L' Auberge de Sedona Reviews
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John Sent on 09/15/2023Outstanding Hotel stay and Wedding reception Dinner
We chose L'Auberge for our wedding in Sedona and could not be happier with everything. The hotel is first class. Beautiful, well maintained, service is superb, and the catering team (Katie Cowan) were amazing. The view of the Red Rocks were stunning. Our wedding reception and dinner were perfect. I would highly recommend L'Auberge for your wedding if you are thinking Sedona. -
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Kristin Sent on 08/31/2020Beautiful!
L’ Auberge is a beautiful place to stay. Great team of people to work with, even through this pandemic. I know everyone was busy with working and on top of that making sure everything was safe during this pandemic. Katie, Kayla, Ryan, Beto.. thank you! Thank you Ryan for your help with setting things up and running back and forth to my room because I forgot something.. haha. Beto, the banquet captain was so kind and organized. The food was fantastic! Extremely talented chef and baker! It started to rain briefly at the beginning of the ceremony, and the team quickly covered things up and handed out umbrellas. Luckily we didn’t need them for very long. Myself and our friends/family loved the set up and kind staff. There still talking about what a beautiful place/wedding it was. Thank you! -
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Nancy Sent on 06/30/2019L'Auberge is the most incredible wedding venue in Sedona
Sedona is one of the most spectacular places in the world to get married in, and L'Auberge is the most incredible wedding venue in Sedona, bar none. L'Auberge combines the sweeping vistas of the red rocks with the lush greenery along the babbling Oak Creek, and tops it all off with a level of professional service and culinary expertise that is unparalleled.
When our daughter and son-in-law decided on Sedona as the location for their wedding, my husband and I flew out with our daughter to spend a week in Sedona searching for the right venue. We toured every popular wedding venue in the area. When we arrived at L'Auberge, we knew within minutes we had found a place that was special. We walked out onto Spirit Song Terrace, which must be experienced in person to be fully appreciate the intimacy of the grassy lawn and observation deck in combination with the extraordinary views of the famous red rocks. We traveled from the terrace down the stone steps to the Monet Ballroom and another beautiful green lawn with red rock views. Then we toured the impeccably maintained hotel grounds, walked through the fabulous Creek House (stay there if you can!!), and took in the sights and sounds under the shady Sycamore trees alongside Oak Creek.
When we met with Katie Cowan, the Catering and Event Manager, she impressed us immediately with her level of attention to detail, and her willingness to work with us (we ended up being L'Auberge's first full vegan wedding). Katie is a gem, with a rock solid personality, and is the PERFECT person you want to be with you on a day when there is so much happening, and so many details to pull together. Little did we know, Katie would become our calm in the center of the storm that would be the day of our daughter's wedding (details to follow:).
During the months leading up to the wedding, the staff at L'Auberge worked with us throughout the planning process. Katie was always responsive to emails, and available by phone when needed. We elected to go out for a food tasting, and were impressed with Chef Randy's responsiveness and determination to create vegan entree options that were delicious, colorful, and artfully presented.
Our daughter's wedding was a weekend, family-only event, with 35 guests. One of the great aspects of a L'Auberge wedding is the different levels of lodging available - some of our guests decided to stay at Orchards Inn, a great option just up the hill and right in the center of downtown. Our immediate family stayed in the Creek House, which is another memory that will always be treasured. If you can stay there, STAY!! It is exquisitely appointed. Each of the guest rooms have phenomenal bathrooms, lighting, linens, TV's, and ambience. It was wonderful to share the connection of the common space with the huge concrete table, 90" TV, great bar, floor-to-ceiling windows, and outdoor decks to take in the magic of Oak Creek. We had the welcome dinner and reception outdoors at the Creek House, which was magical. The staff at L'Auberge, in particular Lisa and Beto, provided impeccable and personal service. Guests' drinks were always refreshed. The buffet was carefully attended. Plates were cleared promptly. Lisa frequently checked in with us to ask if there was anything needed.
We're all SO thankful we decided to have the welcome dinner on the flagstone patio, which is where we had originally planned the wedding reception dinner. Because Mother Nature had a different plan in mind for the wedding day, then the typical mid June weather. Sedona had not received any rain in the three months preceding that weekend, but on our daughter's wedding day, a tropical storm came through (and we are from Florida, so there was much irony in this:).
Weather is always one of the sources of anxiety for an outdoor wedding, and I cannot say or thank Katie enough for how she carried herself -- and us -- through the wedding to make it even more magical, with and without the rain. She brainstormed last-minute ideas with us for a tent on the flagstone patio outside the Creek House. She walked us through options for moving the reception dinner inside, at both the Creek House and the Monet Ballroom. She let us wait until the last minute possible to judge the forecast before making a decision.
What I realize now, looking back, is that L'Auberge is well-equipped to handle changes due to weather. It's all part of their skill set and careful attention to detail. For the ceremony, the wedding party and guests who needed it were given beautiful transparent bubble umbrellas that kept them dry and allowed everyone unobstructed views (everyone planning an outdoor wedding should think of this!). Another indelible memory we will carry forward, and family still talks about, is how frequently they saw Lisa and her staff wiping raindrops off guest chairs as guests made their way up to Spirit Song Terrace for the ceremony.
Katie was an oasis of calm for our daughter, son-in-law and us all in managing the wedding day changes brought by the weather. She kept everyone positive, was in control of every detail, and for me (the one who usually fills that role), as the mother of the bride I was SO thankful to abdicate that responsibility and just be present to enjoy each moment of my daughter's special day. So when Katie turned to us, with the ever-present weather radar on her phone, and said it's time for the ceremony NOW, off we went, no questions asked. And sure enough, it literally stopped raining as we began walking our daughter down the aisle. So many special memories on that day!
In the end, it was a great move to have the reception dinner in the Monet Ballroom. We loved the transformation created there with specialized lighting, candles, and a wood-burning fireplace . . . more magic! The staff again outdid themselves with personalized service throughout each dinner course, which was delicious and exquisitely presented. Can't say enough about the culinary skills of Chef Randy and L'Auberge's catering staff! Every part of the wedding reception in the ballroom was perfect and the dance floor ended up being the epicenter of the evening, which would not have happened without the rain and change of plans:)
L'Auberge simply has it all for anyone planning a wedding in the red rocks of Sedona. It is a world class venue, in one one of the most visually stunning places on the planet, with genuinely caring staff that deliver personalized, professional service on EVERY level. If you're planning a wedding in Sedona, they will make it happen for you, too. ALL the yeses, and a heart full of thanks to L'Auberge for a wedding memory of a lifetime!!
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Emily Sent on 03/21/2019Stellar Setting and Service
We had a ceremony and dinner at L'Auberge with our parents, siblings and their children. Every part of the day was spectacular- we could not have made a better decision for our intimate celebration. From the day Katie welcomed us to tour the property we knew we were in good hands. She was incredibly organized, thorough and helpful and worked with us from that first tour all the way through the day of our event. She could not be more polite and responsive. The setting is beyond words- a little fairytale world by the creek and a breath-taking view at our ceremony site. Chef Scott, Lisa, Robert, and Dianne were professional and thoughtful throughout the evening making and serving the delicious courses. They were always available to help with anything we needed, often anticipating things before we thought of them. This made the whole evening relaxing and fun for our entire family. What a special memory. We are going back for a couple nights to celebrate our first anniversary this year! Thank you to Jamelle Kelly for the beautiful photos and Shanandoah Sterling for the meaningful and personalized ceremony. -
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Taylor Sent on 10/18/2018Just Do It
We had an 11 person elopement and it was pure magic. The service is unreal. The room was unreal! From the moment we got there, we were taken care of. The ceremony was everything we ever wanted. Such a smooth process. Every vendor was top notch and a delight to work with. Yvonne and her team were incredible. I would trust them 100% with any wedding. -
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Naida Sent on 01/21/2018L’auberge was a lifesaver. After our original venue in Sedona cancelled on us, we were shocked and frankly speechless. Initially we thought L'auberge would be way out of our price range and therefore didn't consider it. We were scrambling, and at this point, three months before our wedding, I called them to see. I figured it would not hurt and we were willing to pay extra for security and a peace of mind. However, when all was said and done, the best part was that the cost was comparable to our original choice.
Our venue coordinator was Katie. She is brilliant at what she does - well organized, very responsive, professional, patient, and above all friendly. Most of our communication with Katie happened via email or phone since we live in Phoenix. Katie took her time to make sure we had all of our questions answered. She made us feel very secure and we felt we were in good hands. Coming from an experience that was the complete opposite, I kept asking my husband when things would go wrong. Needless to say everything was perfection and I can’t thank Katie and her team enough for making our day so special.
L'auberge as a venue speaks for itself - it’s very picturesque and charming, but the staff matches the ambiance. We choose the area by the creek for our wedding (ceremony and reception). It was beautiful and tranquil, unlike what you might expect a location in the center of Sedona would be. If you are considering Sedona as your wedding location, we highly recommend L'auberge. They have multiple wedding packages to choose from, which are customizable to your needs. -
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Kat C. Sent on 02/24/2021
Amazing wedding day memories at L'Auberge
We decided on L'Auberge de Sedona as our wedding venue, for a few reasons, we have memories at the creekside, and we were looking for a classy elopement/intimate style wedding venue. Our wedding at L'Auberge went beyond our expectations – not only was Ryan, our onsite coordinator the most attentive and detail-oriented individual ever, the whole service team made us and our guests enjoy the entire stay. They also made us feel safe during the time of the pandemic, with proper social-distancing arranged and mask-wearing throughout the weekend. The Spirit Song Deck provided a gorgeous red-rock backdrop for our ceremony, and the Artists Cottage was perfect for our intimate dinner reception. A special thanks to the pastry chef, who not only created my dream wedding cake (beautiful & DELICIOUS) but also accommodated one guest who was allergic to wheat and made a special lemony dessert for him (thank you!). We enjoyed our wedding weekend at L'Auberge and would not hesitate to recommend any couple who is looking for an intimate wedding to select this venue. -
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Cory Sent on 01/17/2017This venue was absolutely perfect! When my husband and I decided to look for a destination wedding, I stumbled upon Sedona venues and loved the smaller packages L'Auberge provided. We went with the Intimate Wedding with 7 guests; it was semi-inclusive with a floral package (bouquet and boutonniere), cake or dessert, and one hour of photography. And the vendors L'Auberge works with are amazing and the higher end quality for the area. Kirsten worked with us to make our day extraordinary and was very accommodating, especially with our last minute changes. She made it very easy to plan things from afar (we are from NY), and I had no doubts or concerns that everything would turn out great.
We chose the Spirit Song Terrace for the ceremony, it was a beautiful view overlooking the red rocks and felt very intimate. For the reception dinner, we originally planned for the heated Overlook Patio, but the day before we decided to move it to the Artists' Cottage. I was against the cottage when we booked the venue because it felt a little dated, but they had recently renovated and updated everything, so we were pleasantly surprised and happy with the change.
The five course dinner from Cress was amazing, the options were all wonderful, and everyone raved about it. Service was excellent, our lead server Jason and bartender Zachary were friendly and attentive. The meal was well paced and drinks never empty.
This venue is a tad pricey; it is a luxury resort. It was completely worth it. You get what you pay for: extremely attentive waitstaff, valet, a wonderful coordinator, impeccable food, great suites to stay in, and a beautiful site to get married. -
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Diane Sent on 09/17/2019Beautiful Sedona
The backdrop of the red rocks of Sedona intertwined with the river that runs through the property is to die for. However, for us the cost of a 50 guest wedding was over our budget. We would have loved to stay under or around 10K but it wasn’t a reality, although I would have loved to have my wedding there. I will say, the property is smaller than I expected. -
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Amy Sent on 09/28/2011L'Auberge was the perfect place for our special day, and we had the best set-up and weather. Our wedding day and luncheon were AMAZING! Only two downsides to our entire experience. One, L'Auberge and The Orchards (sister hotel) really messed up our wedding guests room situation and didn't seem like they wanted to fix their mess up. A few of our guests ended up spending more per night than planned because of this and there wasn't enough apoligizing and makeing things right in our opinion. Seemed to us that the Wedding Coordiation team and the Hotel Operations team did not communicate well. Two, we never recieved any left over cake from our beautiful cake that came with our package. Overall, I would do it all again there, and plan to visit again on our anniversary. -
Nikole Sent on 01/06/2021
Fairytale Wedding Venue
We found L' Auberge de Sedona online when searching for destination wedding venues and knew immediately that it's where we wanted to plan our intimate celebration.
Given COVID, we knew we'd have to make some adjustments to enhance safety and take the necessary precautions. We booked the Creekhouse, originally because it offered indoor/outdoor space and great ventilation inside with all the doors that opened out to the deck. Little did we know that it would also be the perfect accommodations for our family and wedding party. Being all together was so fun, and made the wedding weekend unforgettable.
Leading up to the wedding, we did experience some communication delays due to staffing issues. Once I was connected with Katie Cowan as my coordinator, it was constant communication and rapid responses. Katie is a true professional and her knowledge of the area and the service options was invaluable. The work she did behind the scenes to pull everything together is something I'll forever be grateful for.
Our ceremony was on the Creekhouse Lawn and dinner on the Creekhouse flagstone deck. We hardly had to do anything to achieve the dreamy elegant garden wedding look. Just a few flowers arrangements, table and chair rentals and it looked like it was out of a magazine.
We did encounter a few hiccups with food service and staffing throughout the reception which we attribute to general challenges presented by COVID, however once Katie, Frank and Kristen were alerted of it, they went above and beyond to resolve our complaints. The team's response to these incidents spoke volumes to us, and with that level of customer service, I feel confident recommending L' Auberge!
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Mary Sent on 05/31/2011This was a gorgeous place for our wedding! Also, everyone was very nice and we enjoyed the spa cottage very much. We had the elopement package and it was exactly what we were looking for. The only downside was that my husband was confused about which entrance I was coming from, and I wasn't told which direction to walk when I got up the ceremony site although my bridesmaids were all directed where to go. That didn't ruin our day at all though, and my husband got a kick out of my quick direction change once I realized where I was supposed to go. Other than that, everything was absolutely wonderful and I hope we are able to go there for our anniversary! -
Meaghan Sent on 06/09/2018L' Auberge de Sedona was an enchanting place to tie the knot! If you're looking to have a wedding on the smaller side (we had 70) and appreciate intimate venues surrounded by natural beauty, this place is for you. My husband and I are not from the area but chose Sedona for a destination wedding as it is a special place for us to vacation. I loved having all of our friends and family with us in a place, and a hotel, that meant a lot to us. And the scenery cannot be beat!
We had a lot of requests and questions for the venue and Katie Cowan was helpful every step of the way. A list of suggested vendors was provided to us, which was helpful, especially as we were planning long distance. The majority of the vendors we chose were on the list and work with the venue consistently, which also helped with planning.
Our ceremony was at Spirit Song, and guests were able to walk up to the area (many steps!) or ride on golf carts. We served champagne for guests to enjoy during the ceremony and then everyone joined my husband and I on the platform afterwards for a group photo. Keep in mind that it can get windy up there, so ensure that if you have flower arrangements set up on pedestals, that they are secure. Wind blew down one of our big ones. Golf carts brought everyone down to the Creek house afterwards. Cocktail hour took place on the porch, dinner was by the creek and dancing was inside the house. We loved the "house party" feel of having the reception in the cottage--cozy with a touch of luxe.
We opted to bring in rental furniture because what they provide didn't look very premium. We used the white fold out chairs that they provide for the ceremony, but rented wooden chairs for the dinner. When you're paying that much money for a nice dinner, why would you use white fold out plastic chairs? The price per guest for dinner is $$$$, but the food is actually really good (unlike most weddings where they produce hundreds of entrees that taste bland).
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Jacey Sent on 05/11/2021Beautiful, but not worth it
L'Auberge is a breathtaking venue. It is a secluded area surrounded by red rocks, tall trees, and a beautiful creek. The service staff specifically is also outstanding, the service staff and our photographer are the only reasons our wedding went as smooth as it did. However, the event staff was horrible to work with the entire year and a half of wedding planning. There were numerous unacceptable issues that happened (much less for a FIVE STAR resort) that they did nothing to correct. To name a few..
-There was communication from the events team - I know Covid was unpredicted times, but the resort did not keep their brides updated. In July of 2020 (the wedding was scheduled for September) I asked if we could keep the reception outside and was told that I could only have 50 people present for the wedding. This caused us to reschedule, but would they even have told me that if I didn't ask a separate question first?
-Our food tasting was double booked (even though I confirmed the date/time 3 times) - I reached out 2 days before to re-confirm again and was told there was a conflict. Had I not emailed that day, my now husband and I would have shown up expecting our tasting. We also arranged accommodations to be in Sedona which couldn’t be cancelled at that point. On top of all that, our event was of so little concern, we were told there was another obligation the property had to meet.
-Very long response times (sometimes 10+ days) which is very worrisome when planning a wedding. -I was reached out to on my honeymoon saying we still owed over $10,000. Once I got home, I sent an excel spreadsheet of our payments since their invoice didn't show line items only had a total of what we owed. It turns out that was also done incorrectly by the events staff and we only owed about $1,200 for the on-consumption bar.
-Our required lodging rooms were not ready on time and there was somehow a giant mixup of "double bookings", which was also done incorrectly by the events staff. A few of our guests showed up and were still not let into their rooms at 4:45 (which as 15 min before the rehearsal started) so they ended up having to get ready in my cabin in 15 minutes.
As mentioned above, the atmosphere and service staff are phenomenal but if I had to do it all over again the stress caused by the event staff wouldn't be worth it. I was very disappointed that we paid so much money for one of the most important days of my life to a place that doesn't have their act together
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