Fall 2025 Newsletter
Autumn teaches the beauty of letting go. Growth required release – it’s what the trees do.” ~ Author Unknown
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Explore Oak Creek with fall hikes, apple picking, local art and mulled cider – plus our new Romance in the Red Rocks package for the perfect escape.
Noteworthy Dates
Changing light, cooler mornings, and a full slate of local happenings—these are just a few dates that showcase the best of the season in and around Sedona.
- September 22 – 1st Day of Fall
- September 28 and 29 – Sedona Winefest
- October 12 and 13 – Sedona Arts Festival
- October 18 – 26 – Sedona Plein Air Festival
- October 19 – Fall Fest at Slide Rock
Romance in the Red Rocks
Enhance your stay with a custom roman experience designed to reconnect and nurture your relationship in nature.
Briar Patch Inn amenities all included – wood burning fireplaces, reserved parking, swimming holes, afternoon cookies & cider, a meditation labyrinth – all nested on a 9-acre natural paradise.
$519
Package Inclusions
Immerse yourselves in intentional moments: a creekside couples massage and your choice of a wellness experience: a forest meditation, family constellation, vow renewal or couple’s card reading—all framed by nature’s beauty and the quiet peace of Sedona’s canyon.
This package isn’t just a getaway—it’s a chance to reconnect, to pause, and to remember why you vowed to journey together.
Let the landscape itself take part in your celebration—rustling trees, rippling water, and red rock sunsets crafting the perfect backdrop as you open your hearts to ease, beauty, and connection.
Let the landscape itself take part in your celebration—rustling trees, rippling water, and red rock sunsets crafting the perfect backdrop as you open your hearts to ease, beauty, and connection.
Creekside Couples Massage
You and your partner can each choose the style that suits you best—whether it’s deep tissue for muscle relief, relaxation for gentle stress release, or the warmth of hot stone therapy.
Included as a 60-minute session, massages may be enjoyed side by side by the creek or scheduled individually.
Optionally, you can upgrade to 90 minutes for an additional $60 per person.
Forest Meditation
Forest Meditation is a guided practice that invites you to quiet the mind and restore balance in the natural beauty of Oak Creek Canyon. By focusing on breath and presence, you’ll release stress and reconnect with the grounding rhythms of nature.
Surrounded by tall sycamores and the flowing creek, the setting creates a calming atmosphere that supports deep relaxation and inner clarity.
Each session is designed to leave you centered, refreshed, and more connected to yourself and your partner.
Family Constellation
Family Constellation is a healing practice that reveals hidden dynamics within families and relationships. By exploring these patterns, new perspectives emerge, opening the way for release, understanding, and stronger connections.
Surrounded by the healing sounds of Oak Creek, this form of emotional therapy helps breaks the cycle of destructive family patterns of unhappiness, illness, failure and addiction.
Each session is designed to bring clarity and resolution, helping you step forward with greater peace and connection.
Vow Renewal
A vow renewal at Briar Patch Inn offers couples a meaningful way to honor their journey together in a beautiful natural setting. Whether celebrating a milestone or simply wishing to recommit, this ceremony creates space for love and gratitude.
With Oak Creek and Sedona’s red rocks as your backdrop, the experience blends intimacy with timeless beauty.
Each ceremony is created to reflect your unique bond, leaving you with memories to carry into the years ahead.
Couples Card Reading
This couples card reading is a healing experience designed to help you and your partner channel your higher selves and reconnect with your shared purpose. Together, you’ll gain new perspectives, shift your energy, and find clarity on decisions, crossroads, or times when motivation feels out of reach.
The session is especially powerful for couples seeking alignment in their journey, creating space for deeper understanding and connection.
Set against the soothing rhythm of Oak Creek, Briar Patch Inn offers a natural sanctuary for your couples card reading. The gentle flow of the water, shaded groves, and open sky create an intimate space where you can pause, reflect, and connect more deeply—not only with the guidance of the cards, but with one another.
Oak Creek Autumn Checklist
- Hike West Fork Trail — Stroll along the creek and under towering canyon walls as the trees burst into brilliant reds, oranges, and golds.
- Pick Apples at Slide Rock — Enjoy crisp, juicy apples from the park’s historic orchard with the canyon as your backdrop.
- Lunch at Indian Gardens — Refuel with fresh sandwiches, soups, and sweets at this cozy café in the heart of the canyon.
- Shop Native American Art — Discover turquoise jewelry, pottery, and textiles at Garland’s and local roadside vendors.
- Sip Mulled Cider — End the day with a steaming cup of spiced cider, fireside in the lodge for the perfect taste of autumn.
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