scrub, wrap, massage and hydrating lotion.

Stargazing is not to be missed in Sedona. As a Dark Sky Community, light pollution is kept to a minimum, allowing the night sky to dazzle. Just look up to see the galaxy and billions of stars. For something more romantic, Ambiente offers a private stargazing experience on top of your guest atrium. A professional astronomer leads you on a tour of the night sky using an array of custom telescopes hand-selected for Ambiente guests. Order evening libations and snacks for the two of you, recline on the loungers next to the cozy gas fire pit, and watch for shooting stars.

Table for Two

Celebrate your love over an indulgent meal in surroundings that ignite the senses.  

Forty1, the signature restaurant at Ambiente, was the forty-first and last atrium to be placed in the landscape, thus its name. This chic little restaurant has a sexy bar and retractable floor-to-ceiling windows with views over the curvaceous pool, fire pits, and red rocks beyond. Couples can sit side-by-side on a banquette in the dining area where the culinary focus is on indigenous flavors and local organic ingredients from the Verde Valley.

For those looking to explore beyond the resort, check out these two inspired settings:

Mariposa Grill is named for the butterfly, a symbol of transformation. Set on a scenic bluff, the dramatic entry between tall, wrought iron gates is flanked by four ironwork flaming butterfly globes. A massive door encrusted with precious minerals and stones leads to the dining room with 23-foot tall floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking red rock canyons, especially vibrant during the golden hour. The menu is inspired by cuisine from Latin American countries.

Cress on Oak Creek, named for the watercress that’s foraged from the creek, puts guests into the mindset of a French Impressionist painting en plein air. Reserve a creekside table under a lush canopy of trees and dine alfresco next to the sounds of the babbling creek.  White tablecloths and candlelight set the tone for a European-influenced menu in a lush setting. 

Our list is just the beginning of a very long affair. Next time you are in the mood for love, head to Sedona’s red rocks and let their natural beauty energize your own romantic adventure.