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El Portal Sedona Hotel on the Sedona Bluegrass Festival

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Did you know that in the in the 18th century Appalachia was the new home to many immigrants from Great Britain and Ireland? The music they brought with them were influenced by Scottish, English, and Irish traditions and also included music of African Americans – all of which share the improvisational element similar to jazz. Guitars, [...]

El Portal Sedona Hotel ~ Explore Bearizona!

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Bearizona is a “Drive-Thru” Wildlife Park in Williams, Arizona. It is a wonderful place for a family outing and  just over an hour’s drive from El Portal Sedona Hotel.

The park allows visitors to see the animals in their natural setting, from the comfort and safety of visitors’ own vehicles. The animals roam around, and even [...]

El Portal Sedona Hotel - Family Fun at Tlaquepaque Arts and Crafts Village

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Tlaquepaque is celebrating it’s 40th Anniversary this year!  The beautiful “Mexican Village” is alive with eclectic shops, art galleries, artisans, music, restaurants and more! This weekend there events for the entire family. From First Friday Gallery Walk to Calico Critter Day to Cinco de Mayo Celebration there truly is something for everyone. As a bonus the Great Sedona [...]

El Portal Sedona Hotel ~ More on the 2013 Sedona Bluegrass Festival

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More on the Sedona Bluegrass Festival 2013!  Performing at this year’s festival is The Matt Flinner Trio, with mandolinist Flinner, guitarist Ross Martin and bassist

The Matt Flinner Trio at the Sedona Bluegrass Festival

Eric Thorin.  This fine three-piece band uses every musical device known and more as they use their instruments to the fullest.  Bass lines are plucked and bowed, existing [...]

El Portal Sedona Hotel ~ Take a Trolley Tour

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El Portal Sedona Hotel ~ Take a Trolley Tour

The Sedona Trolley is a great way to get acquainted with this incredible city. On a Trolley tour you will visit historic landmarks, inspiring locations, take in unbelievable views, learn about vortexes – where they are, what they do, and take all the wonderful photos you want!  The tours [...]

El Portal Sedona Hotel ~ Verde Valley Birding & Nature Festival

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Verde Valley Birding Festival – Artwork by Margo Mitchell

The Verde Valley Birding & Nature Festival is April 25 – 28 and offers an exceptional recreational experience to families, individuals, anyone interested in the natural world.  It encourages awareness of the significance of this habitat for the enrichment of all life here in the Verde Valley.

The festival [...]

El Portal Sedona Hotel ~ Sedona Bluegrass Festival June 3-9, 2013

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Sedona Bluegrass Festival 2013 & the David Grisman FolkJazz Trio

Imagine some of the world’s best Bluegrass in an incredible setting along the beautiful Oak Creek, nestled among tall cottonwoods at Los Abrigadso – an idyllic setting for Magical Music in the Red Rocks.

The 7th Annual Sedona Bluegrass Festival is June 3-9, and tickets are on sale [...]

Sedona is One of the 10 Best Small Towns in America!

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That’s right because Fodor’s says so! 

With outdoor activities galore, amazing scenery, cultural events, energy vortexes and more – it’s no wonder Sedona is on Fodor’s list, not to mention these well deserved accolades 10 Best Cities for a Girlfriend Getaway by Smarter Travel Magazine, 10 Great Places to Indulge your Senses by USA Today, and Top 10 [...]

Create the Retreat of Your Dreams at El Portal Sedona Hotel

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Tucked away in the heart of Sedona is El Portal Sedona Hotel. As you walked through the vine covered entrance you enter into another time…a time of haciendas and eras gone by, where you can enjoy the serene, ageless spirit of Sedona in historic, yet luxurious surroundings.

The great room has a welcoming river rock fireplace, and [...]

El Portal Sedona Hotel ~ For the Music Lover in You!

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Join Chamber Music Sedona for a high definition concert on the big screen of the renowned Philadelphia Orchestra Sunday, March 24 at 2:30 pm in the Mary D Fisher

A magical afternoon with the Philadelphia Orchestra!

Theatre. This performance is a result of a partnership between Chamber Music Sedona and Sedona International Film Festival.

The Philadelphia Orchestra, under the direction of Yannick [...]