Source:
Outside Magazine's 2002 Family Travel Guide
The Lodge Report
Enchantment Resort
Sedona, Arizona
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| Sedona at sunset (Courtesy, Arizona Tourism Authority) |
Set on 70 acres about five miles from New Age Central (Sedona), Enchantment is a modern adobe village, its 71 casitas and main clubhouse painted the same ruddy pink as the canyon's sandstone walls. The indoor wonders rival the spectacular setting: Top on the list is Mii amo, the new, 24,000-square-foot spa, where haunting flute music greets you as you enter the museumlike space (children under 16 aren't allowed). From a big menu of body wraps and Ayurvedic treatments, I chose Watsu and a custom facial.
| Access and Resources |
| 800-826-4180 www.enchantmentresort.com Doubles start at $195 per night. |
Despite my spa retreat and one romantic dinner at the excellent Yavapai restaurant, there was still plenty of family time. One afternoon we hiked the five-mile round-trip to the end of Boynton Canyon, but our favorite activity was simply hanging by the pool. One morning, I sat with a mother of three boys from Boston, watching our kids bat around a giant beach ball and soaking in the astounding view of red pinnacles and buttes. "We thought about taking a day-trip to the Grand Canyon," she said. "But what could be more beautiful than this?"
