{"id":3193,"date":"2013-09-18T21:59:16","date_gmt":"2013-09-19T04:59:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/?p=3193"},"modified":"2014-04-28T15:37:30","modified_gmt":"2014-04-28T22:37:30","slug":"weekend-camping-experience-non-camper-showers-included","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/altitudes\/weekend-camping-experience-non-camper-showers-included","title":{"rendered":"A weekend Camping Experience for the Non-Camper – Showers Included"},"content":{"rendered":"

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by: Anne-Marie Pritchett<\/a><\/p>\n

Between the cities of Flagstaff and Sedona lies a river gorge called Oak Creek Canyon. Oak Creek is a perennial stream that flows through Sedona, the town of Oak Creek, past Page Springs and joins the Verde River 6 miles SE of Cottonwood. Recreation along the creek includes fishing, swimming, hiking, horseback riding and simply delighting in the natural backdrop of the Sedona red rocks. Take a leisurely scenic drive along meandering Route 89A.\u00a0Stands at various points along the road offer Native American jewelry and crafts, while local artists display their wares.<\/p>\n

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Stay at the Briar Patch Inn to nurture your weekend relationship with nature. Choose from 19 cottages that happily rest along the spring-fed waters of Oak Creek. Breakfast includes a creek-side serenade by local musicians. Choose from 19 cozy cabins on 9 acres of lush forest including sycamores and oak trees and home to squirrels, sheep and a peace unlike any other. Enjoy first-class amenities in a relaxing, stress-free environment.<\/p>\n

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Visit in the summer for relief from the heat and in the winter to frolic in crisp winter air and to play in the snow, if Mother Nature allows. The cabins have private patios that open to panoramic views of the majestic canyon oaks and mountains in the distance. Each cabin is furnished with southwest appeal including Native American arts and crafts to further channel the magic of the canyon. Warm your toes by the wood-burning fireplace. Larger cabins have full kitchens with ample space for families to gather or friends to converge in casual elegance.<\/p>\n

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The environment is almost free of technology, except three of the cottages have 19\u201d TVs for those that must get their Sunday football.<\/p>\n

This is camping… for the non-camper. Your senses will dance at the Briar Patch Inn and in the surrounding area.<\/p>\n