A design-forward West Sedona sanctuary at the base of Thunder Mountain, featuring contemporary rooms, the expansive Wilde Haven Spa, and Chef Mercer Mohr’s soulful diner, Rascal.
The Wilde Resort & Spa, formerly known as the Sedona Rouge, underwent a comprehensive property-wide transformation in 2021 to emerge as a contemporary, design-forward haven in West Sedona. Positioned at the base of the iconic Thunder Mountain along State Route 89A, the 105-room boutique hotel is managed by Lodging Dynamics Hospitality Group. The architecture blends modern Southwestern aesthetics with Spanish-Andalusian influences, featuring a layout centered around revitalized courtyards. The heart of the outdoor space is The Grove, an expansive gathering area dotted with grand Italian cypress trees, fire pits, and a heated swimming pool. Guests can wander through a custom-designed healing garden and a meditative labyrinth, or ascend to the Rangeview Rooftop for unobstructed views of the surrounding red rock formations.
The accommodations at The Wilde are styled with a sophisticated mix of rustic and modern elements, combining rich fabrics, dramatic color palettes, and custom artwork that reflects the Sonoran Desert. The rooms and suites, which include Deluxe Kings and multi-bed configurations, are designed to feel like residential sanctuaries. Many feature deep soaking tubs, stone fireplaces, and private patios or balconies that look out over the central courtyards or up toward the mountain peaks. Thoughtful details like plush bedding, in-room safes, and local desert-inspired decor provide a comfortable, grounded base for travelers returning from the nearby trailheads.
Culinary offerings at the resort are anchored by Rascal, a signature restaurant and bar helmed by award-winning local chef Mercer Mohr. Reimagining the classic American diner with a modern, soulful twist, Rascal serves market-inspired comfort food from morning until night. The menu showcases regional ingredients in dishes like green chile huevos rancheros, beef brisket hash with poached eggs, and lamb chop lollipops. The beverage program is equally inventive, featuring playful craft cocktails like the Old Rascal (made with Old Grand Dad bourbon, baked apple demerara, and ginger mist) alongside a curated selection of Arizona craft beers and small-producer wines. Guests can dine in the vibrant, art-filled dining room or sit outside on the patio to watch the golden hour light paint the red rocks.
Spanning an impressive 5,000 square feet, the Wilde Haven Spa is the second largest wellness facility in Sedona, offering a deeply restorative escape rooted in the region's spiritual traditions. The spa features nine treatment rooms, steam rooms in the locker facilities, and outdoor hot tubs tucked into a private courtyard. Under the guidance of the spa's practitioners, guests can experience specialized bodywork, sound healing, and yoga nidra. Signature treatments include the unique Vortex Journey, which begins with a meditative clay wrap infused with Holy Basil, Frankincense, and Myrrh, transitions to a high-vibration Blue Lotus Himalayan Salt Bath, and concludes with a Flower of Life butter massage.
Book 'The Vortex Journey' at Wilde Haven Spa, a signature treatment that starts with a meditative clay wrap infused with Holy Basil, Frankincense, and Myrrh, followed by a high-vibration Blue Lotus Himalayan Salt Bath.
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