A Twinkling Way to Spend the Holidays
Winters in Sedona are truly magical as Uptown is lit up with holiday colors, and our small red rock town embraces community connections with local annual events. What’s better than releasing the stress of the holidays with a luxurious getaway curated to immerse you in all the best parts of the season? Make your home base L’Auberge de Sedona with specialty experiences, celebratory dining and easy access to the local events enhancing your Sedona stay this winter season.
L’AUBERGE SEASONAL EVENTS
12 Nights to Christmas
As a prelude to the Christmas festivities, Executive Chef Ryan Swanson has designed a seasonal menu that will be served leading up through the 12 nights to Christmas. Experience a three or six course offering with expertly paired wines that will satisfy holiday cravings.
Christmas Eve Dining, Sunday 12/24
Breakfast & Brunch: Begin your Christmas celebration with traditional breakfast offerings combined with seasonal additions that will warm your soul and certainly satisfy your sweet tooth!
Dinner: Five Course Tasting Menu served from 5pm – 9pm, View Menu
Christmas Day Dining, Monday 12/25
No need to slave away in the kitchen during the holidays, spend more quality time with your loved ones and join us for special holiday nights. The culinary team at L’Auberge de Sedona has created a mindful dinner inspired by seasonal ingredients and joy for the holidays to share with L’Auberge guests along with Sedona locals and visitors. Each reservation will receive a L’Auberge de Sedona hand-blown glass ornament to commemorate the merriment of the day shared with family and friends.
Breakfast and Lunch: Enjoy an unparalleled beginning to Christmas Day with breakfast and lunch paired with views of Oak Creek. Delight on the traditional breakfast and lunch featuring holiday specialties.
Dinner: Five Course Tasting Menu served from 5pm – 9pm, View Menu
New Year’s Eve Dining, Sunday 12/31
As 2023 comes to an end, a proper sendoff meant for reminiscing and mindful planning is in order. The culinary team at L’Auberge de Sedona has created a mindful tasting menu with notes of celebration and seasonal culinary influences. With any New Year’s Eve fête the meal should always begin with a glass of complimentary bubbly, start with ours and then upgrade to something worthy of your 2024 aspirations.
Breakfast & Brunch: Enjoy a day to reminisce on the past and plan for the future shared with breakfast and brunch menus curated with traditional offerings mixed with celebrator fare.
Dinner: Five Course Tasting Menu served from 6pm – 9pm, View Menu
It’s true, there is no better Christmas gift than pampering yourself and your loved ones with a meticulously crafted luxury retreat to L’Auberge de Sedona during the holiday season. Creekside has never felt so festive then with the Home for the Holiday package. Experience a cottage adorned with luxurious seasonal amenities to complement the festive resort decorations and joyful guest activities, your cottage will include holiday touches enhanced by a wood-burning fireplace to create magical memories.
The boundless holiday ambiance is curated through…
- L’Auberge signature candle
- Holiday accent pillows and throw
- Stockings hung (with care) on the mantel
- Wreath to adorn the cottage door
- Charming Christmas tree twinkling with lights
- Welcome amenity to include hot cocoa from a specialty chocolatier
Embrace the spirit of the season with Holiday Illuminations, a festive celebration starting on December 1st and continuing every Friday until Christmas from 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm. This joyful tradition will be hosted alongside a seasonal spread of bites and sips, including a hot chocolate bar and sweet treats. Guests and visitors will be serenaded with cheerful holiday music as the entire property lights up and ushers in the winter season.
SEDONA SEASONAL EVENTS
Sedona’s Tree Lighting and Santa Visit
December 1st, 2023 from 5pm to 7pm, head to Tlaquepaque North for a traditional tree lighting, refreshments for the whole family, and local holiday entertainment with a special visit from Santa! We recommend grabbing a warm cup of cocoa and walking over to avoid the crowd of cars during this popular event. Presented by the City of Sedona and the Chamber of Commerce, this fun holiday family excursion has free admission.
December 9th, 2023, from 3pm to 8pm, Tlaquepaque courtyards and walkways are adorned with lights that will be celebrated and lit for all to see. We recommend taking a short walk to Tlaquepaque to experience the local live music and cider for all.
Make your season simpler at L’Auberge de Sedona and stay for an inspiring way to spend the season.
Posted: November 21, 2023
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