VALENTINE'S DAY x L'AUBERGE DE SEDONA
Erik and I celebrated Valentine's Day early this year with a romantic getaway! We grabbed the boys and escaped to Sedona to stay at one of the most spectacular resorts I have ever seen. Nestled on the banks of Oak Creek, L'Auberge de Sedona provides the best of both worlds, the remote tranquility of Sedona balanced with superlative luxury one would expect from the finest properties in Manhattan or London. No details are overlooked, and while there is endless natural beauty surrounding L'Auberge de Sedona, you could have an incredible vacation without ever taking a step off the property...which is basically what we did.
The staff are both friendly and knowledgeable, making every aspect of your stay feel effortless. Our room was full of welcome gifts, charcuterie for us and gourmet treats, bedding and toys for the boys. Our two bedroom cottage was so comfortable and charming, definitely loved our fireplace...I loved it even more when we were eating mind blowing desserts in front of it in our PJs!
Needless to say we all made ourselves right at home, even the boys! It can be challenging at times to travel with pets, but thankfully the staff cleaned the room around our dog walking schedule. I love bringing the dogs with us because it forces you to really explore the property....and this one was just breathtaking. Lush landscaping pairs beautifully against the natural features, especially the creek which flows along the edge of the resort.
The feeling of being submerged in nature was further enhanced by our trip to L’Apothecary where we made our own body scrubs. I wasn't sure what to expect, but it was actually a lot of fun and I love the scrub I made for myself. Everything about the resort feels, tastes and smells like the best of the best, this was no exception.
Speaking of tastes and smells, the food was some of the BEST I've ever had. From a perfect cappuccino, to a fabulous breakfast spread on our cottage's terrace...to true fine dining, we were blown away. My favorite meal was our romantic dinner for two, complete with fabulous wine pairings. It was incredible. When you dine at Cress on Oak Creek sit creek-side, if the weather won't allow it ask for a booth and prepare for a culinary adventure. The preparations are executed flawlessly, with pairings that are thought out and delicious. I will definitely be coming back to continue exploring the delectable fare.
I couldn't recommend this resort more highly. We had the perfect romantic getaway. L'Auberge de Sedona provided the perfect intimate setting for us to pamper ourselves and each other. Can't wait for our next visit. Make it a priority to celebrate your love!