Photos courtesy of The Wilde Resort
Valentine’s Day is meant for celebrating love, but did you know there is another February holiday growing in popularity? Galentine’s Day is becoming a nationwide celebration of friendships.
We can’t think of a more perfect excuse to get out of town and visit the beautiful Red Rocks in Sedona. Whether you’re looking to rekindle that spark with your partner or looking to escape with best friends, we found The Wilde Resort and Spa is the perfect place for a match made in heaven.
The Wilde Resort
Valentine’s Day weekend also happens to fall on one of the busiest weekends of the year for Valley residents. If you would rather not fight the crowds and compete with 70,000-plus people traveling in for the big game, get out of Phoenix and head to Sedona!
Just an hour-and-a-half drive north on the I-17 will get you to Sedona, where you can experience amazing red rock views, outdoor adventures and stay at a wellness-focused resort. The Wilde has onsite yoga classes, crystals for meditation, a walking labyrinth, pet-friendly accommodations, firepits for roasting s’mores, and even a lecture on vortexes, something travelers from around the world visit Sedona specifically to experience.
The Wilde Resort is currently offering Valentine’s Day packages including transportation to and from the resort, a Red Rock Master Suite, roses, candles, prosecco, chocolate strawberries, couples massage, spa facial, bubble bath, romcom movie showing, scenic balloon flight, wine tour and tasting, dinner at Rene, and breakfast at Racal.
In addition, Sedona hosts a variety of Valentine’s weekend events including a saxophone concert, dance parties, and couples paint night.
The Wilde Haven Spa
After you leave the hustle and bustle of Phoenix, find time to reconnect with your partner or relax with your friends. The Wilde Haven Spa offers Sedona-inspired treatments that incorporate local scents and sounds. Check their onsite calendar at check-in for special guest participation events like the full moon crystal alchemy sound bowls.
Their Valentine’s Day couples specialty treatment, Decadent Duo, is available the entire month of February and features a couples massage with the spa’s artisan-crafted chocolate shea butter, dimly lit room, fresh scattered rose petals, aromatherapy, and serene sounds to heighten the senses.
For friends looking to add a spa service to their weekend, the Wilde’s onsite spa has many options – 26 different hand-crafted treatments to be exact, for a customized experience. The Wild Haven Spa also features hand-crafted items like jewelry, essential oils, healing crystals, artwork, and even sells the plush robes and southwest-inspired pillows found in The Wilde’s rooms – all made by local artisans.
Rascal Restaurant
After spa services or adventures out in Sedona, dinner and drinks are certainly going to be on your mind. The Wilde resort teamed up with award-winning Chef Mercer Mohr to create the onsite restaurant, Rascal, which is self-described as an American diner with an exciting menu of new dishes and old favorites.
Rascal has indoor and outdoor dining options and a wide range of wine and craft cocktails. After dinner, grab a drink and head upstairs to see the surrounding scenery Sedona is famous for on the rooftop.
No matter what you do, or where you go this Valentine’ Day and Galentine’s Day, make sure to set aside time to celebrate as lovers and friends. For information on The Wilde Resort and Spa, visit thewilderesort.com.
