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f your great gait-away calls for a spectacular inn, one with beauty, amenities and nearby horseback riding, you will love A Sunset Chateau in Sedona, Arizona. T e mission-style inn sits atop a hill on two acres with red rock views. T e owners are artists and have fi lled the inn with lovely art and décor that refl ects their
European sensibilities, eclectic tastes and admiration of southwestern antiques and colorful accents. T e inn is a visual banquet that fi lls the senses and delights the soul. T eir goal is to refresh and nourish their guests, off ering comfort and a peaceful haven for travelers. T e guest rooms’ color palet es pay homage to the traditional colors
CONTACT INFO: ◗ 665 S. Sunset Drive ◗ Sedona, AZ 86336 ◗ Tel: (888) 988-3988 ◗
www.asunsetchateau.com ◗
information@asunsetchateau.com ◗
www.FutureHopeEquestrian.com ◗ 928-301-7588 ◗
futurehopeequestrian@gmail.com
of the desert Southwest and Native American culture, but done with a level of sophistication and artistry that is truly uncommon. In fact, every facet of the inn is a feast for the eyes, from the arched murals at the foot of the swimming pool to the gardens fi lled with whimsical statuary and artfully arranged hammocks. Picturesque fl owers, grass and the ever-present dra- matic red rocks encourage stroll- ing, reading, meditating and hik- ing, and the playful atmosphere lures you into the Jacuzzi tub or onto the tennis courts.
A Sunset Chateau is a beautiful retreat, any time of day. But the best thing about the sunset (the set ing sun notwithstanding) is that
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it brings you closer to breakfast. Go ahead; it’s perfectly understand- able to dream about the sweet French toast with fresh berries, eggs Florentine, omelet with hot
peppers...served in the cheerful yellow dining room. If hiking up the Airport Mesa Loop Trail or a pounding game of
tennis has you wanting more, book a horseback-riding aſt ernoon with horse lovers Ann Smith and Danielle Cox of Future Hope Equestrian. A couple of other nearby ranches also off er trail riding, so a saddle is never far away.
See you on the trail! Next time we’re going to Twist & Shout our
way around the country discovering uncommon opportunities for culinary delights, archaeology, fi tness, and perhaps even some bird watching. Twit er anyone?
Former Paso Fino ranch owner/trainer and avid trail rider Pat Barnhart has traded her years in the saddle for a career that now centers around writing, book editing and travel. She has authored two novels (Vanderville and T rowing Bones) and lives in central Florida with Belle the Basset Hound, who runs a tight ship.
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