As winter settles over Arizona’s high desert, Sedona reveals a softer, more contemplative side of its beauty – and Ambiente offers the perfect vantage point for experiencing it. The adults-only retreat invites travelers to embrace the season’s serenity, when crisp daytime temperatures in the 50s and 60s make hikes through sunlit canyons comfortable and iconic trails like Devil’s Bridge and Cathedral Rock become blissfully uncrowded.
Occasional snow adds a dramatic hush to the red rocks, cooler evenings draw guests fireside to admire Sedona’s star-filled skies, and the overall slowdown brings intimacy to one of the Southwest’s most iconic landscapes. Ambiente transforms the idea of a winter getaway into something sophisticated and soothing.
Its 40 elevated atriums feature floor-to-ceiling glass walls that frame panoramic desert vistas, allowing guests to watch the shifting light across the red rocks without ever leaving the warmth of their room. Private rooftop decks with firepits turn stargazing into a nightly ritual, and the oversized, fire-encircled outdoor jacuzzi offers a uniquely Sedona experience.
This season, the retreat deepens its focus on restorative rituals with the addition of in-room SaunaBoxes, giving guests a private heat therapy experience that boosts circulation, eases muscle tension, and provides a spa-like sanctuary steps from bed.
The wellness journey continues at Velvet, Ambiente’s full-service sanctuary offering sensory treatments tailored to the season. Forty1, the on-site restaurant, serves a chef-curated menu inspired by the flavors and bounty of the Verde Valley.
“Winter is one of Sedona’s most magical seasons,” said Jennifer May, co-founder and co-owner of Ambiente. “The air is crisp, the trails are quiet and the landscape feels even more intimate. We’ve created an environment where guests can slow down, reconnect and experience Sedona’s natural beauty in its purest form.”
For those seeking a luxurious, restorative escape framed by breathtaking scenery, Ambiente offers a winter retreat defined by warmth and unfiltered natural beauty. Learn more: ambientesedona.com.
