Heather M. Hunter received her B.A. in Psychology from Arizona State University and an M.A in Marriage and Family Therapy from The University of San Diego. She frequently writes on mind/body/spirit integrative health topics for AZ  Health and Wellness Magazine, and is a member of the American Holistic Medical Association.

Heather “awakened” to her significant intuitive abilities after life events left her questioning her true purpose in life. She was instinctively guided into prayer and meditation, which she credits as the beginning of turning her life around.  During this time of self-evaluation, Heather was drawn to meditation groups and inspirational classes. It was during a workshop with a world-renown psychic medium that Heather began to receive messages from others’ loved ones on the other side. Soon thereafter,  Heather’s intuitive abilities skyrocketed, forever changing the course of her counseling work.

The first opportunity to take advantage of the amazing services Ms. Hunter offers will be March 15 & 16 when she will be offering Couples Harmony Sessions at The Sedona Rouge. Until then, enjoy this article written by Ms. Hunter, previously published in Arizona Health and Wellness Magazine. For more information about Ms. Hunter and the services she offers please contact us at The Spa at Sedona Rouge.

If you are planning a wedding and can’t wait for the trees to be in full bloom or you are in town to enjoy the cool crisp mornings and the sunshine during the day- Sedona is the place for you.

Let the Sedona Rouge Hotel & Spa be your landing spot in the heart of Sedona. Enjoy a cocktail in the evening at REDS Restaurant, a poolside read with a view, a chance to decompress and relax in The Spa, and an outdoor activity scheduled by our concierge. The Sedona Rouge Hotel & Spa has it all and we can’t wait to welcome Spring with you!

For more information about the Sedona Rouge Hotel & Spa please visit our website: sedonarouge.com.

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The Sedona Wedding Professionals Association is happy to host the second annual Sedona Bridal Fair, on Saturday, February 18th, 2012 from 10 AM until 2 PM, at Poco Diablo Resort.

Event Sponsors include: Verve Events & Tents, and Poco Diablo Resort, and generous media sponsors, Arizona’s Finest Wedding Sites & Services and Phoenix Bride & Groom Magazine.

The fair offers professional wedding vendors all in one location, including wedding planners, officiates, photographers, cake designers, caterers, wedding venues, musicians and disc jockeys, hair and make up artists, transportation companies, and much more.

Through the generous donations of many outstanding venues and vendors in the area, there will be wonderful door prizes given throughout the day.

Tickets: $10 per bride and $5 per guest.

Next:

Saturday February 18, from 10:00am-5:00pm the Sedona Wedding Studio’s annual 2012 Sedona Wedding Boot Camp is the ideal event for brides beginning to plan their lovely destination weddings in Sedona.  Over 80 leading Sedona wedding vendors will be represented with contact information, promotional material and personal consultations. Meet Sedona’s most referred wedding experts, who will be there ready to assist in planning every detail of your wedding in Sedona.

The Sedona Wedding Boot Camp is a unique twist on the ordinary bridal show.  Instead of rows of booths, couples are invited to relax and spend one-on-one time with wedding vendors.  Couples can leisurely tour the  inspirations pavilion and be inspired by gorgeous designer vignettes, jaw-dropping eye-candy and creative table-top designs featuring the newest trends in wedding decor.  Attend the informative mini-seminars and receive valuable advice from the most recognized wedding professionals in Sedona.

If you choose one event, or both- we know you will find the perfect vendors for your special day. Congratulations- you’re getting married and having a wedding in Sedona!

To arrange a tour or discuss wedding details with the Sedona Rouge Hotel & Spa please call 928-340-5315.

Ever heard of Lomi Lomi? I hadn’t either. When I read the description of the Lomi Lomi treatment at The Spa at Sedona Rouge I was intrigued. I didn’t ask a lot of questions because I wanted to just go with the flow and let Kelly, my therapist, talk me through what I was about to experience.

Just a little background she provided for me; Lomi Lomi is a Hawaiian form of massage and that comes from their philosophy, Huna. The essence of Huna is that everything seeks harmony and love. So, the Lomi Lomi treatment is all about balance with love and energy and fluid movements. Kelly incorporated her breathing with the flow of the ocean and her movements went with the ocean as well.

Kelly urged me to clear my mind of all thought and just picture floating and really move with the fluidity of her movements and what I pictured in my mind as the ocean’s movements. She then told me there would be a lot of oil because she needed her movements to really glide over my body.

This treatment is not one for the average Spa goer who wants deep body work and release of tension in certain spots, but rather, the Spa goer who wants to let go and really feel the power of movement, balance and essentially- love. Kelly is a gifted therapist and really knows how to connect what she is doing with the person she is working on. The Lomi Lomi is certainly one of her talents. This treatment helped me clear my mind more than I ever have while being worked on and the fluid movements were some of the most peaceful I have ever enjoyed.

If harmony, love and balance is something you are looking for, why not try a little Lomi Lomi?

For more information about The Spa at Sedona Rouge please click here.

The Andalusia Ballroom offers plenty of natural light with floor to ceiling windows. The neutral warm tones of our bamboo floors will enhance your elegant Wedding reception décor. Celebrate the beginning of your marriage in style and dance the night away. Our Ballroom can accommodate parties from 20 to 150, depending on your needs.

The Alhambra Courtyard- our spectacular new venue is set at the base of Thunder Mountain.  Enter this private oasis through iron gates, encircled by warm Sedona red walls decorated with Mediterranean tiles and ironwork.  This is the perfect setting for a Wedding Ceremony, Cocktail Reception or Banquet Event.

The Rooftop Terrace offers breathtaking views of Sedona’s Red Rocks providing the perfect setting to gather and enjoy all that Sedona has to offer. Imagine sharing a Sedona sunset with your family and friends as you celebrate your rehearsal dinner or cocktail reception that can accommodate parties up to 100, depending on your needs.

The Column Garden offers an intimate, romantic setting perfect for your Wedding Ceremony and features imported Balinese sandstone columns set around a flagstone terrace, surrounded by manicured lawn. Can accommodate seating up to 120 guests.

Let us help you plan an event that will remain in your memories forever, something to cherish along with your loved one.

It’s a course that is difficult, but beautiful. In fact it’s been voted one of the most beautiful courses by Runner’s World Magazine. What better way to spend your time training and getting ready to run amongst the red rocks than by staying at the heart of it all at The Sedona Rouge Hotel & Spa? To make the stay even better we are offering a 20% discount on rooms, 20% discount on Spa services, and a $20.00 dining credit at REDS restaurant to fuel up for breakfast in the morning. To book your room or find out more, click here.

View from the Marathon Course

In the meantime, as you contemplate the Sedona Marathon, your training, and what the course will be like, we say don’t focus on the course, focus on the view. See you in February!

Here’s a little something about me- I love Spas. It doesn’t matter if it’s at a resort, hotel, in the middle of nowhere- I just love a Spa. That feeling of peace and calm when you walk in and the smells are always so fresh they make you feel like you take the deepest breath you have ever taken and enjoy the exhale.

I have been going to The Spa at Sedona Rouge for years and have enjoyed trying out all different forms of treatments, sessions and therapies. So, when I was asked to try the Thai Massage I didn’t hesitate. I knew little to nothing about it and went home to Google what it was and received a very generic Wikipedia definition. At that point I decided to stop looking and just show up for the appointment and let it flow.

When I arrived at The Spa, as always I was greeted with professionalism and that welcome scent that only The Spa at the Rouge has. I took a deep breath and placed my items in my locker and went and waited for my therapist. When Kelly came to get me we took a little walk to the room where we would be and she explained what the service would involve.

I told her my physical challenges, I don’t think I’m very flexible, no I don’t stretch enough, nothing new to her I’m sure. She then explained the treatment would be a mixture of some yoga moves, stretching, breathing and movement. I took my place on a well padded surface on the floor and she instructed me to take some deep breaths and picture myself floating on a raft in the middle of the ocean, really “breathing and feeling the motion.” Believe it or not it worked. It was a peaceful picture and a relaxing one at that.

She proceeded to move and stretch my limbs, and really making me feel like a rubber band and freed up movement in my back that I can honestly say I have never felt even with a 90 minute deep tissue massage. Kelly used movement, stretching, poses and breathing technique to really release tension and make me feel longer and released. She also informed me that I really am flexible- I just haven’t put my body through the motions and movements she used. She unlocked potential in my body that I haven’t used before.

Thai Massage is definitely not your typical massage treatment. You wear comfortable clothing and no lotion or oils are used. The therapist works with your body and helps release tension in all new ways but the results are just as, if not more, rewarding than a traditional massage treatment.

This Spa goer is a fan and Thai Massage will be a regular part of my Spa going experience! For more information about this treatment or any other please visit: sedonarouge.com.

We love our property and the fantastic surroundings and get the opportunity to share it with many a bride through the course of a year. We would like to introduce a couple planning their Sedona nuptials with us in November. Melinda & Paul live in California and have come to us to plan their special event.

Melinda is from Los Angeles and Paul is originally from Niagra Falls.  Paul had been to Sedona when he was attending law school and Melinda on the other hand had never been. When Paul proposed to Melinda they knew they wanted a destination wedding to keep it intimate and have a location that was somewhat close to the Grand Canyon. Enter Sedona- the perfect spot!

They will have between 60-80 guests traveling from New York, California, Virginia, and Oregon to enjoy the beauty of Sedona. They plan to enjoy many Sedona activities and share a long weekend with their guests.

Over the next two months, we’ll get to know their vendors, and share unique details, activities, and one of a kind touches they will be adding to their Sedona wedding. Join us on a journey to plan Melinda & Paul’s Sedona wedding!

To plan your one of a kind wedding or special event please contact the Sedona Rouge Hotel & Spa staff at 928-340-5315.

With so many things to do in Sedona- our front desk and concierge staff are at the ready to book, plan, or assist with any special tour arrangements in Sedona. Pink Jeep Tours now has a horseback and Jeep tour combination to give guests a chance to experience both the 4×4 adventure and the off road trail ride by horse.

The Spa at Sedona Rouge has a treatment for anyone. Whether a traditional massage is more to your liking, or experiencing something that is exclusive to The Spa, they are ready to assist you and provide you with an indulgent day that you will not soon forget. Make sure to visit the website and book your treatment as soon as possible to ensure you receive the time and treatment you most desire.

REDS at Sedona Rouge is the restaurant to enjoy while visiting Sedona. Chef Moler is always letting his creative juices flow and expanding the menu to make your mouth water. Enjoy breakfast, lunch, cocktails and appetizers, or a romantic dinner at REDS.

The Sedona Rouge Hotel & Spa is ready to welcome you for a weekend of relaxation, adventure, and an escape where ‘divine is in the details!’

Begin your journey towards maintaining a balanced life; learn new methods for longevity, and be empowered to live in the present moment.  Satori’s message will challenge and inspire you to shift key aspects of your Physical, Mental and Spiritual bodies.  Sharing secrets of Alchemy and harnessing the energy of universal life force for mastering personal Enlightenment.

During this magical 5 day retreat, you will be exploring life changing tools for seekers ready to discover how easy it is to live in a state of Bliss. You will be connecting with the four Elements, Fire, Water, Earth and Air through sharing the Native American Traditions, honoring the four corners and what they represent in their own lives. Enjoy tapping into the Sacred Sedona Vortex energies to manifest the dreams that are already yours.

This retreat is sure to provide you with opportunities physically, mentally, and spiritually. Experience a journey that awaits you at the Sedona Rouge Hotel & Spa where the divine is in the details. For more information about the Retreat visit: www.seyoga.com.