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Travel and Accommodations
Conference Facility
The Restorative Medicine Conference will be held at the Red Cliffs Lodge, located approximatley 14 miles from downtown Moab, Utah. [Google Maps].
Nestled on the banks of the Colorado River, surrounded by magnificent 2000 feet high cliffs, and spectacular views, the Red Cliffs Lodge is truly a hidden treasure of the West. Inside, the lodge features dramatic 20-foot ceilings, natural wood-paneled walls, rustic log furniture and hand-finished Mexican tile floors, and 4000 square foot conference room.
Red Cliffs Lodge
For more information about the Red Cliffs Lodge visit http://www.redcliffslodge.com
Shuttle Service
To travel to Red Cliffs Lodge from outside Utah: fly to Salt Lake City, International Airport (airport code is SLC), and rent a vehicle or take an Airport Shuttle from Salt Lake City to Moah. Salt Lake City Airport Shuttle reservations can be made by calling 928 282 2066. Driving time is about two hours by car or two and a half hours by shuttle.
Car rentals
Car rentals are located at the Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. The Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group has offered attendees discounted rates for Restorative Medicine conference attendees. In order to receive this conference promotion, please mention the promo code WTS09, or click on the link below.http://www.thrifty.com/specials/WTS09.aspx
Directions from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport to the Sedona Creative Life Center, Conference Center
Drive onto Interstate 10 west at the Phoenix Airport exit, and then onto Interstate 17 north toward Flagstaff. Follow Interstate 17 north from Phoenix about 100 miles. Exit at state Highway 179 (exit 298). Go about 15 miles north on Highway 179 and turn right on Schnebly Hill Rd (if you get to the “Y” where Hwy 179 ends at Hwy 89A, you have gone a quarter mile too far). Go about a quarter mile up Schnebly Hill Rd to number 333 and turn left into SCLC. This route takes about two hours.
For Walkers
While in Sedona, most people will drive to the conference center. However, for the more adventurous, walking is an option as well. Walking time from Sedona Motel to the conference center is 20 minutes (mostly through beautiful nature, along the road). By car it takes approximately 3 minutes. Walking distance from the Amara resort to the Conference Center is 35 minutes. By walking and taking the free Roadrunner shuttle from the Amara resort it takes approximately 20 minutes. By car it takes approximately 6 minutes.
If you intend to go walking anywhere in Sedona during the evening (it gets dark at 5:30pm) you should bring a flashlight and wear light-colored clothing. Sedona is one of the few jurisdictions in the United States with a “Dark Skies” policy: there are no street lights in the town, and very few traffic lights. The evening temperatures could drop into the 40's-50's so some type of jacket is also recommended.
Getting around Sedona is easy, even if you don’t have a car. The Sedona Road Runner connects uptown Sedona with the Tlaquepaque and Hillside shopping centers (this is the drop off and pick-up location for The Sedona Creative Life Center, which is a 16 minute walk up Schnebly Hill). Trolleys run approximately every 10 minutes, free of charge, 9:00 am to 6:30 pm, 7 days a week.
Accommodations
Kings Ransom Sedona Hotel
Discounted room rates with Continental breakfast are $120-$135 a night for Restorative Medicine Conference attendees.
The Kings Ransom Sedona Hotel is located south of AZ Highway 179 and 89A junction in the heart of Sedona. It is a five minute drive or a 1 mile rugged nature hike to the Sedona Creative Life Center Conference Facility. For reservations please call 928 282 7151. Please mention that you are attending the Restorative Medicine Conference in order to receive the discounted rate.
For more information, visit www.kingsransomsedona.com.
For those that are interested in budget accommodations or 4 star luxury spa resorts, please call Sedona Central Reservation at 1 800 445 4128.
Amara Creekside Resort/Amara Spa
There are no discounted room rates for Restorative Medicine Conference attendees at this hotel.
The Amara Creekside Resort is a four star luxury hotel and spa located in uptown Sedona, situated next to the secluded and beautiful Oak Creek. All the spa amenities – massage, facials, body treatments, and special spa therapies – are designed to provide the maximum in comfort.
For information, visit www.amararesort.com.
The Sedona Motel
There are no discounted rooms rates for Restorative Medicine Conference attendees at this motel.
The Sedona Motel is located in the heart of Sedona, at 218 Highway 179, it offers spectacular views of Sedona's Red Rocks and is priced affordably. For more information visit www.thesedonamotel.com or call toll free 877-828-7187
Sedona's Best Hiking Trails...
are trails that can accessed right from your hotel!
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The red rock canyons surrounding Sedona are famous the world around for their spectacular vistas. The remains of ancient wetlands, these crimson cliffs have been carved by the forces of nature into a most magnificent scenic masterpiece. Driving through this wonderland allows a cursory introduction to its beauty, but Sedona’s red rock landscape deserves to be explored on foot. Even short easy hikes will bring you into a land of wonder and beauty, planting memories which you will treasure, bringing you back again and again! |
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be touched by the magic of the place.
Hiking is the perfect activity suited to any vacationer, as there are a variety of trails for any level, from novice to adventurer. There are numerous trails to choose from, varying in length and difficulty, and most are interconnected, as the wonderful expanses of the Coconino National Forest surrounds the city. The variety is almost endless, with trails along the lush Oak Creek Canyon, to magnificent natural arches and mysterious Indian Ruins.
The year round moderate climate, with four distinct seasons and comfortable temperatures allow nature lovers the opportunity to enjoy it non-stop.
Margs Draw trail head - immediately behind our Sedona Hotels
The famous "Snoopy Rock" is at the end of Margs Draw Trail
Check availability and make your reservations today.
The most beautiful hiking trails in the world are calling you!
Best Hiking - Sedona Hotels with Hiking Trails
Better than driving and parking, there are a few hotels in Sedona that offer the hiker both accommodations and the opportunity to step outside their hotel and enter into the magnificent Coconino National Forest any time of the day. For those people who simply love the outdoors, Sedona is like a little piece of heaven, and these hotels make it just that much better. If you stay at one of the hotels that have direct access to these trails, you have no need to get in a car for a hike, morning or evening, or anytime. And one trail connects to many, so you can vary your experience from one trail to another. The Kings Ransom Sedona Hotel, and her sister, the Comfort Inn Sedona, are both Sedona hotels located adjacent to the Margs Draw trail head.
Trails with Direct Access from Sedona Hotels
Margs Draw Trail
Margs Draw Trail can be hiked from either of two Sedona Hotels, our Kings Ransom Sedona Hotel or the Comfort Inn Sedona, as it is only a short stroll from either to the Margs Draw trail head. You can walk out the door of your room and take a morning hike without getting in your car, a great convenience. From the entrance to the trail head, a short walk up a hill begins the trail and enters Wilderness. Shade is soon left behind and gorgeous red rock views open up as the trail winds its way north across a nearly flat expanse dotted with juniper, pinyon pine and Arizona cypress. In the spring, there is a profusion of wildflowers along the trail. In the fall, the scene takes on a nostalgic flair as the palette switches to autumn hues. Be sure and take your camera.
Return by the same route back to the Kings Ransom Sedona Hotel. The hike can be extended to the north using Huckaby Trail and to the south using Broken Arrow Trail.
Sedona Spring Wildflowers
General Hiking in Sedona and Sightseeing Information
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Some of the more popular trails in the Sedona area include those that take you to some of the incredible rock formations that surround the city. These beloved monoliths have been given such names as Snoopy Rock (from Margs Draw Trail), Coffee Pot Rock, Cathedral Rock, Courthouse Butte and Bell Rock in recognition of their perceived shape and the hiking trails to and around them are well used and loved. Part of the reason that some of these trails are so popular is based on the belief that Sedona, AZ is surrounded by four strong energy vortexes. These vortexes are often a point of destination for those visitors seeking to immerse themselves in the healing energies. |
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In preparation for any hike, keep in mind you are in a desert climate and that some simple precautions should be taken to stay hydrated and be safe. A good pair of sneakers or hiking boots, plenty of water, sunscreen, a hat and a hiking partner are all recommended.
Overall, hiking in Sedona can't be beat. It’s a great way to walk your dog (the Kings Ransom Sedona Hotel is pet-friendly) or your kids. Hiking can be the perfect family outing filled with the exciting educational opportunities that only the great outdoors can offer.
